Weekly Issue: 2025-12

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You know that email you need is in your Gmail inbox somewhere: you just can’t find it. You search for keywords, email addresses, and subject bylines, but nothing works to actually find the message you really need.

Google’s promise at MWC regarding Project Astra’s integration with Gemini Live is starting to materialize; it’s just in what looks to be a staggered roll-out.

The Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16181.47.0 (Browser version 134.0.6998.130) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?

A Chromebook stores Wi-Fi passwords in Google Chrome. You can find them using the Chrome browser. Google Chrome keeps Wi-Fi details, including names and passwords, in an encrypted format. Follow these steps to see saved Wi-Fi passwords.

Google is rolling out a significant redesign to the Android Family Link app, aiming to place the most crucial items like screen time management tools front and center.

Google’s Pixel 9a, while offering a compelling package at its $499 price point, comes with one fairly notable omission: Satellite SOS.

It appears Google is making moves to bring the fan-favorite NotebookLM to the forefront for Chromebook users. Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority, has uncovered a code change within the Chromium Gerrit that suggests NotebookLM will soon be preinstalled on Chrome OS.

A Chrome-exclusive feature might be coming to Samsung’s browser next.

As we progress through 2025, a wave of new education-focused Chromebooks is emerging, powered by Intel’s latest Twin Lake processors, the N150 and N250. These chips represent the successor to the now-familiar N100 and N200, which have become staples in devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i.

Ah, GLIC. I’ve been scratching my head about this interesting project for a few months, now. Though I spend a good deal of time in the Chromium Repositories, there are things that I can’t make sense of, and GLIC has been one of them.

The Stable channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.165/.166 for Windows, Mac and 134.0.6998.165 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.Extended stable channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 134 (134.0.6998.135) 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.

We recently announced the public beta of Gen AI Toolbox for Databases, and today we’re excited to expand its capabilities through a new partnership with Hypermode. Gen AI Toolbox for Databases is an open source server that empowers application developers to connect production-grade, agent-based generative AI (gen AI) applications to databases.

Today, we’re excited to announce a significant milestone in deepening our developer communities: We’re fully integrating Google Cloud Champion Innovators (Champions) into the Google Developer Experts (GDE) program.  The Champion Innovators program was launched in 2022 to recognize and support developers demonstrating exceptional expertise and passion for Google Cloud technologies.

Introduction As we continue to see rapid AI adoption across the industry, organizations still often struggle to implement secure solutions because of the new challenges around data privacy and security.

We’re now in the century sci-fi writers made their fortunes writing about — and hardware manufacturers seem keen to explore new products and processes that make some of those predictions a reality.

If your Chromebook’s internet is sluggish or inconsistent, running a speed test can help pinpoint the issue. You can perform a speed check using a wired or wireless connection, but a wired setup usually delivers the most accurate results.

A 404 error appears when you click a link, but the page is unavailable. Instead of loading the site, an error message like “404 Not Found” appears. A 404 error is an HTTP status code. The web server sends this message to the browser, displaying the error.

Want to get rid of your Instagram account? We’ll walk you through it. What Info Does Instagram Have? Instagram’s privacy rules explain this. They gather a lot about you—too much to list here—so check their June 2024 Privacy Policy for details. In simple terms, they collect: That last one matters.

Google Chrome provides a built-in tool for diagnosing DNS-related issues, accessed through chrome://net-internals/#dns. This tool helps users analyze, clear, and manage DNS cache data, making it easier to troubleshoot browsing issues caused by outdated or incorrect DNS records.

If you’ve been eyeing a Chromebook Plus that nails both performance and sleek design, there’s a device on sale that you need to be paying attention to. The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus has returned to its lowest price ever, making an already-fantastic device even more appealing.

If you encounter an error while opening UNIVERSE, it may be due to missing components required by Microsoft Visual C++.  Since these components are not pre-installed on your system, you must manually install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package to ensure the software runs properly.

Want to type an upside-down question mark (¿) without searching for it online? This guide shows you how to do it on different devices. It’s simple once you know the tricks! Quick Ways to Type It On a PC: Hold Alt and type 168, 0191, or 6824.

The Beta channel has been updated to 135.0.7049.28 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.

It appears that a rather frustrating issue has been plaguing YouTube users across various platforms, specifically iOS, desktop, and smart TVs. Reports are surfacing of YouTube videos and Shorts defaulting to unexpectedly low resolutions, even when robust internet connections are present.

Google has recently clarified the purpose of its new Linux Terminal app for Android, dispelling some of the speculation surrounding its release.

Model endpoint management is available on AlloyDB, AlloyDB Omni and Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL. Model endpoint management helps developers to build new experiences using SQL and provides a flexible interface to call gen AI models running anywhere — right from the database.

When it comes to managing the infrastructure and AI that powers Google’s products and platforms – from Search to YouTube to Google Cloud – every decision we make has an impact. Traditionally, meeting growing demands for machine capacity means deploying new machines and that has an associated embodied carbon impact.

When ChromeOS 134 was announced, a key update was added that had me quite excited to use Quick Insert for once, and I couldn’t wait for it to show up.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 136 (136.0.7077.2) 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.

Google’s latest mid-range offering, the Pixel 9a, has hit a bit of a snag. Announced just this week, the 9a is an impressive and compelling option at just $499; and it stands distinct from its Pixel 9 siblings with a redesigned camera layout and a massive battery.

NotebookLM is one of Google’s best AI tools that many people don’t know about. That could change soon.

We’ve got an early look at Drive’s revamped video player.

The Wear OS 5.1 update – initially deployed to the non-LTE Pixel Watch 3 and 2 a couple weeks ago – has now expanded to include the LTE Pixel Watch 3 and 2, as well as the original Pixel Watch.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16209.17.0 (Browser version 135.0.7049.19) for most ChromeOS devices.