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2013-06-17 19:36:29 (97 comments, 84 reshares, 840 +1s)

We're welcoming several new retailers to the Chromebook family today. Chromebooks will now be carried in more than 6,600 stores around the world, including +Walmart and +Staples in the US.

Head to the Chrome Blog to learn more about all our new retail partners: http://goo.gl/apk7z 

2013-06-14 19:55:25 (99 comments, 99 reshares, 884 +1s)

Psssst.....cheats. https://www.cubeslam.com/cheats.html (for Cubeslam.com). 

#funfriday

2013-06-12 17:03:26 (60 comments, 457 reshares, 1067 +1s)

Play Cube Slam face-to-face against your friends in Chrome!

Cube Slam is a Chrome Experiment built with +WebRTC, an open web technology that lets you video chat right in the browser, without installing any plug-ins.

To play Cube Slam, visit cubeslam.com, click “Play a friend,” and share the unique URL. You and your friend’s video feeds will appear across from each other in the game arena, so you can video chat while you play.

Have fun!

2013-05-28 21:16:22 (191 comments, 134 reshares, 1307 +1s)

The +Acer, +HP, and Samsung Chromebooks are now on sale in Singapore, and just last week, the Samsung 4G Chromebook became available to consumers in Malaysia, too. 

2013-05-28 17:37:44 (367 comments, 2470 reshares, 4271 +1s)

Introducing Roll It, a new Chrome Experiment. Grab your phone, hold on tight, and roll a ball right onto your computer in a new take on the classic boardwalk game. 

g.co/rollit   

2013-05-23 21:37:46 (58 comments, 47 reshares, 683 +1s)

To browse the web across languages while you’re on the go, today’s Chrome Beta for +Android update brings the built-in translation bar. This release also includes full-screen browsing on tablets and a graph showing your estimated bandwidth savings.

Head to the Chrome Blog to learn more: http://goo.gl/W2zY4

2013-05-23 20:37:35 (92 comments, 114 reshares, 899 +1s)

Today's Chrome Beta features richer notifications with images and actions -- you can now view shared photos or reply to messages right from the alerts. 

Check out the Chrome Blog for more info: http://goo.gl/TK12y

2013-05-29 00:14:01 (110 comments, 138 reshares, 1295 +1s)

Today’s update for Chrome for Android makes searching on the go even simpler, and introduces a new full-screen browsing experience on phones. Over the next few days, look out for an update for iPhone and iPad as well, which will bring voice search and faster reloading of web pages.

Head to the Chrome Blog to learn more: http://goo.gl/hfFa6

2013-05-15 22:48:00 (109 comments, 138 reshares, 1148 +1s)

On technology evolution in the classroom and +Google in Education:

+Android and Chrome are transforming how technology is being used in schools. On stage, Google Play for Education is announced. Chromebooks are now used in over 3,000 schools worldwide, and the Malaysian government is bringing Google Apps to their entire education system -- 10 million students -- along with Chromebooks to all of their primary and secondary schools.

#io13   #keynote

2013-05-15 17:18:20 (42 comments, 148 reshares, 771 +1s)

To close out the #Chrome highlights from the #io13 #keynote, we celebrate 20 years of the web with a retrospective look back.

2013-05-15 17:15:57 (120 comments, 576 reshares, 1772 +1s)

On the I/O keynote stage, we're demoing Racer, a multiplayer Chrome Experiment that uses #Chrome across up to 5 devices at once. Watch the livestream at google.com/io to see racers from the #io13 crowd join a 5-person race against Arnaud Weber, head of Chrome Mobile Engineering and former race car driver. You can start or join a race at g.co/racer.

2013-05-15 17:10:28 (27 comments, 16 reshares, 275 +1s)

On average, it takes you 20+ steps to purchase something online, and only 3% of shoppers complete a purchase on a mobile device. Say goodbye to filling out forms: announcing the new requestAutocomplete API turns those 20+ steps into just 3 steps, making shopping easier.

#io13 #keynote

2013-05-15 17:09:06 (17 comments, 6 reshares, 185 +1s)

Welcoming +Linus Upson, VP of Engineering for Chrome, to talk about bringing speed, simplicity, and security to the mobile web:

- The web is always gettings faster. In less than a year, we've seen 24% improvement in desktop #Chrome Javascript speed.
- Images average more than 60% of transferred bytes for websites. WebP, an open image format, offers significant performance improvements.
- 50% reduction in data with a new data compression feature on Chrome for Android Beta that's coming to all Chrome mobile users soon.

2013-05-15 17:03:17 (30 comments, 166 reshares, 477 +1s)

Now demoing: "A Journey Through Middle-earth", a Chrome Experiment inspired by the upcoming movie +The Hobbit.

The experiment uses WebGL & the Web Audio API on Chrome for +Android to bring Middle-earth to life in the browser with 3D Trolls, interactive musical experiences, and more. Keep an eye out for the entire experience coming later this year. Watch the video for a sneak peek and visit thehobbit.com/middle-earth.

#io13 #keynote

2013-05-15 17:01:04 (118 comments, 102 reshares, 992 +1s)

On Chrome OS momentum: 

The Samsung Chromebook launched in October, and has been the best selling laptop on +Amazon.com for over 190 consecutive days since. Earlier this year, we launched the Pixel to inspire new thinking about what's possible in a laptop. And our partner ecosystem has grown with new Chrome OS devices from Acer, HP, and Lenovo.

#io13 #keynote

2013-05-15 18:15:35 (44 comments, 73 reshares, 630 +1s)

Next up in the #io13 #keynote: Chrome updates.

We're humbled by the growth of Chrome since #io12. Thanks to developers and #Chromies like you, we've reached over 750 million active Chrome users worldwide.

2013-05-15 16:12:19 (12 comments, 6 reshares, 140 +1s)

+Sundar Pichai transitions to +Hugo Barra to talk about +Android. Follow along at google.com/io.

We'll be back with #Chrome highlights shortly.

2013-05-15 16:07:58 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 152 +1s)

+Sundar Pichai kicks off the #Chrome and +Android #io13 #keynote: "Chrome and Android were built so developers everywhere can build amazing experiences."

2013-05-15 16:03:32 (3 comments, 8 reshares, 149 +1s)

Welcome to Google I/O 2013! +Vic Gundotra is kicking off the #io13 #keynote. Thank you to all the developers out there who have made amazing contributions to people's lives.

2013-05-15 15:00:16 (66 comments, 103 reshares, 951 +1s)

The Google #io13 #keynote starts in one hour! We’ll be live posting with updates & announcements as they happen. You can follow along with the livestream at google.com/io.

2013-05-14 19:23:59 (38 comments, 69 reshares, 460 +1s)

Not able to go to Google I/O this year? Stay in touch with with what's going on at #io13 through the #requests program, where a small team of Googlers will be answering questions, taking photos, and responding to you--whether you're at I/O or not.

To submit a question, just use the hashtags #io13 and #request , and someone will do their best to reply. Be on the lookout for responses from Googlers +Melissa Daniels, +Jacky Hayward, +Divya Vishwanath, the +Google Chrome Developers team, and more. 

(via +Melissa Daniels)

2013-05-13 17:51:07 (24 comments, 56 reshares, 472 +1s)

Enjoyed my Q&A with Steven Levy, looking forward to Google IO +Steven Levy +Android +Google Chrome 

2013-05-02 17:12:41 (151 comments, 224 reshares, 1217 +1s)

The Google Keep app, now in Chrome Web Store, lets you easily create notes, cross out your to-do lists, and attach photos to tasks while on your computer with Chrome.

Visit the Chrome Web Store to get the app today: http://goo.gl/BhKjq

2013-04-25 23:39:01 (100 comments, 257 reshares, 1184 +1s)

Did you know - you can open & view links to Microsoft Office files directly in Chrome? 

Starting today, if you’re on the Beta channel, you can use the new Chrome Office Viewer extension to open & view links to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in Chrome. Head over to the blog to find out more: http://goo.gl/tn6bj

2013-04-16 16:53:02 (106 comments, 142 reshares, 819 +1s)

Do you want to use Chrome at work? Today we're introducing two new features for your company's IT team to help bring Chrome into the workplace.

Head over the Chrome Blog to find out more: http://goo.gl/rvghH

2013-04-26 20:43:45 (180 comments, 136 reshares, 1334 +1s)

Update: folks who ordered the #Chromebook #Pixel LTE from +Google Play will start receiving them as early as Friday, April 12th. 

To learn more about the Chromebook Pixel, head to chromebook.com/pixel. 

2013-04-10 19:34:22 (70 comments, 53 reshares, 656 +1s)

Do you use Chrome on your phone or tablet? Head over to the Chrome Blog to learn about recent updates, including a more immersive browsing experience on Chrome Beta for Android and Chrome for iPhone & iPad: http://goo.gl/jy05Q

2013-04-10 16:19:10 (48 comments, 85 reshares, 490 +1s)

Today the country of Malaysia announced that they are adopting Google Apps (our suite of cloud-based tools that includes Gmail, Docs and Calendar) for 10 million students, teachers and parents. They’ll also be deploying Chromebooks to primary and secondary schools nationwide. These efforts are part of Malaysia’s national education reform, which includes making the web central to its education system (you can read the full plan here: http://goo.gl/dMxdG). 

2013-04-03 21:14:03 (119 comments, 107 reshares, 1011 +1s)

If you use Chrome for +Android, as part of today’s Stable release, you can now access synced passwords & autofill entries across phones & tablets where you’re signed into Chrome. More on the Chrome Blog: http://goo.gl/xd90Z

2013-03-26 17:10:19 (113 comments, 71 reshares, 723 +1s)

Today’s Stable release brings improved spell checking to the browser. Head over to the Chrome Blog to dig into the details of the release: http://goo.gl/xSfAi

2013-03-23 18:45:09 (119 comments, 184 reshares, 1434 +1s)

Chrome is one browser for your laptop, phone, tablet, and....cat? 

#caturday

2013-03-22 22:17:43 (134 comments, 242 reshares, 1654 +1s)

Mom! Mum! Mummy! Mommy! Mom! #funfriday

More on using Chrome across devices in the event that you’re interrupted: http://goo.gl/8WiHa 

2013-03-22 22:15:24 (17 comments, 35 reshares, 346 +1s)

In the last six months, +Google Chrome has played host to some of Indonesia’s finest up-and-coming artistic talent with the Chrome Open Spaces project. Designed to showcase the creativity possible with modern web technologies, Chrome Open Spaces called on aspiring artists from across the archipelago to submit drawings via a custom-designed app. The app enabled people to create ‘street art’ online using digital spray paints, brushes and stencils. Over 12,000 drawings were submitted and 11,000 votes were cast. From these virtual paintings, nine winners were chosen to have their creations showcased on buildings and walls across Jakarta and Bandung. 

Read more on the Chrome blog here: http://goo.gl/YfLgF, and check out the video below.

2013-03-19 17:03:31 (62 comments, 208 reshares, 675 +1s)

Last month, the Web Speech API brought voice recognition to Chrome users in more than 30 languages. The team thought it would be fun to demonstrate this new technology by using an old one: silent film.

In the latest Chrome Experiment Peanut Gallery, you can add intertitles to old silent film clips just by speaking aloud to Chrome, and then easily share your work with others (or in the comments right here). 

Give it a try, and bring out the inner screenwriter in you: peanutgalleryfilms.com 

2013-03-19 05:02:51 (133 comments, 193 reshares, 944 +1s)

Starting Tuesday, Chromebooks will begin rolling out in six new countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. In the US, Chromebooks will also be expanding to +Best Buy stores nationwide over the next couple weeks. 

Head over to the Chrome Blog to find out more about these updates: http://goo.gl/2qfh7. #foreveryone

2013-03-12 01:08:33 (426 comments, 295 reshares, 1933 +1s)

Have you been using Chrome across your devices? We’d love to hear how you’ve found it useful, or the cool things that you’ve been doing now that you can have your Chrome everywhere. 

And if you need some inspiration, you can check out this new video from the team:

2013-03-11 18:54:26 (177 comments, 266 reshares, 1520 +1s)

Today we launched HTML5 video playback for streaming content from +Netflix for the ARM-based Samsung Chromebook, so you can now enjoy your favorite Netflix shows & movies. 

To learn more about the Samsung Chromebook, head to http://google.com/chromebook. 

2013-03-08 02:43:17 (32 comments, 54 reshares, 433 +1s)

Pwnium 3 is now kicking off at CanSecWest in Vancouver, Canada, and will run until 2pm PST today. We’re excited to hear from the security community, and see what bugs they've discovered and attacks they've cooked up for Chrome OS. Pwnium competitions continue to inspire us as some of the brightest minds in security show off their creativity & engineering skills. We can't wait to see who will take home a piece of the $3.14 million "pi", and help us enhance security for Chrome and the Internet overall. 

Stay tuned - confirmations will be announced in the next few days once we have validated any entries. More details about Pwnium 3 and the prize levels are detailed on the Chromium blog: http://goo.gl/pzzlJ.

Update: deadline extended to 5pm due to researchers' request.

Update: We just closed out the competition. We did not receive any winningen... more »

2013-03-04 19:50:55 (124 comments, 77 reshares, 736 +1s)

Recent Chrome for Mobile updates bring faster and simpler browsing to smartphones and tablets. On Chrome for Android, thanks to the latest version of the V8 Javascript engine, now optimized for mobile, you can browse the web with even more speed and ease. On Chrome for iPhone and iPad, we’ve added a few features to improve searching and sharing. 

To  read more about these updates, head to the Chrome blog: http://goo.gl/QIJ0P

2013-03-01 10:15:59 (277 comments, 503 reshares, 1957 +1s)

Where do you go to discover new photographers?

500px, the online photography community, is now available in the Chrome Web Store as a new, immersive web app. Photographers can use 500px to upload & showcase their work to others, while also making it discoverable to new visitors. The web app features an elegant, minimal interface, and has been optimized for touch screens. 

You can get 500px here in the Chrome Web Store: http://goo.gl/gQ24g

2013-02-27 16:39:50 (169 comments, 605 reshares, 1672 +1s)

Have you ever played a game on your computer...using your phone? 

Check the latest Chrome Experiment Chrome Super Sync Sports where you can sync your phone to your computer to use it as a controller in different running, swimming, and cycling games. You can either race solo, or challenge friends for a place on the world leaderboard. Head to the Chrome Blog to find out more: http://goo.gl/CuJG3.

To start racing, head to: http://chrome.com/supersyncsports #html5

2013-02-26 18:05:12 (90 comments, 67 reshares, 755 +1s)

Today’s Chrome Beta release brings improved spell checking to the browser, including support for grammar, homonym, and context-sensitive suggestions.

Head over to the Chrome Blog to read more about this update & others: http://goo.gl/FeOJ9. 

2013-02-21 23:25:59 (88 comments, 86 reshares, 332 +1s)

2013-02-21 19:04:16 (157 comments, 175 reshares, 831 +1s)

Thrilled by the momentum of Chromebooks so far and today we're excited to introduce the Chromebook Pixel. The Pixel is built for the power user who lives in the cloud, and we hope it will inspire future innovation.

2013-02-21 18:05:58 (35 comments, 45 reshares, 429 +1s)

Did you know - the new Chrome Experiment Find your way to Oz is also available on your phone and tablet?

Open Chrome for Mobile and head to www.FindYourWayToOz.com to get started. You can navigate through the experience by swiping side-to-side, and when you get to the Circus Photo Booth, you can use your phone’s front-facing camera to take a photo on the spot (or upload one from your phone’s gallery). 

P.S. If you’d like to dig into some of the more technical details behind the mobile experience (such as accelerated 3D transforms, sprite sheets, and mobile hardware features - oh my!) you can check out the Chromium Blog post: http://goo.gl/VlveZ

2013-02-13 23:17:57 (61 comments, 58 reshares, 480 +1s)

We’re honored that three Chrome Experiments are in the running for the People’s Choice Award at the SXSW Interactive Awards: Movi.Kanti.Revo (www.movikantirevo.com), Chrome Web Lab (www.chromeweblab.com), and JAM With Chrome (www.jamwithchrome.com).

You can cast your own vote here: http://goo.gl/CAXbM. #sxsw

2013-02-05 17:21:30 (159 comments, 238 reshares, 880 +1s)

The land of Oz is waiting. 

Find Your Way to Oz is a new Chrome Experiment, developed with +Disney, that extends the magical world of Oz The Great and Powerful to your browser. Built with WebGL, CSS3, and other modern web standards, the interactive experience takes you on a journey filled with tornados, hot air balloons, and classic circus attractions. For the best experience, try it on an up-to-date computer built to handle intense graphics.

You can start exploring here: www.FindYourWayToOz.com

2013-02-04 16:17:48 (497 comments, 623 reshares, 3723 +1s)

Today we’re excited to announce that our newest partner, +HP, is introducing the latest addition to the Chromebook family: the HP Chromebook. With built-in security, automatic updates, and speedy access to all your stuff, the HP Chromebook delivers everything that you’d expect from a Chromebook on a brilliant 14 inch screen. 

Head over to the Chrome Blog to find out more: http://goo.gl/ZUwTN.

2013-02-01 16:34:27 (273 comments, 191 reshares, 1324 +1s)

Did you or someone you know receive a #Chromebook this holiday season? Check out this helpful video to review tips on getting started with your device. 

PS. Keep your eye out for a surprise at the end :) #chromebooktip

2013-02-14 23:27:21 (191 comments, 354 reshares, 1777 +1s)

Did you know that you can personalize your Chrome by creating a custom Chrome theme? 

My Chrome Theme, an app from the Chrome team, helps you create & share custom themes using your own images & designs. Since releasing the app almost a year ago, we’ve been delighted by the response so far (check out some awesome themes made by #chromies here: http://goo.gl/GImfV), and the helpful feedback we’ve been hearing from you. 

Rolling out today, we’ve made a few changes to address points we’ve heard from you: introducing image filters for more customization of your photos, increasing the color options for the rest of the theme, and adding a new offline mode. 

You can check it out here: www.mychrometheme.com.