• There’s a new ‘Sanitize’ feature on your Chromebook, and here’s what it does

    To go along with the basic premise of a factory reset on your Chromebook being referred to as a ‘Powerwash’, Google has gone and added a new feature we’re first seeing in ChromeOS 128 called ‘Sanitize’; and it feels a bit more like a simple cleanup versus the Powerwash’s full-blown wiping of the entire machine.…


  • Anker’s new Nano charger delivers 100W in a tiny package

    Anker has been pushing the boundaries of charging for a while now, and their latest 100W Nano Charger is no exception.


  • Accelerate Ray in production with new Ray Operator on GKE

    Accelerate Ray in production with new Ray Operator on GKE

    The AI field is constantly evolving. With recent advancements in generative AI in particular, models are larger and more complex, pushing organizations to distribute tasks efficiently across more machines. One powerful approach is to run ray.


  • From keywords to relationships: Reveal deeper insights with full-text search and Spanner Graph

    In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations grapple with the challenge of extracting valuable insights from rapidly expanding volumes of information. Graph databases excel at modeling complex relationships, while full-text search efficiently retrieves pertinent information from unstructured data.


  • Everything we know about Apple Intelligence

    Everything we know about Apple Intelligence

    Apple’s latest iPhones support a new breed of Apple AI called Apple Intelligence, a collection of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that will be made available across the company’s platforms starting in October with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.


  • Save up to $130 on the new AirPods 4 ANC with trade-in

    Save up to $130 on the new AirPods 4 ANC with trade-in

    Ok, Ok – I know I’ve been talking A LOT about the new AirPods 4 with ANC, but it comes from a genuine place of excitement for me and likely for a bunch of you reading this.


  • I’m ordering the AirPods 4 ANC, and I blame this video for pushing me over the edge

    For the third time this week, I find myself compelled to share about the AirPods 4 with ANC.


  • Android tablets are finally getting my most-wanted windowing feature

    Google is about to give Android tablets a serious productivity upgrade with a new feature that could change how we use these devices. Google’s testing a new feature that lets you resize and arrange app windows just like on a desktop computer.


  • The Chromecast with Google TV isn’t gone just yet

    The Chromecast with Google TV isn’t gone just yet

    As is the trend with tech in general – streaming devices included – the spotlight often shifts quickly, leaving older gadgets in the shadows.


  • The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus may get adaptive screen colors

    We’re likely only 11 days away from what I’m hoping will be one of the biggest and best comebacks in Chromebook history.


  • Gemini Live is now free for all Android users and I hope Chromebooks are next

    Google just made a major move in the AI voice assistant race, rolling out Gemini Live for free to all Android users.


  • This is the first deal on the excellent ASUS CX54 Chromebook Plus

    It’s always a special day when a new-ish Chromebook finally gets its first deal price.


  • How to bring Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold multitasking magic to any Android device

    After spending the past couple weeks living with Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold — a.k.a.


  • 088: State queries

    In this episode, Una and Adam discuss a future web capability that builds on container queries: state queries. From CSS, this feature will be able to detect if a container is overflowing, when an element is scroll snapped, and when an element is stuck from position: sticky.


  • Parallels 20 turns Macs into cross platform DevOps powerhouses

    Parallels 20 turns Macs into cross platform DevOps powerhouses

    Here’s an exciting development that almost got missed during Apple’s heady week of iPhone news: Parallels has hit version 20 and now provides a series of powerful features designed to streamline artificial intelligence (AI) development.  If you run Windows on your Mac, you’re likely already familiar with Parallels Desktop.


  • Google Chrome gets a mind of its own for some security fixes

    Browser becomes more proactive about trimming unneeded permissions and deceptive notifications Google has enhanced Chrome’s Safety Check so that it can make some security decisions on the user’s behalf.…


  • New safety features in Chrome for more protection

    New safety features in Chrome for more protection

    Updates include improved Safety Check, an easier way to opt out of website notifications and the option to grant one-time website permissions.


  • Google Chrome makes it easier to opt out of annoying notifications on Android

    On mobile, you get a one-tap unsubscribe under annoying website notifications from Chrome. | Image: Google Google is expanding a Chrome safety feature to help you cancel pesky website notifications with a single tap.


  • New Chrome features help increase online security and data control

    Google has long been committed to providing a secure and private browsing experience with Chrome across multiple platforms. With some new updates, they’re taking things a step further.


  • We have all the Spigen cases for Pixel 9 Pro XL in the office [VIDEO]

    Now that the Pixel 9 series is out in the wild and people are beginning to get their phones in-hand, the next search begins: the perfect case.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 130.0.6710.0 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.


  • There are a few new Chromebooks I really hope to see this fall

    Now that there’s an official Chromebook showcase on the books for September 24th, I figured it’s time I shared my hopes for the fall and Chromebook hardware in general.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 130 (130.0.6710.0) 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.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 129 (129.0.6668.46) 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 for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (128.0.6668.38) 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.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

     The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16002.24.0, Browser version: 129.0.6668.37 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File 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.


  • Google Lens in Chrome is working out of the box with ChromeOS 128

    We’ve talked quite a bit about Google Lens in the Chrome browser over the past few months.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.42 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.42 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.


  • With Apple’s new $179 ANC AirPods 4, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 need to be really good

    Yesterday, Apple introduced the world to the new AirPods 4 with ANC. After spending some time yesterday and this morning looking for reactions from those actually at the event, I’ve come away really, really wanting to try these earbuds out for myself.


  • Game Over: Google’s Chrome Dino Mug is the mug to end all mugs [GIVEAWAY]

    If you’re a regular around Chrome Unboxed, you know we take our coffee seriously. I mean, we went down the rabbit hole of hand-roasting our own beans at one point!


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 129 (129.0.6668.47) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 129 (129.0.6668.38) 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.


  • After a weekend using the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I have one massive gripe

    As I made quite clear on Friday, I moved my primary SIM card over to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and I used it for nearly 4 straight days to see what it would really be like.


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 128 (128.0.6613.146) 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.


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