• Here’s why we’re taking a break from YouTube [VIDEO]

    I know a title like that is a pretty loaded one and, to be fair, that’s on purpose. We want you to read this and watch the video, but the reasons are likely a bit different than what you came in thinking they are.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15849.0.0 Browser version: 125.0.6411.0 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 Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.54) 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.


  • My favorite Chromebook deal is back, baby!

    My favorite Chromebook deal is back, baby!

    When I talk about my favorite deals, it doesn’t always mean I’m talking about my favorite devices.


  • How to Use Google Gemini from Chrome’s Adressbar (@gemini)

    Google is currently testing an integration between Chrome and Gemini, their ChatGPT competitor. You can now use a shortcut, @gemini, from your addressbar. Here is how to use Gemini with Google Chrome. Using Gemini with Chrome Before we get started, this is an experimental feature.


  • New Professional ChromeOS Administrator certified digital perks

    We know you are hard at work as ChromeOS administrators. Across the globe, you are managing millions of ChromeOS Devices in education and businesses across the globe.


  • Google kills off yet another fantastic service

    Google kills off yet another fantastic service

    It looks like the famed Google Graveyard is set to claim yet another service – VPN by Google One is shutting down.


  • Chrome 123’s cleaned up Side Panel is rolling out

    If you are a user of the Chrome Side Panel on your Chromebook or other laptop, get ready for a change in how you manage that section of your browser.


  • All 218 things we announced at Google Cloud Next ‘24 – a recap

    Google Cloud Next made a big splash in Las Vegas this week! From our opening keynote showcasing incredible customer momentum to exciting product announcements, we covered how AI is transforming the way that companies work. You can catch up on the highlights in our 14 minute keynote recap!


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.49 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.


  • More proof that upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ belongs to Lenovo

    We’re getting to the point in the upcoming Chromebook tablet story where ChromeOS fans like myself are thinking about the next wave of detachable devices on a near-daily basis.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 125 (125.0.6412.0) 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.


  • Walmart’s excellent Onn. Google TV streaming box getting a “Pro” upgrade

    If you’re a Google TV fan, you’ve probably heard us talk about and recommend Walmart’s onn. brand. Their Google TV boxes are serious Chromecast contenders, delivering the same experience, with a better remote, for less money. If you’re in the market for a Google TV device, the Onn.


  • Google adds new advanced security for Chrome, but it’ll cost you

    Google Chrome still holds the title as the world’s most popular web browser by a very wide margin. Its intuitive interface, constant updates and massive library of extensions make it the easy choice for most people choosing how to browse the web.


  • The desktop processor market is suddenly hot again

    The desktop processor market is suddenly hot again

    The desktop/laptop market has been pretty quiet for several years. Windows carved out its dominant space, and despite repeated claims that it would happen, Linux never really emerged as a challenger on the desktop.


  • USB-C explained: How to get the most from it (and why it keeps on getting better)

    Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and strangers at coffee shops, offices, and planes using the oblong USB-C connector, it’s time to see just what this promising standard can do today and tomorrow.


  • Chrome for Android Update

      Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 124 (124.0.6367.42) 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.42) 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.


  • Once again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web

    The Masters tournament is underway, and yet again The Masters website/PWA (masters.com) is blowing my mind as it continues to push the envelope of how we experience big golf tournaments on the web.


  • More Google Photos AI editing tools are on the way for Chromebook Plus

    Yesterday, Google made an announcement that I wasn’t too shocked by. As a matter of fact, I glanced at the story, shrugged my shoulders, and moved on with my day.


  • Introducing Isolator: Enabling secure multi-party collaboration with healthcare data

    With more than a decade of experience building AI and machine learning models, Google Cloud understands both the benefits and challenges that await those looking to take advantage of these new technologies.


  • Private, secure, and seamless connectivity to Cloud SQL using Private Service Connect

    Private connectivity is critical for organizations to secure data access and meet regulatory requirements — particularly if their applications access an operational database. Traditionally, organizations have relied on VPC Network Peering leveraging private services access, but that can be cumbersome at scale.


  • Turbocharge applications with Memorystore’s persistence and flexible node types

    Since the general availability (GA) of Memorystore for Redis Cluster in November 2023, we have seen rapid adoption and growth of the service.


  • Announcing Delta Lake support for BigQuery

    Announcing Delta Lake support for BigQuery

    Delta Lake is an open-source optimized storage layer that provides a foundation for tables in lake houses and brings reliability and performance improvements to existing data lakes.


  • Accelerating database modernization with Gemini in Database Migration Service

    At Google Cloud Next ‘23, we announced support in Database Migration Service (DMS) for Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations to make them smooth, intuitive and efficient. We also introduced integrated code and schema conversions to reduce friction in the most time-consuming phases of the migration.


  • A few fun facts about the upcoming Chromebook Plus AI wallpapers and backgrounds

    We talked earlier this week about our exclusive look at the new AI features on the way for Chromebook Plus, but I wanted to take a few minutes to really look a bit more closely at the wallpaper and video background features that are coming.


  • PeerDB raises $3.6M to accelerate PostgreSQL data movement

    Startup PeerDB Inc., which has built a data movement platform specifically for open-source PostgreSQL database management systems, said today it has closed on a seed funding round worth $3.6 million.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.38) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome


  • The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15786.48.0 Browser version: 123.0.6312.112 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?


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.23.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.34 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?


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.37) 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 for Android Update

     Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 123 (123.0.6312.118) 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.


  • Google adds a premium option for Chrome Enterprise

    Google adds a premium option for Chrome Enterprise

    Google has rolled out a premium tier for Chrome Enterprise, offering additional security features for the popular web browser. Google launched Chrome Enterprise in 2017 as a business-focused edition of its Chrome browser with built-in management features for IT admins and security teams.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 123.0.6312.122/.123 for Windows 123.0.6312.122/.123/.124 for Mac and 123.0.6312.122 to Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


  • Deep dive into the Privacy Sandbox APIs for Publishers

    Deep dive into the Privacy Sandbox APIs for Publishers

    The Privacy Sandbox initiative aims to create technologies that both protect people’s privacy online and give companies and developers tools to build thriving digital businesses. The Privacy Sandbox reduces cross-site and cross-app tracking while helping to keep online content and services free for all.


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