Also: India’s PC ban didn’t take into account needs of ecosystem CANALYS APAC FORUMS  Lenovo won’t stop making Chromebooks despite the machines scoring poorly when it comes to both sustainability and revenue, according to an exec speaking at Canalys APAC Forum in Bangkok on Wednesday.…

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It’s been a big day in the Google world! First, Google unveiled Gemini, a highly capable and versatile AI model available in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. This innovative technology is designed to operate across various platforms, from data centers to smartphones (and hopefully Chromebooks.

The Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.71 for Mac,Linux and 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.

One of the coolest parts of Google’s initial presentation for Chromebook Plus included some nifty AI tools that will be baked into ChromeOS for devices that meet the Chromebook Plus specifications.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

   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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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