Weekly Issue: 2025-09
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 134 (134.0.6998.33) 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.
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Customize your browser with Chrome Extensions
Chrome extensions empower you to customize your browser and boost your productivity.
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Transforming data: How Vodafone Italy modernized its data architecture in the cloud
Vodafone Italy is reshaping its operations by building a modernized, AI-ready data architecture on Google Cloud, designed to enhance process efficiency, scalability, and real-time data processing. This transformation, powered by Vodafone Italy’s cloud-based platform called Nucleus, aims to unlock new AI-driven capabilities and streamline data management.
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Framework guns for cheap laptops with upgradeable alternative
Chromebook-area pricing for latest designs Framework, maker of modular and repairable laptops, is aiming at a wider audience with an upcoming 12-inch touchscreen convertible that will target the entry-level market.…
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Framework guns for cheap laptops with upgradeable alternative
Chromebook-area pricing for latest designs Framework, maker of modular and repairable laptops, is aiming at a wider audience with an upcoming 12-inch touchscreen convertible that will target the entry-level market.…
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 134 (134.0.6998.39) 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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The best all-around high-end Chromebook is $100 off right now
Yeah, I know that title is a bit of a statement; but I stand by it. While I personally love the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (also on sale right now), there are a few polarizing traits with that Chromebook that can turn people off.
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What to Do When You’re Extremely Bored? 6 Entertaining Activities
When you are bored, time appears to stand still, and you desperately look for ways to keep away the time. Well, this is normal. In most cases, you are either scrolling through your phone endlessly or watching TV.
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Chrome on Android Gets ‘Appearance’ Settings
Google is adding a dedicated “Appearance” section in Chrome Settings in Android. There are no new features in this section for nonow, but the change makes navigating Settings easier. ‘Appearance Section’ Yes, the Appearance section makes an appearance on Android.
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Best Chromebook for Gaming
When you think of gaming, a Chromebook is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. For years, Chromebooks have been known as lightweight, budget-friendly devices designed mainly for students and casual users.
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Cisco expands partnership with Nvidia to drive enterprise AI adoption
Cisco Systems Inc. today expanded its partnership with Nvidia Corp. to help enterprises accelerate AI projects by making it easier to deploy a combined solution to modernize their data center in preparation for artificial intelligence. The two companies have been partners for the better part of a decade.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 133 (133.0.6943.137) 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.
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The amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is still an unreal $419 ($230 off)
I’m not 100% sure what is going on in the Chromebook deals arena these days, but I like what I’m seeing!
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Extended Stable Updates for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.210 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.
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The Pixel Phone app gets a few useful UI changes in latest update
Google has released a blog post detailing the latest updates to the Pixel Call Assist features, while also confirming the rollout of a redesigned call UI and new filters in the Recents view.
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Best Drawing Apps for Chromebook In 2025
Many people think Chromebooks do not have good apps for creative tasks, but that is not true. Earlier, we shared a list of top Chromebook photo editors to prove the point. Now, we will highlight some free drawing apps for Chromebooks.
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New and improved Gemini Live is rolling out: how to know if you got it already
Quietly announced a couple weeks ago, Google has been working on delivering an update to Gemini Live that should enhance the conversational AI model with a few key upgrades.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 133.0.6943.141/.142 for Windows, Mac and 133.0.6943.141 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.
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The wildly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is selling well and staying in stock
The ongoing story of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 has been pretty fascinating.
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Enhancing AlloyDB vector search with inline filtering and enterprise observability
Many specialized vector databases today require you to create complex pipelines and applications in order to get the data you need. AlloyDB for PostgreSQL offers Google Research’s, state-of-the-art vector search index, ScaNN, enabling you to optimize the end-to-end retrieval of the most fresh, relevant data with a single SQL statement.
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The Role Disposable Emails Play in Aiding Control And Privacy Online
Every day your inbox is a warzone. Balancing multiple marketing emails and unsolicited subscriptions in your inbox becomes a chore by the day. On top of that, your data gets tracked, your email is sold to various third party vendors, and phishing scams are thrown your way. It’s draining indeed.
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Web Scraping Trends in 2025: Challenges, Innovations, and Ethical Considerations
Current State of Web Scraping Web scraping remains an essential tool for businesses, researchers, and developers who rely on automated data extraction to fuel analytics, machine learning models, and competitive intelligence. However, the industry is undergoing a significant shift due to increasingly sophisticated anti-bot mechanisms and evolving privacy regulations.
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What Services Do Gamers Use Most Often And What Makes Them So Popular
Online gaming is not only entertainment, because the general development of characters and accounts forces all players to be part of this movement and process in order to stay in the race for levels, ranks and equipment and be competitive with other players.
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Beginner’s Guide: How To Start Playing Casino Games Safely
Playing casino games can be a fun way to spend your free time and feel the excitement, but it’s important for beginners to exercise caution and follow safe rules.
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888 Poker Review: Uncovering Unique Features & Hidden Challenges
888 is one of the oldest rooms, which has been organizing games for 24 years. The platform is among the top 5 most popular places to play and is recognized by players as reliable and convenient. Read more about the current playing conditions here in our 888 Poker review.
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Need to find a quote? Google Drive’s new video feature will lead you right to it
Google Drive is making it easier to find key moments in videos.
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“Hey Gemini” rolls off the tongue so much better, and might be a new hotword option
In a recent APK Insight dive into the Google app beta (version 16.7.21) by 9to5 Google, some intriguing strings have surfaced, hinting at a potential expansion of Google’s voice activation capabilities.
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WebGPU and wasi-gfx with renderlet – WasmAssembly
In this WasmAssembly podcast episode, Sean Isom and Mendy Berger from renderlet join host Thomas Stainer. Discover renderlet, a WebAssembly framework for writing graphics code that runs on any platform. Chapters: 0:00 – Introducing Sean and Mendy from renderlet 3:40 – How is renderlet structured as a company?
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Introducing the new Google Cloud Trace Explorer
Distributed tracing is a critical part of an observability stack, letting you troubleshoot latency and errors in your applications. Cloud Trace, part of Google Cloud Observability, is Google Cloud’s native tracing product, and we’ve made numerous improvements to the Trace explorer UI on top of a new analytics backend.
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How partners are unlocking scalable audio transcription with Gemini
From transcribing customer calls and meetings, to analyzing research interviews and creating accessible content, audio transcription plays a vital role in extracting insights from spoken data. Our partners are collaborating with clients across industries to implement transcription solutions that enhance efficiency, accessibility, and data-driven decision-making.
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ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
There’s no denying the fact that this has been one of the strangest roll-outs of a ChromeOS update we’ve ever seen. Usually, we have the latest version show up and any number of days later, the release notes actually follow. This time around, however, things were completely backwards.
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uBlock Origin dead for many as Google purges Manifest v2 extensions
Chrome ad blocker stopped working? Time to look elsewhere Google’s purge of Manifest v2-based extensions from its Chrome browser is underway, as many users over the past few days may have noticed.…
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uBlock Origin dead for many as Google purges Manifest v2 extensions
Chrome ad blocker stopped working? Time to look elsewhere Google’s purge of Manifest v2-based extensions from its Chrome browser is underway, as many users over the past few days may have noticed.…
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How To Play League Of Legends On A Chromebook?
If you own a Chromebook or received one from school, you can play League of Legends unless the device has strict restrictions. You can try different ways, such as cloud gaming, installing Linux, or using the Android app to run the game.
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How FinTech Is Empowering Small Businesses to Compete with Big Brands
Let’s be honest, running a small business is no easy feat. You wear multiple hats, juggle endless tasks, and somehow still need to find time to grow your brand. However, there are large companies that have an entire department for marketing, finance, and operations.
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