• Where is Google’s promised ‘Help me write’ feature for Chromebooks?

    I’ve talked about this before, but it’s really getting frustrating to see new versions of ChromeOS roll out time and time again with new features and updates that simply aren’t actually there for regular users.


  • Auto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome

    If you are anything like me, blinding white websites that sear your eyeballs in low light are the worst, right? Though it’s been an on-again, off-again proposition over the past few years, Google might finally be bringing auto dark mode back to the Chrome browser.


  • Choosing a suitable database for your startup: A overview of AlloyDB and Spanner

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, startups need to leverage the power of the cloud to achieve scale, performance, and consistency for their apps. Google Cloud provides three popular cloud databases that enable reliable PostgreSQL: Spanner, AlloyDB and Cloud SQL.


  • Introducing Cloud Run volume mounts: connect your app to Cloud Storage or NFS

    We’ve built Cloud Run, a fully managed container platform, directly on top of Google’s scalable infrastructure to simplify developers’ lives and make it easier to build cloud-native applications.As it stands, each Cloud Run instance has access to its own local file system.


  • Unlock cloud savings with new Looker Studio Dashboard and Terraform scripts

    Cloud spending can be a big concern for financial operations (FinOps) teams. Google Cloud’s Active Assist tooling can help, generating cost savings recommendations for optimizing Google Cloud resources. Then there are tools like Recommendation Hub and FinOps Hub, which offer consolidated views into recommendations for project owners and billing administrators.


  • It looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device

    To say that I’m excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement.


  • A hidden new twist to a top Android Chrome trick

    A hidden new twist to a top Android Chrome trick

    Hey. You. Yes, you — the one there with the moist eyeballs, staring at this suspiciously smudgy screen.I want to let you in on a little secret.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to 123.0.6312.74 (Platform version: 15786.32.0) for most ChromeOS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.


  • YouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind

    I’ve got some good news and some “Seriously, Google?” news. The good news is Multiview – the feature that lets YouTube TV subscribers watch up to four games at once – is finally coming to smaller screens, as noted by 9to5Google.


  • How to secure Ray on Google Kubernetes Engine

    How to secure Ray on Google Kubernetes Engine

    When developers are innovating quickly, security can be an afterthought. That’s even true for AI/ML workloads, where the stakes are high for organizations trying to protect valuable models and data.


  • Getting started in Chrome DevTools

    Getting started in Chrome DevTools

    Jecelyn walks you through the basics of getting started and tips for Chrome DevTools. Watch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #DevToolsTips #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Jecelyn Yeen Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • Statsig supports up to 7.5 million QPS with Memorystore for Redis Cluster

    Editor’s note: Established in 2021, Statsig helps companies ship, test, and manage software and application features with confidence. Facing bottlenecks and connectivity issues, the company realized it needed a performant, reliable, scalable, and fully managed Redis service — and Memorystore for Redis Cluster ticked all the boxes.


  • My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered

    Today’s been a big day and I’ve known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament – A.K.A.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6368.2 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.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 125 (125.0.6368.0) 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.


  • The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks

    We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we tackle a few software updates that are coming soon to your Chromebook, the 2024 Google I/O announcement, and why we can’t wait for an exciting new accessory to show up.


  • Optimize Security and Productivity, Starting with the Browser: Insights from New Report

    The browser is increasingly becoming the central place to get work done, fueled by cloud computing, SaaS, and the growth of flexible work. Start-ups and large organizations are embracing this model, eliminating the necessity for constant connection to a corporate network and utilizing desktop operating systems to run applications.


  • Google Cloud VMware Engine supercharged with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes

    What if you could use NetApp’s proven high-performance storage with Google Cloud VMware Engine? Now you can, with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.The combination reduces operational overhead and lowers the cost of migrating and managing VMware applications.


  • ChromeOS adding a location privacy toggle

    ChromeOS adding a location privacy toggle

    Last year, ChromeOS introduced Camera and Microphone access toggles that match the Android experience, and Chromebooks will soon be getting a location privacy control.


  • Leveraging Couchbase connector and Application Integration in the Google ecosystem

    In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate data across various platforms and services is paramount for businesses striving to stay competitive.


  • Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399

    When we look at the landscape of newer, branded Chromebook Plus devices, there are a few of them that bubble to the top as great, all-around, easy recommendations.


  • AttackIQ’s Ready! 2.0 update enhances cyber defense with on-demand testing

    Security optimization platform company AttackIQ Inc. today announced AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, a managed breach and attack simulation-as-a-service that combines fully automated and on-demand adversary emulation testing to allow organizations to rapidly validate their cyber defense. AttackIQ Ready! 2.


  • Shields Up: Powerful new security features in ChromeOS

    Shields Up: Powerful new security features in ChromeOS

    Outdated security perimeters are no longer sufficient. Sophisticated attacks bypass traditional defenses daily, leading to costly breaches and compromised data. Zero Trust security – a framework that verifies every user and device – offers a solution, but implementation can be complex and constant monitoring depletes IT resources.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Dev channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.0 (Platform version: 15823.2.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bug Visit 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 


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.5) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.4) 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 Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 124 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 124.0.6367.


  • The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever

    The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever

    Google’s Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you’re plugged into the Android world.


  • What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 121-123

    What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 121-123

    Let’s dive into what’s new in DevTools for Chrome 121-123. Learn how to debug disappearing elements, navigate performance with breadcrumbs and more!


  • NetRise elevates their user experience with Google Cloud

    Editor’s note: NetRise, a cybersecurity company, has developed a platform to address software supply chain vulnerabilities, especially within the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). Its latest solution, Trace, utilizes large language models and Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL for efficient vulnerability detection and code-origin tracing.


  • How Deutsche Bank uses Google Distributed Cloud for its Autobahn FX real-time trading platform

    A modern electronic trading system is a sophisticated, global, scalable application which needs to process high transaction volumes every fraction of a second. Deutsche Bank Autobahn FX is one of the leading electronic trading platforms for foreign exchange and precious metals, serving institutional and corporate clients worldwide.


  • This new feature will finally make the Chromebook calendar widget useful

    I’ve complained about it multiple times in the past, and to be honest, I was beginning to think that we’d simply never see this new feature on Chromebooks.


  • Save a full $230 on the exceptional Acer Chromebook Spin 714

    For some odd reason, when I placed this deal in our daily-updated deals post, it didn’t hit me how deeply discounted Acer’s Chromebook Spin 714 is right now.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

     The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.139 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.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTC-120 is being updated in the LTC (Long Term Support Candidate) channel, version 120.0.6099.302 (Platform Version: 15662.98.0), for most ChromeOS devices. Release notes for LTC-120 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support?


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