Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16433.17.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.29) for most ChromeOS devices.

If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:



  1. File a bug

  2. Visit our ChromeOS communities

    1. General: Chromebook Help Community

    2. Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community

  3. Report an issue or send feedback on Chrome

  4. Interested in switching channels? Find out how.


Andy Wu

Google ChromeOS

Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

The Beta channel has been updated to 142.0.7444.34 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.

Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome

Introducing Veo 3.1 and new creative capabilities in the Gemini API

Google is releasing Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast, an updated video generation model, in paid preview via the Gemini API. This version offers richer native audio, greater narrative control, and enhanced image-to-video capabilities. New features include guiding generation with reference images, extending existing Veo videos, and generating transitions between frames. Companies like Promise Studios, Latitude, and Whering are already using Veo 3.1 for various applications.

Introducing Veo 3.1 and new creative capabilities in the Gemini API

Google is releasing Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast, an updated video generation model, in paid preview via the Gemini API. This version offers richer native audio, greater narrative control, and enhanced image-to-video capabilities. New features include guiding generation with reference images, extending existing Veo videos, and generating transitions between frames. Companies like Promise Studios, Latitude, and Whering are already using Veo 3.1 for various applications.

Video Overviews in NotebookLM are now available to users of all ages

What’s changing 

Google Workspace for Education users of all ages can now use Video Overviews in NotebookLM. Users can now turn documents, slides, charts and more into engaging explainer videos that are narrated by an AI voice. Video Overviews are expertly-crafted visual walkthroughs of the content you provide, pulling in images, diagrams, quotes, and numbers from your source material. Similar to Audio Overviews, you’ll also have the option to customize your Video Overview by specifying topics to focus on, indicating your learning goals, describing the target audience, and much more. 




Why you’d use it 

Video overview can be a helpful resource for students as they study and learn with NotebookLM. For example, students under 18 can now create more engaging learning materials with powerful new visuals through Video Overviews. 

NotebookLM is covered under the Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service for all Workspace for Education users and has enterprise-grade data protection, meaning your data is not human reviewed or otherwise used to train AI models. 

Who’s impacted 

  • Admins and end users 

Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about Video Overviews and NotebookLM. 

Rollout pace 

  • Rapid and Scheduled release domains: Currently available. 

Availability 

  • Available to Workspace customers with access to NotebookLM. Visit the Help Center to learn more about NotebookLM features & access by Workspace edition. 

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