Weekly Issue: 2025-14

Chromecast technology is not limited to Android users. Apple users can also use this feature to stream content on a bigger screen. While Apple devices are not always fully compatible with third-party platforms, they support Chromecast. Here’s how to use it.

Dealing with online advertisements is a common frustration for most internet users. Some ads are disruptive, while others are potentially harmful, such as malware disguised as legitimate software alerts. Choosing the right ad blocker can vastly improve your browsing experience by removing distractions and helping protect you from malicious content.

Google is doing a bit of spring cleaning with their Google Calendar widgets for Android, focusing on optimizing information density and widget scalability for both well-used home screen widgets.

The Dev channel has been updated to 137.0.7106.2 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.

Following Google’s announcement last year that it would discontinue its popular Chromecast streaming device after over a decade of production, a void has been left in the market.

There’s been a lot of buzz around the new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra this week, and for good reason: that SoC is going to be impressive.

Cloud-native strategies and technologies are accelerating the evolution of artificial intelligence, empowering businesses to deploy solutions at scale while keeping control over their infrastructure and data sovereignty. Industries from telecom to finance are turning to cloud native solutions to balance performance, flexibility and compliance.

Loads of people use Tinder, a top-notch dating app finding it an easy way to meet someone new. You might think just swiping and getting matches is a breeze, but if you want to forge real connections, you’re gonna need some tactics.

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a MMORPG giant and will remain one. Blizzard Entertainment shows its commitment to bringing nostalgia and advanced technology in unison as it reintroduces Mists of Pandaria as Mists of Pandaria Classic recently.

If Chrome crashes when you click Help > About Google Chrome, it’s likely due to a problem with updates, extensions, or your user profile. This page normally checks for updates, so the issue might be tied to that process. Try the steps below to fix the problem: 1.

You don’t need to break the bank to experience all that PlayStation has to offer. PlayStation games are known for their immersive experiences and high-quality graphics, but what if we told you there are ways to enjoy them without spending a fortune?

Tax season is often a stressful time for many individuals and businesses. The complexity of tax codes, combined with the pressure of filing accurately and on time, can be overwhelming.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16238.6.0 (Browser version 136.0.7103.16) for most ChromeOS devices.

Yesterday’s announcement of the new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra was a big deal in the Chromebook world, but the more I’ve sat with it, the more I think this SoC could be an absolute game-changer for upcoming Chromebooks.

If you’ve been eyeing Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, now’s the time to pull the trigger. Both Walmart and Best Buy are slashing $50 off the price, bringing them down to just $179.

Google clearly has every intention to continue weaving Gemini into every nook and cranny available, and the latest app connection is coming via Google Photos.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 136 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 136.0.7103.

NotebookLM is continuing to evolve, and the latest update promises to significantly streamline the way users gather, organize and understand information. To that end, Google has announced the new Discover Sources feature, allowing users to directly pull relevant web content into their notebooks.

Google’s Discover feed – an absolute go-to stop for many Android users browsing personalized news and content – has undergone yet another big visual change. Gone are the card-like entries, replaced with full-width, zero-margin images in a new layout that is now showing up across a growing number of devices.

Arm-based silicon to help Google hardware muscle in on territory of Microsoft’s own Arm-based PCs MediaTek is bringing out a new chip for Chromebooks that blurs the boundary with Copilot+ PCs, sporting an 8-core CPU cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) rated at 50 TOPS.…

Arm-based silicon to help Google hardware muscle in on territory of Microsoft’s own Arm-based PCs MediaTek is bringing out a new chip for Chromebooks that blurs the boundary with Copilot+ PCs, sporting an 8-core CPU cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) rated at 50 TOPS.…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 137 (137.0.7104.0) 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.

As a web developer, inspecting and analyzing a web page’s elements is crucial. It helps you understand a page’s structure, styles, and functionality, essential for debugging and optimizing a site. While doing this on a desktop browser is relatively easy, performing it on an iPhone may seem tricky.

Chromebooks offer a streamlined and secure computing experience, but some users may find them limiting due to the absence of traditional software applications. Fortunately, ChromeOS allows the installation of Android applications, greatly enhancing the device’s capabilities.

Browsing on Google Chrome can be frustrating when ads constantly pop up. If you use Chrome on your iPhone, you should block these interruptions. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce or eliminate ads while browsing. This manual will show you how to block them using Chrome’s settings and external tools.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.4) 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.

Chromebooks are finally stepping up their game

Chromebooks are finally stepping up their game

Just days after its unexpected vanishing act, the radar map within Google’s Weather app has reappeared.

Turn your Chrome browser into a whack-a-mole game! Along the way, you’ll learn how to use the extension messaging APIs to communicate between extensions. We’ll also cover the alarms and management APIs and add a way to penalize slow players by closing their browser tabs!

Over the past ten years, Kubernetes has become the leading platform for deploying cloud-native applications and microservices, backed by an extensive community and boasting a comprehensive feature set for managing distributed systems. Today, we are excited to share that Kubernetes is now unlocking new possibilities for generative AI inference.

Google Chrome on Android, while widely used, has long lacked the robust functionality of its desktop counterpart: particularly in the realm of extension support. However, a significant development is underway, with Google actively working on a “desktop” version of Chrome for Android that introduces this crucial feature.

Google is broadening the accessibility of Gemini Live’s camera and screen sharing features, confirming their availability across “any Android device with Gemini Advanced.” This significantly expands the potential user base for these very interesting new, interactive capabilities; squashing speculation that they might be limited to specific flagship devices.

Expect more news about Gemini features on Chromebooks next month.

Well folks, the MediaTek MT8196 we’ve been tracking for some time now has officially been branded, and it is called the Kompanio Ultra.