Weekly Issue: 2025-05

A new Chromebook has quietly arrived in the past month and (when on sale as it is most times) it’s making a strong case for itself in the budget-friendly segment. The Acer Chromebook Spin 312, while a bit of a surprise release, packs a decent punch for its price point.

There are many other ways to save money as you shop.

I’ve been helping my wife set up a new home desk setup, and after trying a few spare mice we had lying around at the office, I decided to get her a new Logitech mouse.

Access the private IP address 192.168.1.2 to update router or modem settings. Enter http://192.168.1.2/ into a browser to change the WiFi password, modify the Network Name (SSID), and adjust default configurations. Many users rely on this IP address to manage local network settings for better security and performance. Use 192.168.1.

Genshin Impact is a popular game on many consoles, mobile devices, and PCs. However, many players wonder if they can play it on a Chromebook. The answer is yes, but it requires a few extra steps. Since its release in 2020, HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact has gained millions of players.

Apple has filed an emergency motion to stay the remedies trial in the Justice Department’s search monopolization case against Google. This move comes after the district court denied Apple’s request for a more direct role in the proceedings.

Following last year’s consolidation of Pixel hardware and Android software teams, Google has announced a voluntary exit program for US-based employees within its Platforms & Devices division.

AI Assistance in DevTools can decode and provide actionable insights to help you better understand your website’s performance. Learn more at https://goo.gle/ai-assistance-devtools Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools

For developers who want to use the PyTorch deep learning framework with Cloud TPUs, the PyTorch/XLA Python package is key, offering developers a way to run their PyTorch models on Cloud TPUs with only a few minor code changes.

Just last month, Google gave us a peek at Gemini 2.0 Flash, and now it’s officially here! This isn’t just a minor tweak, either. Google is calling 2.0 Flash a “new AI model for the agentic era,” and it promises some serious improvements, especially for your everyday tasks.

Modern AI workloads require powerful accelerators and high-speed interconnects to run sophisticated model architectures on an ever-growing diverse range of model sizes and modalities. In addition to large-scale training, these complex models need the latest high-performance computing solutions for fine-tuning and inference.

The Dev channel has been updated to 134.0.6988.2 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.

A new LTC version 132.0.6834.98 (Platform Version: 16093.78.0), 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is still among the top laptops and stands out as one of the best Chromebooks, even after three years. Its premium experience sets it apart, especially with its stunning OLED display that rivals pricier laptops.

The advent of digital finance has brought about revolutionary changes in how transactions are conducted, with increasing demand for quick and seamless processes. One of the most significant developments in this realm is the emergence of instant payouts without ID verifications and KYC.

If you’re like about 70% of computer users worldwide, you use Google’s Chrome browser as your gateway to the web, from conducting research and catching up on news to emailing and interacting with cloud apps. There are several tools built into Chrome that you might not know about, but should.

That’s one way to focus the Platforms & Devices team Google’s latest round of layoffs is looking a bit different than usual, with the Chocolate Factory offering a buyout to employees in the recently created Platforms & Devices division.…

That’s one way to focus the Platforms & Devices team Google’s latest round of layoffs is looking a bit different than usual, with the Chocolate Factory offering a buyout to employees in the recently created Platforms & Devices division.…

Gaming Chromebooks are great, and this one is on a hot sale right now!

This February, GeForce NOW turns five, marking five incredible years of high-performance gaming completely in the cloud. Since exiting beta in 2020, GeForce NOW has changed how gamers access and enjoy their favorite titles on just about any device imaginable.

We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure on Kube Resource Orchestrator, or kro (pronounced “crow”). kro introduces a Kubernetes-native, cloud-agnostic way to define groupings of Kubernetes resources.

Discover how AI Assistance in DevTools can simplify your debugging process by explaining complex network requests. Learn more at goo.gle/ai-assistance-devtools Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools

Though I’ve still not laid hands on it, the Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is a device I’d very much love to be using on a regular basis.

The Samsung Chromebook is affordable for those seeking a budget-friendly laptop that doesn’t compromise too much on portability. Though it doesn’t offer high-end performance, it serves well for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and light media consumption.

Is Chrome interrupting your browsing with the RESULT_CODE_HUNG error? This issue can occur due to a weak internet connection, an outdated Chrome version, or a full cache. Let’s explore the possible reasons and solve the problem. The RESULT_CODE_HUNG error may appear if the internet connection is unstable.

In today’s complex digital world, building truly intelligent applications requires more than just raw data — you need to understand the intricate relationships within that data.

I feel like I’ve said it 100 times around here, but I really do love the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 134 (134.0.6986.0) 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.

Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app’s permissions if it’s deemed potentially harmful.

Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s cost-saving techniques for training and delivering generative AI (genAI) models could democratize the entire industry by lowering entry barriers for new AI companies. DeepSeek made waves this week as its chatbot overtook ChatGPT downloads on the Apple and Google App Stores.

Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s cost-saving techniques for training and delivering generative AI (genAI) models could democratize the entire industry by lowering entry barriers for new AI companies. DeepSeek made waves this week as its chatbot overtook ChatGPT downloads on the Apple and Google App Stores.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 133 (133.0.6943.39) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

Google has released firmware version 3.144 for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the past few days and it seems to be rolling out pretty widely at this point.

Google is making a change to Chrome Sync that will affect users who haven’t updated their browser in a while. Starting in early 2025, Chrome Sync will stop working on versions of Chrome that are more than four years old.

The Stable channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.35 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.