• Chromebooks could be getting ultra-wideband (UWB) in the future

    Chromebooks could be getting ultra-wideband (UWB) in the future

    Google appears to be testing a few use cases for the technology.


  • Google takes a step toward mending its reputation with a new Transparency Center

    Google’s had a rocky go of it lately. With issues over data privacy and the company being accused and even taken to court many times over monopolistic behavior, it’s safe to say the tech giant’s shiny image has taken a hit over the years.


  • 3 ways to boost the visibility of a Chromebook cursor

    3 ways to boost the visibility of a Chromebook cursor

    Losing track of the default Chromebook cursor? I am, thanks to my worsening eyesight. Here are three ways to help with that problem.


  • UWB (Ultra Wide Band) is coming to Chromebooks

    UWB (Ultra Wide Band) is coming to Chromebooks

    Not to be reduced to just the mmWave tech that companies like Verizon use as part of their 5G strategy, Ultra Wideband for localized devices is a technology that is just starting to really get its legs.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 117 (117.0.5938.12) 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.Harry SoudersGoogle Chrome


  • Privacy Sandbox: Noise Lab

    Privacy Sandbox: Noise Lab

    In this video, Andreea and Maud will introduce us to the Attribution Reporting API, a Privacy Sandbox API to measure ad conversions. You will also get a demo of Noise Lab, an open-source tool you can use to define your strategy to improve noise ratios in your summary reports.


  • Streaming Cloud Spanner changes with Apache Kafka at scale

    OverviewCloud Spanner is a highly scalable database that combines unlimited scalability with relational semantics, strong consistency, schemas, and SQL providing 99.999% availability in one easy solution. Hence, it’s suitable for both relational and non-relational workloads.


  • Optimizing your cloud costs is even easier with Committed Use Discount recommendations

    Cloud FinOps is an iterative journey, and cost optimization is no different. Since establishing cost optimization isn’t a one-size-fits all quick fix, your optimization tools should adapt and evolve with your business.


  • Chromebooks set to get diagnostic widgets in the launcher just as Nvidia GPUs get canceled

    Thanks to a keen eye and some tinkering by our friend C2 Productions over on ‘X’, it looks like Google is adding some much-needed diagnostic improvements to your Chromebook.


  • Yes, it’s true: NVIDIA GPU Chromebooks are no longer in development

    So, yeah; this isn’t the greatest news. While I don’t think this is a cause for great alarm or concern, it definitely isn’t the type of thing you want to hear on the heels of Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks also getting canned last week.


  • I love YouTube Music’s new Samples feature, but its it has one seriously annoying issue

    YouTube Music’s new “Samples” feature is an absolutely genius idea. It’s like having YouTube Shorts-style music discovery – and I’m obsessed with it. Short, 30-second excerpts of high-quality music videos and artists are the perfect fix for my never-ending thirst for new tunes.


  • Unboxing the slim, MediaTek Kompanio 520-powered ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip [VIDEO]

    During our time at CES 2023 in Las Vegas all the way back in January, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip showed up in a pretty unexpected fashion. As it turned out, this new Chromebook wasn’t just showcased by ASUS, but by MediaTek in their booth as well.


  • Plans for Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics seemingly canceled

    Plans for Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics seemingly canceled

    Earlier this year, we exclusively reported that Google was working to support gaming Chromebooks that would be backed by Nvidia graphics cards; however, it seems those planned devices have now been canceled.


  • How to cast to any Chromebook like a Chromecast with the CastReceiver app

    Casting content from one device to another has become an expected behavior with our devices for a little while now. Google’s proprietary version of this action – Google Cast – powers the well-known Chromecast devices and has been at the forefront of content casting for years at this point.


  • Netflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more

    I’ve been critical of Netflix’s attempts to transition from a movie streaming service to a game publisher and provider. I stand by my feelings on that, but I can at least admire the company’s efforts over the past few years.


  • Beta Channel Release for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 116.0.5845.102 (Platform version: 15509.57.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bug Visit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS


  • Debug CSS cascade order with DevTools

    Debug CSS cascade order with DevTools

    Latest from Chrome → https://goo.gle/45avAkb Catch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Google Chrome Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #DevToolsTips


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 118.0.5951.0 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.


  • At Sanmina, ChromeOS checks every box for cost, flexibility, and easy maintenance

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Manesh Patel, Senior Vice President and CIO for Sanmina, a global supply chain manager and manufacturer of high-reliability products in industries such as communications, medical, defense, and aerospace. Sanmina is using ChromeOS to manage critical operations processes and improve employee efficiency.


  • How YouTube uses Bigtable to power one of the world’s largest streaming services

    Cloud Bigtable is a popular and widely used key-value database available on Google Cloud. The service provides elastic and high scale, cost efficiency, excellent performance characteristics, and 99.999% availability SLA. This has led to massive adoption with customers trusting Bigtable to run a variety of their mission-critical workloads.


  • YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket

    The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and for fans like myself that don’t want to miss a single minute of a single game (watching my Tennessee Titans, that is), the anticipation is real.


  • Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised

    Starting with Chrome 117, Google’s Safety Check feature will flag extensions that are no longer safe for you to keep installed.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 118 (118.0.5950.2) 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.


  • Google opens up Chrome 117 Developer Tools box, drops in a few spanners

    Web devs, rejoice: Finally something is happening in the quiet and steady world of JavaScript For Chrome 117, Google has expanded the browser’s Developer Tools, aka DevTools, with 16 new features – the largest capability jump since Chrome 91 surfaced in 2021.…


  • Best accessories for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Best accessories for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Take a look at the best accessories on the market for your Dell Latitude 5430. From headphones to external monitors, there’s something for everyone!


  • Why is it overflowing?

    Why is it overflowing?

    Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/3YFOlJS In this episode we’re overjoyed to overexplain why you may be having overflow in your page. somewhere over the rainbow, an overheating developer overcooked the inline sizes and ended up oversleeping for work the next day. Now let’s overanalyze and overshare about CSS overflow.


  • Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs get the chopping block too

    Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs get the chopping block too

    I was hoping Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs would bring excellent PC gaming performance. Unfortunately, these devices in-progress have been canceled.


  • Chrome will soon tell you why an extension disappeared

    Illustration: The Verge Google is adding a new feature to the next release of Chrome that will proactively alert you when an extension isn’t in the Chrome Web Store, according to a post from Oliver Dunk, a developer relations engineer for Chrome extensions.


  • How to run Linux apps on a Chromebook

    How to run Linux apps on a Chromebook

    ChromeOS is compatible with Linux apps. You can enable and install them in a few simple steps.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 117 (117.0.5938.9) 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.


  • Thinking on ways to solve ADAPTIVE TYPOGRAPHY

    Thinking on ways to solve ADAPTIVE TYPOGRAPHY

    In today’s GUI Challenge, @AdamArgyleInk shows how to use the prefers-contrast media query to adapt fonts to users contrast preferences. Contrast is about more than just color! Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:42 – prefers-contrast Support 1:36 – Simple build 3:02 – Niche design adjustment 4:05 – Advanced build (variable font) 8:35 – Review Resources: Try…


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 117 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 117.0.5938.


  • Cloud CISO Perspectives: Early August 2023

    Cloud CISO Perspectives: Early August 2023

    Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for August 2023. Today I’ll be discussing why I consider myself a short-term pessimist, long-term optimist when it comes to cybersecurity — which may come as a surprise to many.


  • Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page

    Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge The issue Suddenly, Chrome downloads are no longer showing at the bottom of the window. Quick fix Change a download flag.


  • Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span

    Okay, obviously the title is a joke, but I feel the need to state it outright.


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