• Innovating in patent search: How IPRally leverages AI with Google Kubernetes Engine and Ray

    Patent-search platform provider IPRally is growing quickly, servicing global enterprises, IP law firms, and multiple national patent and trademark offices. As the company grows, so do its technology needs. It continues to train its models for greater accuracy, adding 200,000 searchable records for customer access weekly, and mapping new patents.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 126 (126.0.6423.0) 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.


  • Acer’s new Chromebook Plus 514 is more of the same, but different

    Today, Acer is announcing a new Chromebook Plus 514 model that keeps the same name, much of the same look, but a few differing pieces both on the inside and on the outside from the existing one.


  • The Chromebook Plus 514 is ready to take on all the AI-powered apps Google has served up lately

    And it’s cheap, too.


  • Acer unveils Chromebook Plus 514 w/ all-day battery for $399

    Acer unveils Chromebook Plus 514 w/ all-day battery for $399

    Today, Acer is showcasing its latest ChromeOS hardware, the Chromebook Plus 514, striking a strong balance between affordability, productivity, and portability.


  • The best Android app drawer enhancement you’ll ever make

    The best Android app drawer enhancement you’ll ever make

    When people ask me why I prefer Android over that (cough, cough) other mobile platform, the answer is a little complicated.


  • Meta Llama 3 Available Today on Google Cloud Vertex AI

    Meta Llama 3 Available Today on Google Cloud Vertex AI

    We are pleased to announce that Meta Llama 3 will be available today on Vertex AI Model Garden. Like its predecessors, Llama 3 is freely licensed for research as well as many commercial applications.


  • The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15786.58.0 Browser version: 123.0.6312.132 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 Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 125 (125.0.6422.3) 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 125 (125.0.6422.3) 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.


  • The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is down to just $349

    It’s been a few months since the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 drastically fell in price all the way down to $349 and then on to only $299 a week later.


  • For some reason, my Chrome browser just went back in time

    With the arrival of ChromeOS 119 in late 2023, the updated, Material You makeover for Chrome arrived for Chromebooks. Well, sort of. It was there for some, not there for others, and it’s been a bit hit-or-miss in the updates ever since.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 125 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 125.0.6422.


  • New storage-optimized Z3 VMs deliver industry-leading IOPS

    Storage-dense workloads need consistent performance, high SSD density, and predictable maintenance that preserves SSD data. Last week at Google Cloud Next ‘24, we announced the general availability of the Z3 machine series, our first storage-optimized VM family.


  • I’m unsure when this new Chromebook calendar feature arrived, but I love it

    Right off the bat, here, let me make this 100% clear: this new-to-me feature may have been around for a little while.


  • YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers escalates

    YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers escalates

    YouTube is cracking down on mobile ad blockers. In an update on Monday, the platform warns that if you use a third-party app to watch YouTube without ads, you might experience playback issues.


  • The webcam privacy guide for Windows PCs

    The webcam privacy guide for Windows PCs

    Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, privacy shutters, and even switches that physically disconnect the webcam to ensure you have control. Windows has a variety of useful settings, too — but those software options aren’t perfect.


  • How Workona can transform your team collaboration

    How Workona can transform your team collaboration

    Let’s get real for a minute: Much as the companies that create productivity apps would like to think otherwise, most of us don’t work and live entirely within any single software ecosystem. Sure, maybe you use Google Workspace for your email, word processing, and file storing.


  • Unearthing APT44: Russia’s Notorious Cyber Sabotage Unit Sandworm

    Written by: Gabby Roncone, Dan Black, John Wolfram, Tyler McLellan, Nick Simonian, Ryan Hall, Anton Prokopenkov, Luke Jenkins, Dan Perez, Lexie Aytes, Alden Wahlstrom   With Russia’s full-scale invasion in its third year, Sandworm (aka FROZENBARENTS) remains a formidable threat to Ukraine.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS channel to 120.0.6099.308 (Platform Version: 15662.104.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6420.3 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.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 124 (124.0.6367.54) 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 124.0.6367.60/.61 for Windows and Mac and 124.0.6367.60 to 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 124.0.6367.60/.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.30.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.66 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?


  • Introducing Hyperdisk Balanced, a new storage option for stateful Kubernetes workloads

    Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has emerged as a leading container orchestration platform for deploying and managing containerized applications.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 124 (124.0.6367.68) 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.


  • There’s something you should know about recent Chromebook HDMI ports

    When picking up a Chromebook, there are a lot of factors to consider. Screen size, build quality, processor speed, port selection, form factor, keyboard/trackpad quality, etc. all play a big part in how any individual will enjoy or dislike their Chromebook experience.


  • At $199, this ultra-portable convertible Chromebook is an unbeatable deal

    I’ve reviewed a lot of Chromebooks. Nearly all of them, actually, and it is pretty rare that I get my hands on a device, spend a bit of time with it, form an opinion, and then feel the need to retract that opinion months later.


  • New in Chrome 124: setHTMLUnsafe, streams in WebSockets, and more

    New in Chrome 124: setHTMLUnsafe, streams in WebSockets,  and more

    Chrome 124 is rolling out now! There are two new APIs that allow the declarative shadow DOM to be used from JavaScript. You can use streams in Web Sockets. View Transitions get a little better. And there’s plenty more.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60 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.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60 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.


  • Here’s why we’re taking a break from YouTube [VIDEO]

    I know a title like that is a pretty loaded one and, to be fair, that’s on purpose. We want you to read this and watch the video, but the reasons are likely a bit different than what you came in thinking they are.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15849.0.0 Browser version: 125.0.6411.0 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 Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.54) 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.


  • My favorite Chromebook deal is back, baby!

    My favorite Chromebook deal is back, baby!

    When I talk about my favorite deals, it doesn’t always mean I’m talking about my favorite devices.


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