diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,16 @@
+# [2.27.0](https://github.com/xability/maidr/compare/v2.26.1...v2.27.0) (2024-12-28)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* prevented ctrl home and end in review mode ([#625](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/625)) ([631c469](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/631c4694fed2fc2b24e2589996f69cbf5047ae67))
+
+
+### Features
+
+* conversation chaining support for gemini ([#624](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/624)) ([7a4875a](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/7a4875afefb10390bb5093b8fe66b9b02d961bbc))
+* mark and recall a point ([#626](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/626)) ([a96ddd2](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/a96ddd2ec8db0f4715803bdd472e9473c27c49c0))
+
 ## [2.26.1](https://github.com/xability/maidr/compare/v2.26.0...v2.26.1) (2024-12-20)
 
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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 {
   "name": "maidr",
-  "version": "2.26.1",
+  "version": "2.27.0",
   "description": "maidr: Multimodal Access and Interactive Data Representation. maidr is a system for non-visual access and control of statistical charts. It aims to provide an inclusive experience for users with visual impairments by offering multiple modes of interaction: braille, text, and sonification. This comprehensive  approach enhances the accessibility of data visualization and encourages a multi-model exploration on visualization. Check out the current build: [MAIDR Demo](https://xability.github.io/maidr/user_study_pilot/intro.html).",
   "main": "dist/maidr.js",
   "scripts": {