• Meet the nine new web delivery partner integrations coming via Service Extensions

    We announced the general availability of Service Extensions callouts for Google Cloud Application Load Balancers during Google Cloud Next ‘24. Service Extensions callouts allow organizations to customize and extend their Application Load Balancers using gRPC calls to user or partner managed services during data processing.


  • Yahoo compares Dataflow vs. self-managed Apache Flink for two streaming use-cases

    Yahoo is constantly seeking ways to optimize the efficiency of streaming large-scale data processing pipelines. In a recent project, Google Cloud and Yahoo focused on benchmarking the cost and performance for two specific use cases on two stack choices: Apache Flink in a self-managed environment, and Google Cloud Dataflow.


  • Oddly, it seems the new Lenovo Duet won’t be Chromebook Plus

    In all my excitement yesterday posting about the new, now-official Lenovo Chromebook Duet with MediaTek’s Kompanio 838 inside, I didn’t even register the fact that “Plus” wasn’t included in the naming scheme.


  • Google’s ex-CEO U-turns after saying staff ‘going home early’ killed winning

    Eric Schmidt blamed WFH and work-life balance policies for Google’s stumbles in AI race Eric Schmidt, Google’s ex-CEO and executive chairman has had to row back on remarks he made that linked the megacorp’s poor showing in the AI race with the company’s flexible working policies.…


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 128 (128.0.6613.40) 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 128.0.6613.36 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 128.0.6613.36 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.


  • ChromeOS 127 rolling out: More PDF editing, Reading Mode Read aloud

    Google is rolling out ChromeOS 127 as a smaller update for Chromebook owners this month. It will be available in the coming weeks.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.32 (Platform version: 15964.24.0) 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.


  • Google Classroom: A decade of empowering educators and students

    In 2014, a group of Google employees, many with backgrounds in education, launched Google Classroom with a simple goal: create a “mission control” for teachers.


  • If Gemini Live comes to smart speakers, I’ll actually use them again

    Lately, it feels like the smarter AI chatbots have become, the more useless my smart speakers and smart displays are. I think it’s been a double-edged sword that has caused such a sharp decline in usefulness, but it has most definitely been felt.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 128 (128.0.6613.40) 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 one feature in Google’s Weather app update I’ve been waiting for

    For years at this point, I’ve used the different incarnations of Google’s Weather app. From widgets to the web app to the included app in Android, it’s the simple, straightforward weather solution I’ve relied on for a long time.


  • From gRPC to RESTful APIs: Expose your gRPC services to the REST of the world

    When designing a modern microservice architecture, performance is obviously key. Even outside of high-frequency trading and near-real time systems, extra milliseconds in inter-service communication matter a lot for the overall user experience.


  • Save big on a new Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL at Best Buy

    Save big on a new Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL at Best Buy

    After Google’s whirlwind event yesterday, we knew the deals on the latest Pixel phones would begin arriving immediately.


  • It’s official: a new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is coming soon

    Yep, you are reading that right! After months of heavy speculation and detective work, the new Chromebook tablet from Lenovo is now out in the open for all to see.


  • AI code review startup CodeRabbit raises $16M to help developers debug code faster

    Generative artificial intelligence code revenue startup CodeRabbit Inc. has set its sights on becoming an essential part of every developer’s toolkit after closing on $16 million in early-stage funding.


  • The 5 best ways to print and save web pages on Windows

    The 5 best ways to print and save web pages on Windows

    Modern-day websites aren’t usually built for printing. Whether you want to print a web page on paper, save it as a PDF, or capture a clean screenshot for archival purposes, it’s often harder than it should be.


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15917.65.0 Browser version: 127.0.6533.114 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.


  • The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are official and look pretty awesome

    Alongside new phones, a new foldable, and a new smartwatch, Google has also just unveiled the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and they look like a solid upgrade to an already great pair of earbuds.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 127.0.6533.119/.120 for Windows, Mac and 127.0.6533.119 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.


  • Windows 365 — Microsoft’s cloud-based OS explained

    Windows 365 — Microsoft’s cloud-based OS explained

    Microsoft introduced Windows 365 three years ago, a service that lets the company cut partners out of the money-making loop by providing virtual PCs to customers.


  • Pixel Watch 3 is official with two sizes and new fitness features

    Google has officially unveiled their latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, at their annual Made by Google hardware event.


  • The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here to push foldable phones even further

    Google has just made its latest attempt at the folding phone official, and with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and it’s not just an incremental upgrade; it’s a big step forward for Google in this still-niche segment of the smartphone game.


  • What you need to know about Google’s new Pixel 9 phone lineup

    It’s that time of year and Google has once again announced a brand-new lineup of first party phones with the launch of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.


  • Google’s Gemini just got a massive upgrade today

    Google’s Gemini just got a massive upgrade today

    Google has just announced a slew of new features for its AI assistant, Gemini, that promise to make it even more helpful and versatile. The updates focus on enhancing natural conversations, expanding app integrations, and improving the overall user experience.


  • Say goodbye to the & symbol for nesting bare HTML elements

    Catch up to the latest syntax features of CSS nesting from 2024. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #CSSPodcast #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Una Kravets, Adam Argyle


  • Deliver sovereign cloud solutions with the new Google Distributed Cloud initiative

    Digital sovereignty remains top-of-mind for organizations across the public, finance, and manufacturing sectors. As they adopt cloud technologies, they face the challenge of balancing innovation while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements.


  • The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for $289.99 is my favorite deal right now

    As you likely know by now, one of my absolute favorite things about Chromebooks is the ability to get far more than you expect for your money. I love finding deals and getting them in front of perspective buyers, and some days that task is far easier than others.


  • What to expect during the “Hybrid Cloud Made Easy” event: Join theCUBE August 13

    As demand for greater flexibility and simplicity in hybrid cloud solutions continues to surge, industry leaders are seeking to respond with effective hybrid cloud management. To do so, innovative technologies that target the needs of modern businesses need to be considered. With that in mind, Dell Technologies Inc.


  • Made By Google 2024: How to watch the Pixel 9 event and what to expect

    It’s hard to believe, but the annual Made by Google event is tomorrow, and this year’s showcase promises to be bigger than ever.


  • If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold

    I’ve been through more streaming dongles than I care to count. And most of them delivered on the stuff they were meant to, providing a seamless way to watch the endless entertainment that is at all of our fingertips at this point.


  • GeForce NOW has over 2000 games you can play on your Chromebook

    GeForce NOW is celebrating a major milestone this week – its library now boasts a whopping 2,000 games! From epic RPGs to action-packed shooters, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.


  • The new ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for $329 is undeniable

    Last week, the new, updated version of the ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus dropped in price all the way down to $349. With the updates ASUS included in this device when it showed up at the Chromebook event in May, I was pretty excited for that price drop.


  • EY exec: In three or four years, ‘we won’t even talk about AI’

    July was another rough month for the tech sector, with a worse-than-expected jobs report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis of that data by industry experts.


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