• Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15572.63.0 Browser version: 117.0.5938.157 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile 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.


  • In wake of CEO departure controversy, Flexport announces another round of layoffs

    Yet more turmoil was announced by the beleaguered freight logistics software startup Flexport Inc. today, as it revealed plans to cut up to 30% of its workforce.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 120 (120.0.6046.0) 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.


  • Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed

    Ever since Apple introduced FaceID on the iPhone and Google attempted to follow along with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 Pro, I’ve been waiting for this feature to make a comeback on Google’s phones.


  • The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap

    For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google’s 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there’s clearly a lot to talk about.


  • How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook

    How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook

    A lot of Chromebook users, myself included, have been dying to get hands on Adobe Photoshop on Google’s laptop OS, but it was never possible before.


  • Veeam gets into the backup-as-a-service game for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure

    Veeam Software Inc. Wednesday announced a couple of new offerings in the backup-as-a-service market: Cirrus by Veeam for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. I had a chance to get a pre-briefing with Veeam Chief Technology Officer Danny Allan and asked him what was behind this move.


  • Unlocking new possibilities on the Web

    Unlocking new possibilities on the Web

    SQLite on the web? Persistent access to local user files? Encoding and decoding video and audio? Using multiple screens? Bluetooth and USB? The Chrome team is hard at work adding new features and APIs that make new things possible on the web and on ChromeOS.


  • PSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season

    October’s arrival not only paints the trees with a myriad of colors (not in Florida) but also ushers in a wave of ghoulish fun and thrilling experiences, and no, you’re not too old for that.


  • Is your laptop on the Chromebook Plus upgrade list?

    Is your laptop on the Chromebook Plus upgrade list?

    Roughly two dozen current laptops will get the Chromebook Plus upgrade. Here’s the list of them, along with reasons why your Chromebook might not be on it.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 118 (118.0.5993.58) 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.


  • Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2

    First things first: I can’t give any opinions on either wearable for now. We can talk about each one’s features and other public details for now, but I can’t weigh in on my thoughts. And that’s OK since I don’t have a ton of those just yet, anyway.


  • You should go take a look at Google’s new Chromebook Plus landing page

    There’s been a lot going on over the past week or so, right? A little over a week ago, we were in New York City to hear all about Chromebook Plus and now the Google Hardware Event has all of us talking about Google’s new mobile devices as well.


  • 2023 State of DevOps Report: Culture is everything

    2023 State of DevOps Report: Culture is everything

    In the face of rapid digital transformation, a positive organizational culture and user-centric design are the backbone of successful software delivery. And while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the center of so many contemporary technical conversations, the impact of AI development tools on teams is still in its infancy.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.5) 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


  • DuckDB shuns VC breadcrumbs so support isn’t all it’s quacked up to be

    Company behind popular in-process OLAP system feels weight of success DuckDB Labs is updating the support policy and flexible commercial support options for its in-process analytical database.…


  • Early Stable Update for Android

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 118 (118.0.5993.48) for Android to a small percentage of users: it’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.


  • Thinking on ways to solve RELATIVE COLORS

    Thinking on ways to solve RELATIVE COLORS

    In today’s GUI Challenge, @AdamArgyleInk shows you the CSS relative color syntax for creating color variants based on another color. 17 examples and use cases are shown to help you learn the capabilities and the syntax for this powerful color feature of CSS.


  • Google introduces phone-shaped housing for its AI tech

    Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro out, Chrome goliath ups support to seven years Google on Wednesday revealed its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro model Android phones, and promised to support them in sickness and in health for seven years.…


  • Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more

    At the Made by Google event today, Google officially unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, the second generation of its wearable meant to bridge the gap between WearOS and Fitbit. While it may look nearly identical to the original, this new iteration boasts several new features and hardware improvements.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.54 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.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.54 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.


  • New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones are here: what you need to know

    Google just took the wraps off their latest smartphones: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.


  • SAP developers rejoice: ABAP SDK for Google Cloud now supports 40+ more APIs

    For many years, Advanced Business Applications Programming (ABAP) developers have played a critical role in transforming business processes by building extensions to SAP applications.


  • Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything

    Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise.


  • Deliver and secure your internet-facing application in less than an hour using Dev(Sec)Ops Toolkit

    We are excited to announce the preview of the Dev(Sec)Ops toolkit for global front-end internet-facing applications, which can help you launch new apps on Google Cloud in less than an hour. This toolkit is part of the recently announced Cross-Cloud Network solution to help customers scale and secure their applications.


  • Reddit uses Web Risk to protect users against phishing, malware, and social engineering

    Reddit is one of the most popular social media sites in the world, offering users the ability to post and connect on all kinds of topics in community forums, or “subreddits.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 118 (118.0.5993.48) 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.


  • Next-gen Cloud-based maps styling now in Preview: more map feature types, unlimited customizations, and mobile availability

    In July, we announced the Experimental release of several new Cloud-based maps styling capabilities for the Maps JavaScript API.


  • Chrome for Android Update

          Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 117 (117.0.5938.153) 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.


  • Best services for gaming on a Chromebook

    Best services for gaming on a Chromebook

    Chromebooks are plenty capable gaming machines, either locally via Steam, or via the cloud. We’ve suggested the best gaming services you can use.


  • Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now

    Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

     The Stable channel has been updated to 117.0.5938.149 for Mac and Linux and 117.0.5938.149/.150 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.


  • Quick fix: what can I do about that double diamond icon in my Chrome address bar?

    Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Issue As Chrome continues to develop — or, rather, as Google continues to tweak it — it is more and more likely that you may find features that you weren’t aware of or suddenly be confronted by an icon that means absolutely nothing to you. This happened to…


  • What’s new in DevTools – Chrome 118

    What’s new in DevTools – Chrome 118

    Check out the blog post → https://goo.


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