• Google just made a major ChromeOS misstep

    Google just made a major ChromeOS misstep

    Did you ever watch the early 2000s TV series Scrubs? The show revolved around a young doctor named JD who always meant well but often got lost in his own head and ended up making ill-advised decisions.


  • Chrome for Android Update

       Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (129.0.6668.81) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.89/.90 for Windows, Mac and 129.0.6668.89 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

     The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.178 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.


  • You can already buy the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″

    Well, that happened a bit faster than I expected. In un-Chromebook-like fashion, the just-launched Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ is now available for purchase at two retailers, though the pricing is a bit off from what Lenovo cited over the past few days.


  • Visit scroll-driven-animations.style

    Want to know everything possible about scroll-driven animations? Visit scroll-driven-animations.style, it’s your one stop shop guide from demos. headers, and more! Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #CSSPodcast #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Una Kravets, Adam Argyle Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 16002.44.0 Browser version: 129.0.6668.80 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.


  • Google brings new AI features to ChromeOS and announces two new Chromebook models

    The Google LLC Chromebook team today announced the launch of two new Chromebook models and artificial intelligence features coming to the company’s lightweight laptop’s ChromeOS powered by Gemini.


  • Hands-on with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet: ready for far more than before [VIDEO]

    I’m so glad to finally be able to tell you all about my experience thus far with the brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet.


  • AI could be a good replacement for bad bosses – and expensive consultants

    The capabilities and shortcomings of generative AI (genAI) have been discussed extensively since the technology’s breakthrough in 2022. In particular, its downsides are often in the foreground — driven by the fear of potentially losing one’s job due to artificial intelligence (AI).


  • Introducing Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge

    Ready to help reimagine the next era of the web with built-in AI?


  • Making the AI PC accessible to all with Chromebook Plus

    Making the AI PC accessible to all with Chromebook Plus

    The next wave of Google AI for businessesAs business leaders look to enhance worker productivity, IT is tasked with evaluating how AI-powered devices can provide their businesses with a competitive advantage.


  • California’s effort to find appropriate AI rules is a fool’s mission

    When California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a key piece of AI oversight legislation  Sunday, he said he did so because the measure “falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks.


  • Say hello to the impossibly thin and light Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]

    I’m so excited to be writing this post, sharing this information, and finally getting to talk about a Chromebook that completely mesmerized me just a week ago in New York.


  • New Chromebooks find even more ways to use Googles AI features

    New Chromebooks find even more ways to use Googles AI features

    Google is making Chromebooks better with some new AI features, and there are a couple of new laptops in tow to go along with them.


  • Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]

    Last week at the Chromebook Showcase in New York, Google unveiled two awesome new prices of hardware alongside quite a few, new ChromeOS additions that will be of great interest to many of you.


  • Google adding ‘Quick Insert’ and ‘G’ keys to Chromebooks

    Google today is announcing the latest ChromeOS devices and Chromebook Plus features. This includes a new physical Quick Insert key that changes the Chromebook keyboard.


  • Two new Chromebooks and new AI features to get more done

    Today we’re announcing two new Chromebooks, along with new software features that use Google AI to help you get more done.


  • Make the most of the school year with new Chromebook features

    New Chromebook Plus computers with features powered by Google AI to help educators and education leaders.


  • Chromebook Plus getting Recorder app, Help me read, and more

    Chromebook Plus getting Recorder app, Help me read, and more

    In addition to the Quick Insert menu, the latest set of Chromebook Plus features, including a new Recorder app, are rolling out over the coming weeks.


  • Animate intrinsic sized elements with interpolate-size

    The CSS property interpolate-size opens up a new set of animations that weren’t possible when using *intrinsic* sizing keywords such as auto, min-content, or fit-content. But now, adding interpolate size – allow keywords on the root element sets the new behavior for the entire page.


  • Real-time metrics in the Performance panel

    Discover the power of live website performance metrics in the Performance panel with Chrome 127. With the latest update core web vitals metrics update live as the page loads. Watch more New in Devtools → https://goo.gle/NewInDevTools Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.


  • Gmail is getting Gemini-infused contextual smart replies

    Gmail is getting Gemini-infused contextual smart replies

    It’s hard to believe, but Google first introduced Smart Replies to Gmail all the way back in 2017. It was a big deal back then, allowing users to fire off quick, pre-written responses to emails with a single tap.


  • Linux kernel 6.11 lands with vintage TV support

    Linux kernel 6.11 lands with vintage TV support

    io_uring is getting more capable, and PREEMPT_RT is going mainstream Open Source Summit Europe  Released remotely from Vienna, Linux kernel 6.11 is here, with improved monochrome TV support. Yes, in 2024.…


  • Pixel Buds PWA now works on ChromeOS, MacOS and Windows, no Android phone required

    Google’s Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 look to be getting a desktop PWA upgrade. Last year, Chromebook users got a handy web app to manage their Pixel Buds Pro on ChromeOS, but this desktop solution for changing settings on Google’s latest earbuds only worked on Chromebooks.


  • Mastering Dataflow: 5 In-Depth Guides to Real-World Applications

    Building effective real-time data solutions can be challenging, requiring specialized tools and a deep understanding of streaming data. Dataflow offers the power and flexibility to handle a wide range of use cases. And sometimes a little guidance on how to use it can go a long way.


  • In this episode, your host Thomas Steiner chats with Cosmonic’s CTO and Bytecode Alliance technical steering committee and board member, Bailey Hayes, about the exciting world of WebAssembly at her company, and specifically at the Bytecode Alliance.


  • This Pixel notification history trick is new to me and one I’ll use often

    While I feel quite well versed in getting around a Chromebook, I have to admit that I’m regularly surprised by things I can do easily and efficiently on Android that I had no knowledge of prior.


  • The new ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 hits an all-time low at $170 off

    About 4 months ago, ASUS released a new version of their already-popular Chromebook Plus CX34 at Google’s Chromebook event in New York.


  • Bending the rules with flexible non-silicon 32-bit RISC-V chip

    It won’t smash any benchmarks, but it will go where most others can’t Brit chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor has created a 32-bit microprocessor in a “flexible technology that is fully functional while flexed.”…


  • More upgrades to really leverage NotebookLM for audio and video files

    NotebookLM, Google’s AI research companion, just got another pretty sizable upgrade. You can now add YouTube videos and audio files directly into your notebooks, opening up a whole new world of learning possibilities without having to find workarounds to do so.


  • Don’t miss this crazy deal on the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3

    We all know a new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is around the corner. From leaks of the specs to actual photo leaks from the user manual, there’s no question a successor to the Duet 3 is inbound. However, that doesn’t mean the wildly-popular Duet 3 is going anywhere for a while.


  • We might be getting a new high-end HP Chromebook Plus soon

    We’re a bit over a year since HP last updated its higher-end x360 line of Chromebooks. And to be fair, it’s actually been even longer than that in reality.


  • Google Cloud database news roundup, September 2024 edition

    Google Cloud database news roundup, September 2024 edition

    September was a whirlwind of innovation for Google Cloud databases. From groundbreaking announcements to product updates and inspiring customer stories, we’ve got it all. So grab your favorite fall beverage and let’s dive into the latest from Google Cloud databases. Key announcements Oracle Database is now generally available on Google Cloud.


  • IT gains open-source tools to manage iPhones, iPads, and Macs

    IT gains open-source tools to manage iPhones, iPads, and Macs

    If you happen to be, or know, an open-source advocate who’s fallen into Apple IT management, here’s some welcome news: all-remote, open-source device management platform Fleet has introduced iOS device support to supplement its existing Mac, Windows, and Linux device management capabilities.


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