• How To Fxi result_code_hung On Your Chromebook?

    How To Fxi result_code_hung On Your Chromebook?

    Is Chrome interrupting your browsing with the RESULT_CODE_HUNG error? This issue can occur due to a weak internet connection, an outdated Chrome version, or a full cache. Let’s explore the possible reasons and solve the problem. The RESULT_CODE_HUNG error may appear if the internet connection is unstable.


  • Announcing the general availability of Spanner Graph

    Announcing the general availability of Spanner Graph

    In today’s complex digital world, building truly intelligent applications requires more than just raw data — you need to understand the intricate relationships within that data.


  • Don’t miss this insane $250 discount on the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

    I feel like I’ve said it 100 times around here, but I really do love the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 134 (134.0.6986.0) 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.


  • Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps

    Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app’s permissions if it’s deemed potentially harmful.


  • How DeepSeek will upend the AI industry — and open it to competition

    Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s cost-saving techniques for training and delivering generative AI (genAI) models could democratize the entire industry by lowering entry barriers for new AI companies. DeepSeek made waves this week as its chatbot overtook ChatGPT downloads on the Apple and Google App Stores.


  • How DeepSeek will upend the AI industry — and open it to competition

    Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s cost-saving techniques for training and delivering generative AI (genAI) models could democratize the entire industry by lowering entry barriers for new AI companies. DeepSeek made waves this week as its chatbot overtook ChatGPT downloads on the Apple and Google App Stores.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 133 (133.0.6943.39) 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.


  • Google provides changelog for the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 update

    Google has released firmware version 3.144 for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the past few days and it seems to be rolling out pretty widely at this point.


  • Chrome browser will stop syncing if your version is too old

    Google is making a change to Chrome Sync that will affect users who haven’t updated their browser in a while. Starting in early 2025, Chrome Sync will stop working on versions of Chrome that are more than four years old.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.35 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 Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 133 (133.0.6943.33) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.35 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.


  • CSS Wrapped 2024

    Discover the 17 features and improvements in Chrome components, interactions, and developer experience. Learn more at https://goo.gle/css-2024-wrapped Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome, CSS


  • Introducing custom rules in Workload Manager: Evaluate workloads against customized best practices

    Are you a cloud architect or IT admin tasked with ensuring deployments are following best practices and generating configuration validation reports? The struggle of adopting best practices is real. And not just the first time: ensuring that a config doesn’t drift from org-wide best practices over time is notoriously difficult.


  • 200 UK companies adopt a permanent four-day work week

    200 UK companies adopt a permanent four-day work week

    Two years after participating in a groundbreaking four-day work week experiment, 200 companies in the UK have chosen to adopt the policy permanently, marking a significant shift in workplace norms.


  • 200 UK companies adopt a permanent four-day work week

    200 UK companies adopt a permanent four-day work week

    Two years after participating in a groundbreaking four-day work week experiment, 200 companies in the UK have chosen to adopt the policy permanently, marking a significant shift in workplace norms.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 133 (133.0.6943.39) 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 iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 133 (133.0.6943.34) 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.


  • Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI

    Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI

    Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are unlocking new possibilities for the way we work and accelerating innovation in science, technology, and beyond. In cybersecurity, AI is poised to transform digital defense, empowering defenders and enhancing our collective security.


  • “Trapped by the Screen” Calculator New Interactive Tool Reveals the True Cost of Social Media Usage

    The average person spends over 2 hours daily on social media, equating to more than 30 days per year. Most users underestimate their consumption by 40%, with 90% checking phones within 15 minutes of waking up.


  • Free vs. Paid VPNs: Which is Right for You?

    Free vs. Paid VPNs: Which is Right for You?

    A VPN allows you to browse the internet privately and securely by routing your traffic through an encrypted tunnel. VPNs hide your IP address and online activity from your internet service provider (ISP) and others who may be snooping on your connection.


  • Is Your Data Safe? Why You Need a VPN in 2025

    Is Your Data Safe? Why You Need a VPN in 2025

    Online security is more important than ever before. As we conduct more of our daily lives through the internet – shopping, banking, communicating – we leave behind trails of personal data. Without proper online privacy measures, that data is vulnerable to hackers, government surveillance, and advertisers.


  • Best Practices For Managing Multiple Accounts On A Chromebook Without Getting Flagged

    Chromebooks are a popular choice among professionals since they are lighter, affordable, have a decent battery life, are integrated with the Google ecosystem, support multiple accounts, and have many security features based on their cloud-based design.


  • 3 exceptional text expansion tools for Windows

    3 exceptional text expansion tools for Windows

    Do you find yourself typing the same things over and over? If the answer is yes — and if you type enough text during the workweek, it almost certainly will be — I’d highly recommend you install a text expansion application.


  • 11 advanced Android split-screen tricks

    11 advanced Android split-screen tricks

    It’s fascinating to see how few people actively use some of Android’s most useful features. I had such a revelation around the platform’s long-standing split-screen option this month.


  • Outbrain: Taking control of extension security with Chrome Enterprise

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Travis Naraine, IT Infrastructure Engineer, and Harel Shaked, Director of IT Services and Support, both for Outbrain, a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the open internet. Outbrain adopted Chrome Enterprise and integrations from Spin.


  • Here is the Redesigned Chrome Task Manager – With Search

    Google is redesigning or reorganizing the Chrome task manager. The new design is currently available in the Canary channel version of Google Chrome. Before I show you the new design, here is the old one. Now, here is the updated design.


  • SLAP, Apple, and FLOP: Safari, Chrome at risk of data theft on iPhone, Mac, iPad Silicon

    It’s another cousin of Spectre, here to read your email, browsing history, and more Many recent Apple laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones powered by Cupertino’s homegrown Silicon processors can be exploited to reveal email content, browsing behavior, and other sensitive data through two newly identified side-channel attacks on Chrome and Safari.…


  • How To Fix could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend Error?

    The error “could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend” is standard on Ubuntu. It happens when the system runs multiple commands that need the same file, often the /var/lib/dpkg/lock file. The /var/lib/dpkg/lock file is vital for Ubuntu’s apt package manager. It manages package installation, upgrades, and removal.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.159/160 for Windows, Mac and 132.0.6834.159 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 132.0.6834.160( Windows, Mac) and will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


  • A new update for your Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be waiting for you

    It appears that the first post-launch update for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is starting to make its way to users. Unlike the norm for these firmware updates, I actually have the newest version already and can confirm that it is now likely to be widely rolling out.


  • Keep text readable with CSS font-size-adjust

    Discover how the font-size-adjust property can maintain text consistency and readability when fallback fonts are in use. This property ensures your text remains legible, regardless of the font displayed, improving your website’s typography. Learn more at goo.gle/css-font-size-adjust or by clicking the related video! Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.


  • More YouTube Premium experimental features are here for you to try

    YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a bit of a treat. The platform is rolling out a series of new experimental features designed to enhance the viewing experience, along with a pot-sweetening bundle deal for Google One users.


  • DeepSeek triggers shock waves for AI giants, but the disruption won’t last

    Chinese start-up DeepSeek rocked the tech industry Monday after the company’s new generative AI (genAI) bot hit Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store and downloads almost immediately exceeded those of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.


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