• 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


  • Casper Labs announces blockchain-based AI governance tool built using IBM’s watsonx platform

    Casper Labs, a flexible blockchain solutions company, today announced that it’s working with IBM Corp. to build an artificial intelligence governance tool that uses decentralized ledger technology to introduce version control, monitoring and access controls for AI models.


  • Memtest86+, the little RAM tester flexes FOSS muscles with v7.0

    Essential tool for PC troubleshooting, even if you never run anything but Windows The revival in development of open source RAM-testing tool Memtest86+ continues with version 7.0 – and it’s not just for Linuxy types.…


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

     LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.346 (Platform Version: 15437.84.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.57) 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.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.29.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.49 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.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.56) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome


  • Pure Storage aims to set new standards in storage for the digital age

    The need for innovative storage solutions has never been more critical than in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the demand for storage capacity continues to surge, companies are seeking ways to manage data efficiently while staying ahead of the curve.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.57 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.


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