Voice artificial intelligence agent startup Vapi announced today that it has raised $20 million in new funding to expand its engineering team and its infrastructure and reach new enterprise customers. Founded in 2023 as Superpowered Labs Inc., Vapi offers a developer platform for deploying AI-powered voice agents.

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Remember back when Android was just for phones? That’s definitely not the case any longer. Over the years, we’ve seen it expand to tablets, watches, TVs, vehicles, potentially Chromebooks; and now, Google is taking Android to a whole new dimension: extended reality (XR).

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s happening again, folks. Just like clockwork, YouTube TV is getting another price increase. Starting January 13, 2025, you’ll be shelling out $10 more per month for the base plan, bringing the total to a hefty $82.99.  Ouch.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 133 (133.0.6889.2) 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 Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6888.2 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.

Time to say goodbye to clicking through folders.

Google’s December Pixel Drop quiet delivered users a significant, albeit unadvertised, improvement to battery management: “bypass charging.” This feature, coupled with the new ability to limit battery charging to 80%, offers Pixel users a powerful combination for preserving battery health and optimizing power consumption.

When Chromebook users experience slow performance, we suggest they update Chrome OS to the newest version. Google often releases patches that improve performance and add features, making it essential to stay current.  Avoid delaying updates for long, as these updates also protect your Chromebook.

This has been a year of major advancements for Chrome Enterprise, as we’ve focused on empowering organizations with an even more secure and productive browsing experience.

We’ve been talking for a bit about the arrival of Gemini’s conversational abilities finally coming to the Google Assistant on smart speakers, and that roll-out looks to be happening now.

Let’s goooo~ Explore the latest DevTools features in Chrome 130-132! Join Jecelyn, Oliver, and Matthias as they dive deep into the updates and show you how to use them.

For developers and businesses that run applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), scaling deployments down to zero when they are idle can offer significant financial savings.

Ford Pro Intelligence is a cloud-based platform that is used for managing and supporting fleet operations of its commercial customers.

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Learn about the 17 new improvements to CSS and UI improvements to hit the web platform in Chrome in 2024. Products Mentioned: CSS

Google Chrome is still very much in control in the land of web browsers, and much of that is thanks in no small part to the early adoption of browser extensions, that allow users to tailor their browser to their specific needs and preferences.

Hello All,The Stable channel has been released for 131.0.6778.96 (Platform version: 16063.45.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS.

I’ve waited a long time for this one. Though the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro has been attractively priced since its release, I’ve been patiently waiting for it to go on sale at least a little bit.

Mozilla has announced that Do Not Track, a feature designed to prevent user tracking online, will be removed with version 135 of the company’s Firefox browser. The decision comes as more and more websites choose to ignore Do Not Track, leaving users with a false sense of security.

Computers allow us to work faster, but managing tasks often needs multiple windows. Many devices offer tools like shortcuts or gestures to switch between them. Chromebooks running on ChromeOS offer a convenient split-screen mode.

The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.46 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.

Remember those early days of coding? The struggles, the triumphs, the shared belief in something bigger? We’ve built worlds with lines of code, all connected by a shared dream. We’ve come so far, yet we’re only just beginning. It’s time to re-imagine what the web can do.

The rise of large-scale AI models capable of processing diverse modalities like text and images presents a unique infrastructural challenge. These models require immense computational power and specialized hardware to efficiently handle training, fine-tuning, and inference.

I’m totally taking credit for this roll-out of ChromeOS 131. I put out a post yesterday bemoaning the week-late nature of this latest update from the ChromeOS team and what do you know?

Unified monetization platform startup Stigg Inc. says it’s ready to help businesses implement more dynamic and flexible pricing strategies after closing on a $17.5 million early-stage round of funding today.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.44) 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

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Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.43) 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.

As organizations strive to digitalize processes and increase operational efficiencies, demand for business applications has skyrocketed. Even with 28 million software developers around the world, traditional development methods often fall short due to complexity and lengthy timelines. Enter low-code platforms—game changers in application development!

Web browsers are essential for everything from business productivity to social media and online shopping. Whether you use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, or something even more exotic, there’s a good chance your web browser is your most used Windows program.

As we look ahead to a whole new year of green-tinted Googley goodness, I’m feeling both guardedly excited — and curiously like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day. Google’s got some pretty weighty pivots in the works for the Android arena right now.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.135) 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.

It’s that time of year where things slip by a bit unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This is exactly what has happened for me with the latest ChromeOS 131 release.

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.160 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.