• Google is shutting down LaCros – the standalone browser for Chromebooks

    Well, it’s been a wild ride. Dating back almost 4 years ago now, LaCros has been a topic of discussion for us here at Chrome Unboxed on a rotating schedule.


  • ChromeOS ending independent ‘Lacros’ browser effort in light of Android future

    Last month, Google announced that ChromeOS would use “large portions of the Android stack” going forward. This is a long-term effort that will take “quite some time,” but one immediate change is Google ending development on Lacros, an experiment to update the Chrome browser independently of ChromeOS.


  • Score the capable, thin and light ASUS Chromebook CM14 for $181

    On a normal day, I don’t know that the ASUS Chromebook CM14 would really stand out.


  • Zoom adds workflow automation to save time on routine tasks

    Zoom adds workflow automation to save time on routine tasks

    Zoom has added a workflow automation tool to its collaboration app designed to save users time spent on repetitive tasks, the company announced this week.  Available in Zoom’s Workplace app, the Workflow Automation feature (currently in beta) lets users set up automations using a drag-and-drop, no-code interface.


  • Google can totally explain why Chromium browsers quietly tell only its websites about your CPU, GPU usage

    OK, now tell us why this isn’t an EU DMA violation – asking for a friend in Brussels Running a Chromium-based browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge?


  • At Devoted Health, ChromeOS works side by side with employees

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by David Gallant, Head of Enterprise Technology and Support at Devoted Health, an all-in-one healthcare company on a mission to dramatically improve the health and well-being of older Americans. At Devoted Health, we believe healthcare should be a better experience for patients and clinicians.


  • 084: Text Wrap

    In this episode Una and Adam talk about text wrap, a great modern improvement to typography on the web platform. Learn how you can create logical layout rules for your headings and other copy with just one line of code. Resources: text-wrap on MDN → https://goo.gle/3zvwixd soft breaks → https://goo.


  • The Chrome Cast 271: ASUS may have built the new King of Chromebooks

    This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we discuss some new hardware – including a monster new Chromebook – that just showed up at the office and some exciting new budget-friendly gadgets that should be arriving soon.


  • What is UEM? Unified endpoint management explained

    What is UEM? Unified endpoint management explained

    Unified endpoint management (UEM) describes a set of technologies used to secure and manage a wide range of employee devices and operating systems — all from a single console.


  • Unlocking Medical Insights: Secure AI Analyzes Data

    Unlocking Medical Insights: Secure AI Analyzes Data

    With the widespread adoption of wearable fitness devices and health trackers, biomedical researchers face the challenge of how to glean insights from all this information and translate them efficiently into clinical practice.


  • Digital Manager Guru processes over 24M transactions with Cloud SQL Enterprise Plus

    Editor’s note: Digital Manager Guru provides an online sales platform for small- and medium-sized businesses, integrating all the tools they need to create seamless sales experiences. The company chose Google Cloud managed databases for their reliability, along with other powerful Google Cloud products and services, to help build its architecture.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 128.0.6585.0 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.


  • [POLL] How often real people are actually using AI on their Chromebooks

    We’re over a month removed from Google’s latest Chromebook event in New York, and as I reflect a bit on all that was announced there, I couldn’t help but wonder this morning whether or not others feel the way I do about AI currently.


  • How to get the affordable Acer Chromebook Plus 514 if you aren’t a Costco member

    A few weeks back, we did our review of the new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and without saying as much, declared it to be one of the best affordable Chromebooks you can buy right now.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 127.0.6533.43 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.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

     The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15917.31.0 , Browser version: 127.0.6533.39  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?


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 127 (127.0.6533.40) 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


  • Why CMF (by Nothing) would make a fantastic Chromebook OEM

    Yeah, I know Samsung just rolled out a bunch of new hardware today and that is catching a lot of attention at the moment. But I also know the prices for each piece of hardware announced today didn’t go down.


  • MacStadium brings Orka Desktop for Devops

    MacStadium brings Orka Desktop for Devops

    Enterprise developers might not be the biggest audience, but they’re a really important one — so the news that MacStadium has introduced a tool that lets them create and manage multiple macOS virtual machines locally matters.


  • I’m loving this ChromeOS rounded corners feature for open windows

    It’s been quite some time since the concept of rounded corners for open windows on ChromeOS emerged. It’s been nearly 3 years since the first sightings of this subtle-yet-impactful change was first spotted, and in the time since then, we’ve still not seen it emerge as a primary feature.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 127 (127.0.6533.41) 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.


  • ChromeOS empowers Maisons du Monde expansion across Europe

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Nicolas Delporte, Group CISO and Head of Green Digital Workplace, and Olivier Biron, IT Support Manager, both of Maisons du Monde in France. The home furnishings retailer has 349 stores across Europe, with more than 7 million customers.


  • 10 ways to boost your Windows laptop’s battery life

    10 ways to boost your Windows laptop’s battery life

    We all dream of all-day battery life — the ability to use a laptop away from an outlet for an entire workday, or longer.


  • 10 forgotten Android text selection shortcuts

    10 forgotten Android text selection shortcuts

    When you hang around Android long enough, you start to sense a persistent three-step pattern: A promising new system-level feature comes along with a splashy on-stage demo and availability announcement (ooh, exciting!) A handful of apps start to support the feature (ooh, intriguing!


  • Snag the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus for just $882

    Well, this isn’t one I had on my bingo card for today.


  • Save time with the has() selector

    Una shares when she created a Tic Tac Toe game without has(). This process was long and took a lot of code… If only she had the handy dandy has() selector back then. Learn about some tricks and tips to use has() in the latest The CSS Podcast episode.


  • ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus unboxing [VIDEO]

    A few days ago, we finally received our production-level ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. As I normally do, I did a quick check to ensure it was the correct device we were expecting, and that’s when I noticed something unusual.


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

    The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 have carried the torch for Chromebook tablets for years at this point.


  • Share your streaming data with Pub/Sub topics in Analytics Hub

    Businesses share data assets across organizations efficiently and securely with BigQuery Analytics Hub. However, multiple industries need to share real-time streaming data with their partners and customers. These businesses want the ability to deliver real-time access to their streaming data to internal teams or external customers.


  • Deployment patterns for Dataproc Metastore on Google Cloud

    If you work with big data, you’re likely familiar with Apache Hive, and the Hive Metastore, which has become the de facto standard for managing metadata in the big data ecosystem. Dataproc Metastore is a fully managed Apache Hive metastore (HMS) that runs on Google Cloud.


  • With their latest Buds Pro 2, CMF by Nothing is changing the game

    I’ve been closely following the development of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for the past few weeks, wondering if they could finally be the primary earbuds to replace the only lingering Apple product I keep with me most days.


  • The new, improved ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34  is $100 off

    I have to admit something. When we came across the new version of the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 at Google’s latest Chromebook event in New York this past May, I immediately assumed it was a slight spec bump and nothing more.


  • 4 awesome Chromebook deals for 4th of July

    4 awesome Chromebook deals for 4th of July

    For all those who celebrate, Happy 4th of July! Like most other holidays, the 4th comes with some great sales and deals, and Chromebooks are no exception.


  • Where to buy the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus

    Yesterday, I wrote about the review unit ASUS sent over to us of the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, citing the fact that the model we now have in the office is a bit more high-end than the model that is currently available for purchase on ASUS’ website.


  • Google’s Pixel 9 is finally getting a better fingerprint reader

    Google’s Pixel line has seen its share of growing pains, but I will give them some credit here: they have consistently addressed criticisms and refined the Pixel series year after year.


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