• Statsig supports up to 7.5 million QPS with Memorystore for Redis Cluster

    Editor’s note: Established in 2021, Statsig helps companies ship, test, and manage software and application features with confidence. Facing bottlenecks and connectivity issues, the company realized it needed a performant, reliable, scalable, and fully managed Redis service — and Memorystore for Redis Cluster ticked all the boxes.


  • My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered

    Today’s been a big day and I’ve known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament – A.K.A.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6368.2 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 Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 125 (125.0.6368.0) 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.


  • The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks

    We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we tackle a few software updates that are coming soon to your Chromebook, the 2024 Google I/O announcement, and why we can’t wait for an exciting new accessory to show up.


  • Optimize Security and Productivity, Starting with the Browser: Insights from New Report

    The browser is increasingly becoming the central place to get work done, fueled by cloud computing, SaaS, and the growth of flexible work. Start-ups and large organizations are embracing this model, eliminating the necessity for constant connection to a corporate network and utilizing desktop operating systems to run applications.


  • Google Cloud VMware Engine supercharged with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes

    What if you could use NetApp’s proven high-performance storage with Google Cloud VMware Engine? Now you can, with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.The combination reduces operational overhead and lowers the cost of migrating and managing VMware applications.


  • ChromeOS adding a location privacy toggle

    ChromeOS adding a location privacy toggle

    Last year, ChromeOS introduced Camera and Microphone access toggles that match the Android experience, and Chromebooks will soon be getting a location privacy control.


  • Leveraging Couchbase connector and Application Integration in the Google ecosystem

    In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate data across various platforms and services is paramount for businesses striving to stay competitive.


  • Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399

    When we look at the landscape of newer, branded Chromebook Plus devices, there are a few of them that bubble to the top as great, all-around, easy recommendations.


  • AttackIQ’s Ready! 2.0 update enhances cyber defense with on-demand testing

    Security optimization platform company AttackIQ Inc. today announced AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, a managed breach and attack simulation-as-a-service that combines fully automated and on-demand adversary emulation testing to allow organizations to rapidly validate their cyber defense. AttackIQ Ready! 2.


  • Shields Up: Powerful new security features in ChromeOS

    Shields Up: Powerful new security features in ChromeOS

    Outdated security perimeters are no longer sufficient. Sophisticated attacks bypass traditional defenses daily, leading to costly breaches and compromised data. Zero Trust security – a framework that verifies every user and device – offers a solution, but implementation can be complex and constant monitoring depletes IT resources.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Dev channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.0 (Platform version: 15823.2.0) 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? Find out how.Google ChromeOS 


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.5) 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


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.4) 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 124 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 124.0.6367.


  • The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever

    The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever

    Google’s Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you’re plugged into the Android world.


  • What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 121-123

    What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 121-123

    Let’s dive into what’s new in DevTools for Chrome 121-123. Learn how to debug disappearing elements, navigate performance with breadcrumbs and more!


  • NetRise elevates their user experience with Google Cloud

    Editor’s note: NetRise, a cybersecurity company, has developed a platform to address software supply chain vulnerabilities, especially within the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). Its latest solution, Trace, utilizes large language models and Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL for efficient vulnerability detection and code-origin tracing.


  • How Deutsche Bank uses Google Distributed Cloud for its Autobahn FX real-time trading platform

    A modern electronic trading system is a sophisticated, global, scalable application which needs to process high transaction volumes every fraction of a second. Deutsche Bank Autobahn FX is one of the leading electronic trading platforms for foreign exchange and precious metals, serving institutional and corporate clients worldwide.


  • This new feature will finally make the Chromebook calendar widget useful

    I’ve complained about it multiple times in the past, and to be honest, I was beginning to think that we’d simply never see this new feature on Chromebooks.


  • Save a full $230 on the exceptional Acer Chromebook Spin 714

    For some odd reason, when I placed this deal in our daily-updated deals post, it didn’t hit me how deeply discounted Acer’s Chromebook Spin 714 is right now.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

     The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.139 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.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTC-120 is being updated in the LTC (Long Term Support Candidate) channel, version 120.0.6099.302 (Platform Version: 15662.98.0), for most ChromeOS devices. Release notes for LTC-120 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support?


  • Anthropic’s Claude 3 Sonnet and Claude 3 Haiku are now generally available on Vertex AI

    Earlier this month, we shared the news that Anthropic’s Claude 3 family of models would soon be available to Google Cloud customers on Vertex AI Model Garden. Today, we’re announcing that Claude 3 Sonnet and Claude 3 Haiku are generally available to all customers on Vertex AI.


  • The Google Pixel Buds Pro are 30% off right now

    The Google Pixel Buds Pro are 30% off right now

    Spring is in the air and a pair of wireless earbuds can be a great tech accessory to have when you want to catch up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast podcast while outside enjoying some fresh air.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 123 (123.0.6312.40) 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 Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 123 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 123.0.6312.58 (Linux)  123.0.6312.58/.59( Windows, Mac) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


  • Quick Share for Chromebook set to get a Wi-Fi Direct speed boost

    Chromebooks offer pretty smooth integration with Android phones for a more connected, productive experience via the Phone Hub. It’s one of the many things that keeps me on an Android phone these days if I’m being honest.


  • YouTube Music is testing out a feature it should’ve had all along

    Remember the feature that was announced last October where you could hum a melody into YouTube and find the matching song? Well, it looks like Google is bringing the same feature to their music app – the place where you would think it would’ve appeared first.


  • New in Chrome 123: light-dark function, Service Worker Routing API, and more!

    Chrome 123 is rolling out now! With the new light-dark functionI, Long Animation Frames API, Service Worker Static Routing API and there’s plenty more. Adriana Jara has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 123. Check out https://goo.


  • Yes, you can still buy the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook: here’s how

    It’s been just over a year since we were first introduced to the amazing HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. From its wild 1200 nit screen to the amazing build quality and superlative keyboard/trackpad, there’s very little to dislike about the Dragonfly Pro.


  • The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is still massively discounted a month later

    I know I’ve been writing quite a bit about the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus, but it’s for good reason.


  • 10 Chromebook features teachers will love

    10 Chromebook features teachers will love

    Learn more about some of the best Chromebook features for teachers.


  • BigQuery customers save up to 54% in TCO compared to alternative cloud data platforms

    Over the last two decades, cloud-based data management and analytics solutions have become more cost effective and flexible than their on-premises counterparts. But even among cloud providers there are differences in cost, flexibility, scalability, and AI readiness that impact a business’s bottom line.


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