While not the overall best Chromebook of the year, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 definitely goes down as one of the most surprising to me.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 133 (133.0.6876.3) 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.

Check out DevTools to monitor your site’s user performance in real-time! To learn more visit, goo.gle/monitor-live-performance and check out the video “Monitor live Core Web Vitals in Chrome DevTools #DevToolsTips” Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Google’s December Pixel Feature Drop is upon us, and it’s brimming with enhancements designed to make your Pixel experience even more intelligent and intuitive. This update goes beyond simple tweaks, offering substantial upgrades to Gemini AI, camera capabilities, and security measures. Let’s break down the key improvements.

Barry joins Jecelyn again to explain how to record a trace in the Performance panel and debug LCP and CLS issues using the new Insights tab. Finally, learn how to use annotations to collaborate and share your findings with some silly devs (Jeremy!) who may have shipped some bad code.

Through our collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to tackle complex challenges across various domains, from materials science and bioinformatics to human performance optimization. AFRL, the center for scientific research and development for the U.S.

In today’s congested digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face the challenge of optimizing their marketing budgets. They must find ways to stand out amid the bombardment of messages vying for potential customers’ attention. Moreover, they grapple with rising customer acquisition costs and dwindling retention rates, impeding their profitability.

Editor’s note: In the heart of the fintech revolution, Current is on a mission to transform the financial landscape for millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.

YouTube TV has taken its “Enjoy the zen” ad breaks to a whole new level with the launch of a dedicated channel just for their soothing, enjoyable content.

The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6876.4 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.

The past couple weeks have seen quite a bit of movement in the Gemini space, and today is no different.

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has been with us for a couple months at this point, and without doubt, it is the device I default to on a daily basis when I’m not reviewing something else.

With trading forex, you really have to get equipped for the job. Merchants apply effective laptops or desktops to operate trading platforms and make the right choices. But with Chromebooks on the rise, you might be wondering: Is it possible to trade forex from Chromebook?

Having an Android device and Chromebook is beneficial, especially if you use Google’s devices. One advantage is the “Fast Pair” feature available on ChromeOS and Android.  This allows you to easily connect your favorite headphones or earbuds to your Chromebook without navigating through several Bluetooth menus.

Learn about the scheduler.yield API and how it facilitates smooth interactions. Learn more at goo.gle/scheduler-yield-api Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Create fluid, responsive scroll-driven animations that give your users engaging, app-like web experiences—with only a few lines of CSS. Resources: Learn how to create engaging animations on the web with scroll-driven animations → https://goo.gle/3VLW2xV Discover tools and techniques to improve your site’s CSS and UI design → https://goo.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 132 (132.0.6834.31) 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.

Google has just announced its latest AI-powered weather forecasting system – GenCast – and it’s a pretty impressive achievement. GenCast isn’t your average weather model.

Google Chrome is getting ready to open PDF files on Android, though the functionality is locked behind a flag for now.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 131 (131.0.6778.103) 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 has always been synonymous with speed. It’s been in the browser’s DNA since the beginning. From lightning-fast page loads to smooth web app performance, Chrome aims to deliver a browsing experience that’s as frictionless as possible.

Spotify Wrapped has become an annual tradition for music lovers, offering a personalized summary of their listening habits. This year, Spotify is taking things to the next level with the introduction of Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast, a dynamic audio recap powered by Google’s NotebookLM.

AI agents are revolutionizing the landscape of gen AI application development. Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) has significantly enhanced the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), enabling them to access and leverage external data sources such as databases. This empowers LLMs to generate more informed and contextually relevant responses.

Amazon Web Services Inc. isn’t stopping at transforming Amazon SageMaker into a unified platform for artificial intelligence development tools. It’s equally determined to make it easier for builders to access the underlying infrastructure needed to train their next-generation AI models.

The browser has set new Speedmeter records on Snapdragon 8 Elite devices.

The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.32 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.

Unlock the power of dynamic layouts with CSS Container Queries. Learn how to adapt your web designs seamlessly to any container size. You’ll have unprecedented control over your layouts to unlock the true component-driven design! Resources: Container queries land in stable browsers → https://goo.gle/cq-stable Baseline → https://goo.

Written by: Thibault Van Geluwe de Berlaere Executive Summary Browser isolation is a security technology where web browsing activity is separated from the user’s local device by running the browser in a secure environment, such as a cloud server or a virtual machine, and then streaming the visual content to the user’s device. Browser isolation…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.33) 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.

Open-source database startup SurrealDB Inc. today announced the launch of Surreal Cloud, a database-as-a-service offering that gives enterprises access to a fully managed solution. It’s for developers who want to leverage the power and flexibility of SurrealDB without the complexities of managing infrastructure. Available on Amazon Web Services Inc.

Open-source database startup SurrealDB Inc. today announced the launch of Surreal Cloud, a database-as-a-service offering that gives enterprises access to a fully managed solution. It’s for developers who want to leverage the power and flexibility of SurrealDB without the complexities of managing infrastructure. Available on Amazon Web Services Inc.

Changing the keyboard language on your Chromebook can enhance your user experience, especially if you frequently switch between languages for work or personal use. Chrome OS has evolved beyond its initial browser-based design, offering a variety of features to tailor your device to your preferences.

When Microsoft announced Recall earlier this year, the move took the tech world by storm — and not in a good way.

As Microsoft pushes for businesses to adopt its Microsoft 365 Copilot, many customers have run into a major stumbling block: the AI assistant’s ability to surface confidential information to employees.

Google Calendar is a core part of the Android productivity package — but if all you’re using is what you see on the app’s surface, you’re missing out on some pretty powerful possibilities.