• Google Pixel Hardware event is coming in August this time around

    Well, it seems like Google has thrown us a bit of a curveball this year! In a surprise announcement, they’ve moved up the annual Made by Google hardware event to August 13th.


  • ChromeOS 126 may show up today, so I’m checking Beta 126 to see what’s new

    One of my favorite parts of being a Chromebook nerd is the fact that we can move through all the release channels of ChromeOS with ease, powerwash and start over in mere minutes.


  • Gamepad API trigger-rumble extension

    Chrome 126 is rolling out! Gamepad API’s trigger-rumble capability enhances the gaming experience for compatible web controllers. Watch to learn more about this newly available feature. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.gle/NewInChrome Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #NewInChrome #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Adriana Jara Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • This long-standing $120 discount on the new HP x360 Chromebook is wild

    I’ve been covering Chromebooks and Chromebook deals for a very long time, and I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything quite like what is going on with the new HP Chromebook x360.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 128.0.6555.2 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.


  • Empowering Governments with Adaptive AI

    Empowering Governments with Adaptive AI

    In this blog series our Google Cloud Public Sector leaders share their expertise on how AI is revolutionizing government services. We’ll explore the ways our AI solutions are adaptive, secure, responsible, and intelligent – enabling agencies to serve constituents better than ever before.


  • Digital nomads just got huge screens and fast internet

    Digital nomads just got huge screens and fast internet

    The digital nomad lifestyle — traveling while working via a laptop and the internet — has always come with downsides.  When you have a home office, you can control your tools and gear. When you’re a digital nomad, you have to compromise.


  • HomeToGo: Helping customers find their dream vacation home with generative AI

    The annual vacation: whether it’s a weekend at the beach or a far-flung adventure, choosing the right trip is one of the most significant decisions many people make all year. At HomeToGo, it’s important to us that travelers find exactly the right accommodation for their needs.


  • HomeToGo: Helping customers find their dream vacation home with generative AI

    The annual vacation: whether it’s a weekend at the beach or a far-flung adventure, choosing the right trip is one of the most significant decisions many people make all year. At HomeToGo, it’s important to us that travelers find exactly the right accommodation for their needs.


  • Chrome for Android Update

       Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 126 (126.0.6478.122) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 126.0.6478.126/127 for Windows, Mac and 126.0.6478.116 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.


  • The new Canva PWA is an awesome update that shows off web app abilities

    Since Canva’s big Create Conference, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the updates to their core service in the web-based PWA we use around here on a daily basis. A couple weeks ago, I stopped actively looking for it and just assumed it would get here when it gets here.


  • Google announces Gemini for teen students at ISTE 2024

    Google is making a pretty big splash at the 2024 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference, showcasing their latest additions for classroom technology that includes new Chromebooks and new Google Workspace for Education features.


  • Google is a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms

    We are thrilled to share that Gartner® has named Google a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Analytics and Business Intelligence.


  • Updates on how we’re using AI to support students and educators

    New features from Google for Education, including Gemini for teens and Chromebook Plus.


  • Oracle unveils generative AI-powered digital assistant for U.S. clinicians

    Oracle Corp. is flexing its generative artificial intelligence muscles again with the launch of a new Clinical Digital Assistant for Ambulatory clinics in the U.S. Announced today, the new digital assistant is a mobile offering that integrates clinical intelligence, multimodal voice and screen-driven assistance with generative AI.


  • Google One VPN is officially shut down: What this means for users

    Google has officially pulled the plug on its Google One VPN service as of June 20, 2024. The decision, attributed to low usage and a desire to focus on “more in-demand features,” leaves Google One subscribers seeking alternative ways to secure their internet connections.


  • Risk of getting malicious extension from Chrome store way worse than Google’s letting on, study suggests

    All depends on how you count it – Chocolate Factory claims 1% fail rate Google this week offered reassurance that its vetting of Chrome extensions catches most malicious code, even as it acknowledged that “as with any software, extensions can also introduce risk.”…


  • Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]

    Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]

    Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) MSRP – $349.00 “Though it cuts some corners here and there, what Acer has built in this affordable Chromebook is pretty insane and 100% worth your consideration.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

     The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15886.40.0, Browser version: 126.0.6478.120 for most ChromeOS devices.


  • YouTube Music gets another fresh UI update on the web

    YouTube Music has been on a roll lately, steadily improving its features and user interface.


  • Normalize billing data across clouds with new Looker template and BigQuery views

    At Google Cloud, we strongly believe you should have resources to analyze Google Cloud costs alongside other cloud providers, so you can better manage and optimize cloud costs. You should not need to spend time mapping billing terminology across cloud providers. And we believe in doing that through open standards.


  • In today’s enterprise, Apple hits the DEX

    In today’s enterprise, Apple hits the DEX

    As employee experiences become increasingly digitized, the digital employee experience (DEX) is becoming the primary interaction you and your workers have, whether in person, remote, or hybrid.


  • Don’t miss this deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM

    Ah, the Lenovo Duet tablets.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 128 (128.0.6547.3) 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.


  • Supercharge your Android lock screen — no Android 15 required

    Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s latest and greatest Android version is inching ever closer to its official arrival and promising some tantalizingly sweet treats for those of us on properly supported devices.


  • Zscaler-Google strategic alliance forged to enhance enterprise security and access

    One of the announcements coming out of Zscaler Inc.’s Zenith Live 2024 event held in Vegas this past week that I was most excited about was an extended and formalized Zscaler-Google alliance.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 127.0.6533.17 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.


  • 081: Trigonometric Functions

    In this episode Una and Adam share practical use cases, syntax and strategies for all the new math functions in CSS. From trig to algebra, they’ll help you get a good idea on where and how these fit into your UI toolbelt.


  • Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?

    In the middle of 2024, we have more streaming content to pick from than ever before, so having a good streaming device is critical.


  • Get Chromebook Plus features for just $299 with the Acer Vero 514

    Of all the Chromebooks that have come across my desk over the years, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is by far one of the most unique.


  • I dismissed the Poly P5 Webcam, but you absolutely shouldn’t

    Some time ago, either Plantronics (or Poly as they re-branded to) or HP (who now owns Poly) sent us the Poly P5 Webcam to check out. As these things go sometimes, it got shuffled to the side and forgotten about.


  • Gemini takes over more Assistant duties with routines integration

    Assistant Routines have been one of the things I’ve missed most while trying out voice commands with Gemini on my Pixel. The idea of Assistant Routines is simple.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 127 (127.0.6533.16) 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


  • Half of Dell US staff reportedly opted for remote work

    Reduced promotion prospects for those involved, and some already eyeing up the exit route Return to office (RTO) mandates don’t work, at least not for a reported 50 percent of Dell staff in the US, some of whom are prepared to let go of promotion hopes and start looking for alternatives that offer more flexibility.…


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