Weekly Issue: 2025-04

Human-like reasoning and open-source flexibility make Deepseek R1 a standout AI model to watch.

Discover the Static Routing API, which allows browsers to fetch resources directly for certain paths, enabling offline page loads with service workers. Learn more at https://goo.gle/static-routing-api or by clicking on the related video! Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome

Last week as ChromeOS 132 rolled out to users and shortly after, official release notes arrived to give us the scoop on what was new.

Accessing the admin panel is essential to manage your router’s settings, such as updating your Wi-Fi credentials or resolving connection issues. You can do this by going to the IP address 192.168.111.114. Before proceeding, ensure your device is connected to the router’s network via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.

Discover the Clipboard API’s unsanitized option and how it can keep your HTML intact when copying and pasting. Learn more at goo.gle/async-clipboard-api or by clicking the related video! Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Google Chrome

The IP address 20.0.0.1 is a gateway to configuring your router or modem settings. This private IP is crucial for users who want to personalize their network by updating key configurations like the Wi-Fi password or changing the network name (SSID).

Many students enjoy playing Roblox, a platform that offers countless fun and engaging games. However, school Chromebooks often have restrictions preventing students from playing Roblox, mainly due to firewalls and disabled settings. If you’re facing this issue, don’t worry!

Chromebooks are among the most straightforward computers to use, but manufacturers often struggle to perfect them. An ideal Chromebook should be affordable, fast, durable, and offer a full day of battery life.  Many models have come close mto eeting some of these requirements while missing others.

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Google’s own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let’s go with love/don’t prefer instead.

Amidst the whirlwind of new Samsung Galaxy S25 phones and a sneak peek of the much-anticipated XR headset at Galaxy Unpacked, something else caught my eye: one simple slide during the presentation that shows AR glasses on Samsung’s development timeline.

Google has started rolling out a number of new features in Chrome OS, according to The Verge, including a new feature that allows a user to control their Chromebook using head movements (to move the mouse pointer) and facial expressions (to click or activate dictation).

Acer just introduced new Chromebooks aimed at the education market at BETT 2025, and though this is mostly standard fare for the education-focused conference, there’s one little addition to Acer’s latest offering that’s quite interesting this time around in the form of a tablet, and the Acer Chromebook Tab 311 makes this usually-uneventful classroom Chromebook…

The quality of a large language model’s (LLM) output depends greatly on the instructions it receives. Prompt engineering involves carefully crafting questions to elicit the best results, and is essential for implementing any feature that uses an LLM. Learn how to improve your prompt engineers skills with this resource → goo.

Today, an increasing number of organizations are using GPUs to run inference1 on their AI/ML models.

Tchibo, a well-known coffee retailer and lifestyle brand based in Germany, needed a faster, smarter way to manage and interpret vast amounts of customer feedback across its diverse product offerings and sales channels.

Comprehensive agent evaluation is essential for building the next generation of reliable AI. It’s not enough to simply check the outputs; we need to understand the “why” behind an agent’s actions – its reasoning, decision-making process, and the path it takes to reach a solution.

We gave the 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE a 9-star review, and now you can get it for just $449 in this Best Buy deal.

Out with the old, in with the newIt’s a new year, which means new beginnings, fresh starts, ambitious resolutions, and the sinking feeling that you still have outdated tech slowing down and creating unnecessary costs for your business.

The Dev channel has been updated to 134.0.6974.3 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.

While we still don’t have a ton of Chromebook tablets to choose from at this point in 2025, there are a few out there worth a look. The second half of 2024 gave us a couple notable new tablets in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ and the ASUS CM30 Detachable.

Java—a programming language that has stood the test of time, powering everything from small-scale apps to enterprise-level solutions. When it comes to hiring a Java developer, though, the stakes are high. The right hire doesn’t just write code—they build robust systems that can scale, adapt, and evolve.

My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.

OpenAI has unveiled “Operator,” a new AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks, offering potential productivity enhancements for enterprises. The tool enables interaction with on-screen elements, positioning it as a solution for automating routine processes in business workflows amid growing competition in the generative AI space.

Spain, a country steeped in football history and passion, is home to some of the most iconic stadiums in the world. For fans, these arenas are not just places to watch matches—they are cathedrals of the sport, each with its unique story and atmosphere.

AI assistance in Chrome DevTools can help interpret and analyze your website’s performance. Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #AI #Gemini #CSS #ChromeDevTools #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 134 (134.0.6972.2) 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.

Fortnite is a popular online multiplayer game, and while it’s primarily available on platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, it is also possible to play it on a Chromebook.

Chromebooks have become increasingly popular over the past year. Surprisingly, budget models are not the first choice for most buyers. Instead, mid-range Chromebooks attract more attention because they balance cost and performance well.

A new LTC version 132.0.6834.94 (Platform Version: 16093.68.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-126 until April 8th, 2025.

The Beta channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.27 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.

Chrome extension management can burden many security teams when employees install them on their computers. To lighten that burden, Google LLC today announced a new curated Chrome Web Store for enterprise businesses that will give them greater control and visibility over browser extensions.

Chrome extension management can burden many security teams when employees install them on their computers. To lighten that burden, Google LLC today announced a new curated Chrome Web Store for enterprise businesses that will give them greater control and visibility over browser extensions.

ChromeOS 132 actually arrived about a week ago, but there were no official release notes available at the time. I did my best to look for new features, but I didn’t stumble upon any that were clearly new.

Discover what’s slowing down your Interaction to Next Paint (INP) with the Long Animation Frames API (LoAF). LoAF API was developed to address the limitations of the Long Tasks API, this API gives developers deeper insights to solve responsiveness problems, improve INP, and identify smoothness issues. Learn more → goo.

Last year, Google Cloud and Oracle forged a strategic partnership to accelerate cloud transformation for businesses, allowing them to integrate Oracle’s robust database capabilities within Google Cloud’s environment. This partnership applies to Oracle databases, as well as the applications that run alongside them.