Weekly Issue: 2025-22

Chrome’s Built-in AI APIs boost web app and Chrome Extensions productivity! Leverage the Summarizer, Translator, Language Detector APIs (now stable). See how the Prompt API unlocks powerful multimodal power. Sign up for early preview at https://goo.gle/chrome-ai-preview Speaker: Alexandra Klepper Products Mentioned: Chrome, AI for the web

The Google Data Cloud is a uniquely integrated platform built on Google’s planet-scale infrastructure, infused with AI, and features an open lakehouse architecture for multimodal data. Already, organizations like Snap Inc.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 138 (138.0.7204.2) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Written by: Patrick Whitsell Google Threat Intelligence Group’s (GTIG) mission is to protect Google’s billions of users and Google’s multitude of products and services. In late October 2024, GTIG discovered an exploited government website hosting malware being used to target multiple other government entities.

Do you think that a Chromebook is a device for viewing entertainment content on the Internet? In fact, this type of device was used primarily for that purpose, since it did not support the usual software and could not compete with full-fledged laptops. Today, everything has changed.

Counter-Strike 2 is a popular first-person shooter game that combines the thrill of fast-paced action with a tactical side where each split-second decision can make or break the entire game.

If you work online, you’ve probably heard the term “API”. It pops up everywhere, from tech conversations to product updates. Yet, many people are not familiar with the meaning of API, and it’s time to change that.

Chromebook is a laptop that runs on a unique operating system—ChromeOS. From the day it was initially unveiled, in 2011, and to this day, this gadget is primarily purposed for web-based tasks.

Windows is about to get even deeper AI integration, complete with chatbots gaining access to your PC’s apps — if you want. But it’s not just about the operating system. The humble web browser is about to change in a big way for those of us using Windows, too.

Link building remains one of the most effective strategies in the SEO world.  In a competitive space like tech or iGaming, getting quality backlinks can be the difference between showing up on the first page or being lost in the search abyss.

Favorites in Microsoft Edge let you quickly access your go-to websites. Whether you’re researching, reading, shopping, or working, saving pages as favorites means you don’t have to search for them again later.

Long predicted, the end of the smartphone as we know it now seems to be gradually approaching. The reason: instead of laboriously moving from app to app, artificial intelligence (AI) will enable AI assistants to carry out cross-app tasks in the future, including by voice command.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 137 (137.0.7151.51) 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.

If you’ve encountered issues while trying to access Blooket, you’re not the only one. Some users have faced frustrating errors such as “no healthy upstream” or connection problems. But is Blooket actually down?

Gamified learning tools like Blooket and Kahoot! are making classrooms more exciting. These platforms let teachers create fun quizzes and games to help students learn through play. But which is better? Let’s compare Blooket and Kahoot across different areas so you can decide which one fits your needs best.

The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 137 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 137.0.7151.55 (Linux)  137.0.7151.55/56 Windows and Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

With the Google Pixel 10 series launch still a few months off, the steady drip of leaks is beginning to paint a clearer picture of Google’s next flagship phone lineup.

Heard of AI agents lately? We know many of you are itching to start building them! Here’s your chance with the Agent Development Kit Hackathon with Google Cloud.  Everyone’s talking about AI agents, but the real magic happens when they collaborate to tackle complex tasks.

Check out our Google I/O 2025 recap to discover our most important web announcements, including multimodal AI capabilities using Gemini Nano, modern CSS tools like the Interest Invoker API, AI assistance in Chrome DevTools, and more. Resources: Read the Google I/O 2025 recap blog → https://goo.

Chrome on iPhone doesn’t make bookmarks as visible as you’d expect. There’s no bookmarks bar like on desktop, and the option is tucked away in a menu. If you’re trying to get back to something you saved earlier, here’s exactly where to find it.

Today, I’m talking with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We recorded this conversation in person after the Google I/O developer conference last week in what’s becoming a bit of a Decoder tradition. This is the third year that we’ve done Decoder after I/O, and this one felt really different.

Every creator faces the same hurdle: turning raw clips into polished videos without a big crew or hefty budget. Picture a neighborhood café owner capturing latte-art tutorials on her phone—she needs a video production tool that’s fast, affordable, and doesn’t demand film-school skills.

As concerns around the economy have risen in the US, the number of full-time employees doing side work or gig jobs has reached record highs. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 8.9 million Americans, or 5.

Chromebooks are lightweight, fast, and secure—but did you know they’re also great for entertainment? Thanks to the power of the cloud and increasingly capable web apps, you can enjoy hours of fun without downloading a single file.

College is often the first time young adults take full control of their finances. Between tuition fees, housing, books, and social life, it’s easy to fall into traps that can derail your financial stability. Making smart choices now can set the foundation for a lifetime of sound money management.

Redesigning a commercial interior is never just about aesthetics. It’s about reinforcing your brand’s identity while creating a refreshed space that resonates with your values and vision.

After any big Google event, it’s become a familiar routine for us to comb through the announcements and hunt for every morsel of news relevant to the ChromeOS ecosystem. But after this year’s Google I/O if you found yourself asking, “Wait, where’s the ChromeOS news?

Tongits, the beloved Filipino card game, has long been a staple in homes, gatherings, and local communities. Traditionally, it required three players, a standard deck of cards, and a table for hours of fun and friendly competition. However, with the rise of digital technology, Tongits has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Hard as it is to believe, there was a time when using any personal technology at work was such a radical concept that most people wouldn’t even consider it an option.

The silence of time can turn once-vivid memories into shadows. A laugh you once recognized in a crowd now feels distant. But a name, an address, or even a shared memory can reopen that door.

Looking for a way to log out of Google Chrome? Here is how to do that if you are on desktop, or mobile.

Financial systems rely heavily on trust, transparency, and accountability. As transactions become more complex, ensuring that the entities involved are legitimate is critical. Accurate entity verification stands at the centre of secure finance. It safeguards against fraud, money laundering, and identity manipulation.