• Built-in AI: Gemini Nano in Chrome

    Learn about exciting Web AI updates from Google I/O 2024 from Gemini Nano in Chrome to improvements in WebGPU and WebAssembly. Want to hear more? Check out the related video, Top 10 web updates from Google I/O ‘24 to get the full scoop. Gemini Nano in Chrome →https://goo.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTC-126 version 126.0.6478.253 (Platform Version: 15886.78.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Google Calendar gets a dedicated Birthdays event option on Android

    Google Calendar has always been handy for keeping track of birthdays, pulling those dates straight from your Google Contacts. But until now, you couldn’t manually create birthday events directly in Calendar.


  • Better sync between YouTube Music on your phone and the web is here

    If you’re anything like me, you bounce back and forth between your phone and your desktop throughout the day; and that includes listening to music.


  • Everything we know about the new, upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet

    Of the upcoming Chromebooks ready to roll out, we have the best overall sense of what’s on the way with two models: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet.


  • Gemini on the web can now tap into Google Keep and Tasks

    Gemini on the web can now tap into Google Keep and Tasks

    I’ve been pretty vocal about how Gemini is a solid contender in the AI assistant arena, giving ChatGPT and others a run for their money.


  • Staying a Step Ahead: Mitigating the DPRK IT Worker Threat

    Staying a Step Ahead: Mitigating the DPRK IT Worker Threat

    Written by: Codi Starks, Michael Barnhart, Taylor Long, Mike Lombardi, Joseph Pisano, Alice Revelli Strategic Overview of IT Workers Since 2022, Mandiant has tracked and reported on IT workers operating on behalf of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK).


  • Buyer’s guide: Enterprise file sync and sharing services

    Buyer’s guide: Enterprise file sync and sharing services

    Enterprise file synchronization and sharing (EFSS) services have been around for nearly 20 years. While the basic functions are mature, many of these tools have expanded to become content collaboration platforms for enterprise users.


  • I have the AirPods 4 ANC, and the noise cancelling is blowing my mind

    There’s no feeling quite like the anticipation of a new tech product that promises to do something pretty wildly different, and then having that anticipation paid off by the product actually delivering the goods.


  • Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: everything we know so far

    January 3rd, 2024: that’s the day that ‘Xol’ became a Chromebook we’d begin keeping tabs on for the entirety of this calendar year.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 16033.5.0,  Browser version: 130.0.6723.9, 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.


  • Citrix introduces macOS access to any platform

    Citrix introduces macOS access to any platform

    Apple admins already know they’ll be required to enroll numerous iPhone 16 devices in the coming weeks as millions of users upgrade; they may also be more interested to learn Citrix can now deliver a macOS desktop session to any device.


  • Google brings seamless passkey syncing to desktop Chrome

    Google brings seamless passkey syncing to desktop Chrome

    Google has just announced a new update to the Password Manager that is going to make it much easier to sign into websites across multiple devices.


  • Tons of entry-level Chromebooks will now get updates until June of 2035

    In a bit of surprising news, we’ve learned this morning that it appears all Chromebooks built on the ‘Nissa’ baseboard will be getting yet another 2-year extension on their update cycles.


  • Three insights you might have missed from the ‘Build Now and for the Future’ event

    Container technologies are driving enterprise innovation as companies shift from traditional virtualization to more scalable, container-based architectures. The growing adoption of AI and machine learning is pushing IT leaders to embrace cloud-native technologies that offer greater flexibility and efficiency.


  • It’s official: say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus

    We’ve been talking about ‘Xol’ quite a bit over the past few months and I’ve plainly referred to it as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus on many occasions. In my head, this upcoming Chromebook simply couldn’t be called anything else, right?


  • Don’t miss your chance to win one of 3 Chrome Dino mugs

    We’re in the final stretch of our Chrome Dino Mug giveaway, and if you haven’t thrown your hat in the ring yet, now’s the time!


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.10) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome


  • 089: View transitions

    In this episode Una and Adam bring on an esteemed guest Bramus, who brings us deep knowledge on View Transitions. These are easy to get started with but difficult to master, but not with Bramus here to teach us.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 131.0.6724.0 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.


  • Amazon’s RTO mandate likely to boomerang, other companies ‘should not follow suit’

    Beginning with the new year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wants his employees back in the office five days a week, returning to an office routine that was common before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the workplace.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 131 (131.0.6724.0) 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.


  • ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus Review: $699 of premium [VIDEO]

    ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus MSRP – $699.00 “If top-notch build quality, a rigid chassis, fantastic screen, incredible keyboard, great port selection and speedy internals are your thing, $699 is an incredible price for this Chromebook experience.


  • Google’s AI First Accelerator: Boosting Europe’s innovator scene

    Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword — it’s the cornerstone of innovation driving global progress, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance. In fact, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to a PwC report.


  • Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome

    Google Calendar on a new tab sounds kinda useful, actually. | Image: Google Google is adding a new daily calendar overview in newly opened Chrome tabs for Workspace users with easy access to schedules and video calls.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.5) 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.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16002.31.0, Browser version: 129.0.6668.62 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.


  • This might be your last chance to snag the 1st Acer Chromebook 516 GE for $200 off

    This week, the time has come for me to send back the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE.


  • MediaTek’s new MT8196 Chromebook SOC gets benchmarked, and it’s fast

    While we’re right on the cusp of finding out just how good MediaTek’s new Kompanio 838 (internally known as the MT8188) will be in the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet we expect at Google’s Chromebook Showcase next week, there are other MediaTek chips in development as well.


  • I hope the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be the answer to my running woes

    It’s been two long years since Google launched the original Pixel Buds Pro but alongside the launch of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel Watch 3, Google has finally unveiled the much-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds.


  • Google introduces new security and productivity features for Chrome Enterprise

    Google LLC today debuted a set of new capabilities for Chrome Enterprise, a paid version of its browser geared towards organizations. Some of the feature additions are designed to help administrators enforce cybersecurity rules. The others focus on making workers more productive.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 130 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 130.0.6723.


  • The ultimate Windows app launcher

    The ultimate Windows app launcher

    Ah, the morning ritual: Once you’ve booted up your computer, it’s time to open all those application windows you need to get work done. You might want to position them just so, especially if you use a variety of apps or rely on multiple displays in your workflow.


  • The anti-iPad-ification of Google’s Android tablets

    The anti-iPad-ification of Google’s Android tablets

    If you’ve been following Android for long, you’re probably familiar with two seemingly at-odds realities about the role Google’s platform plays in the greater tech universe: Android has been the dominant mobile operating system (and all-around computing operating system) for ages now, thanks to its prominent and diverse presence on the phone side of things.…


  • State queries in CSS

    Una and Adam talk about the future web capability that builds on container queries: state queries. From CSS, this feature will be able to inform the browser how to prepare accordingly. In this video, they discuss scroll-state and other types of state queries. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.


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