We introduced Cloud Functions in 2016 with the mission of making it easy for developers to build highly scalable, event-driven applications without having to worry about managing infrastructure.

Google is making a notable change to Chrome browser UI on desktop as part of “Refresh 2023”. The “Tab Search” feature button is relocated to the left side from the far right to align with UI changes. The change is apparently live in the Canary.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 115 (115.0.5790.53) 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.

Automation startup Parabola Labs Inc. today announced that it has closed a $24 million investment led by OpenView. The investment, a Series B round, also included contributions from more than a half-dozen other backers. Flexport Inc. and Webflow Inc.

It’s not possible to play The Sims 4 locally on a Chromebook, but you can stream the game to play it over the internet.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 115 (115.0.5790.48) 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 is now bringing its awesome Calendar Scheduling feature to everyone, making it easier than ever to set up one-off meetings or grab coffee with a friend. This update builds on the appointment scheduling functionality that was initially announced in 2021 for Google Workspace Individual subscribers.

We’ve been talking quite a bit about a new set of Chromebooks on the way that utilize the upcoming MediaTek MT8188 SoC. Known only as ‘Geralt’ for now, the baseboard for these devices is being tested with all sorts of hardware in preparation for variations to begin showing up.

Last week, the Pixel Tablet product team opened a Q&A in the Google Support Forum where users could submit feedback, express concerns, and ask general questions about Google’s new Android tablet that doubles as a smart display.

Financial technology has disrupted the traditional banking space and brought about new-age ways for people to consume financial products. One of those disruptors is Current, the U.S.-based fintech that has leaned on the flexibility, speed and scalability of MongoDB Inc.

Remember all of those times when you have someone in your Google Workspace organization request access to a file you recently created or shared?

Data and AI provide organizations with endless opportunities to personalize customer experiences, improve supply chain efficiency, reduce operating costs, and drive incremental revenue.

If you live in the Google ecosystem like we do, chances are decent that you own or have considered purchasing a Nest Camera or other Nest Smart home device. There are some distinct advantages to buying a Nest-branded smart home system.

We face a concerning shortage of cybersecurity professionals. Worldwide, an estimated 3.4 million more cybersecurity experts are needed, with more than 700,000 required in the U.S. alone. The skills gap is even more alarming given the more than 41% increase in the number of cybercrime victims between 2021 and 2022.

In December 2022 we announced the general availability of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL, a fully-managed, PostgreSQL-compatible database service that provides a powerful option for modernizing from legacy, proprietary databases and for scaling existing PostgreSQL workloads.

“CPG manufacturers and retailers are dependent on product data to understand their markets, inspire innovation, and serve customers, but this is a challenge with the common data sources across the industry,” says Cem Kent, CEO of Harmonya.

No hardware launch is ever going to go off without a hitch.

But can it run Crysis? The flexibility of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) makes them ideal for all kinds of applications ranging from smartNICs, telecom networks, and even for emulating retro game consoles.…

External Attack Surface Management startup Detectify AB today announced a new integrations platform aimed at empowering and enhancing flexibility for security teams.

External Attack Surface Management startup Detectify AB today announced a new integrations platform aimed at empowering and enhancing flexibility for security teams.

Hyperconverged infrastructure software firm Virtuozzo International GmbH announced the general availability of Virtuozzo Hybrid Cloud today, enabling managed service providers to offer cloud computing services at higher margins.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 114 (114.0.5735.196) 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.

Tech tweaked ahead of rollout in July, Mozilla and Apple still not interested Google plans to ship its Topics API when Chrome 115 arrives on July 12. That’s the API that’s supposed to allow advertisers to target netizens with adverts tailored to their individual interests without impinging on people’s privacy.…

 The Stable and extended stable channels has been updated to 114.0.5735.198 for Mac and Linux and 114.0.5735.198/199 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.

In an internal Team YouTube email sent to a select group of employees and then somehow leaked to The Wall Street Journal, a new gaming initiative was tossed around in conversation.

ChromeOS brought a new way to access the built-in Emoji picker in ChromeOS making it easier than ever before to add a little spice to your chats and on-page text.

ChromeOS brought a new way to access the built-in Emoji picker in ChromeOS making it easier than ever before to add a little spice to your chats and on-page text.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a great cheap entry into touchscreen laptops. Here are the best chargers you can buy for the machine.

It is finally here! The phone I’ve been waiting on for years at this point is not just a figment of my imagination any longer and we have it here in the office after such a long, long wait.

Are you in the market for a powerful, late-model Chromebook? Are you into gaming? You’ve come to the right place. Even if gaming isn’t your thing, I have two very impressive deals on two powerful Chromebooks that will save you $150.

After years of wishing for something like this from Google, it seems like the Pixel team is finally set to deliver a phone that can be used as a semi-desktop replacement – if inside info from Android Authority is to be believed.

Lenovo’s Snapdragon-powered Duet 3 and Duet 5 tablets have proven to be two of the best ChromeOS detachables to ever make it to market. While not ultra-powerful devices, both models are extremely versatile, lightweight and offer battery life that goes far beyond a traditional Intel-powered Chromebook.

The new LTS Candidate, LTC-114 version 114.0.5735.119 (Platform Version: 15437.42.0), has been rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-108 until September 19th, 2023.

Looking for a large Chromebook on a small budget? For the next three days, the 17-inch Acer Chromebook 317 is down 40 percent from its $499 price.

If you have found yourself reading this post, it is likely for one of two reasons. One, you’ve opened your Chromebook to discover that your screen has been rotated 90, 180, or 270-degrees and you’re trying to figure out how to fix it.