• Chrome on your iPhone can search using pictures and words at the same time

    Illustration: The Verge The iOS version of Google’s Chrome browser is getting upgraded with several features from the Android iteration, including simultaneous Google Lens image and text search.


  • YouTube is testing a swipe-up change that I really hope doesn’t happen

    Though the past few years have seen the emergence of video platforms like TikTok, YouTube is still the king of online video.


  • This awesome deal gets you the new Google Pixel 9 for as low as $449

    Google has clearly established itself in the smartphone market over the years, but none have been as good as this one.


  • Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again

    Image: The Verge Earlier this year Microsoft’s Edge browser automatically started up on my PC and imported my Chrome tabs without consent. Microsoft refused to explain why this behavior had occurred, and then quietly addressed the problem in a Microsoft Edge update.


  • Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again

    Image: The Verge Earlier this year Microsoft’s Edge browser automatically started up on my PC and imported my Chrome tabs without consent. Microsoft refused to explain why this behavior had occurred, and then quietly addressed the problem in a Microsoft Edge update.


  • How PUMA leverages built-in intelligence with BigQuery for greater customer engagement

    Leveraging first-party data, and data quality in general, are major priorities for online retailers. While first-party data certainly comes with challenges, it also offers a great opportunity to increase transparency, redefine customer interactions, and create more meaningful user experiences.


  • Don’t miss this early Black Friday deal on Google Nest Wifi Pro 2-packs

    It’s that time of year again! Black Friday deals are already starting to pop up, and if you’re in the market for a new router, now’s the perfect time to snag one at a steal.


  • I swapped the Quick Insert and Launcher keys on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and it’s just better

    Since the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Quick Insert key that is prominently placed on its keyboard, I’ve been a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to adjust to this new keyboard layout.


  • ml5.js – Friendly machine learning for the web

    Join Aidan Nelson and Yu Lee in this talk that will showcase ml5.js – an open source library built on top of TensorFlow.js with a goal of making machine learning approachable for a broad audience of artists, creative coders, and students.


  • Web AI on next generation AI PCs

    Hear from Moh Haghighat, Fellow at Intel, where he showcases WebNN, an emerging unified W3C web standard API for on-device web ML acceleration across client AI execution engines: CPU, GPU, and NPU. Currently in Developer Preview on Chrome and Edge browsers and integrated in popular ML frameworks (e.g.


  • The Web Neural Network (WebNN) API: Where we are and what’s Next

    Hear from Rob Kochman (Google Chrome), and Rafael Cintron (Microsoft), with regards how advanced web technologies like WebAssembly and WebGPU have recently brought real AI capabilities to the browser.


  • Transformers.js: State-of-the-art Machine Learning for the web

    Join Joshua Lochner from HuggingFace to learn about Transformers.js, an exciting new JavaScript library that empowers developers to build never-before-seen web applications. It is designed to be functionally equivalent to Hugging Face’s Python transformers library and supports over 120 architectures across a diverse set of tasks and modalities.


  • Web AI Summit 2024: State of client side machine learning

    Get an overview for the state of Web AI in 2024 (performing AI on the client side in JavaScript via the browser) and why the Web AI Summit was created.


  • A new flexible DNS-based approach for accessing the GKE control plane

    If you run Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), you know it’s important to secure access to the cluster control plane that handles Kubernetes API requests, so you can prevent unauthorized access while still being able to control the cluster.


  • The awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus gets its first true sale price of just $599

    Well, I knew the day would come, and I’d be willing to bet that many of you did as well.


  • How Does 127.0.0.1 Work and Why Use It?

    How Does 127.0.0.1 Work and Why Use It?

    The IP address 127.0.0.1, also known as the localhost or loopback address, is a unique IPv4 address used by each computer to refer back to itself. Unlike typical IP addresses that enable communication between devices, this address serves only the device on which it is configured. How Does 127.0.0.1 Work?


  • Google Slides gets a refresh with new, professionally designed templates

    Google Slides is getting a fresh coat of paint with a whole new collection of templates! Google says these templates are “professionally designed” to cover a wide range of needs, from sales pitches and product roadmaps to lesson plans and even team-building games.


  • Google will soon end YouTube Premium’s grandfathered $7.99 price

    Back in 2014 when YouTube first dipped its toes into the music streaming waters with Music Key, early adopters snagged a sweet deal at just $7.99 a month for features like no ads and offline feedback.


  • Google’s Nest Doorbell (wired or battery) is $99 right now: how to choose the right one

    The Nest Doorbell (Battery) and Nest Doorbell (Wired) are both on sale for $99 at Best Buy right now, making it the perfect time to upgrade your home security or maybe score an incredible gift for a loved one at an insanely-competitive price.


  • How to install App Store apps onto SSD drives using macOS Sequoia

    How to install App Store apps onto SSD drives using macOS Sequoia

    Did you know that Apple’s macOS 15.1 Sequoia now lets you install and use applications acquired from the Mac App Store directly onto an external drive? This enhancement is actually particularly useful if your workflow requires you to handle a space-devouring application.


  • Android TV devices are about to get more affordable but there’s a catch

    It’s fascinating to look back at the evolution of Google-based streaming devices. Android TV was once the newcomer, bringing a much-needed dose of intelligence to our living rooms. Now, Google has refined that platform into the more polished Google TV experience. But don’t count out Android TV just yet!


  • Etsy’s Service Platform on Cloud Run cuts deployment time from days to under an hour

    Introduction Etsy, a leading ecommerce marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique items has a passion for delivering innovative and seamless experiences for customers. Like many fast growing companies, Etsy needed to scale their teams, technologies, and tools to keep pace with their business growth.


  • Google is a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Translytical Data Platforms, Q4 2024

    With the technology advances of our cloud-first databases, Google Cloud has become the go-to platform for companies looking to run complex, real-time, business-critical workloads. Don’t just take our word for it.


  • Google’s incredible Pixel Buds Pro 2 are cheaper than ever right now

    I’ve been waiting on this one for a bit. Since their launch, the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 have largely flown under the radar as some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy.


  • I’m breaking my own rules to highlight this $119 Chromebook

    I have a general set of rules I stick to when recommending anyone to go and buy an affordable Chromebook. Since we made the post and video about those rules, I’ve stuck by them when it comes to recommending low-priced devices.


  • What if robots learned the same way genAI chatbots do?

    What if robots learned the same way genAI chatbots do?

    There’s no question that robotics is transforming our world. Thanks to computerized machines, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, supply chains, retail, automotive, construction, and other industries are seeing rapidly increasing efficiencies and new capabilities.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 132.0.6821.2 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.


  • Qualcomm triples Windows on Arm OEM design wins since May

    Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform gains traction with 58 laptop designs … but will Windows users care? Qualcomm is flexing its Arm muscle in the x86 market, highlighting the push into the Windows laptop market during its Q4 2024 earnings call.…


  • Qualcomm triples Windows on Arm OEM design wins since May

    Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform gains traction with 58 laptop designs … but will Windows users care? Qualcomm is flexing its Arm muscle in the x86 market, highlighting the push into the Windows laptop market during its Q4 2024 earnings call.…


  • Build confidently with Baseline

    Baseline gives you clear information about which web features are ready to use in your projects. Learn how Baseline labels features as newly available and widely available with blue or green checkmarks. Resources: Baseline → https://goo.gle/baseline-webdev Watch more This is Baseline → https://goo.gle/TiB Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.


  • Google Play Store leak hints at mixed reality headsets coming soon

    Google seems to be slowly tiptoeing back into the AR/VR scene. A recently leaked image from within the Google Play Store code, spotted by the folks over at Android Authority, now reveals a headset icon nestled in the “Install on more devices” menu.


  • Elevate network security and migrate your legacy VPC firewall rules to Cloud NGFW

    Over the past 18 months, Google Cloud has significantly enhanced its network security offerings, culminating in the launch of Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), formerly Cloud Firewall Plus. This evolution reflects the platform’s expanded capabilities and our commitment to robust network protection.


  • Now run your custom code at the edge with the Application Load Balancers

    Application Load Balancers are essential for reliable web application delivery on Google Cloud. But while Google Cloud’s load balancers offer extensive customization, some situations demand even greater programmability.  We recently announced Service Extensions plugins for Application Load Balancers in Preview.


  • GeForce NOW offers new, upgraded Performance Membership

    This week, NVIDIA is dropping some serious upgrades to its cloud gaming service, and it all starts with a new name and new abilities for what used to be called the Priority membership: say hello to GeForce NOW Performance.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 132 (132.0.6822.0) 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.


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