• Google for Education receives new AI and accessibility features

    Google LLC is enhancing its Google for Education service with more than 30 new features, including several artificial intelligence and accessibility tools. The search giant detailed the update today at Bett 2024, a major education technology event taking place in London. During the conference, Google also introduced 15 new Chromebooks.


  • Why the Samsung Galaxy S24 being more Pixel-like could be a good thing for Google

    Samsung’s recent Galaxy S24 launch was a pretty bold shift in the Android smartphone world, seeing the world’s former #1 smartphone brand drawing some pretty striking parallels to Google’s own approach with its Pixel phones.


  • Google Classroom calendar integration coming to Chromebooks

    Google Classroom calendar integration coming to Chromebooks

    At Bett 2024, Google today announced the latest Workspace education features, including a new student-facing Classroom integration on Chromebooks.


  • New Chromebooks, features and controls for educators

    We’re announcing new Chromebook models and features coming this year.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 121 (121.0.6167.101) 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.


  • color-mix() #shorts

    color-mix() #shorts

    he CSS color-mix() function lets you mix colors, in any of the supported color spaces, right from your CSS. #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • Google enhances Chrome and Ads with new AI features to streamline user experiences

    Google LLC is further enhancing its artificial intelligence offerings, today announcing updates to two of its flagship products, Chrome Chrome and Google Ads, aimed at streamlining user experiences in web browsing and digital advertising.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.101) 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.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

     The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.268 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.


  • GeForce NOW just keeps getting better on Chromebooks [VIDEO]

    At CES 2024, NVIDIA added a few extras to the overall GeForce NOW experience to make online, cloud-streamed gaming that much better, and the results continue to be fantastic.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 for Mac and Linux and 121.0.6167.85/.86 to Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.


  • New in Chrome 121: CSS updates, improvements to the Speculation Rules API, and more!

    Chrome 121 is rolling out now! With CSS updates, improvements to the Speculation Rules API, an origin trial for Element Capture API and there’s plenty more. Adriana Jara has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 121. Check out https://goo.


  • Google is using AI to organize and customize your Chrome browser

    Chrome’s AI features are simple for now — but bigger things are coming. | Image: Google Google’s Chrome browser is leaning into AI in a big way.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.


  • How to install Firefox on a Chromebook the easy way

    How to install Firefox on a Chromebook the easy way

    Want to install Firefox on a Chromebook the easy way? Mozilla is now building Firefox packages for Debian, which is the Linux version available in ChromeOS.


  • Chrome is getting 3 new generative AI features

    Chrome is getting 3 new generative AI features

    Three experimental generative AI features are coming to Chrome on Macs and Windows PCs to make browsing easier and more personalized.


  • The Chromebook I keep in my bag is $150 off and worth every penny

    It’s a strange thing having all sorts of Chromebooks around the office. Given their nature, I could use a different Chromebook every single day without too much effort. Just sign in to the one that I want to use, wait a few minutes for everything to sync, and get going.


  • Using Link Previews in Google Chrome

    Using Link Previews in Google Chrome

    Google Chrome allows you to preview links before opening them. In this article, I’ll show you how to use link previews on your browser. The Flag Link Previews is an experimental feature at the moment. Enable the following flag from chrome://flags and restart Chrome to get started.


  • You can get alerted when the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus goes on sale

    Now that the hype of CES 2024 is past us, we’re still thinking quite a bit about the very interesting new ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. And I’m sure many of you are, too.


  • One of the ultimate Chromebook tablet deals is back for the 8GB Lenovo Duet 3

    Sometimes, bigger isn’t always better, and right now is one of those times when it comes to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3.


  • Sierra Space bursts full-scale inflatable space habitat module

    Pop goes the test article. As planned Sierra Space has inflated a full-sized test article of its Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat beyond bursting point to demonstrate how the module might behave in the harsh environment of space.…


  • Monitoring for every runtime: Managed Service for Prometheus now works with Cloud Run

    Regardless of whether your application runs on virtual machines, Kubernetes, or a serverless runtime, you need to be able to monitor critical business and application metrics. In recent years Prometheus has emerged as a popular choice for monitoring and metrics, although running it at scale is challenging.


  • El Carro drives change for Regnology — helps drop resource requirements by almost 40 percent

    Editor’s Note: Regnologyis a global leader in financial and tax regulatory reporting software solutions, servicing regulators and regulated firms whose work involves massive amounts of data and calculations. Keeping pace with that data was a struggle because of their mixed technology stack.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 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.


  • ChromeOS 122 bringing Focus Mode to Chromebooks

    ChromeOS 122 bringing Focus Mode to Chromebooks

    A built in Pomodoro timer is coming to Chromebooks. Here’s an early look at Focus Mode, now available as an experimental feature in ChromeOS 122.


  • Chrome is set to get a nice speed boost on Windows

    Chrome is set to get a nice speed boost on Windows

    Both Chrome and the Microsoft Edge browsers are set to get a pretty significant performance boost. This improvement stems from a recent contribution to the Chromium Project, where the /prefetch parameter’s range has been expanded from 1-8 to 1-16. What does that mean in simpler language?


  • My wearable dreams may come true with a larger Pixel Watch 3 option

    While I’ve made the jump largely to Samsung phones over the last year (9 months or so with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the past month with the Galaxy Z Fold 5), my feelings for both their watch and their earbuds are quite a bit more tepid.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.40.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.82 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.


  • Has() selector #shorts

    Has() selector #shorts

    The has() selector is one of the most powerful new CSS capabilities landing in modern browsers. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • This simple setting can radically increase your Chromebook battery life

    In the Stable Channel of ChromeOS 120 right now, there’s a setting hiding behind a single flag that – when enabled – gives you a battery life super power on demand that can drastically increase your Chromebooks longevity.


  • A new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week

    A new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week

    The Pixel 8 series, already quite popular among the Android smartphone crowd, is getting what looks to be a fresh, new paint job for the early parts of 2024.


  • The big HP Chromebook Plus laptop gets a $200 discount

    The big HP Chromebook Plus laptop gets a $200 discount

    The 15.6-inch HP Chromebook Plus is 40% off for the next three days. Normally priced at $499, you can one for just $299.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6250.2) 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.


  • You can still get the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $100 off

    Last week, one of the most popular Chromebook deals for the past year or so showed up once again, bringing the crowd-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 down to a fantastic $349 price point.


  • Google’s new Circle to Search feature makes its debut on the Samsung Galaxy S24

    Yesterday, Samsung officially unpacked the S24 series, and with the new phones came several AI features they are calling “Galaxy AI”. One of the coolest new features they showed off during the keynote is called “Circle to Search” and it does exactly what the name implies.


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