• Save over $100 on the excellent Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook with extras

    Of all the Chromebooks released in 2023, I didn’t think one of my favorites would end up being the affordable, humble Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.71) 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.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 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.


  • Container queries #shorts

    Container queries #shorts

    CSS container queries allow you to manipulate the element’s styles based on its parent container properties. This capability shifts the concept of responsive web design from page-based to container-based. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • Where to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event and pre-order the new S24 phones

    It’s crazy cold outside and that means it’s time to gear up for Samsung’s much-anticipated Unpacked event. Slated for today at 1PM, this event is set to unveil the latest innovations in Samsung’s flagship smartphone line, the Galaxy S24, and introduce the world to some fun, new AI features.


  • New Chromebook tablets to get Pixel’s Super Res Zoom

    In a really great find by the folks at 9to5 Google, it appears Google is set to bring the Pixel Camera’s Super Res Zoom feature over to ChromeOS. If you are thinking to yourself, “Why bring Pixel Camera features to a Chromebook with its crummy overall camera experience?


  • Windows Server 2022 patch is breaking apps for some users

    Uninstall the update or edit the Windows registry to restore order The latest Windows Server 2022 patch has broken the Chrome browser, and short of uninstalling the update, a registry hack is the only way to restore service for affected users.…


  • Google updates Chrome’s Incognito Mode data slurp disclaimer in early browser build

    After settling privacy lawsuit now admits you’re observable even when trying for anonymity Google has altered the text describing data collection when users employ Incognito Mode in its Chrome browser.…


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (120.0.6099.230) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Stable channel is being updated to 120.0.6099.235 (Platform version: 15662.76.0) for ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days.


  • ChromeOS camera set to borrow Pixel’s Super Res Zoom feature

    ChromeOS camera set to borrow Pixel’s Super Res Zoom feature

    Google has begun experimenting with bringing the equivalent of the Super Res Zoom feature of Pixel phones to Chromebooks.


  • Why CES was mostly a bust for new Chromebooks

    Why CES was mostly a bust for new Chromebooks

    Eevery year, I’ve seen ten or more new Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices debut at CES. Except for this year. Here’s why and what it means for 2024.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.234 for Mac and 120.0.6099.224 for Linux and 120.0.6099.224/225 to Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.


  • The Side Panel in Chrome 121 is getting a helpful navigation change

    The Chrome Side Panel has been with us for a bit, but I’ve been a bit of a holdout. When it first arrived in 2022, I wasn’t completely sure I even liked it as an idea.


  • Sold on the Fold: editing a complex video with just the phone in my pocket

    Over the weekend, I wanted to try something out that I knew would push my phone to its limits.


  • Google quietly updates Chrome’s incognito warning in wake of tracking lawsuit

    Image: The Verge Weeks after agreeing to settle a lawsuit that accused Google of illegally tracking browsing activity even after users activated Chrome’s incognito mode, the company has quietly updated how the browser describes its private browsing feature.


  • Chromecast users win as Meta brings back casting support to Quest 2 and 3

    Since we first bought the Meta Quest 2 a few years ago, some of my absolute favorite experiences with the device have been due to the Chromecast support baked in.


  • The Pixel Tablet is getting a magical music handoff feature

    Google’s bringing some next-level music magic with Tap to Cast, a new feature set to debut on the Pixel Tablet and compatible Pixel devices.


  • Google announces exciting new Chromecast features at CES 2024

    Hold onto your popcorn, cord-cutters, because Google announced some exciting Chromecast news at CES 2024! Most exciting, the magic of Fast Pair is coming to Chromecast with Google TV!


  • Check out the Material You overhaul in the ChromeOS settings app

    ChromeOS still has a few holdout areas where the latest Material You look and feel hasn’t quite made its mark.


  • The Chrome Cast 253: some thoughts on CES 2024

    The Chrome Cast 253: some thoughts on CES 2024

    This week on The Chrome Cast, we take a look at CES 2024 and explain a bit about why we weren’t in attendance, why not many Chromebook announcements were made there, and what about the show stood out this week as coverage from other outlets flooded our news feeds.


  • Databases upgrade made easy with in-place major version upgrades on Cloud SQL

    Using Cloud SQL, our fully managed relational database service is a powerful way to streamline your database operations and focus on innovation.


  • How the new Google Cloud to Neo4j Dataflow template streamlines data movement

    Neo4j provides a graph database that offers capabilities for handling complex relationships and traversing vast amounts of interconnected data. Google Cloud complements this with robust infrastructure for hosting and managing data-intensive workloads.


  • Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2: up to $80 off Google’s excellent wearable

    There’s no denying the goodness that is Pixel Watch. While I don’t think the Pixel Watch 2 is a massive move up from the first version, it brings a few things to the table that are helpful for everyone: better performance and better battery.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    The new LTS Candidate, LTC-120 version 120.0.6099.203 (Platform Version: 15662.64.3), is being 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-114 until April 2nd, 2024.


  • Moving your Pixel Watch to a new phone is easy once you know where to look

    Last night, I needed to help a friend set up his Pixel Watch on his new Pixel 8.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

     The Dev channel is being updated to 122.0.6226.0 (Platform version: 15739.0.0) for most ChromeOS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6238.3) 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’s new Lacros Chrome browser for Chromebooks is gone as of ChromeOS 120

    Vanished. Poof. Gone. Just like that, the method for testing and trying out the new, split-from-ChromeOS version of Chrome that has been available for users to try on their Chromebooks is simply no more.


  • text-wrap: balance #shorts

    text-wrap: balance #shorts

    Without text-wrap: balance; designers, content editors and publishers have few tools to change the way lines are balanced. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6238.2 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.


  • Google is finally bringing Chrome to your car

    Google is finally bringing Chrome to your car

    The open road just got a whole lot smarter thanks to Google’s latest announcements at CES 2024. Google is revving up both Android Auto and their “Google built-in” platform for cars, bringing new features that make driving easier, navigation smoother, and entertainment more diverse.


  • Cloud switching just got easier: Removing data transfer fees when moving off Google Cloud

    At Google Cloud, we work to support a thriving cloud ecosystem that is open, secure, and interoperable. When customers’ business needs evolve, the cloud should be flexible enough to accommodate those changes.


  • HP’s new Fortis Chromebooks and Notebooks are built for both school and business

    Separate from HP’s main CES announcements, the company has also launched new Chromebooks for the education and enterprise markets


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