• Debian 12 Linux upgrade for Chromebooks nearly here

    Debian 12 Linux upgrade for  Chromebooks nearly here

    Google is readying a Linux container upgrade for Chromebooks. Get ready for the switch to Debian 12, also known as Bookworm.


  • Chromebooks may be getting an inventive, new multitasking feature

    Over the years, Chromebooks have become quite good at multitasking. From window snapping to tab scrubbing to virtual desks, Chromebooks possess a lot of abilities to help users get things done in a more organized way on a daily basis.


  • Data analytics in the age of AI: How we’ve enhanced our data platforms this year

    AI is already having a profound impact on how organizations operate. The power of AI allows you to reimagine what you do, how you do it and who you do it for.


  • 10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos

    Contents You’re all probably fairly familiar with Google Photos, especially as it took the world by storm and most Google Account holders started to trust the service with their memories and pictures of loved ones and adventure a handful of years back.


  • 6 fantastic forgotten features in Google’s Chrome Android browser

    It’s amazing how much difference some small enhancements to a single program can make.


  • ChromeOS Flex: Modernize legacy devices with Chrome

    ChromeOS Flex: Modernize legacy devices with Chrome

    ChromeOS Flex is an alternative operating system that brings ChromeOS to virtually any outdated computer, whether it’s a Mac or a Windows PC. Like ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex is based on Chromium OS, the open source foundation for Google’s desktop operating system.


  • Maintaining choice and opportunity on Android and Google Play

    A look at next week’s case with Epic Games and how Android’s choice and flexibility works for consumers and developers of all sizes.


  • Buying a Pixel Tablet might finally make sense

    Buying a Pixel Tablet might finally make sense

    It’s funny how things can change so quickly. Just a few days ago, I hadn’t really thought much about the Pixel Tablet since its lackluster debut.


  • Theora video codec to be coded out from Chrome and Firefox

    Usage barely measurable so ax will swing on compression dinosaur The Theora video compression codec is finally being put out to pasture as Google pulls it from Chrome and Mozilla mulls the same for Firefox.…


  • Zero-downtime scaling with Memorystore for Redis Cluster: under the hood

    Ahead of the general availability of Memorystore for Redis Cluster, a fully-managed and highly-scalable low latency Redis Cluster service, we want to share some of its differentiating capabilities in a series of “under the hood” blogs.


  • A decade of Kubernetes leadership: why Google Cloud should be your choice for Kubernetes

    Kubernetes has become a critical part of the modern software development landscape. Originally developed by Google, it is now the second largest open source project in history, with over 83,000 unique contributors over the past decade, and is the de facto standard for running containerized applications in production.


  • Your Chromebook will soon let you make use of all of those extra buttons on your gaming mouse

    Contents A new discovery by our friend C2 Productions over on X and Twosapp reveals that Google is working on giving you the ability to fully customize how each button on your mouse interacts with your Chromebook.


  • Vertex AI Search adds new generative AI capabilities and enterprise-ready features

    Our vision for Vertex AI Search, unveiled earlier this year and made generally available in August, is to leverage our deep experience in information retrieval and generative AI to help enterprises enable their customers, employees, and other stakeholders to discover critical information at speed, uncover hidden insights across data, and improve productivity.The easy setup and…


  • Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way

    Contents It’s been a little bit since I last talked about ‘Geralt’ – the baseboard that will usher in a new wave of Chromebook tablets that house the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC.


  • How to hover and view Chrome browser tab memory usage

    How to hover and view Chrome browser tab memory usage

    The Chrome browser Memory Saver feature has a supplemental function that shows memory usage when hovering over a tab. Here’s how to use it.


  • How Mexico-based IT Strategy reduced TCO by 48% with ChromeOS

    Today’s post is by Carlos Ramo Rodriguez, IT Director, Leopoldo Franco, Brand Manager, and Marco Polo Escutia, General Manager Corporate Group, for IT Strategy, a Mexico City-based IT firm for major enterprises. IT Strategy chose ChromeOS devices to move its business to the cloud.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 120 (120.0.6099.6) 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


  • SAP goes all in on AI with rollouts at its TechEd event

    SAP SE will flex its artificial intelligence muscle at its TechEd event this week by announcing a long list of generative AI capabilities aimed at developers and business users.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 120 (120.0.6099.4) 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.


  • Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal

    Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential to be.


  • The Chromebook Files app is too simple: here are 5 things it can do to improve the user experience

    Contents Perhaps because I’ve become somewhat of a ‘power user’ on my Chromebook, I’ve started to see where many aspects of the user experience fall short. Having recently set up Ubuntu 23.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 120 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 120.0.6099.


  • Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are

    Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You’ve heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn’t changed that philosophy from Google one bit.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.30.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.104 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.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.129 for Windows and Mac 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.


  • How TEKsystems Global Services is helping retail brands break down data silos through platform modernization

    Retail brands face the challenges of data duplication and data silos as businesses and technology stacks grow — while consumer expectations remain high. These challenges not only increase the complexity of data management but can also lead to a rise in overall costs.


  • iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen

    Contents Google Chrome’s latest update for iOS introduces a flexible feature that might seem small at first, but is a significant nod to user preference: the option to move the address bar to the top of your iPhone screen.


  • The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379

    We’re in the thick of the review process for Chromebook Plus devices right now (we have one nearing completion right now) and as they continue to go on sale left and right, I’ve been eyeing the best deals to consider, picking up that exact device, using it for a little bit, and then getting back…


  • AWS offers more flexible access to Nvidia GPUs for short duration AI workloads

    Amazon Web Services Inc. said today it’s launching a brand new consumption model for enterprises looking to reserve access to cloud-hosted graphics processing units for short duration artificial intelligence workloads.


  • Chrome for Android Update

      Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 119 (119.0.6045.66) 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 Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 119 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 119.0.6045.105 (Linux and Mac), 119.0.6045.105/.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 119.0.6045.105 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.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 119 (119.0.6045.109) 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.


  • How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook

    Contents Are you trying to prevent anyone from signing into your Chromebook with their Google Account? Do you want to make sure only one account can be signed into each device you’re managing? Today, I’m going to show you how to do just that.


  • New in Chrome 119: Cookies expiration limit updated, CSS updates, & fenced frames improvements!

    Chrome 119 is rolling out now! with an update to the expiration date upper limit for cookies already in storage. CSS has new pseudo classes, relative color syntax and more fenced frames added improvements like ad size macros and others and there’s plenty more.


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