Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Charles Crossland, IT Change Manager for Kirklees Council, a borough of 425,000 in north-central England. Kirklees Council chose ChromeOS devices with managed guest sessions to expand digital outreach to residents through public digital hubs and loaner devices.

Hello All,The Stable channel has been released for 128.0.6613.163 (Platform version: 15964.59.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit 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.

View Transitions enhance the user experience by creating smooth transitions between different views. Learn what view transitions are and a use case in this Short video. Want to learn more? Head over to the full length podcast. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

Well, folks, the day is here and we’re in New York for the semi-annual Chromebook Showcase.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.170 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.

  Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (129.0.6668.70) 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.70/.71 for Windows, Mac and 129.0.6668.70 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Learn about the scheduler.yield() and how you can break up long tasks into smaller chunks, improving responsiveness by explicitly yielding back to the main thread. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.gle/NewInChrome Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs Speaker: Pete LePage Products Mentioned: Chrome

You might have seen the recent stat on how 61% of enterprises are running generative AI use cases in production — and with industry leaders including PUMA, Snap, and Warner Brothers Discovery speaking at today’s Gemini at Work event, our customers are bringing this momentum to life.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 129 (129.0.6668.69) 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.

Google Photos has been on a roll lately, revamping various aspects of its platform to enhance the user experience in ways that actually make a difference.

The veracious demand for generative AI (genAI) tools is driving a significant increase in the use of power-sucking GPUs and TPUs in data centers, some of which are scaling up from tens of thousands to more than 100,000 units per server farm.

Learn about exciting Web AI updates from Google I/O 2024 from Gemini Nano in Chrome to improvements in WebGPU and WebAssembly. Want to hear more? Check out the related video, Top 10 web updates from Google I/O ‘24 to get the full scoop. Gemini Nano in Chrome →https://goo.

A new LTC-126 version 126.0.6478.253 (Platform Version: 15886.78.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

Google Calendar has always been handy for keeping track of birthdays, pulling those dates straight from your Google Contacts. But until now, you couldn’t manually create birthday events directly in Calendar.

If you’re anything like me, you bounce back and forth between your phone and your desktop throughout the day; and that includes listening to music.

Of the upcoming Chromebooks ready to roll out, we have the best overall sense of what’s on the way with two models: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet.

I’ve been pretty vocal about how Gemini is a solid contender in the AI assistant arena, giving ChatGPT and others a run for their money.

Written by: Codi Starks, Michael Barnhart, Taylor Long, Mike Lombardi, Joseph Pisano, Alice Revelli Strategic Overview of IT Workers Since 2022, Mandiant has tracked and reported on IT workers operating on behalf of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK).

Enterprise file synchronization and sharing (EFSS) services have been around for nearly 20 years. While the basic functions are mature, many of these tools have expanded to become content collaboration platforms for enterprise users.

There’s no feeling quite like the anticipation of a new tech product that promises to do something pretty wildly different, and then having that anticipation paid off by the product actually delivering the goods.

January 3rd, 2024: that’s the day that ‘Xol’ became a Chromebook we’d begin keeping tabs on for the entirety of this calendar year.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 16033.5.0,  Browser version: 130.0.6723.9, 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? Find out how.

Apple admins already know they’ll be required to enroll numerous iPhone 16 devices in the coming weeks as millions of users upgrade; they may also be more interested to learn Citrix can now deliver a macOS desktop session to any device.

Google has just announced a new update to the Password Manager that is going to make it much easier to sign into websites across multiple devices.

In a bit of surprising news, we’ve learned this morning that it appears all Chromebooks built on the ‘Nissa’ baseboard will be getting yet another 2-year extension on their update cycles.

Container technologies are driving enterprise innovation as companies shift from traditional virtualization to more scalable, container-based architectures. The growing adoption of AI and machine learning is pushing IT leaders to embrace cloud-native technologies that offer greater flexibility and efficiency.

We’ve been talking about ‘Xol’ quite a bit over the past few months and I’ve plainly referred to it as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus on many occasions. In my head, this upcoming Chromebook simply couldn’t be called anything else, right?

We’re in the final stretch of our Chrome Dino Mug giveaway, and if you haven’t thrown your hat in the ring yet, now’s the time!

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.10) 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

In this episode Una and Adam bring on an esteemed guest Bramus, who brings us deep knowledge on View Transitions. These are easy to get started with but difficult to master, but not with Bramus here to teach us.

The Dev channel has been updated to 131.0.6724.0 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.

Beginning with the new year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wants his employees back in the office five days a week, returning to an office routine that was common before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the workplace.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 131 (131.0.6724.0) 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.

ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus MSRP – $699.00 “If top-notch build quality, a rigid chassis, fantastic screen, incredible keyboard, great port selection and speedy internals are your thing, $699 is an incredible price for this Chromebook experience.