Weekly Issue: 2025-02

The Stable channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.83 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.83 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 132 (132.0.6834.78) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.

A new LTS-126  version 126.0.6478.261 (Platform Version: 15886.86.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. Release notes for LTS-126 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click hereAndy WuGoogle ChromeOS

Wow! I was not prepared for this today. After doing some extensive digging around, I’ve finally mapped out the cores that will be inside the MediaTek MT8196 that we’ve been tracking the development of for at least a couple upcoming Chromebooks.

Check out the series “Unleash the power of Scroll-Driven Animations” to learn about this common UX pattern. Related video → goo.gle/SDA-episode1 Blog post → goo.gle/scroll-driven-animations-blog Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

The exponential growth of machine learning models brings with it ever-increasing datasets. This data deluge creates a significant bottleneck in the Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) lifecycle, as traditional data preprocessing methods struggle to scale.

Affordable laptops are standard, but few offer a sleek and capable device for less money, like a Chromebook. PCMag’s analysts have reviewed laptops and Chromebooks for years since their launch.  They use detailed testing methods to assess performance, battery life, and usability.

Devices often use 192.168.1.1 as the default IP for routers and WiFi networks. It falls under the Class C private IP range and serves only internal networks.  People frequently mistake it for 192.168.l.l due to its appearance.

Google has just introduced some seriously cool AI upgrades coming to Google TV. Powered by their Gemini models, these new features aim to make your TV experience even more interactive and intuitive, the company announced at CES on Monday.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.79) 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.

Want to free up space on your computer? With the right tools, you can quickly eliminate gigabytes of unnecessary files and get back to work — or whatever else you use your computer for. I’ve long argued you don’t need a “PC cleaner” app.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.260) 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.

Data is the lifeblood of today’s enterprises and an integral component of artificial intelligence operations, large language models and analytics. As data becomes increasingly central to operations and decision-making, companies must adopt data platforms that offer flexibility, real-time analysis and strategic value.

It costs a lot. However, the Dragonfly Pro has become the top Chromebook to surpass. Pros Cons Most Chromebooks use plastic, come in small sizes, and cost less. The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook breaks that mold.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.191 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.

The IP address 10.0.0.1 is the default for accessing a router’s admin panel. Many people mistakenly type 10.0.0.0.1, which leads to an invalid page. The IP address 10.0.0.1 is private. It allows access to the router’s admin panel. Manufacturers use it as the default address.

The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.264/.265 for Windows, Mac and 131.0.6778.264 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is two weeks away, and the leaks are still coming in. New official-looking images have surfaced, giving us a glimpse of the super-slim display bezels and a fresh “Icy Blue” color option.

As we’ve seen in the past few years, Samsung is back at it again with pre-reservations for their latest, greatest phones. This time, they’re upping the anticipation for their next Galaxy S25 devices with a “Reserve Now” campaign that’s loaded with goodies. And the best part?

With WebDriver BiDi now production-ready in Firefox, Puppeteer, from version 23, offers stable support for Firefox through WebDriver BiDi. Allowing you to automate Firefox with the same concise API as Chrome. To learn more, visit goo.gle/WebDriver-BiDi Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Online video consumption has skyrocketed. A staggering 1.8 billion people globally subscribed to streaming services in 20231, and 92% of internet users worldwide watched online videos every month in 20242.

The first Pixel update of the new year is fashionably late, but still here within a realistic time frame for an update delivered on the heels of a few holidays.

The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a fresh complaint against Google, alleging that the company acts as the employer of certain contract workers and must negotiate with their union, Reuters reports.

Need to save pictures on your Chromebook? Whether you’re grabbing an image from the web, organizing photos from your phone, or snapping a quick screenshot, Chrome OS makes it easy. But there’s more to it than just right-click and save.

A new report out today from cloud security startup Netskope Inc. has found that phishing clicks nearly tripled in 2024, underscoring the growing risks enterprises face from evolving cyberthreats.

It seems Google’s popular AI model, Gemini, is about to land on your Wear OS watch. 9to5 Google has been digging through the latest Google app APK (version 16.0.5) and found some interesting lines of code that suggest Gemini is making its way to our wrists.

It’s been two years since the Qi2 standard was first announced, and we’re finally starting to see some movement on the hardware front. At CES 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium revealed that Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices this year.

Sure, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 came out in the late summer of last year and, sure, we really do love them; but the original Pixel Buds Pro 2 are no slouch, either.

As schools increasingly rely on technology to empower students and transform learning, ensuring a smooth and successful Chromebook deployment is more critical than ever.

Learn about the AI assistance panel in DevTools, designed to help with CSS styling and more. Learn more at goo.gle/ai-assistance-panel Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS, Chrome DevTools

At Google Cloud, we are deeply committed to partnering with our customers to help achieve stronger security outcomes.  As a part of this commitment, we’re excited to announce that Google Cloud customers can now track Cloud Abuse Events using Cloud Logging.

Like many PyTorch users, you may have heard great things about JAX — its high performance, the elegance of its functional programming approach, and its powerful, built-in support for parallel computation.

Belkin has just unveiled the Stage PowerGrip at CES 2025, an innovative magnetic battery pack that does more than just charge your phone – it also has an old-school camera grip and shutter button built in!

Longer support for newer models won’t save prior versions from scrapheap Google promised a decade of updates for its Chromebooks in 2023 to stop them being binned so soon after purchase, but many are still set to reach the end of the road in 2025 and over the next several years.…