• Season 4 wrap! #CSSpodcast

    Season 4 wrap! #CSSpodcast

    I can’t believe we’re already at the end of season 4! This season, we’ve been focusing on CSS gotchas and resolving these common CSS pitfalls.


  • Google introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model

    In this emerging world of artificial intelligence we’ve been in for the past year or so, Google DeepMind has always been a big part of the conversation.


  • Chrome Enterprise 2023: A Year of Innovation Wrapped Up

    Chrome Enterprise 2023: A Year of Innovation Wrapped Up

    Chrome turned 15 this past September (wow, time flies)! Our original goal — to build a browser that’s fast, reliable, secure and easy to use — continues to guide the work that we do to build a better web experience for both consumers and business.


  • The 16-inch Lenovo Gaming Chromebook is finally back in stock and affordable

    This isn’t a deal per se, but the Lenovo Gaming Chromebook that has been tough to come by for quite some time is finally back in stock at Walmart, and the configuration on offer is a bit different than what we had last year when this Chromebook launched.


  • Dynamic Workload Scheduler: Optimizing resource access and economics for AI/ML workloads

    We are in the midst of an exciting era of AI-driven innovation and transformation. Today we announced AI Hypercomputer, a groundbreaking architecture that employs an integrated system of AI-optimized hardware, software, and consumption models.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15694.0.0, Browser version: 121.0.6154.0 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.


  • Chrome for Android Update

       Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (120.0.6099.43) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 120 (120.0.6099.101) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 120 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 120.0.6099.62 (Linux and Mac), 120.0.6099.62/.


  • Becoming hybrid by design: The path to seamless cloud operations

    The migration of workloads to cloud-based services has the potential to transform an organization’s IT environment by leveraging the scalability and flexibility of the cloud while also transitioning from capital expenditure to operational expenditure.


  • Chromebook buyers guide for late 2023 to make a smart choice

    My Chromebook buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments. I’ve updated it to include Chromebook Plus choices.


  • New in Chrome 120: CloseWatcher API, name attribute for details, privacy policy reports, and more!

    Chrome 120 is rolling out now! With the CloseWatcher API to enable a consistent experience when handling close requests, an easy implementation of an accordion pattern using the details element, permission policy violation reports are now available and there’s plenty more.


  • Meet the new pocket-sized Chromebox from Lenovo: The Chromebox Micro

    Back in July of 2022, we had the pleasure of having Naveen Viswanatha on our podcast to chat about all of Google’s Enterprise solutions, including virtualization, end-to-end solutions, kiosks, and digital signage.


  • Stytch looks to become the ‘Stripe’ for Passkeys with new developer toolkit

    Identity access management infrastructure for developers startup Stytch Inc., a startup providing identity access management infrastructure for developers, today announced the general availability of its Passkeys offering for developers, which offers an easier way to build, customize and maintain passkey-based authentication in their applications.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.62 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.


  • Why isn’t a percentage value working?

    Why isn’t a percentage value working?

    Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/47UAORI Catch more episodes → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #CSSpodcast #ChromeForDevelopers


  • Lenovo Chromebox Micro debuts as a mini PC for signage

    Lenovo Chromebox Micro debuts as a mini PC for signage

    The Lenovo Chromebox Micro was debuted on Monday. and is primarily meant for digital signage. However, this mini PC is a full ChromeOS device in its own right.


  • Don’t miss the first real deal on the Pixel Watch 2 for just $299.99

    Though we’ve seen many of the great deals from Black Friday dry up in the Chromebook space for now, there are other places where savings can most definitely be found.


  • Kingfisher: building the future of home improvement with a powerful new data platform

    In retail, the distinction between physical and digital has blurred, and the home improvement sector is no exception. At Kingfisher, our retail banners include B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, and Screwfix, and our customers expect a seamless shopping experience whether they shop with us online or in store.


  • Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are back to Black Friday sale prices

    Best Buy is extending the joy of Black Friday with continuing discounts on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. If you thought you missed out on the big savings during Black Friday, think again.


  • No, you won’t get banned for playing Call of Duty on GeForce NOW

    To be fair, bans were happening for certain. Over the weekend, fresh off the introduction of 3 Call of Duty titles on GeForce NOW (MW II, Warzone, and MW III), players were getting banned by the game’s built-in anti-cheat software.


  • Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 stuck on 116? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel

    With the issues we saw in ChromeOS 118 and 119 rolling out, being revoked, and returning, it may have been a bit easy to miss the side story of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 being stuck on ChromeOS 116 through all of it.


  • Lenovo announces phone-sized Chromebox Micro for commercial displays

    Besides productivity use cases, ChromeOS also has a footing in digital signage and kiosks. Lenovo is embracing that with the Chromebox Micro, or what Google calls the “first compact Chromebox for organizations worldwide.”


  • Drive big results in a small package with the Lenovo Chromebox Micro

    Making your customers and employees happy is more than just a nod to good service, it’s the name of the game. And to achieve this, many organizations are investing in digital signage and kiosk solutions to help transform customer and employee experiences.


  • Pixel Buds Pro tumble back to lowest-ever price of just $119.99

    As they have only a few times before, the excellent Pixel Buds Pro have dropped to an all-time low price of just $119.99 – a full $80 off the standard MSRP.


  • I was wrong: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 is quietly great

    I remember a time when reviewing Chromebooks meant getting my hands on a few devices every few months.


  • The Chrome Cast 249: Let’s create a “Best Chromebooks” list together

    For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we’re sticking with our new format of sticking to a single topic. And this time around, we’ve decided to work through our “Best Chromebooks” list for the end of the year live on the podcast.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 121.0.6156.3 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.


  • VMware teams with AWS for optimizing instances and offering more flexible storage

    VMware Inc. is boosting support for one of the latest bare-metal instances on the Amazon Web Services Inc. platform.


  • I played COD:Warzone on a Chromebook, and there are some quirks you need to know about

    Yesterday, Call of Duty: Warzone finally landed on GeForce NOW and you can play on your Chromebook.


  • What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 119-120

    What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 119-120

    Let’s dive into what’s new in DevTools for Chrome 119-120. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:12 Prepare for 3rd party cookies phaseout 1:09 Load CSS source maps 1:49 Ignore node_modules during debugging 2:26 Self-XSS warning 2:48 Animations tab enhancements 3:19 New media badge 3:46 Bonus tip: Paper cut bugs Resources: https://goo.gle/cookiecountdown https://goo.gle/ps-analysis-tool-repo https://goo.gle/devtools-ignore-settings https://goo.gle/devtools-animation https://goo.gle/devtools-media Questions?…


  • How DORA DevOps best practices helped Circles launch a telco-as-a-service in under two months

    Circles is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Singapore and is transforming the telecommunications industry. Launched in 2014, Circles now operates across 14 markets and serves millions of customers globally.Through our digital expertise gained from operating our own digital lifestyle telco brand, Circles.


  • Descifra puts innovative market intelligence solutions on the map with Google Cloud

    Bootstrapping a new startup can be a rewarding and challenging experience. When we founded Descifra, we were determined to transform how organizations analyze data to grow their business.


  • Data-driven decisions with YugabyteDB and BigQuery

    Data-driven decisions with YugabyteDB and BigQuery

    YugabyteDB, a distributed SQL database, when combined with BigQuery, tackles data fragmentation, data integration, and scalability issues businesses face.It ensures that data is well-organized and not scattered across different places, making it easier to use in BigQuery for analytics.


  • Some of these new Google Messages features make me want to use it more

    For years, Google has been on the front lines, working with mobile carriers and smartphone manufacturers to enhance and adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) – the new standard for texting.


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