This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the potential for a new Chromebook Plus model that could be on the way from Samsung.

Google Messages is constantly being worked on now that Google has decided to go all-in and made it their messenger of choice.

Contents “Google Play Protect” is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it’s like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders.

The newest entry in the HP Chromebook x360 family was released far earlier this year, but it is also one of the models that is being re-branded as an official Chromebook Plus model at launch.

Contents As I’m spending more time with Chromebook Plus models (reviews coming soon), I’m more and more excited by the segment as a whole.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 120 (120.0.6073.4) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

Of all the things a smartwatch does, the gentle nudge on your wrist signaling a notification or alarm is probably one of the most important.

Contents Personalizing your Chrome browser is a great way to make it feel uniquely yours. Chrome themes add a touch of flair and character to your browsing, and I may be biased, but dark theme is the only theme.

Anytime a Chromebook dips below the $200 mark, we have to take a look. Many times, that sort of discount is relegated to devices I simply wouldn’t recommend anyone actually go buy.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.96 for Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.96 for Mac, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

The Dev channel has been updated to 120.0.6073.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

It seems that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 can’t help but return to the affordable depths it was at just back in the beginning of October. At that point, this excellent Chromebook tablet hit an all-time-low of $329, and today, it’s back at it again.

Gone are the days (for most of us) of needing to craft neural networks layer by layer and neuron by neuron on a scarce GPU server.

The latest ChromeOS 118 release adds several new Chromebook features and security patches. Here are the new features I found after upgrading my Chromebook.

Contents Address Bar updates Chrome announced in a Keyword blog post yesterday that it’s rolling out five significant improvements to its address bar. These changes aim to make your web browsing experience smoother and more efficient, without the need for intricate URL knowledge, saving you time and frustration.

In this collection we round up the best video editors available on a Chromebook. From Android apps to Linux apps, you have plenty of choices.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.30) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome

Games developer latest to row back on WFH flexibility. ‘Zoom fatigue is real,’ says bigwig The CEO at gaming biz Roblox Corporation has given employees two stark choices: haul their asses to the company’s HQ offices three days a week, which means relocation for some, or find a new employer.…

The Beta channel has been updated to 119.0.6045.33 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

In today’s GUI Challenge, @AdamArgyleInk makes a spooky Halloween infinite skull animation for use as a screensaver or wall projection. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:35 – Overview 1:58 – Grid pile 2:51 – Keyframes 5:18 – Flickering skulls 7:30 – Screaming skull 10:18 – Sad skull 11:43 – Effect summary 13:14 – Outro Resources: Source…

The Stable channel is being updated to 118.0.5993.86 (Platform version: 15604.45.0) for most ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.

For the better part of 2023, Chromebook deals have been pretty wild. But with the advent of Chromebook plus in the last month, it feels like discounts are even more aggressive as we find ourselves in the Q4 season.

Chrome’s address bar is getting five updates to help you browse even faster.

Service Extension callouts on Google Cloud Application Load Balancers, which we recently announced at Google Next ‘23, are now available in public preview. Service Extensions empower users to quickly and easily customize the data plane of Google Cloud Networking products.

Performance benchmarking is an essential part of implementing any SAP system. By benchmarking your system at different stages of the implementation process, you can identify and address any performance bottlenecks early on.

Google’s search box: not just for Google searches anymore. | Image: Google Google is making a few changes to the way its search and address bar — known as the omnibox — works in the Chrome browser.

You’ve heard me cover plenty of Chrome extensions that take advantage of you by mining your data. Over the past few years, Google has done its best to reign this in with a ‘Seal of approval’ on the Chrome Web Store (now completely redesigned, by the way), and more.

If you own the original Pixel Watch, you have an important update coming your way. Google announced this Tuesday that its first Pixel Watch will soon receive the Wear OS 4 update (build: TWD4.2301005.002). The phased rollout has already begun and will extend “over the coming weeks,” according to Google.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.31) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

Google’s new Chromebook Plus devices are all available right now, but if you didn’t know better, you may think a few of them haven’t hit the market just yet. After all, most new Chromebooks come to Best Buy as it has become the go-to spot for Chromebook hardware without question.

Lack of local clouds and inflexible offers see users depart.

   Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 118 (118.0.5993.80) for Android: it’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.

With @scope you can override styles based on proximity, which is different from the usual CSS styles that are applied relying only on source order and specificity. In the following example, there are two themes. #NewInChrome

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.13.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.23 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.

Illustration: The Verge Google Chrome on iOS and Android devices will look for possible typos in URLs and suggest corrections for you, Google announced in a blog post on Tuesday.