Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant appears to be transforming into a chatty AI sidekick, and I’ve seen quite a few Copilot users who aren’t happy about it. Thankfully, there’s now another option for anyone interested in using AI purely for productivity — a full-featured ChatGPT app for Windows PCs.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Google’s got two primary user-facing platforms, Android and ChromeOS — and, if the latest rumors are to be believed, the company may be on the brink of bringing ’em together and combining ’em into a single, streamlined entity.

Database company MongoDB Inc. today announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft Corp. that includes new integrations aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence application development, real-time data analytics and deployment flexibility.

Silicon diversity is redefining the future of artificial intelligence by addressing critical challenges in performance, cost and scalability. As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, spanning inference, training and multimodal applications, the need for adaptable, open hardware solutions is at an all-time high.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.81) 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.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.85/.86 for Windows, Mac and 131.0.6778.85 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Apple’s main manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has announced it is working with Nvidia to build digital twins that it says will reshape the future of manufacturing and supply chain management.

CSS highlight inheritance is changing for the ::selection and ::target-text pseudo-classes. This creates a more intuitive model for style inheritance and aligns with the recently added ::highlight, ::spelling-error and ::grammar-error pseudo-classes. For more updates, check out New in Chrome 131. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.

As a result of new joint efforts across NetApp, Red Hat and Google Cloud, we are announcing support for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes in OpenShift on Google Cloud through NetApp Trident Version 24.10.

Right before the absolute largest bombshell that could have dropped in the Chromebook world hit me smack-dab in the face yesterday, I was sitting here at my desk, answering questions in our Chrome Unboxed Plus community about a feature that was supposed to ship in ChromeOS 127, never showed, and was re-introduced for ChromeOS 130:…

It’s been a wild 24 hours, ladies and gentlemen; and I don’t think this particular train is going to slow down anytime soon.

Illustration: The Verge Right now, text highlighting is broken for anyone using recent Chromium-based browsers on some websites. The cause appears to be a change to selection styling that doesn’t play nicely with Tailwind CSS.

Protecting sensitive company data is no longer just a best practice—it’s business critical. In today’s world, data breaches can have serious consequences, from financial losses and reputational damage to legal repercussions and operational disruptions.

Google is now beginning the roll-out of a few nifty additions that make checking the weather a bit more immersive and informative on Pixel devices. If you’re rocking a Pixel 8 or newer, you’ll soon get introduced to “Immersive weather vibrations” to accompany those fun, new AI-generated city backgrounds.

Microsoft will start selling a thin client device that lets workers boot directly to Windows 365 “in seconds,” the company announced on Tuesday.  Windows 365 Link will cost $349 when it launches next April, but businesses can contact their Microsoft account team and request a private preview.

Unemployment in IT fields has been dropping in recent months. Generative AI (genAI) is opening up new career opportunities. Inflation is deflating, and the US economy appears strong. So, why is it so many people are still finding it hard to land a job in technology?

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its antitrust actions against Google, proposing a historic move that could reshape the tech landscape.

Google LLC is pursuing a multiyear effort to develop a version of ChromeOS that has Android at foundation, Android Authority reported today. The initiative is believed to have two goals. One is to make ChromeOS tablets more competitive with the iPad, which has a significant market share lead.

We’ve been here before, but things are a bit different this time around. Instead of “one OS to rule them all,” rumors are swirling that Google is planning a major shakeup that would see ChromeOS uniformly replaced by (or merged into) Android down the road.

Back in June, Google announced ChromeOS would adopt “portions of the Android stack.” A report today says Google is “working on fully migrating Chrome OS over to Android.”

Google has been quietly rolling out a new feature to its Digital Wellbeing suite on Pixel and other Android phones called Screen Time Reminders.

While Chromebooks run on ChromeOS, known for its simplicity and efficiency, you may want the flexibility and features of Windows 10. The good news is that it’s possible to install Windows 10 on a Chromebook without a USB or any other external device.

Google Fi has introduced a Pixel Watch 3 LTE (both sizes) deal that’s almost too good to be true. If you’re a Fi subscriber, you can snag the 41mm or 45mm Pixel Watch 3 LTE essentially for free.

Join host Thomas Steiner and Steve Manuel from Dylibso as they dive deep into the world of "squishy" Wasm applications. Steve discusses Dylibso’s mission to make all software squishy, using Wasm to unlock flexibility and extensibility in software development.

Cassandra, a key-value NoSQL database, is prized for its speed and scalability, and used broadly for  applications that require rapid data retrieval and storage such as caching, session management, and real-time analytics. Its simple key-value pair structure helps ensure high performance and easy management, especially for large datasets.

Remember back in August when Google casually dropped the news that Assistant was getting a Gemini-powered upgrade? Well, it seems like the time for that upgrade might finally be just around the corner.

It’s been a little over a year since Google launched the Pixel Tablet and it’s really grown on me. It’s a unique device that seamlessly blends into my home thanks to its clever charging speaker dock and is a device that I pick up every day.

Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday release addresses 89 vulnerabilities in Windows, SQL Server, .NET and Microsoft Office — and three zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-43451, CVE-2024-49019 and CVE-2024-49039) that mean a patch now recommendation for Windows platforms. Unusually, there are a significant number of patch “re-releases” that might also require administrator attention.

AlloyDB Omni is back with a new release, version 15.7.

Here at Chrome Unboxed, we’re dedicated to helping you make informed purchase decisions. We have spent countless hours researching, testing, and evaluating Chromebooks so that we can help our readers find the perfect Chromebook for them.

A few days ago, the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 dropped down to its usual sale price of $369. It’s a notable drop and one that – when it does appear – is worth a look.

If you’re still trying to remember all of your passwords and then type ’em into sites by hand, let me tell you: You’re doing it wrong.

If you use a Chromebook, you probably appreciate speed, security, and ease of use. Adding a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to your Chromebook, however, can offer an additional degree of protection when it comes to online privacy.

Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.75 (Platform version: 16063.32.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit 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.

The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6835.3 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.