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A new progressive web app (PWA) for Pixel Buds is now available on Google Play Store. As of now, the Pixel Buds PWA, that lets users manage various features, only works on Google's Chromebooks.

Google stated that starting in 2024, all Chromebooks from 2021 and beyond will get automatic 10-year updates, with older models getting the option to extend updates to 10 years as well.

A new accessibility feature is making its way to the Chrome web browser. It's an image-to-text converter that can analyze text in PDFs, making it readable for the browser's built-in screen reader.

Google has brought video editing support to the Google Photos app on Chromebook. In a blog post, it has shared tips on how to create a movie using the app and the advanced tools provided.

Intel is making a new L4 cache specifically designed for improving boot times on its next-gen Meteor Lake processors. This means we could expect faster booting on next-gen Windows 11, and more.

Linux users can now write ChromeOS Flex to a USB device using the command line. It's unclear how long this has been an option but previously you needed Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS to make the USB.

The latest StatCounter data reveals Windows 11's continuous growth. According to the March 2023 report, Windows 11 now has almost 21% of the market, while Windows 10 also keeps gaining users.

A Google engineer has been plugging away at adding rumble support for some Xbox One controllers to Linux. If the patch is accepted, support could arrive with Linux 6.4 due in several months.

The beta version of ChromeOS 111 includes a new keyboard shortcuts app that, when it goes live, could be a huge help for many Chromebook owners who want to create custom key configurations.

This version of the open ended game is a trial version of Minecraft, designed to find bugs and other technical issues with the game on Chromebooks, likely before it's fully released.

Recent code changes on the Chromium Google Source site hint that the company may be preparing to test a "Conversational Search" feature in the ChromeOS launcher, perhaps as a way to add Bard support.

Acer has unveiled its Acer Chromebox CXI5, Enterprise CXI5, and Add-In-One 24 display. They will go on sale in North America and the EMEA regions in the first quarter, read on for the pricing details.

Steam has been graduated to beta quality in ChromeOS. To use the gaming software, Chromebook users must be running ChromeOS 108 (Beta channel) on a supported device with qualifying hardware.

Framework and Google have partnered to launch the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition that lets users select the ports they need on their laptop, comes with customizable Bezels, and more.

A Dutch national watchdog has placed restrictions over the use of Google Chrome and ChromeOS due to its concerns about data collection and privacy. Improvements in both products are expected by 2023.

Google has shared the results of its recent research into the usage of Chrome's multitasking features on large screen devices, such as those running Android 12L. The results are promising so far.

Google has announced a new "feature drop" for Android 12, called Android 12L. This variant of the OS is optimized for large screen devices, such as tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS machines.

Acer announced a bunch of new Chromebooks, with the list headlined by the world's first 17.3-inch ChromeOS device, new premium Intel Evo certified offerings, and a few affordable options.

Google and Parallels have announced that the two companies will bring Windows desktop apps to ChromeOS this fall. The virtualization technology will be natively built for running apps like Office.

Google has launched a 'Works with Chromebook' program to certify accessories that will work without any compatibility issues with Chromebook. As of now, 13 brands have signed up for the program.

HP's new Chromebook x360 is supposed to be the company's thinnest Chromebook convertible to date with its 7.5 mm thin bezel. The device will be available for pre-order from HP and Best Buy today.