Weekly Issue: 2025-13

Google Nest’s recent announcement regarding the discontinuation of the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock has naturally sparked questions about the company’s commitment to the smart home space.

Ensuring Chrome has proper network access is essential for a smooth browsing experience. Firewalls and antivirus programs protect your system from threats, but sometimes, they can block Chrome from connecting to the internet. This can lead to loading issues, restricted website access, and interruptions in online tasks.

Google Meet is getting a significant overhaul, specifically targeting the challenges of hybrid meetings. This latest update introduces a redesigned layout grid experience, aiming to improve both visual clarity and functional efficiency for all users, whether they’re joining remotely or from a conference room.

It wasn’t that long ago that Google added the long-awaited radar map to their popular, clean, effective weather app. I’ve not been a huge fan of it, but it’s at least been enough to keep me from opening up other weather apps to keep an eye on approaching weather.

Anker’s new A1695 power bank raises the bar for portable charging, featuring integrated, retractable cables in a reliable package that you can count on when you need some extra juice. And right now, this 25,000mAh portable battery bank is available at a solid 20% discount!

Google has officially announced that the Pixel 9a, after a last-minute postponement, will be hitting store shelves starting April 10th. This news comes after a small period of uncertainty as the device’s initial launch timeline was abruptly altered.

If you’ve received a .numbers file from a Mac user, you may find yourself struggling to open it on your Windows PC.  Unlike Excel, Microsoft’s spreadsheet software, Numbers is Apple’s proprietary alternative, and its default file format is not natively compatible with Windows.

Students and professionals widely use Chromebooks due to their lightweight design, affordability, and seamless integration with Google services. They offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional laptops while providing a smooth user experience. However, like any electronic device, Chromebooks can encounter issues.

 The Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16181.54.0 (Browser version 134.0.6998.183) 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?

Google Cloud Next ’25 is rapidly approaching, and with the event scheduled for April 9-11 in Las Vegas, Google is gearing up for what they’re touting as their most expansive showcase yet.

Google Cloud Next ’25 is rapidly approaching, and with the event scheduled for April 9-11 in Las Vegas, Google is gearing up for what they’re touting as their most expansive showcase yet.

Check out the new WasmAssembly podcast episode where Sean Isom and Mendy Berger from renderlet—a WebAssembly framework for cross-platform graphics—join host Thomas Steiner to talk about WebGPU and the wasi-gfx proposal. Watch more WasmAssembly → https://goo.gle/WasmAssembly Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

Google is currently experimenting with a smarter notification system for YouTube, and it’s something that likely pertains to many users that have experienced this particular annoyance firsthand. Think back to those channels you subscribed to years ago while smashing that “All Notifications” button in the process.

Google Keep not so long ago introduced a floating action button (FAB) menu that turned note creation into a two-step process and allowed all note options (text, list, image, drawing) to be surfaced at the beginning of the process.

Intelligence is critical in the management of a team because of the dynamism of the current business landscape. There are four broad kinds of intelligence, which include social, emotional, adversity, and intelligence quotients, usually abbreviated as SQ, EQ, AQ, and IQ. They are all combined to make a high-performing team.

WordPress is a powerhouse. A vast ecosystem of plugins extends its capabilities, from SEO optimization to advanced e-commerce functionalities. But here’s the catch—every plugin you download comes with a potential security risk. Malicious code, data leaks, or backdoors can wreak havoc on your website.

Single click on a phishing link in Google browser blew up sandbox on Windows Google pushed out an emergency patch for Chrome on Windows this week to stop attackers exploiting a sandbox-breaking zero-day vulnerability, seemingly used by snoops to target certain folks in Russia.…

Single click on a phishing link in Google browser blew up sandbox on Windows Google pushed out an emergency patch for Chrome on Windows this week to stop attackers exploiting a sandbox-breaking zero-day vulnerability, seemingly used by snoops to target certain folks in Russia.…

We really enjoy using my Mac, but there’s one thing that frustrates us: the keyboard shortcut for switching between apps—Command + Tab. On Windows and many Linux systems, Alt + Tab allows users to cycle through all open windows, making multitasking seamless.

At some point, everyone has struggled to find a specific symbol on their keyboard, only to give up and copy-paste it from another website or document.  For me, that symbol has always been £.

Google is continuing to refine NotebookLM – their powerful AI-driven research tool – and the recent addition of generated mind maps are a step in a very positive direction for a service that is bent towards helping users make sense of big data sets.

Apple’s Safari browser has a really useful password management feature, which is now also available as a standalone app called Passwords.

One of the more exciting additions to Google Maps is on the way, and it is a fantastic example of leveraging AI for truly helpful stuff.

The UK government’s grand plan for AI in the public sector is struggling in the face of growing technological challenges, a report by the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a bipartisan group of elected members of parliament, has found.

The Dev channel has been updated to 136.0.7091.2 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.

We’re excited to announce that Google Agentspace is now authorized for FedRAMP High, bringing Google’s powerful search technology and agentic capabilities to the enterprise. Agentspace is available within Google Cloud’s Assured Workloads, expanding our AI portfolio for public sector organizations and offered on a per-user basis.

Google is working on yet another feature that might allow you to use your Android phone as a desktop workstation with its latest development: “Desktop View.

The Google Workspace team continually pushes to make work life a little easier for employees and admins alike, and their latest Feature Drop for March 2025 is another example of how AI can continue adding value across a wide range of software offerings.

Let’s dive in~ Explore the latest DevTools features in Chrome 133-145 with Jecelyn and Matthias!

Do you work with Kubernetes every day? Want to learn about the latest advancement in Kubernetes and the Cloud Native Space? Come join us for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London (April 1-4), the premier event for folks running Kubernetes in the cloud!

Time is ticking for those looking to snag a significant discount on YouTube TV’s subscription. For new subscribers (sorry, existing users), a promotional offer that shaves $78 off the first six months of service is set to expire on March 31st.

Last week, we stumbled upon evidence (thanks to a reader) of a new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 device that looks to be arriving at any point now. It’s already listed in both the Chromium Dash and in the official device updates list at cros.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 136 (136.0.7091.2) 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.

Browser-based gaming has transformed the landscape of casual gaming, offering accessibility and variety to players worldwide. Chromebooks, with their lightweight and user-friendly design, have become a preferred choice for those looking to enjoy web games without the hassle of heavy installations.

PlayStyles are special abilities that improve the player’s abilities on the field. They go beyond the regular stats (shooting, dribbling, etc) and provide a unique advantage to players. In the EA FC 25, the playstyles are based on actual data & reflect the real-life playstyle of the players.