• El Carro drives change for Regnology — helps drop resource requirements by almost 40 percent

    Editor’s Note: Regnologyis a global leader in financial and tax regulatory reporting software solutions, servicing regulators and regulated firms whose work involves massive amounts of data and calculations. Keeping pace with that data was a struggle because of their mixed technology stack.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 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.


  • ChromeOS 122 bringing Focus Mode to Chromebooks

    ChromeOS 122 bringing Focus Mode to Chromebooks

    A built in Pomodoro timer is coming to Chromebooks. Here’s an early look at Focus Mode, now available as an experimental feature in ChromeOS 122.


  • Chrome is set to get a nice speed boost on Windows

    Chrome is set to get a nice speed boost on Windows

    Both Chrome and the Microsoft Edge browsers are set to get a pretty significant performance boost. This improvement stems from a recent contribution to the Chromium Project, where the /prefetch parameter’s range has been expanded from 1-8 to 1-16. What does that mean in simpler language?


  • My wearable dreams may come true with a larger Pixel Watch 3 option

    While I’ve made the jump largely to Samsung phones over the last year (9 months or so with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the past month with the Galaxy Z Fold 5), my feelings for both their watch and their earbuds are quite a bit more tepid.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.40.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.82 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.


  • Has() selector #shorts

    Has() selector #shorts

    The has() selector is one of the most powerful new CSS capabilities landing in modern browsers. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • This simple setting can radically increase your Chromebook battery life

    In the Stable Channel of ChromeOS 120 right now, there’s a setting hiding behind a single flag that – when enabled – gives you a battery life super power on demand that can drastically increase your Chromebooks longevity.


  • A new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week

    A new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week

    The Pixel 8 series, already quite popular among the Android smartphone crowd, is getting what looks to be a fresh, new paint job for the early parts of 2024.


  • The big HP Chromebook Plus laptop gets a $200 discount

    The big HP Chromebook Plus laptop gets a $200 discount

    The 15.6-inch HP Chromebook Plus is 40% off for the next three days. Normally priced at $499, you can one for just $299.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6250.2) 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.


  • You can still get the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $100 off

    Last week, one of the most popular Chromebook deals for the past year or so showed up once again, bringing the crowd-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 down to a fantastic $349 price point.


  • Google’s new Circle to Search feature makes its debut on the Samsung Galaxy S24

    Yesterday, Samsung officially unpacked the S24 series, and with the new phones came several AI features they are calling “Galaxy AI”. One of the coolest new features they showed off during the keynote is called “Circle to Search” and it does exactly what the name implies.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.65) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome


  • Chrome 121 Beta allows users to save frames from YouTube videos directly

    It wasn’t all that long ago that Google introduced one of my favorite new features for grabbing screenshots from YouTube videos.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6253.3 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.


  • The striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 gets double the storage for just $10 more

    Since the Chromebook Plus event back in October of 2023, there have been a few Chromebook Plus models that have been exclusive to certain stores. Specifically, the striking, gorgeous ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 and it’s attractive, all-white chassis has been relegated to being sold only at Target for $399.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.347 (Platform Version: 15437.87.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (121.0.6167.71) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 121 (121.0.6167.66) 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.


  • Save over $100 on the excellent Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook with extras

    Of all the Chromebooks released in 2023, I didn’t think one of my favorites would end up being the affordable, humble Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.71) 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.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 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.


  • Container queries #shorts

    Container queries #shorts

    CSS container queries allow you to manipulate the element’s styles based on its parent container properties. This capability shifts the concept of responsive web design from page-based to container-based. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • Where to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event and pre-order the new S24 phones

    It’s crazy cold outside and that means it’s time to gear up for Samsung’s much-anticipated Unpacked event. Slated for today at 1PM, this event is set to unveil the latest innovations in Samsung’s flagship smartphone line, the Galaxy S24, and introduce the world to some fun, new AI features.


  • New Chromebook tablets to get Pixel’s Super Res Zoom

    In a really great find by the folks at 9to5 Google, it appears Google is set to bring the Pixel Camera’s Super Res Zoom feature over to ChromeOS. If you are thinking to yourself, “Why bring Pixel Camera features to a Chromebook with its crummy overall camera experience?


  • Windows Server 2022 patch is breaking apps for some users

    Uninstall the update or edit the Windows registry to restore order The latest Windows Server 2022 patch has broken the Chrome browser, and short of uninstalling the update, a registry hack is the only way to restore service for affected users.…


  • Google updates Chrome’s Incognito Mode data slurp disclaimer in early browser build

    After settling privacy lawsuit now admits you’re observable even when trying for anonymity Google has altered the text describing data collection when users employ Incognito Mode in its Chrome browser.…


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (120.0.6099.230) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Stable channel is being updated to 120.0.6099.235 (Platform version: 15662.76.0) for ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days.


  • ChromeOS camera set to borrow Pixel’s Super Res Zoom feature

    ChromeOS camera set to borrow Pixel’s Super Res Zoom feature

    Google has begun experimenting with bringing the equivalent of the Super Res Zoom feature of Pixel phones to Chromebooks.


  • Why CES was mostly a bust for new Chromebooks

    Why CES was mostly a bust for new Chromebooks

    Eevery year, I’ve seen ten or more new Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices debut at CES. Except for this year. Here’s why and what it means for 2024.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.234 for Mac and 120.0.6099.224 for Linux and 120.0.6099.224/225 to Windows 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 120.0.6099.


  • The Side Panel in Chrome 121 is getting a helpful navigation change

    The Chrome Side Panel has been with us for a bit, but I’ve been a bit of a holdout. When it first arrived in 2022, I wasn’t completely sure I even liked it as an idea.


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