• Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips

    I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Google’s own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let’s go with love/don’t prefer instead.


  • Why I’m far more excited for Samsung’s AR glasses than their Android XR headset

    Amidst the whirlwind of new Samsung Galaxy S25 phones and a sneak peek of the much-anticipated XR headset at Galaxy Unpacked, something else caught my eye: one simple slide during the presentation that shows AR glasses on Samsung’s development timeline.


  • Smile! You can now control your Chromebook with your face

    Smile! You can now control your Chromebook with your face

    Google has started rolling out a number of new features in Chrome OS, according to The Verge, including a new feature that allows a user to control their Chromebook using head movements (to move the mouse pointer) and facial expressions (to click or activate dictation).


  • Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet

    Acer just introduced new Chromebooks aimed at the education market at BETT 2025, and though this is mostly standard fare for the education-focused conference, there’s one little addition to Acer’s latest offering that’s quite interesting this time around in the form of a tablet, and the Acer Chromebook Tab 311 makes this usually-uneventful classroom Chromebook…


  • Master prompt engineering for better AI results

    The quality of a large language model’s (LLM) output depends greatly on the instructions it receives. Prompt engineering involves carefully crafting questions to elicit the best results, and is essential for implementing any feature that uses an LLM. Learn how to improve your prompt engineers skills with this resource → goo.


  • Announcing smaller machine types for A3 High VMs

    Announcing smaller machine types for A3 High VMs

    Today, an increasing number of organizations are using GPUs to run inference1 on their AI/ML models.


  • Tchibo brews up 10x faster customer insights with AlloyDB for PostgreSQL

    Tchibo, a well-known coffee retailer and lifestyle brand based in Germany, needed a faster, smarter way to manage and interpret vast amounts of customer feedback across its diverse product offerings and sales channels.


  • Introducing agent evaluation in Vertex AI Gen AI evaluation service

    Comprehensive agent evaluation is essential for building the next generation of reliable AI. It’s not enough to simply check the outputs; we need to understand the “why” behind an agent’s actions – its reasoning, decision-making process, and the path it takes to reach a solution.


  • Deal: Save a record $200 on this excellent Acer gaming Chromebook

    Deal: Save a record $200 on this excellent Acer gaming Chromebook

    We gave the 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE a 9-star review, and now you can get it for just $449 in this Best Buy deal.


  • New Year, New OS. Supporting your business with ChromeOS Flex

    Out with the old, in with the newIt’s a new year, which means new beginnings, fresh starts, ambitious resolutions, and the sinking feeling that you still have outdated tech slowing down and creating unnecessary costs for your business.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 134.0.6974.3 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.


  • The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212

    The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212

    While we still don’t have a ton of Chromebook tablets to choose from at this point in 2025, there are a few out there worth a look. The second half of 2024 gave us a couple notable new tablets in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ and the ASUS CM30 Detachable.


  • Key Skills to Look for in a Java Developer

    Key Skills to Look for in a Java Developer

    Java—a programming language that has stood the test of time, powering everything from small-scale apps to enterprise-level solutions. When it comes to hiring a Java developer, though, the stakes are high. The right hire doesn’t just write code—they build robust systems that can scale, adapt, and evolve.


  • A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device

    A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device

    My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.


  • OpenAI debuts AI agent Operator to transform web task automation

    OpenAI debuts AI agent Operator to transform web task automation

    OpenAI has unveiled “Operator,” a new AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks, offering potential productivity enhancements for enterprises. The tool enables interaction with on-screen elements, positioning it as a solution for automating routine processes in business workflows amid growing competition in the generative AI space.


  • Planning the Perfect Visit to Spain’s Iconic Football Stadiums

    Spain, a country steeped in football history and passion, is home to some of the most iconic stadiums in the world. For fans, these arenas are not just places to watch matches—they are cathedrals of the sport, each with its unique story and atmosphere.


  • Understand performance with AI assistance #DevToolsAI

    AI assistance in Chrome DevTools can help interpret and analyze your website’s performance. Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #AI #Gemini #CSS #ChromeDevTools #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 134 (134.0.6972.2) 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.


  • How To Play Fortnite On Chromebook?

    How To Play Fortnite On Chromebook?

    Fortnite is a popular online multiplayer game, and while it’s primarily available on platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, it is also possible to play it on a Chromebook.


  • Why Choose Google Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook?

    Why Choose Google Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook?

    Chromebooks have become increasingly popular over the past year. Surprisingly, budget models are not the first choice for most buyers. Instead, mid-range Chromebooks attract more attention because they balance cost and performance well.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTC version 132.0.6834.94 (Platform Version: 16093.68.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-126 until April 8th, 2025.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.27 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.


  • Google announces new Chrome Web Store for enterprise browser extension control

    Chrome extension management can burden many security teams when employees install them on their computers. To lighten that burden, Google LLC today announced a new curated Chrome Web Store for enterprise businesses that will give them greater control and visibility over browser extensions.


  • Google announces new Chrome Web Store for enterprise browser extension control

    Chrome extension management can burden many security teams when employees install them on their computers. To lighten that burden, Google LLC today announced a new curated Chrome Web Store for enterprise businesses that will give them greater control and visibility over browser extensions.


  • Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS

    ChromeOS 132 actually arrived about a week ago, but there were no official release notes available at the time. I did my best to look for new features, but I didn’t stumble upon any that were clearly new.


  • Diagnose Slow Interactions with the Long Animation Frames API (LoAF)

    Discover what’s slowing down your Interaction to Next Paint (INP) with the Long Animation Frames API (LoAF). LoAF API was developed to address the limitations of the Long Tasks API, this API gives developers deeper insights to solve responsiveness problems, improve INP, and identify smoothness issues. Learn more → goo.


  • Migrate Oracle-based applications to Google Cloud and simplify operations

    Last year, Google Cloud and Oracle forged a strategic partnership to accelerate cloud transformation for businesses, allowing them to integrate Oracle’s robust database capabilities within Google Cloud’s environment. This partnership applies to Oracle databases, as well as the applications that run alongside them.


  • Google is giving IT more control over your Chrome extensions

    The ability to remotely remove installed extensions is coming “later this year.” Google has announced some new business features that can help IT admins better manage Chrome browser extensions, a popular attack vector for cybercriminals.


  • Google is giving IT more control over your Chrome extensions

    The ability to remotely remove installed extensions is coming “later this year.” Google has announced some new business features that can help IT admins better manage Chrome browser extensions, a popular attack vector for cybercriminals.


  • ChromeOS gets first-ever integrated classroom management tools for teachers

    Google is rolling out a suite of updates at BETT 2025 that are designed to enhance the classroom experience for both teachers and students. One of the additions built to augment learning while keeping the digital learning environment simple and secure is called “Class Tools.


  • Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025

    As part of the BETT 2025 announcement flurry from Google, you may have heard that 20+ new ChromeOS devices built for education are on the way this year.


  • 255.255.255.0 Admin Login

    255.255.255.0 Admin Login

    The subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is one of the most frequently used masks in IPv4 networking. It is commonly applied in home networks and plays a significant role in professional networking, such as certifications like CCNA.


  • 11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025

    11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025

    AI is more than just a passing fad – it’s quickly becoming a transformative technology that’s set to impact the classroom in many ways. Google is clearly leading the charge with Gemini and all the ways it can be leveraged across their services.


  • VMware users gripe over 3-year commitment to renew licenses

    Chips and software giant Broadcom says it’s ‘flexible and open’ on licensing terms, but customers disagree VMware users continue to be unhappy with licensing changes since the virtualization giant was acquired by Broadcom, and are now complaining that they are being forced into three-year commitments when renewing vSphere licenses.…


  • VMware users gripe over 3-year commitment to renew licenses

    Chips and software giant Broadcom says it’s ‘flexible and open’ on licensing terms, but customers disagree VMware users continue to be unhappy with licensing changes since the virtualization giant was acquired by Broadcom, and are now complaining that they are being forced into three-year commitments when renewing vSphere licenses.…


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