• Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16463.5.0 (Browser version 143.0.7499.6) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help

    The “Collaborate with Gemini” side panel in Google Docs is a powerful tool for writing and brainstorming. However, getting it to focus on your specific information—like a research paper or a project brief—required you to manually add each source file to the prompt field, one by one.


  • Some comments from Google CEO Sundar Pichai about Google’s first $100 billion quarter

    Alphabet, Google’s parent company, recently held its Q3 2025 earnings call, and CEO Sundar Pichai’s remarks were packed with some pretty jaw-dropping numbers.


  • Google celebrates PAC-MAN’s 45th anniversary with a new spooky, playable Doodle

    Head over to the Google homepage today (or the New Tab Page in Chrome), and you’ll be greeted with a fantastic, playable new Doodle.


  • CSGOFast Legitimacy

    CSGOFast Legitimacy

    CSGOFast serves as a platform where players open cases to acquire virtual skins from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, items that carry real market value. Many users question its legitimacy, focusing on aspects like fair play, secure transactions, and compliance with U.S. laws.


  • Bad news: ESPN, ABC, and all other Disney-owned channels have vanished from YouTube TV

    In a massive and sudden blow to subscribers, YouTube TV and Disney have failed to reach a new contract agreement. As a result, 21 major Disney-owned channels—including essentials like ESPN, ABC, and FX—went dark on the service last night, October 30th.


  • Why We Doomscroll and How to Break the Cycle

    Why We Doomscroll and How to Break the Cycle

    It starts innocently enough. You might check your phone for a quick scroll through the news or social media feed before bed. Then you notice the clock: an hour, maybe even longer, has passed, your mood has plummeted, and the same story, usually bad, keeps repeating itself.  You’ve been doomscrolling.


  • Windows 11 now officially has virtual desktops on Meta Quest, and I’m jealous

    For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been wrapped up in the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR, speculating on the future of the Android XR platform.


  • Why GKE & Gemini CLI are better together

    Why GKE & Gemini CLI are better together

    Cloud-native development is constantly evolving, and at Google, we’re dedicated to empowering developers and operators with tools that are both powerful and intuitive.  Today, we’re thrilled to dive into how the Gemini CLI and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) are coming together with the new open-sourcing of the GKE Gemini CLI extension.


  • Talking shop: 7 ways conversational AI agents open up possibilities for designers and developers

    Remember when online shopping meant typing specific keywords into a rigid search bar and endlessly scrolling through irrelevant results? Traditional e-commerce search, while common, helps only about 1 in 10 consumers find exactly what they’re looking for.


  • Why I think Adobe’s Project Pulsar is Android XR’s first killer app

    The Samsung Galaxy XR launch was packed with exciting demos, but one that truly stood out to me as the platform’s first potential killer app: Project Pulsar from Adobe.


  • How To Fix err_ssl_version_interference Error in Chrome?

    How To Fix err_ssl_version_interference Error in Chrome?

    The err_ssl_version_interference message appears when Chrome cannot establish a secure connection to a website due to SSL/TLS protocol conflicts. This browser security error typically occurs when your system, antivirus software, or network settings interfere with the encryption handshake between your device and server.


  • LLaMA 2 Statistics And User Trends 2025

    LLaMA 2 Statistics And User Trends 2025

    LLaMA 2 represents Meta’s groundbreaking open-source large language model that transformed AI accessibility in 2024-2025. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest statistics, enterprise adoption patterns, and performance benchmarks that define LLaMA 2’s position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.


  • Microsoft Word For Chromebook: Access And Use Guide

    Microsoft Word For Chromebook: Access And Use Guide

    Chromebook users often wonder how to access Microsoft Word for Chromebook when they need familiar productivity tools. While Chromebooks don’t support traditional desktop software, Microsoft offers several ways to use Word through web-based solutions and Progressive Web Apps. Understanding these options helps you maintain productivity without switching devices.


  • Tip Screen: Advanced Methods to Strengthen Customer Interaction

    In today’s digital era, customer experience defines how a brand stands out. One simple yet powerful tool that supports this is the Tip Screen. It is a small display that pops up after a transaction, allowing users to leave a gratuity.


  • Breaking the humanoid robot delusion

    Breaking the humanoid robot delusion

    A Silicon Valley company called 1X this week announced a humanoid robot that does all your housework.  The robot is called NEO. The company says NEO is the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot for the home. It is designed to automate routine chores and offer personal help so you can spend time on other things.


  • Breaking the humanoid robot delusion

    Breaking the humanoid robot delusion

    A Silicon Valley company called 1X this week announced a humanoid robot that does all your housework.  The robot is called NEO. The company says NEO is the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot for the home. It is designed to automate routine chores and offer personal help so you can spend time on other things.


  • Chrome’s latest experiment could change how you start a search

    Chrome’s latest experiment could change how you start a search

    Chrome’s new buttons point toward a future where browsing starts with AI, not typing.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 144.0.7500.5 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.


  • GoMyFinance.com Credit Score Manual for Beginners

    GoMyFinance.com Credit Score Manual for Beginners

    Understanding how credit works makes financial planning much easier. GoMyFinance.com helps beginners understand credit scores in a simple and practical way. Let’s break it down step by step. What a Credit Score Really Represents Think of your credit score as a snapshot showing how trustworthy you are as a borrower.


  • Film Semi Blue Buy New and Used Cars in South Australia Cars Vans and Utes For Sale

    Purchasing a car is a big step that requires careful planning. In South Australia, the automotive market is vibrant and filled with options for both new and pre-owned vehicles.


  • Google is making HTTPS the default in Chrome in a very smart way

    For over a decade, Google has been on a mission to make the web a safer place by pushing for the adoption of HTTPS. This week, they’ve officially set the deadline for the final step.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 142 (142.0.7444.48) for Android. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Speed up your site #DevToolsTips

    Check out “Performance optimization Pitstop #DevToolsTips” to learn about Performance insights in Chrome DevTools, Speculation Rules, and scheduler.yield. Watch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Matthias Rohmer Products Mentioned: Chrome, Chrome DevTools


  • How Global Payments built a resilient architecture for scale with Cloud SQL

    Editor’s note: When payments are your product, downtime isn’t an option. To meet the critical demands of global availability, Global Payments partnered with the Google Cloud product team to architect a resilient, multi-region solution leveraging Cloud SQL Enterprise Plus. This collaboration ensures enhanced uptime and streamlined disaster recovery.


  • Jamf goes private in $2.2B deal as Apple hits the enterprise

    Jamf goes private in $2.2B deal as Apple hits the enterprise

    The word that Jamf will go private in a $2.2 billion acquisition by Francisco Partners has surprised many in the Apple admin community. Jamf sasy the plan will accelerate growth, bolster its expansion and strengthen its market leadership.


  • Jamf goes private in $2.2B deal as Apple hits the enterprise

    Jamf goes private in $2.2B deal as Apple hits the enterprise

    The word that Jamf will go private in a $2.2 billion acquisition by Francisco Partners has surprised many in the Apple admin community. Jamf sasy the plan will accelerate growth, bolster its expansion and strengthen its market leadership.


  • NotebookLM’s chat just got a massive power boost and custom ‘Goals’ feature

    Google’s NotebookLM is, without a doubt, one of the most-used AI tools the company produces. It’s a one-of-a-kind “thinking companion” that has fundamentally changed how users approach research. Just yesterday, Google rolled out a massive update that makes NotebookLM’s chat fundamentally smarter, more powerful, and more customizable for everyone.


  • Gemini can now create entire Google Slides presentations for you from a simple prompt

    Google is rolling out one of the most practical and powerful AI features yet: the ability to generate entire presentations directly within the Gemini app.


  • BLOOM Statistics And User Trends 2025

    BLOOM Statistics And User Trends 2025

    BLOOM recorded a market presence within a credit score tracking industry valued at $2.75 billion in 2024, projected to reach $3.09 billion in 2025 with a 12.6% compound annual growth rate. The platform addresses over 45 million underserved consumers in the United States through its Bloom+ alternative data infrastructure.


  • How To Fix err_timed_out On Your Chromebook

    How To Fix err_timed_out On Your Chromebook

    The err_timed_out message appears when your browser cannot reach a website within the expected time frame. This network connection error prevents pages from loading and disrupts your browsing experience on Chromebooks and other devices.  Understanding how to resolve err_timed_out helps restore your internet access quickly.


  • The mysterious MediaTek MT8189 gets a name: Kompanio 540

    For quite some time now, we’ve been tracking the ‘Skywalker’ and ‘Jedi’ baseboards in the Chromium Gerrit.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 144 (144.0.7500.8) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • Canadian EdTech Crunch: TDSB Pauses New Chromebook Program Purchases

    If you work in IT, teach, or are a parent in Canada and are interested in ed-tech, the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) latest budget decision probably raises a lot of red flags.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 143 (143.0.7499.3) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


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