• Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

     LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS (Long Term Support) channel, version 120.0.6099.331 (Platform Version: 15662.119.0), for most ChromeOS devices. Release notes for LTS-120 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click hereThis update contains selective Security fixes, including:360700873 High CVE-2024-7971 Type confusion in V8356196918 High CVE-2024-7965 Inappropriate implementation in V8Giuliana PritchardGoogle Chrome OS


  • Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements

    Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements

    Google’s latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, is a sleek and powerful piece of wearable tech, but it does come with a repair caveat: if you break your new watch, there is no official route to repair it. Instead, there’s only an offer for a replacement.


  • Promise.try

    Chrome 128 is rolling out! Learn about Promise.try and how it makes it easier to handle errors whether you start a Promise chain with a sync or async function. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.gle/NewInChrome Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Adriana Jara


  • The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is $100 off right now

    The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE – the iterative sequel to one of my favorite Chromebooks of all time – has been available for a few months now, but rarely on sale.


  • European semiconductor group urges accelerated support and policy overhaul

    The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has urged the European Union to expedite financial support, develop a revised “Chips Act 2.0” package, and appoint a dedicated envoy to advocate for the semiconductor sector.


  • New benchmarks for securing ChromeOS from the Center for Internet Security

    As the way people work continues to evolve, keeping security policies in place that protect organizations but give workers the ability to get things done, wherever work happens, is more important than ever.


  • Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange

    It’s official: your Pixel phone can now measure your body temperature, adding a whole new level of functionality to this not-totally-useful feature that was introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro nearly a year ago.


  • The ASUS Chromebook CM14 returns to its ridiculous $139 price

    It’s been a few months back, but once before, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 hit an all-time low of $139. For those who might’ve missed it, the CM14 is a solid little Chromebook that typically retails for $299 and is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 520.


  • Stable Channel update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.119/.120 for Windows, Mac and 128.0.6613.119 for Linux 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 128.0.6613.


  • Pixel Watch 3 will continue the 3-year device upgrade trend

    Google’s new Pixel Watch 3 (in two sizes this year) is just around the corner, and with it, we have updated info regarding the software support timeline: three years of “guaranteed software updates.


  • Best Buy Labor Day deal: My favorite Logitech mouse is $15 off

    If you’ve been eyeing a premium mouse that blends comfort, functionality, and precision, today’s your lucky day. Best Buy’s Labor Day sale has slashed the price of the Logitech MX Master 3S in white and black to $84.99 – a full $15 off its usual $100 price tag.


  • Google Chat gets an automation boost with two new integrations including IFTTT

    Google Chat is stepping up its productivity game with the introduction of two powerful automation integrations: IFTTT and UKG Flow. These additions promise to streamline workflows, automate mundane tasks, and keep users connected across various platforms, all without leaving the comfort of Google Chat.


  • You can now ask Gemini questions about your inbox on Android too

    A few months back, Google introduced Gemini’s general availability in the Gmail side panel on the web, with the goal of helping people get more done when they are in their inbox.


  • Unsurprisingly, the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook looks to be discontinued

    It’s a bit of a sad day for us here at Chrome Unboxed. The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, a device we lauded as the “King of Chromebooks” in our review, has quietly disappeared from HP’s lineup.


  • How to test out Satellite SOS on your Pixel 9 series phone

    We all know that feeling when you’re out hiking, camping, or even just driving through a remote area and your phone suddenly loses signal. It’s a frustrating, and – in the wrong setting – potentially dangerous, situation.


  • The hardware/software combo: Nvidia and VMware partner to power next-gen enterprise AI

    The VMware Cloud Foundation Division at Broadcom Inc. and Nvidia Corp. have partnered to make AI more accessible, flexible and powerful than ever before, ensuring both variables expand in commensurate degrees.


  • All versions of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are available for order again

    Well, it looks like Google has righted the ship with Pixel 9 Pro Fold inventory. After a bit of a stock hiccup that left potential buyers empty-handed, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is back in stock and ready for pre-order.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 130.0.6683.2 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.


  • Salesforce might start charging for each AI chat

    Salesforce might start charging for each AI chat

    Salesforce, which offers cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software, is eyeing a new pricing model that would require customers to pay per AI chat every time Salesforce’s AI-based services are used for a conversation, According to The Register.


  • Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2

    This one might sting a bit if you’re already someone who’s invested in the Google ecosystem and eagerly awaiting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It turns out Google’s impressive-looking, expensive new foldable won’t play nice with the Pixel Stand 2 – Google’s own flagship wireless charger. Yeah.


  • Emerging startups working with Google Cloud to fuel the next wave of innovation

    In today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem, securing the right resources and support can be the difference between surviving and thriving. Google Cloud wants to continue to invest in and support emerging startups, fostering innovation on a global scale.


  • Google Cloud launches Memorystore for Valkey, a 100% open-source key-value service

    Editor’s note: Ping Xie is a Valkey maintainer on the Valkey Technical Steering Committee (TSC) The Memorystore team is thrilled to announce the preview launch of Valkey 7.2 support on Memorystore to provide users with a truly open-source and high performance key-value service.


  • GenOps: learning from the world of microservices and traditional DevOps

    Who is supposed to manage generative AI applications? While AI-related ownership often lands with data teams, we’re seeing requirements specific to generative AI applications that have distinct differences from those of a data and AI team, and at times more similarities with a DevOps team.


  • Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone

    Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone

    Google’s Pixel 9 series made a splash just a few weeks ago, but the Pixel excitement continues.


  • What is missing from the web? We’re asking for Google

    Besides sanity, of course The CSS Day conference may have come and gone, but Google’s Chrome team is keen to keep the spirit alive with a list of what attendees felt was missing from the web.…


  • What is missing from the web? We’re asking for Google

    Besides sanity, of course The CSS Day conference may have come and gone, but Google’s Chrome team is keen to keep the spirit alive with a list of what attendees felt was missing from the web.…


  • How to protect your privacy in Windows 10

    How to protect your privacy in Windows 10

    There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft’s operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you safeguard as much of your personal life as possible, we’re here to help.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTC-126 version 126.0.6478.251 (Platform Version: 15886.76.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes fixes for:360700873 High CVE-2024-7971 Type confusion in V8If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-120 until October 1st, 2024.


  • Why I’m looking very forward to the Pixel Buds Pro 2

    We’re about a month out from the arrival of Google’s latest earbuds, and I’m cautiously optimistic about them. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 look to be the sort of iterative device I tend to really enjoy. They aren’t out to reinvent the wheel or wildly change Google’s approach to earbuds.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.22 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.


  • Rock Chrome hard enough and get paid half a million

    Google revises Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program with higher payouts for bug hunters Google’s Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) is now significantly more rewarding – with a top payout that’s at least twice as substantial.…


  • Rock Chrome hard enough and get paid half a million

    Google revises Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program with higher payouts for bug hunters Google’s Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) is now significantly more rewarding – with a top payout that’s at least twice as substantial.…


  • Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too

    Lexar recently launched a Kickstarter for a brand-new portable SSD system targeted toward smartphone content creators, and it had blown past its $10,000 target goal and is currently sitting at a whopping $835,000.


  • In this video, let’s dive into the different types of browser cache and how to inspect and manage them in Chrome DevTools!


  • Your ultimate guide to the latest in generative AI on Vertex AI

    The world of generative AI is evolving at a pace that’s nothing short of mind-blowing.


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