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.
August has seen a flurry of patches released by technology giants like Microsoft, Google Chrome, and Firefox to fix serious vulnerabilities. These patches are crucial as some of the flaws are already being exploited in attacks. While there was no iPhone update from Apple, major fixes were released for enterprise software, including Ivanti, SAP, and Cisco. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixed numerous vulnerabilities, including ones being actively targeted. Google Chrome also issued updates, addressing high impact flaws in V8 and WebRTC. Firefox patched various vulnerabilities, some of which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Lastly, Google patched several critical vulnerabilities in its Android operating system, including RCE issues in System and Media Framework.
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 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 ChromeOS 117, bringing Material You design and several usability improvements to Chromebooks, including redesigned Quick Settings and a new notifications section with a privacy indicator.
Google has completed its September 2023 Helpful Content Update, which includes improvements to its classifier and significant changes to the Helpful Content System, aimed at promoting people-first content and demoting SEO-focused content.
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 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.
This year, both Apple and Google are in a close race to see who can make the most incremental updates for their phones.
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.
