• Private networking patterns to Vertex AI workloads

    Private networking patterns to Vertex AI workloads

    As enterprise strategic use cases for AI adoption increases, secure and reliable connectivity is more crucial than ever. Get ready to explore several private connections options for your Vertex AI workloads!


  • RAG in production faster with Ray, LangChain and HuggingFace

    We’re excited to announce the release of a quickstart solution and reference architecture for retrieval augmented generation (RAG) applications, designed to accelerate your journey to production.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 125 (125.0.6422.21) 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


  • Google Photos is getting the video enhancing tool I’ve been waiting for

    For years I’ve been using Google Photos and heavily relying on the ‘Enhance’ feature to take my decent photos and make them look amazing.


  • Another highly anticipated feature is here for ChromeOS 124

    Yesterday, the update to ChromeOS 124 rolled out with a handful of new features available to users both right out of the box and behind some flags.


  • AI can be the catalyst to reignite your digital transformation

    Be honest with me: Is your “digital transformation” stuck? Did you start in earnest a few years back, and now you’re sitting on half-finished projects, uneven outcomes, and a distracted staff? It happens. Maintaining momentum for multi-year efforts isn’t easy. Especially efforts that are increasingly broad and complex!


  • The new Onn. 4K Pro Google TV box is starting to show up at Walmart

    Just a few weeks ago, a Bluetooth SIG listing showed up for what we now know for certain is the Onn. 4K Pro Google TV. How do we know for sure?


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 124 (124.0.6367.111) 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.


  • Your modernization journey starts with the endpoint. A Forrester Consulting study shows why.

    In today’s digital age, endpoints are a business requirement for collaborating with coworkers, engaging with customers, and building great products.


  • Hello All,The Stable channel is being updated to 124.0.6367.95 (Platform version: 15823.40.0) for most ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days.


  • Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus 514 is now available and an insane deal

    A few weeks ago, Acer debuted another new Chromebook Plus model to add to the growing collection. Unlike some other 2024 Chromebook Plus announcements, however, this device went from announced to available with a real quickness.


  • Workers with AI skills are getting these pay cash premiums

    As companies are scramble to get ahead in the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, one problem the face is finding and retaining AI talent.


  • Google Wallet to become the default for all supported Fitbit watches

    If you’re a Fitbit user who enjoys the convenience of Fitbit Pay for contactless payments, you’ll need to start getting ready for a transition.


  • Chrome’s URL bar is getting quick access to Gemini AI

    Early 2024 has been busy for Google’s conversational AI, Gemini. Following a rebrand from Bard and other recent updates, Google has just rolled out even more updates to their ChatGPT competitor.


  • Atlassian Rovo brings AI smarts to enterprise search

    Atlassian Rovo brings AI smarts to enterprise search

    Atlassian has developed a new search tool  —  Atlassian  Rovo — that can surface data from a variety of third-party apps. Rovo, currently in preview, provides a chatbot interface to help workers access information across their organization,and even decipher workplace jargon.


  • ChromeOS 124 is rolling out to most Chromebooks today

    Today, ChromeOS 124 is rolling out on time and looks like it should be available to any and all ChromeOS devices that are still receiving updates.


  • The best sub-$200 Chromebook is still available if you know where to look

    Just last week, one of my favorite deals in the Chromebook world returned with the drop in price of the excellent Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook.


  • Uncharmed: Untangling Iran’s APT42 Operations

    Uncharmed: Untangling Iran’s APT42 Operations

    Written by: Ofir Rozmann, Asli Koksal, Adrian Hernandez, Sarah Bock, Jonathan Leathery   APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage actor, is using enhanced social engineering schemes to gain access to victim networks, including cloud environments. The actor is targeting Western and Middle Eastern NGOs, media organizations, academia, legal services and activists.


  • ChromeOS makes security simple for Block

    ChromeOS makes security simple for Block

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Matthew Solly, Head of Corporate Security, and James Nettesheim Chief Information Security Officer at Block, the financial services and digital payments company. Block, made up of Square, Cash App, TIDAL, and TBD, chose ChromeOS devices for their outsourced customer support team.


  • The Chrome Cast 265: In anticipation of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

    We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we dive into upcoming hardware, our thoughts on the Chromebook market, and how new ARM processors might impact things moving forward.


  • The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE will get a brighter RGB keyboard

    I’ve been talking a lot about the upcoming Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, and that’s for a very good reason. Actually, it’s for a host of reasons, and we spent the vast majority of our time on this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast talking about this soon-to-come Chromebook.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15853.16.0 Browser version: 125.0.6422.19 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 for Android Update

     Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 124 (124.0.6367.113) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.118/.119 for Windows, Mac and 124.0.6367.118 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.118 for Mac and Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


  • Pixel 8a leak reveals increase in battery, but not in price

    The latest Pixel 8a leak from Smartprix (partnering with @OnLeaks) reveals that Google might be keeping the price exactly the same as last year’s Pixel 7a, along with some sweet upgrades that make this mid-range device even more tempting.


  • Websocket Stream API

    Websocket Stream API

    Learn about Websocket Stream API, a new web API that gives you the power of streams in web sockets, which makes it easier to apply back pressure! Speaker: Pete LePage Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • In-context observability with customizable dashboards everywhere on Google Cloud

    Unified observability and quick troubleshooting are vital for any application and system running in the cloud, including popular Google Cloud products. At the same time, different companies and development teams have different needs, and a one-size-fits-all observability dashboard often falls short.


  • 5 ways Service Extensions callouts can improve your Cloud Load Balancing environment

    In today’s dynamic digital infrastructure landscape, where reliability, scalability, and performance are paramount, Google Cloud Application Load Balancers have emerged as indispensable tools for ensuring connectivity and an optimal user experience.


  • Cloud CISO Perspectives: Tour the new Security Command Center Enterprise

    Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for April 2024. In this update, my colleague Sunil Potti gives a leaders’ tour of Security Command Center Enterprise — and how it can help security teams better manage risk across their growing cloud deployments.


  • Google Cloud named a leader in the 2024 Forrester Wave™: Data Lakehouses

    To unlock the value of AI, organizations recognize that they need to combine their data and AI. That also means they need a simple way to manage the entire data-to-AI lifecycle. Tens of thousands of organizations already choose BigQuery and its integrated AI capabilities to power their data clouds.


  • Just like that, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $200 off again

    A few weeks ago, a deal on my favorite Chromebook currently available resurfaced, bringing this excellent overall device down to just $449. As we tend to see with Chromebooks, that deal expired later that week and most of us freely assumed it would be gone for a while.


  • You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet

    You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet

    Google Meet has introduced a new feature that streamlines the experience of switching devices in the middle of a call – without hanging up! This functionality enables users to maintain uninterrupted conversations by effortlessly transferring calls between their phones and computers. The new device transfer feature is remarkably straightforward.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.40.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.95 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?


  • Google adds Machine Learning to power up the Chrome URL bar

    The Chrome URL bar, also known as the Omnibox, is an absolute centerpiece of most people’s web browsing experience. Used quite literally billions – billions – of times a day, Chrome’s URL bar helps users quickly find tabs, bookmarks, revisit websites, and discover new information.


  • What I’m hoping for in the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

    Last week, I stumbled upon clear evidence that Acer is set to unveil a new, updated, Chromebook Plus model of my favorite device available right now in the 516 GE.


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