• Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 115 (115.0.5790.5) 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.


  • Scaling reaction-based enumeration for next-gen drug discovery using Google Cloud

    Discovering new drugs is at the heart of modern medicine, yet finding a “needle in the haystack” is immensely challenging due to the enormous number of possible drug-like compounds (estimated at 10^60 or more).


  • Those new AMD Chromebook chips are actually a bit old

    Those new AMD Chromebook chips are actually a bit old

    The new AMD Chromebook chips aren’t that new .The Zen 2 chipsets are based on the company’s 2019 tech, making AMD Chromebooks second class citizens again.


  • Wasserstein created a premium Pixel Tablet stand to give Google’s upcoming device more flexibility

    If you read Chrome Unboxed often, you’ll no doubt have heard of Wasserstein accessories. I write about them all the time and think they’re some of the best third-party accessories for the Google and Nest ecosystem.


  • I wish Google Search and Assistant accepted mixed bilingual input for voice queries

    Yesterday, I was using the Google Search app on my Pixel phone and I tried to ask it and Assistant how to say something Japanese in English to verify that I was learning the best approach to the language in the Duolingo app for professions.


  • How to enable Google's clever new Chrome Reading Mode right now

    Look, this is slightly awkward, but I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: Reading stuff on the web these days can be a pretty painful experience.You know what I’m talkin’ about, right? (Insert awkward pause here.


  • Chrome 114 lets you disable annoying Tab Hover Cards with No Setting

    Google has listened to user feedback on Chrome’s Tab Hover Card Images and reinstated the associative flag back again in Chrome 114 to disable them. Google is still working on providing a setting for the same, as of now it is not available.


  • Early Stable Update for Android

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 114 (114.0.5735.52/.53) for Android to a small percentage of users: it’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

     The Stable channel has been updated to 114.0.5735.45 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.Interested in switching release channels?  Find out how here.


  • Beta Channel Update for Desktop

    The Beta channel has been updated to 114.0.5735.45 for Windows,Linux and MacA full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here. If you find a new issues, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 114 (114.0.5735.53) 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.


  • Chrome officially brings customization to the side panel, will show changes in real-time

    In a recent announcement on the Keyword blog, Google revealed that its highly customizable Chrome theming system will now be accessible directly from the Side Panel of the browser, and what’s more, it will show you real-time changes as you make them.


  • Grab this Pixel Tablet predecessor for only $80

    Grab this Pixel Tablet predecessor for only $80

    Early hands-on with Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet from a wide array of reviews appears to be very positive at this point.


  • What's new in PostgreSQL 15

    What's new in PostgreSQL 15

    Cloud SQL is excited to announce support for PostgreSQL 15. PostgreSQL 15 has many new and valuable enhancements and we thought it would be great to deep dive into these for our users. One can broadly categorize the improvements into five areas:SecurityDeveloper experiencePerformanceToolingObservabilityLet’s deep dive.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 114 (114.0.5735.49) 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


  • 5 features Windows needs that ChromeOS already has

    5 features Windows needs that ChromeOS already has

    Microsoft could learn a few things from Google and add some of these ChromeOS features to future Windows updates.


  • How to Install Google Password Manager

    How to Install Google Password Manager

    If you use Google Chrome to manage your passwords, you can now install Chrome Password Manager as an app. Let me show you how. Installing Google Password Manager To install the Password Manager: I hope you found this tutorial useful and installed the Google Password Manager app on your computer.


  • ChromeOS is being used in places you likely never expected [VIDEO]

    We’re all familiar with Chromebooks for work, education, and other consumer computing needs; but what if I told you that behind the scenes, ChromeOS is being used in some very public places that you would likely never notice?


  • New analyst data shows virtual apps beat virtual desktops on ChromeOS

    It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic produced serious long-term effects on the labor force. In the blink of an eye, millions of employees were forced into navigating off-site, work-from-home, and hybrid work models.


  • Making Chrome better for your enterprise users with Chrome Browser Cloud Management

    If you’re an IT or security professional, you’re probably very familiar with the advantages of the browser when it comes to your tech stack. It allows your workforce to get more done, making it easier than ever to be productive.


  • AMD scours parts bin for old CPUs, GPUs to put in Chromebooks

    Do you really need the latest and greatest cores to doomscroll the web? To meet Chromebook users’ most discerning needs, AMD has Frankensteined together a line of chips built from cast-off CPU and GPU architectures.…


  • Backbone’s PlayStation themed mobile controller is finally available for Android phones

    Last November, Backbone, a premium telescopic mobile game controller manufacturer, made its awesome accessory available to Android users after a long time where it was only compatible with iPhones. Shortly before that announcement, the company collaborated with Sony to create an iPhone-centric PlayStation-themed version of that same controller.


  • Why solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks

    I thought by now things might be different. I really thought there was going to be a wider appeal for general consumers in the higher end of the Chromebook market.


  • ChromeOS Canary reworks accessibility toggles to be more, well, accessible

    Thanks to the ChromeOS Material You redesign, Google’s laptop operating system is undergoing a complete transformation. Clearly, the company aims to embody their new vision for Chromebooks as versatile and enjoyable devices for everyone, rather than mere Chrome browsers confined to a box.


  • If you’re tired of Chrome’s look, there’s a new way to change it

    Image: Google When you open a new tab in a current version of Chrome, there’s a bubble in the bottom right of your window simply labeled “Customize Chrome.


  • NVIDIA GPUs are coming to Chromebooks for the first time ever

    NVIDIA GPUs are coming to Chromebooks for the first time ever

    Cloud gaming was cool and all, but nothing beats a discrete GPU.


  • Deploy Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) without multiple VPCs — technical deep dive

    Challenges of migrating network virtual appliancesThe integration of stateful appliances, such as firewalls, in the network has historically been dependent on the network topology.


  • Nasdaq’s Metrio team innovates with serverless on Cloud Run

    Nasdaq is committed to helping our customers efficiently measure, monitor and report on their sustainability performance. In 2022, Nasdaq acquired Metrio, a platform that allows companies to report on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.


  • New ways to customize Chrome on your desktop

    Here’s a closer look at the new ways you can customize Chrome to make it yours.


  • AMD unveils new 7020 C-series for mid-range Chromebooks

    Earlier this month, a new Chromebook appeared on Dell’s website that is carrying an unannounced new processor from AMD. I presume that the new Ryzen 5 7520 would be a direct competitor for Intel’s 12th Gen processors found in many of the current flagship devices on the market.


  • The new frontier: High performance computing for quantitative research and risk simulation

    Editor’s note: This blog post is guest authored by David Easthope, Senior Analyst, Coalition Greenwich, and represents insights based on the Coalition Greenwich’s research and data. Disclosure: This Coalition Greenwich content is sponsored by Google Cloud.


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 113 (113.0.5672.162/.163) 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.


  • Google is testing Steam on cheap Chromebooks

    Google is testing Steam on cheap Chromebooks

    Your cheap work or school Chromebook could get a little more exciting.


  • SAP’s cloud drive hits speed bumps with American users

    ERP giant losing points on execution and flexibility SAP’s drive to move customers to cloud-hosted and SaaS systems is not being matched by its flexibility and operational sophistication, the user group representing the Americas has told The Register.…


  • Google Chrome now reports Memory used by Each Tab

    Google is ramping up improvements to Memory Saver Mode. The feature was introduced with the aim to improve the memory usage of Chrome, it now shows how much memory is saved for each tab.


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