• Google Drive folders can now tell you exactly what’s inside them before you even click a file

    We have all been there: staring at a Google Drive folder named “Project Alpha” or “Q3 Assets,” trying to remember what on earth is actually inside it. Usually, you have to click through, open a few random Docs, and piece it together yourself.


  • Accelerate model downloads on GKE with NVIDIA Run:ai Model Streamer

    As large language models (LLMs) continue to grow in size and complexity, the time it takes to load them from storage to accelerator memory for inference can become a significant bottleneck.


  • Accelerate model downloads on GKE with NVIDIA Run:ai Model Streamer

    As large language models (LLMs) continue to grow in size and complexity, the time it takes to load them from storage to accelerator memory for inference can become a significant bottleneck.


  • Stellar Converter for MBOX Review: Migrate Google Takeout Data to Outlook

    Switching from Gmail to Outlook sounds simple until you try it. Google lets you download your entire gmail email history through Google Takeout, but the file you get is in MBOX format. Microsoft Outlook cannot read MBOX files.


  • Unlocking GKE’s Full Potential: The Flat Network Decoded

    As organizations adopt GKE for critical workloads, including generative and agentic AI, understanding GKE capabilities is essential. The networking layer is a key component, and while GKE offers a fully integrated, flat network model, you may be transitioning from different setups.


  • Should Your Chromebook Run a Web3 Browser?

    Should Your Chromebook Run a Web3 Browser?

    Chromebooks have gotten way more capable lately. What started as basic web machines for students now handle real work, decent gaming, and Web3 browsers are starting to show up. These browsers connect directly to blockchain networks and crypto platforms without needing extra software.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16463.38.0 (Browser version 143.0.7499.102) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub

    If you log into Gemini on the web today, you might notice things look a little cleaner. Following a similar makeover on Android and iOS last month, Google is now rolling out a fresh redesign (first spotted by 9to5 Google)for the Gemini web client – gemini.google.


  • Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub

    If you log into Gemini on the web today, you might notice things look a little cleaner. Following a similar makeover on Android and iOS last month, Google is now rolling out a fresh redesign (first spotted by 9to5 Google)for the Gemini web client – gemini.google.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 144.0.7559.3 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 Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 144 (144.0.7559.3) 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 144 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac ( 144.0.7559.4)  and Linux. Chrome 144.0.7559.3/.


  • How can you keep API keys safe in a Chrome Extension?

    Concerned about keeping your API keys in a Chrome Extension? Oliver explores why JavaScript source code is inherently easy to inspect and how Chrome Web Store policies address code obfuscation versus minification.


  • Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it

    It’s officially “Recap season,” and while we usually wait for Spotify to kick things off, Google Photos is jumping in early this year. Starting this week, the Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out to users, offering a polished, cinematic highlight reel of your year.


  • Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it

    It’s officially “Recap season,” and while we usually wait for Spotify to kick things off, Google Photos is jumping in early this year. Starting this week, the Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out to users, offering a polished, cinematic highlight reel of your year.


  • Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam

    Scammers are getting smarter, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if a message is legitimate or a trap. In a really helpful update, Google is turning its most convenient search tools—Circle to Search and Google Lens—into powerful scam detectors.


  • Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam

    Scammers are getting smarter, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if a message is legitimate or a trap. In a really helpful update, Google is turning its most convenient search tools—Circle to Search and Google Lens—into powerful scam detectors.


  • Re-imagine the web with Scoped View Transitions

    With Scoped View Transitions ✨, you can finally unlock the full power of motion by creating multiple, fluid, simultaneous transitions. Isolate and animate various, distinct page areas at once to deliver a seamless user experience with just a few lines of CSS and no JavaScript.


  • At $349, this Lenovo Chromebook Plus is one of the best value laptops you can buy

    We track Chromebook deals every single day, so we know when a device hits an all-time low. We also know when it creeps back up a bit. The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is one of those devices that fluctuates.


  • At $349, this Lenovo Chromebook Plus is one of the best value laptops you can buy

    We track Chromebook deals every single day, so we know when a device hits an all-time low. We also know when it creeps back up a bit. The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is one of those devices that fluctuates.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 144 (144.0.7559.2) 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.


  • How Chromebooks Leverage Threat Intelligence to Stay Secure in 2025

    People liked Chromebooks right away because they were simple, quick, and easy to use. People in school, work, and business liked them because they didn’t need a lot of software or a lot of setup.


  • Why Cloud Render Farms Are Becoming Essential for Blender Creators — Even If You Use a Chromebook

    Chromebooks have grown far beyond simple browsing machines. With Linux support, Android apps, and cloud-native workflows, more creators are starting to use them for 3D work — especially Blender. But there’s one hard limit that even the best Chromebook can’t escape: local hardware.


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 143 (143.0.7499.52) 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 ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    M-142, ChromeOS version 16433.57.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.220) has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.


  • Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

    The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 142.0.7499.226 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 143 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 143.0.7499.40 (Linux) 143.0.7499.40/41 Windows/Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 143 (143.0.7499.92) 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.


  • Now that the Galaxy XR is out, Google’s ready to reveal what’s next for Android XR

    Just a couple of months after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, Google is ready to talk about the future of its immersive platform again.


  • The elusive 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is finally back in stock and down to $279

    If you have been hunting for the best version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11, you know it has been a bit of a ghost lately. While the base model floats around, the significantly more capable 8GB RAM model with the included USI pen has been hard to come by.


  • YouTube launches its own end-of-year video Recap

    YouTube launches its own end-of-year video Recap

    For years, music streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music have dominated the end-of-year conversation with their colorful, shareable “Recaps” and “Wrapped” summaries. But if you are like me, you probably spend just as much (if not more) time watching videos on main YouTube as you do listening to music.


  • Google Classroom just unlocked a massive library of public NotebookLM content for teachers

    Google has been moving fast to integrate its powerful AI research tool, NotebookLM, directly into the classroom. Recently, they gave educators the ability to create and assign their own notebooks to students. But creating custom curriculum from scratch takes time.


  • Newly discovered malicious extensions could be lurking in enterprise browsers

    A sprawling surveillance campaign targeting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users is just the latest evolution of a seven-year-long project to distribute malicious browser extensions.


  • Remote Deploying ChromeOS Flex From 4,000 Miles Away [VIDEO]

    For years, ChromeOS Flex has been a fantastic way to breathe new life into aging hardware. Whether it’s an old Windows laptop gathering dust or a fleet of devices in a classroom, ChromeOS Flex offers a lightweight, secure, and easy-to-manage alternative.


  • Soxton emerges with $2.5M to build lawyer-in-the-loop AI for startup legal work

    Soxton AI, an artificial intelligence-first law firm targeting early-stage founders and startups, launched today with $2.5 million in preseed funding. The round was led by Moxxie Ventures, with participation from Strobe, Coalition, Caterina Fake and Flex.


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