• Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 124 (124.0.6367.111) 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.


  • Hello All,The Stable channel is being updated to 124.0.6367.95 (Platform version: 15823.40.0) for most ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days.


  • Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus 514 is now available and an insane deal

    A few weeks ago, Acer debuted another new Chromebook Plus model to add to the growing collection. Unlike some other 2024 Chromebook Plus announcements, however, this device went from announced to available with a real quickness.


  • Workers with AI skills are getting these pay cash premiums

    As companies are scramble to get ahead in the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, one problem the face is finding and retaining AI talent.


  • Google Wallet to become the default for all supported Fitbit watches

    If you’re a Fitbit user who enjoys the convenience of Fitbit Pay for contactless payments, you’ll need to start getting ready for a transition.


  • Chrome’s URL bar is getting quick access to Gemini AI

    Early 2024 has been busy for Google’s conversational AI, Gemini. Following a rebrand from Bard and other recent updates, Google has just rolled out even more updates to their ChatGPT competitor.


  • Atlassian Rovo brings AI smarts to enterprise search

    Atlassian Rovo brings AI smarts to enterprise search

    Atlassian has developed a new search tool  —  Atlassian  Rovo — that can surface data from a variety of third-party apps. Rovo, currently in preview, provides a chatbot interface to help workers access information across their organization,and even decipher workplace jargon.


  • ChromeOS 124 is rolling out to most Chromebooks today

    Today, ChromeOS 124 is rolling out on time and looks like it should be available to any and all ChromeOS devices that are still receiving updates.


  • The best sub-$200 Chromebook is still available if you know where to look

    Just last week, one of my favorite deals in the Chromebook world returned with the drop in price of the excellent Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook.


  • Uncharmed: Untangling Iran’s APT42 Operations

    Uncharmed: Untangling Iran’s APT42 Operations

    Written by: Ofir Rozmann, Asli Koksal, Adrian Hernandez, Sarah Bock, Jonathan Leathery   APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage actor, is using enhanced social engineering schemes to gain access to victim networks, including cloud environments. The actor is targeting Western and Middle Eastern NGOs, media organizations, academia, legal services and activists.


  • ChromeOS makes security simple for Block

    ChromeOS makes security simple for Block

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Matthew Solly, Head of Corporate Security, and James Nettesheim Chief Information Security Officer at Block, the financial services and digital payments company. Block, made up of Square, Cash App, TIDAL, and TBD, chose ChromeOS devices for their outsourced customer support team.


  • The Chrome Cast 265: In anticipation of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

    We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we dive into upcoming hardware, our thoughts on the Chromebook market, and how new ARM processors might impact things moving forward.


  • The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE will get a brighter RGB keyboard

    I’ve been talking a lot about the upcoming Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, and that’s for a very good reason. Actually, it’s for a host of reasons, and we spent the vast majority of our time on this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast talking about this soon-to-come Chromebook.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15853.16.0 Browser version: 125.0.6422.19 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.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 124 (124.0.6367.113) 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 Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.118/.119 for Windows, Mac and 124.0.6367.118 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.118 for Mac and Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


  • Pixel 8a leak reveals increase in battery, but not in price

    The latest Pixel 8a leak from Smartprix (partnering with @OnLeaks) reveals that Google might be keeping the price exactly the same as last year’s Pixel 7a, along with some sweet upgrades that make this mid-range device even more tempting.


  • Websocket Stream API

    Websocket Stream API

    Learn about Websocket Stream API, a new web API that gives you the power of streams in web sockets, which makes it easier to apply back pressure! Speaker: Pete LePage Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • In-context observability with customizable dashboards everywhere on Google Cloud

    Unified observability and quick troubleshooting are vital for any application and system running in the cloud, including popular Google Cloud products. At the same time, different companies and development teams have different needs, and a one-size-fits-all observability dashboard often falls short.


  • 5 ways Service Extensions callouts can improve your Cloud Load Balancing environment

    In today’s dynamic digital infrastructure landscape, where reliability, scalability, and performance are paramount, Google Cloud Application Load Balancers have emerged as indispensable tools for ensuring connectivity and an optimal user experience.


  • Cloud CISO Perspectives: Tour the new Security Command Center Enterprise

    Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for April 2024. In this update, my colleague Sunil Potti gives a leaders’ tour of Security Command Center Enterprise — and how it can help security teams better manage risk across their growing cloud deployments.


  • Google Cloud named a leader in the 2024 Forrester Wave™: Data Lakehouses

    To unlock the value of AI, organizations recognize that they need to combine their data and AI. That also means they need a simple way to manage the entire data-to-AI lifecycle. Tens of thousands of organizations already choose BigQuery and its integrated AI capabilities to power their data clouds.


  • Just like that, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $200 off again

    A few weeks ago, a deal on my favorite Chromebook currently available resurfaced, bringing this excellent overall device down to just $449. As we tend to see with Chromebooks, that deal expired later that week and most of us freely assumed it would be gone for a while.


  • You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet

    You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet

    Google Meet has introduced a new feature that streamlines the experience of switching devices in the middle of a call – without hanging up! This functionality enables users to maintain uninterrupted conversations by effortlessly transferring calls between their phones and computers. The new device transfer feature is remarkably straightforward.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.40.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.95 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?


  • Google adds Machine Learning to power up the Chrome URL bar

    The Chrome URL bar, also known as the Omnibox, is an absolute centerpiece of most people’s web browsing experience. Used quite literally billions – billions – of times a day, Chrome’s URL bar helps users quickly find tabs, bookmarks, revisit websites, and discover new information.


  • What I’m hoping for in the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

    Last week, I stumbled upon clear evidence that Acer is set to unveil a new, updated, Chromebook Plus model of my favorite device available right now in the 516 GE.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS channel to 120.0.6099.309 (Platform Version: 15662.105.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.Release notes for LTS-120 can be found here This update contains selective Security fixes, including:332546345 Critical CVE-2024-4058 Type Confusion in ANGLEGiuliana PritchardGoogle ChromeOS


  • Transform your telecom applications with multi-networking and Kubernetes

    Traditional Kubernetes networking excels at basic Pod-to-Pod connectivity, but can fall short when addressing the security, performance, and compliance demands of telecom workloads. This limits telecom providers’ ability to fully leverage Kubernetes’ scalability and agility benefits.


  • Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks

    While most people don’t tend to set up a new Chromebook nearly as often as someone like myself does, all ChromeOS users have to deal with the initial onslaught of Android app downloads when they log into a new Chromebook, a borrowed one, or a freshly-powerwashed device.


  • How to use the Spotify web app on your Chromebook and why you should

    Over the last few years, Spotify has become the king of music streaming, with a vast library of music, excellently curated playlists, and a massive library of podcasts. But what if you want to listen on your Chromebook but don’t want to install the Android app?


  • From Assistant to Analyst: The Power of Gemini 1.5 Pro for Malware Analysis

    The explosive growth of malware continues to challenge traditional, manual analysis methods, underscoring the urgent need for improved automation and innovative approaches. Generative AI models have become invaluable in some aspects of malware analysis, yet their effectiveness in handling large and complex malware samples has been limited.


  • Get one of the best Chromebooks available for just $549 right now

    The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is absolutely stacked. If you are looking for one of the absolute best Chromebooks on the market right now, you’ve found it. And astonishingly, it’s only $549.99 right now.


  • Watchdog reveals lingering Google Privacy Sandbox worries

    Ad tech rewrite to replace web cookies still not to regulatory taste The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) still has privacy and competition concerns about Google’s Privacy Sandbox advertising toolkit, which explains why the ad giant recently again delayed its plan to drop third-party cookies in Chrome until 2025.…


  • Google Sans font is coming for the rest of your Chromebook

    Over the past few months, as the Material You design language has taken over most parts of the ChromeOS UI, you may have noticed a new font being injected in many parts of your Chromebook.


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