While we spend a lot of our time talking about high-end Chromebook Plus hardware and what’s likely to happen with the upcoming transition to ‘Aluminium OS’, the backbone of the general Chromebook ecosystem has always been affordable, reliable hardware that just gets the job done.

We’ve known for a long time that the Google-ification of Fitbit was an eventual certainty, but today it’s finally becoming a reality.

Overall, I have to say I’ve been pretty happy with the smartwatch development over the past few years. These devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple are effective at what they do, look good (mostly), and add quite a bit of utility to your wrist.

Overall, I have to say I’ve been pretty happy with the smartwatch development over the past few years. These devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple are effective at what they do, look good (mostly), and add quite a bit of utility to your wrist.

The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16610.57.0 (Browser version 147.0.7727.147) for most ChromeOS devices.

The Chromecast was a no-frills, simple experience. That’s what I loved about it.

You did remember to opt out of AI, didn’t you?

You did remember to opt out of AI, didn’t you?

Google Chrome can automatically download a local AI model that takes up to 4 gigabytes of hard drive space on a computer when certain AI features are enabled, according to The Verge. The file, called weights.

Google Chrome can automatically download a local AI model that takes up to 4 gigabytes of hard drive space on a computer when certain AI features are enabled, according to The Verge. The file, called weights.

Google Chrome can automatically download a local AI model that takes up to 4 gigabytes of hard drive space on a computer when certain AI features are enabled, according to The Verge. The file, called weights.

It’s Gemini, whether you asked for it or not.

It’s Gemini, whether you asked for it or not.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 149 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 149.0.7827.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 149 (149.0.7827.2) 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.

Welcome to The Blueprint, a new feature where we highlight how Google Cloud customers are tackling unique and common challenges across industries using the latest AI and cloud technologies. We hope to inspire others looking to innovate in their work.

If you use generative AI frequently for any sort of writing, you already know the most frustrating part of the workflow: constantly reminding the AI of your preferred style.

If you use generative AI frequently for any sort of writing, you already know the most frustrating part of the workflow: constantly reminding the AI of your preferred style.

We hand over a lot of data to the websites we browse, and location is arguably the most sensitive.

We hand over a lot of data to the websites we browse, and location is arguably the most sensitive.

Enterprises are entering a new phase of cloud adoption where flexibility, control and performance are no longer trade-offs but requirements.

Enterprises are entering a new phase of cloud adoption where flexibility, control and performance are no longer trade-offs but requirements.

Last month, we caught a brief glimpse of a leaked YouTube teaser that suggested Google was planning something massive for Android ahead of I/O 2026. While that video was quickly pulled, the cat is now officially out of the bag.

Don’t let the fearmongering fool you: we break down why Chrome is downloading 4GB of AI “weights.”

Don’t let the fearmongering fool you: we break down why Chrome is downloading 4GB of AI “weights.”

Chrome Remote Desktop offers a simple, free way to access your computer from anywhere using the Chrome browser. Learn where it works well for everyday use—and where it falls short for advanced IT tasks.

Aeonscope Games explores a new gaming concept built on immersive visuals, AI-driven gameplay, and cloud-first technology. Discover how it fits into 2026 trends and where this evolving gaming model could lead next.

Google Chrome may be taking up more of your storage than expected thanks to a large on-device AI model file that, in some cases, is being automatically downloaded to the browser’s system folders.

Getting a Chromebook is a bit different from picking up a Windows laptop or a Mac. ChromeOS is built around the browser, which means the ecosystem leans on web-based tools and lightweight apps rather than software downloaded from a disk.

Google hikes bug bounties for complex Pixel hacks while slashing rewards for ‘routine’ AI finds.

Google hikes bug bounties for complex Pixel hacks while slashing rewards for ‘routine’ AI finds.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16640.29.0 (Browser version 148.0.7778.158) for most ChromeOS devices.

Microsoft is testing a major change to how Chromium handles accessibility on macOS, and the early results look interesting, especially for memory usage. First … [Read more…]

Microsoft is testing a major change to how Chromium handles accessibility on macOS, and the early results look interesting, especially for memory usage. First … [Read more…]

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 148 (148.0.7778.120) 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.