• Apple now offers a complete AI ecosystem

    Apple now offers a complete AI ecosystem

    When you think back to the heady days of last week, it’s hard to ignore that the introduction of Apple Intelligence on Monday now means the company formerly known as “behind on AI” just overtook Microsoft to bring home the world’s biggest and most trusted platform for generative AI (genAI).


  • Dublin-based AccountsIQ bags $65M to bring more AI-powered products to accountants

    Dublin-based cloud accounting platform AccountsIQ announced today it secured €60 million (about $65 million) in Series C funding led by Axiom Equity to fuel the expansion of artificial intelligence-powered products so that its customers can take advantage of the growing suite of tools.


  • Google’s Privacy Sandbox more like a privacy mirage, campaigners claim

    Chocolate Factory accused of misleading Chrome browser users Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint regarding Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging that turning on a “Privacy Feature” in the Chrome browser resulted in unwanted tracking by the US megacorp.…


  • Google’s Privacy Sandbox more like a privacy mirage, campaigners claim

    Chocolate Factory accused of misleading Chrome browser users Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint regarding Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging that turning on a “Privacy Feature” in the Chrome browser resulted in unwanted tracking by the US megacorp.…


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 127 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 127.0.6533.4/.


  • Google borrows from Android to make ChromeOS better

    Parts of the ‘droid tech stack are replacing laptop OS plumbing Google’s ChromeOS team has begun borrowing from Android’s tech stack to innovate faster, to reduce the burden of maintaining multiple operating systems, and to enhance device interoperability in the face of vendor kernel variability, the company says.…


  • Google is putting more Android in ChromeOS

    Illustration: The Verge ChromeOS will “soon be developed on large portions of the Android stack” so that it can roll out AI features at a faster pace, Google announced on Wednesday.


  •  Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS FlexWednesday, June 12, 2024The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 127.0.6533.0 (Platform version 15917.2.0) for most ChromeOS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 127 (127.0.6533.2) 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 ChromeOS foundation is shifting to the Android kernel

    In what is some pretty significant news today, Google has announced that the process is beginning to bring Android and ChromeOS fare more in-line than ever before by embracing parts of the larger Android stack – the Android Linux kernel and Android Frameworks – as a part of the foundational underpinnings of ChromeOS. If that…


  • The future of ChromeOS is using more Android under-the-hood 

    Google announced today that ChromeOS will be “developed on large portions of the Android stack” going forward.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 127 (127.0.6533.3) 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


  • What is Chrome?

    Web App, WebAPK, WebView, Trusted Web Activity, Custom Tab…. What’s the difference, and how do they relate to Chrome, Chrome OS, and Chromium? And how did JavaScript wind up in space? This video explains.


  • Lightricks boosts search retrieval rates by 40% with vector support in Cloud SQL

    Editor’s note: Lightricks builds innovative photo and video creation apps based on the latest computer vision and AI technology, enabling content creators and brands to produce engaging, top-performing, and scalable content.


  • Build gen AI apps quickly with LangChain VectorStore in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

    We recently announced a suite of LangChain packages for the Google Cloud database portfolio.


  • How we’re making Android Enterprise signup and access to Google services better

    Android Enterprise connects your Google products and services across Android, ChromeOS, Chrome Browser and Google Workspace.


  • Join the latest Google Cloud Security Talks on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity

    As AI continues to change the way we work, security professionals are thinking about how to apply generative AI to help them in their jobs, and how to safeguard the AI systems their organizations are beginning to use.


  • With new APIs, Apple gears up Vision Pro for frontline workers

    With a heavy focus on artificial intelligence during the WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple executives spent just a short time outlining features coming to the company’s Vision Pro “spatial computing” headset. There was little in the visionOS 2.0 update to boost the office productivity credentials save for a larger virtual monitor.


  • Enhancing data management with Apache Iceberg data lake integration

    The data management landscape is evolving rapidly, with organizations seeking more efficient ways to handle vast amounts of information through innovations such as Apache Iceberg data lake integration. As businesses generate and utilize increasing volumes of data, the need for flexible, scalable and integrated solutions becomes even more important.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15886.29.0, Browser version: 126.0.6478.48 for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Google needs to make iPhone compatible with the Chromebook Phone Hub

    With the big WWDC keynote from Apple this week, a thought I’ve been having for a long time was resurfaced as I watched Apple announce new features for MacOS that we’ve had on Chromebooks for a while.


  • Insights on Cyber Threats Targeting Users and Enterprises in Brazil

    Written by: Kristen Dennesen, Luke McNamara, Dmitrij Lenz, Adam Weidemann, Aline Bueno   Individuals and organizations in Brazil face a unique cyber threat landscape because it is a complex interplay of global and local threats, posing significant risks to individuals, organizations, and critical sectors of Brazilian society.


  • Accelerating cloud transformation with Google Cloud and Oracle

    Google Cloud and Oracle announced an exciting new strategic cloud partnership today that enables customers to migrate and run mission-critical enterprise workloads seamlessly across Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).


  • Dialog over a popover #CSSPodcast

    The CSS Podcast is back! Check out the latest episode, where we dive into the popover API and dialog element, explaining their capabilities and the ideal use cases for each. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 126 (126.0.6478.50) 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.


  • Take your research to the next level with Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM

    Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and writing assistant designed to change how users understand and explore complex information. After widening availability in the United States back in December, Google has now announced that an upgraded version of NotebookLM powered by Gemini 1.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 126 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 126.0.6478.54 (Linux)  126.0.6478.56/57( Windows, Mac) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


  • One of the best all-around Chromebook Plus is just $349 right now

    It’s been nearly two months since Lenovo put the excellent Flex 5i Chromebook Plus on sale last time around.


  • MacOS Sequoia copies some of ChromeOS’ best tricks

    Yesterday, Apple’s WWDC 2024 kicked off with the customary keynote, and as I watched some reaction videos this morning, I was a bit struck by some of the features added to MacOS for this fall’s release of Sequoia.


  • Chrome 126 is rolling out now! With support for cross-document transitions in the ViewTransitions API, the CloseWatcher API re-enabled, trigger-rumbled for the Gamepad API and there’s plenty more. Adriana Jara has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 126. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.


  • Google named a Leader in the Cybersecurity Incident Response Services Forrester Wave, Q2 2024

    Today, we’re pleased to share that Google was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Incident Response Services Report, Q2 2024. Forrester identified 14 top vendors in the cybersecurity incident response services space, assessing them on their current offerings, strategy, and market presence.


  • You can now test the new YouTube layout design if you are a Premium subscriber

    YouTube is in the midst of what could be a pretty divisive update to their general desktop UI. Back in April, Google randomly threw this UI update out to select users and the feedback was not good. Not good at all.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 126 (126.0.6478.54) 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 Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 126 (126.0.6478.50) 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.


  • PC makers hopeful that Chromebook refresh cycles about to kick in

    Kids can be rough despite efforts to keep budget computers out of landfill A Chromebook refresh looms despite Google trying to extend the life of laptops by offering a decade of service updates for models sold since 2021.…


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