• Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    M-139, ChromeOS version 16328.55.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.137), has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.


  • Steam Concurrent Player Records (2025)

    Steam Concurrent Player Records (2025)

    Steam Concurrent Player Records 2025 – Complete Statistics Report The year 2025 has marked unprecedented achievements in PC gaming, with Steam concurrent player records reaching extraordinary heights. Steam, the dominant digital distribution platform, has witnessed remarkable growth in user engagement and game popularity, establishing new benchmarks for online gaming activity.


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 139 (139.0.7258.143) 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.


  • Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

    The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.243 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 Stable channel has been updated to 139.0.7258.138/.139 for Windows, Mac and 139.0.7258.138 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.


  • What does cookie blocking mean for your site?

    Test how cookie blocking affects your site, and learn strategies to test for breakage. Resources: Docs → http://goo.gle/cookie-blocking Learn more on our website → http://goo.gle/cookie-videos Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs Speaker: Sam Dutton Products mentioned: Chrome, Privacy Sandbox


  • Google reveals 14 ways Googlers use AI for work, and the stats are pretty wild

    The practice of a company using its own products internally is really the ultimate test of faith in what you’re building.


  • Why I still haven’t given up on getting Adobe Premiere Rush on my Chromebook

    Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time editing social media videos for our other business, Proof Golf, with Adobe Premiere Rush, and I’ve been doing it almost exclusively on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.


  • Announcing new capabilities for enabling defenders and securing AI innovation

    AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for organizations to redefine their security posture and reduce the greatest amount of risk for the investment.


  • An efficient path to production AI: Kakao’s journey with JAX and Cloud TPUs

    When your messaging platform serves 49 million people – 93% of South Korea’s population – every technical decision carries enormous weight. The engineering team at Kakao faced exactly this challenge when their existing infrastructure hit critical limitations. Their solution?


  • Google Docs can now read your documents aloud to you with natural-sounding AI voices

    For those who prefer to listen to content, or for anyone who wants a new way to proofread their own writing, Google is rolling out a fantastic new feature. You can now create and listen to audio versions of your documents using Gemini directly in Google Docs.


  • The new Acer Chromebook Spin 514 with the Kompanio Ultra has disappeared for now

    The response to our post yesterday about the leaked Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 was immediate and enthusiastic. It seems I’m not the only one incredibly excited to see another device finally making use of the fantastic MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip.


  • ChromeOS desk sync keeps your momentum going, across devices

    For many workers, the frequent need to switch between devices can become cumbersome and disruptive. Otherwise simple tasks like logging in, reopening applications, and re-establishing your workspace end up consuming valuable time when done many times throughout the day. To address this challenge, we’re happy to introduce ChromeOS desk sync.


  • Google is calling in some serious celebrity power for the Pixel 10 event this week

    We are just a day away from the Made by Google 2025 hardware event, and in a last-minute teaser, Google has revealed that this year’s show is going to be a bit of a different affair this time around.


  • How to Unlock Teams Screen Sharing Settings in Chrome on Mac

    When you try to share your screen with Microsoft Teams in Chrome on a Mac, you may see a message asking you to allow screen recording. The option isn’t inside Chrome—it’s in your Mac’s system settings. Here’s how to unlock it.


  • 5starsstocks.com Best Stocks Picks For 2025

    5starsstocks.com Best Stocks Picks For 2025

    Making informed investment decisions requires reliable research and expert guidance. The overwhelming number of available options can make stock selection challenging for both new and experienced investors. This comprehensive guide explores how 5starsstocks.com helps investors navigate the complex world of stock investing. Why Choose 5starsstocks.


  • How Make1m.com Luxury Is Changing the Future of Upscale Living

    How Make1m.com Luxury Is Transforming the Future of Premium Living The definition of luxury has fundamentally evolved in recent years. Modern affluent consumers seek more than expensive possessions—they desire meaningful experiences, sustainable practices, and personalized services. Make1m.


  • Best Portable Displays for Dual-Screen Laptop Setups

    Best Portable Displays for Dual-Screen Laptop Setups

    The realm of remote work, digital nomadism, and multitasking is incomplete without essential tools, one of which is portable displays. They facilitate the higher flexibility of a second screen, eliminating the hassle of handling bulky monitors or docking stations.


  • Quality Entertainment on Budget Chromebooks: Why Premium Hardware Isn’t Required

    Today’s entertainment options don’t require thousand-dollar flagship laptops. They’re usually way cheaper than Windows machines with some starting around $300, and Chromebooks demonstrate that affordable technology can deliver impressive entertainment experiences.


  • How Does Gaming on Chromebook Feel in 2025?

    How Does Gaming on Chromebook Feel in 2025?

    Gone are the days when Chromebooks were considered merely basic laptops for web browsing and document editing.  Today’s Chrome OS devices have evolved into surprisingly capable gaming machines that can handle everything from casual mobile games to demanding cloud-based titles.


  • Accelerating SaaS Brand Growth with SEO – Focused Marketing Tactics

    In the competitive landscape of SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses, the race to grow a brand is fast and unforgiving. Achieving sustainable growth requires more than just innovative technology or great customer service. It demands strategic marketing, and at the heart of that strategy lies SEO (Search Engine Optimization).


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.13.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.18) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Spotlight is much better in macOS Tahoe — here’s what’s new

    If you use a Mac at work or elsewhere, then you inevitably use Spotlight, Apple’s helpful search tool that has been blessed with a variety of productivity-enhancing improvements in macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple calls this the “biggest Spotlight update ever,” so it’s time to look at what’s new.


  • Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with a stemmed design and Gemini onboard

    Samsung’s Fan Edition (FE) lineup has always tried to blend premium features with an accessible price, and the new Galaxy Buds 3 FE fit that mold perfectly.


  • Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook just leaked out

    Just yesterday, I was scratching my head about the curious case of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra. We have this fantastic, powerful, and incredibly efficient ARM chip that is a perfect fit for Chromebooks, yet only one device—the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14—was using it.


  • BrowserStack introduces Testing Toolkit Chrome extension to unify QA workflows

    Web and mobile testing company BrowserStack Inc. today announced the launch of Testing Toolkit, a new Google Chrome extension that brings more than 10 essential manual testing tools into one solution. The new extension seeks to address the issue wherein manual web testing has become increasingly fragmented.


  • Google to pay $36M fine in Australia over anticompetitive Android search deals

    Google has agreed to pay $35.8 million (A$55 million) fine in Australia after admitting it made illegal deals that blocked rival search engines from Android phones. The company admitted wrongdoing and agreed to the penalty.


  • The Most Blocked Sites on Work Devices Using Chrome (2025)

    Most Blocked Websites on Work Devices: 2025 Complete Guide Workplace internet filtering has become essential for maintaining productivity, security, and compliance in modern organizations. With cyberthreats evolving rapidly and workplace distractions mounting, employers worldwide implement comprehensive website blocking strategies to protect their networks and maintain professional standards.


  • It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet

    After spending a good amount of time with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, I’m more convinced than ever: the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is one of the best processors to ever grace a Chromebook. It’s wildly powerful, incredibly efficient, and has the AI smarts to carry ChromeOS into the future.


  • How Much Time Are You Losing to Chrome Tabs Left Open? (2025 Edition)

    How Much Time Are You Losing to Chrome Tabs Left Open? (2025 Edition) Google Chrome remains the dominant browser in 2025, powering daily browsing for over 3.45 billion users and holding approximately 66% of global market share.


  • Intel CEO’s Trump travails, Perplexity’s audacious bid for Chrome, and crypto’s IPO party

    Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is getting put through a ringer, isn’t he? First Trump says he should be fired, then he praises him to the skies, then he apparently wants the government to buy a stake in the company — though given it’s Trump, that’s far from certain.


  • Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years

    The desire for a new, Google-made Pixelbook never really goes away, does it? The original Pixelbook and the Pixelbook Go that followed were iconic, beloved devices that still represent a high watermark for Chromebook hardware (yes, I’m leaving the Pixel Slate out of this part of conversation).


  • Google Flights’ new AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool is huge for flexible travelers

    If you’re a flexible traveler, you know the dance. You have a general idea of when you want to go and what you want to do, but your main goal is finding a great deal.


  • Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks

    The steady drumbeat of useful AI features rolling out to Google Workspace continues, and the latest additions are bringing some seriously powerful creative tools directly into Google Slides and Google Vids.


  • Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Teasers confirm the design, but a new leak details the specs

    With Google’s big hardware event just around the corner on August 20th, the company is kicking things into high gear. First up, Google has dropped two brief video teasers for its next foldable, giving us an official, albeit shadowy, look at the device.


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