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.
Apple is reportedly developing a low-cost MacBook series to compete with Chromebook models in the education sector, with a potential launch in the second half of 2024.
Google is giving its Chrome browser a makeover for its 15th birthday, with a new look based on Material You design language, refreshed icons, improved legibility, and new color palettes. Additionally, there will be better integration with operating systems, enhanced browser security, and updates to the Chrome Web Store.
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 has launched the Chromebook Plus program, which sets hardware specifications for ChromeOS laptops from Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo, but surprisingly no laptops from Samsung, raising speculation about Samsung's absence from the program.
Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited flaws, with one impacting various software products and the other affecting multiple versions of Arm Mali GPU drivers on Android devices.
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.
The new Chromebook Plus laptops from HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo are now available at Best Buy and Target, offering higher specs and exclusive features like File Sync and Magic Eraser.
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.
