Weekly Issue: 2025-08

Learn about the various security properties WebAssembly uses from native requests to the Privacy Sandbox. For more information, check out the WasmAssembly podcast episode “Protecting apps with Arcjet through WebAssembly.” Watch more WasmAssembly → https://goo.gle/WasmAssembly Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

It has been quite some time since I’ve been able to write a headline like that one up there.

Organizations use multiple clouds to gain agility, use resources more efficiently, and leverage the strengths of different cloud providers. However, managing application traffic across these environments is challenging. To support predictable services, organizations need a system that intelligently selects the optimal backend for each request.

Students must juggle tight deadlines, personal responsibilities, and attention in today’s fast-paced academic world. Chromebooks are popular with students worldwide since they’re cheap, portable, and work well with cloud services. The true strength of these gadgets is in their apps and extensions, not simply their hardware.

Finding reasonably priced yet dependable technology becomes essential in the academic scene of today, as growing living expenditures and tuition rates tax student budgets. Unlike conventional computers, which may be expensive and often offer items students might not need, Chromebooks concentrate on providing useful tools for daily academic usage.

Many individuals believe that driving under the speed limit is a safe practice. While it may seem cautious, driving too slowly can actually pose risks to both the driver and other road users.

Goodbye, Chromecast with Google TV. Your affordability will be missed.

Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse.

Without doubt, the most used (and my most appreciated) Nest Hub feature is the Google Photos picture frame functionality.

Truth be told, February isn’t usually a great time for Chromebook deals. Coming off the usually-wild holiday buying season, most people are ready to stop spending money in the months that follow.

The continued advancement of experimental quantum computing has raised concerns about the security of many of the world’s widely-used public-key cryptography systems. Crucially, there exists the potential for sufficiently large, cryptographically-relevant quantum computers to break these algorithms.

It’s no secret that large language models (LLMs) and generative AI have become a key part of the application landscape. But most foundational LLMs are consumed as a service, meaning they’re hosted and served by a third party and accessed via APIs.

Many people now have Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5, so I don’t feel as guilty about getting one early. Cloud gaming services like Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam Link Beta for remote play offer several ways to game on a Chromebook.

I’m going to connect a few dots in this post, but by the end of it (there’s not too many dots, so hang with me) I think you’ll agree that there’s a very good chance we’ll see a few new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus from Google in the very near future. This is by…

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is by Dr. Jill Matterface, Education and Training Specialist for the Royal Air Force. Early on in her career with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Dr.

Google has quietly launched a standalone website/PWA for Google Tasks, bringing the full-screen interface previously confined to Google Calendar to its own dedicated domain. This move mirrors the existing Android experience, where Tasks exists both as a standalone app and integrated within the Calendar app.

After 3 full weeks of being marked out of stock, the clearly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is finally back on digital shelves and ready for purchase.

Apple’s new iPhone 16e combines three innovations in one $599 package: an A18 chip, Apple’s fast smartphone processor; Apple Intelligence, the company’s private-by-design take on artificial intelligence; and the C1, Apple’s first-ever 5G radio. The announcement confirms all of the speculation made about the device.

Google Lens has become a pretty incredible tool for searching the world around us, and it only continues to get better and more useful. With over 20 billion visual searches happening every month, Google is rolling out some exciting updates to make Lens even more powerful and versatile.

Many say Chromebooks are not suitable for gaming. Some Android games run, but not every game. Cloud gaming services, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, are available, but most require a paid plan. Google and Valve are creating a better option.

Chromebooks are easy to use but don’t support Windows programs by default. Many users want to open .exe files on their Chromebooks. You can run .exe files using Wine, Crossover, or Chrome Remote Desktop. Wine is a free tool that creates a Windows-like space on your Chromebook.

Learn how to build your own Chrome extensions to customize your web experience. This video walks through how to create a simple extension to randomize your Gmail inbox to showcase the power and flexibility of extensions for personalizing the web.

The feature will work within the Chrome and Google iOS apps via Lens.

Use Google Lens to search your screen within the Google app or Chrome on iOS. Plus, AI Overviews are coming to more Lens queries.

The telecommunications industry is at a critical juncture. The demands of 5G, the explosion of connected devices, and the ever-increasing complexity of network architectures require a fundamental shift in how networks are managed and operated.

Technology has made things that felt impossible to become a possibility, making it mankind’s most outstanding achievement. Scientists have stayed committed to developing and upgrading technology to achieve more feats. From vacuum tubes to advanced nanotechnology, technology has evolved to serve greater purposes.

A recent Google TV Streamer update has revealed Google is improving native support for backlit remotes on its TV platform and suggests we may see more backlit remote options for Google TV devices in the future. Currently, most Google TV devices ship with standard, non-backlit remotes.

Chrome for Android could scan apps just after you’ve downloaded them in the browser.

The beta feature that debuted last year is now available to all Workspace users and those with free Google accounts.

Technology has changed how students learn, teachers teach, and schools run. The old education approach, which used printed books, chalkboards, and in-person teaching, is quickly becoming a more digital, flexible, and interactive experience.

When Google Chromebooks dropped, many saw it as just another laptop for everyday use.  This is, in fact, true, but many activities are part of our everyday life now that the average PC can’t handle, for example, gaming.

When you start digging out arguments against the use of Chromebooks, the strongest point seems to be quite misleading. You see, originally, the Chromebook was made as a cheaper alternative to a laptop, but this caused people to make unfair comparisons.

Chromebooks are becoming an essential digital tool for Pennsylvanians, providing a seamless, secure, and high-performing platform for entertainment, education, and online financial activities. With the rise of streaming services, virtual fitness classes, and secure transactions, users are relying on Chromebooks for their speed, efficiency, and user-friendly interface.

Last week, we had a massive array of Chromebooks on sale. For this time of year, it was surprising for sure, and what was most shocking is the fact that quite a few of these great deals actually hung around after Presidents’ Day.

In the realm of data engineering, generative AI models are quietly revolutionizing how we handle, process, and ultimately utilize data. For example, large language models (LLMs) can help with data schema handling, data quality, and even data generation.