Google has decided against developing support for Chromebooks with NVIDIA graphics. The move comes after Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks were also seemingly canceled. The cancellation of these projects means that future Chromebooks will likely only have onboard graphics for gaming.
Chromebooks, once a popular choice for schools, are now becoming e-waste as their limited lifespan and inability to be repaired make them less sustainable.
Google Chrome is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new look inspired by the Material You design language, featuring fresh color palettes and improved legibility of icons, as well as new search features, enhanced Safe Browsing, and a visual facelift for the Chrome Web Store.
Google has made its Privacy Sandbox available in the latest Chrome update, aiming to help advertisers deliver targeted ads and give users more control over their personal data. Advertisers can show ads to specific audiences and measure their campaign effectiveness, while Chrome users can customize their ad preferences for a more personalized experience.
Google has released emergency security updates for Chrome to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-4863) that has been exploited in attacks, urging users to update their browsers to prevent further exploitation.
Google is releasing the Chrome OS 117 update for Chromebooks, introducing a Material You redesign, new notification and privacy features, Dynamic Color theming, simplified system specs access, adaptive charging, and additional functionalities.
Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome to fix a zero-day vulnerability that hackers have already exploited to install spyware, emphasizing the importance of updating the browser immediately.
Google has launched the Chromebook Plus certification program to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks that meet specific requirements.
Google is introducing the Chromebook Plus badge, which includes exclusive software and AI features, and will release eight new laptops with the badge starting at $399 on October 8.
Google Pixel 8 series offers a 7-year window for software support and is eliminating the fixed monthly update schedule, instead opting to release updates as soon as they are ready, raising concerns about potential security implications.
Google's commitment to providing seven years of software updates for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones highlights the lack of sufficient software support in most Android phones, and as customers keep their phones longer, longer upgrade periods are needed to keep them up to date with new features and security protections.
Samsung is considering offering more than five years of security updates in response to new regulations, potentially surpassing its current update policies and competing with Google's recent promise of seven years of OS and security updates for Pixel phones.