Weekly Issue: 2025-17
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Win one of our favorite Google TV streamers: The Onn 4K Pro
Spring is finally here, and we wanted to do something fun to give back to you – our awesome Chrome Unboxed readers! If you’ve followed us for a while, you know we’re huge fans of Walmart’s Onn Google TV devices.
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Latest Gboard Beta introduces lots of new features, including flick for symbols
Gboard is easily one of Google’s most ubiquitous applications, finding itself on countless Android devices and serving as the primary text input method for millions. Google is continually refining the experience of their first-party keyboard, adding features aimed at enhancing speed, convenience, and intelligence. The latest Gboard beta (v15.3.
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Develop payments solutions without third-party cookies
Want to ensure a smooth payment experience for every user, whether or not third-party cookies are available? If your payments rely on third-party cookies, you might be missing out.
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Google Cloud Database and LangChain integrations now support Go, Java, and JavaScript
Last year, Google Cloud and LangChain announced integrations that give generative AI developers access to a suite of LangChain Python packages. This allowed application developers to leverage Google Cloud’s database portfolio in their gen AI applications to drive the most value from their private data.
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MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Navi’ is getting a fingerprint scanner
We’ve been diligently tracking the development of the Chromebook codenamed ‘Navi’, and frankly, the picture painted so far is nothing short of impressive. This device – based on the ‘Rauru’ baseboard and likely being manufactured by Lenovo – is set to debut with MediaTek’s powerhouse Kompanio Ultra SoC inside.
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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Acer recently added a new member to its Chromebook Plus family: the Acer Chromebook Plus 516. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it shares a designation with one of our favorite large-format Chromebooks from the past couple of years – the Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Gaming Edition).
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Accidentally Removed Thumbnail from Chrome’s New Tab Page?
Unfortunately, once you remove a most visited site from Chrome’s new tab page, there’s no direct “undo” button. But here are a few ways you can bring it back: Method 1: Visit the Site Repeatedly Chrome auto-generates your most visited sites based on browsing history.
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DOJ targets Google’s AI strategy in landmark antitrust battle
Federal prosecutors warned that Google might leverage artificial intelligence to entrench its search monopoly, demanding “strong measures” to prevent the tech giant from extending its market control into the AI era.
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Google TV’s new AI-powered News Brief is getting a wider roll-out
Earlier this year, Google began testing an interesting new feature for Google TV aimed at delivering concise news updates directly to your television screen. Dubbed “News Brief,” this Gemini-powered addition initially surfaced for a limited group of users on the platform’s “For You” page.
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Managing Multiple Crypto Portfolios with AI-Based Bots
The cryptocurrency market has evolved dramatically, creating both opportunities and complexities for investors managing multiple portfolios. Leveraging ai bots for trading has become essential for serious crypto investors who need to monitor various investments across different platforms simultaneously.
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Maximize your school’s IT budget with CTL’s latest ITAD webinar
Managing IT equipment lifecycles presents a constant challenge for schools and businesses. Beyond the initial purchase, organizations need secure, responsible, and (hopefully) cost-effective ways to handle devices once they reach end-of-life. Enter IT Asset Disposition, or ITAD – a crucial process for any entity managing a fleet of tech hardware.
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Google is Testing a Major UI Overhaul for Quick Share
Quick Share has rapidly become a go-to tool for Android and ChromeOS users, bridging the gap for easy, nearby file transfers in a way that feels seamless and simple.
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Google TV’s Gemini-powered News Briefs are now ready for you to try
The feature is rolling out widely to Google TV Streamer and Chromecast with Google TV devices.
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Chipolo launches new Pop tracker that works with both Apple and Google
Chipolo has been a solid player in the Bluetooth tracker space, offering several alternatives to Tile and AirTags, but their lineup could be a bit confusing.
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The cheapest Netflix plan was perfect for me, until I discovered a Chromecast dealbreaker
Just let me use my phone, Netflix!
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Indian IT services firms face project delays amid the US tariff war
The US reciprocal tariffs war is beginning to hit the Indian IT industry, with contracts getting delayed as customers adopt a wait-and-watch approach.
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