Weekly Issue: 2025-27

With Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event just days away on July 9th, we’ve been eagerly awaiting news on the next generation of Z Fold and Z Flip devices. But the big question on our minds has been: what’s next for foldables?

While the biggest news out of the ISTE 2025 conference was Google making its “Gemini for Education” experience a free and safe tool for all students, that was just the foundation.

The conversation around AI in the classroom is one of the most important in technology, balancing immense potential with the critical need for safety and responsibility.

Online gambling is going through some major changes with the introduction of cryptocurrencies like Litecoin to play casino games. Even though cryptos entered the mainstream financial system, some users still find it confusing, especially for those new to crypto or using devices like Chromebooks, which can feel complex at first.

More than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 due to rising costs, unclear value, or poor risk controls, according to new Gartner Research.

Crash games are one of the most popular and fastest growing forms of entertainment in online casinos today. The simplicity and excitement are two major points why players are so attracted to this concept of online gaming that’s based on straightforward gameplay of rising line, multipliers and the eventual crash.

Trying to find the right app for any given area on Android is a lot like trying to order dinner at a restaurant with way too many options on the menu. How can you possibly find the right choice in such a crowded lineup?

HP just sent over their latest entry-level device, and it’s an interesting one for a couple of reasons. First, it’s an Amazon exclusive, and second, it comes in at a budget-friendly $389.99 starting price point.

When Google introduced “Gems” for its Gemini app, it marked a significant step forward in personalizing AI. The ability to create your own custom AI experts, tailored for specific tasks and workflows, meant you could spend less time writing repetitive prompts and more time getting things done.

If you were following the news last week, you know that the initial rollout of Android 14 for Walmart’s Onn 4K and Onn 4K Pro streaming boxes did not go well. After multiple reports surfaced of the update bricking devices, the rollout was understandably halted.

Google Easter Eggs Collection – AboutChromebooks.com 🌐 Google Easter Eggs Discover Hidden Google Games & Interactive Experiences Explore the fascinating world of Google’s hidden games and interactive Easter eggs. From classic arcade games to mind-bending visual effects, discover the playful side of Google’s search engine.

Score: 0 Lives: 3 Level: 1 G o o g l e ← LEFT 🚀 FIRE RIGHT → Game Over!

Google has introduced more design changes in the latest release.

For many developers and power users, the command line interface – or terminal – isn’t just another app; it’s home base. It’s the place where efficiency, portability, and raw computing power intersect.

Tired of manually copying your CSS fixes from DevTools to your local code? Connect your workspace to DevTools by automatically connecting your local repository. Learn more in our What’s new in DevTools 136 to 138 episode. Resources: Automatic workspace discovery → https://goo.gle/devtools-workspace-ai AI innovations → https://goo.

Editor’s Note: Today, we’re sharing insights from IDC Research Director, Devin Pratt, as he offers his analysis of recent research on Cloud SQL.

Google Photos is one of Google’s most popular and beloved apps from Google, and it’s now getting a significant redesign of its main photo viewing experience. In an announcement on its support forums, Google has detailed a new look that aims to be “simpler, more modern, and more intuitive.

Google had one last chance to win me over with Chrome, but it failed miserably.

Zipped Content This is what was hidden behind the zipper. You can put any HTML here. Google Zipper is one of the most memorable Easter eggs ever introduced to the search page—a playful feature that let you unzip Google’s interface right before your eyes.

Chrome maintains its dominant position with 66.85% global market share, verified, but commonly cited user behavior statistics require significant correction. This comprehensive research across current 2025 browser analytics, user behavior studies, and industry benchmarks reveals accurate market dominance data while exposing misleading claims about session metrics and tab usage patterns.

A new LTS  version 132.0.6834.226 (Platform Version: 16093.108.0), was rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:411573532 High CVE-2025-5063 Use after free in CompositingRelease notes for LTS-132 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click hereGiuliana PritchardGoogle Chrome OS

The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16267.60.0 (Browser version 137.0.7151.132) for most ChromeOS devices.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 138 (138.0.7204.63) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.97 for Windows and 138.0.7204.93 Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.

The Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.96/.97 for Windows, 138.0.7204.92/.93 for Mac and 138.0.7204.96 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 MSRP – $649/$749 “After putting it in the bag and having it by my side for real-world work, I have no issue saying that this is my favorite Chromebook ever made.

Chromebooks are now more powerful and flexible than ever before. With ChromeOS, users can enjoy a smooth experience whether they’re using a traditional laptop, a convertible model, or a touchscreen tablet. One unique feature of ChromeOS is tablet mode.

For over two decades, Google has been a pioneer in AI, conducting groundwork that has shaped the industry.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 138 (138.0.7204.119) 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.

Let’s dive in~ Explore the latest DevTools features in Chrome 136-138 with Matthias! Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 1:11 – Automatic workspace discovery 1:54 – corner-shape and function debugging 3:06 – End-to-end patching for styles with AI 4:49 – Ask AI about Performance insights 6:06 – Bonus tip Resources: Automatic workspace discovery → https://goo.gle/devtools-workspace-ai AI innovations…

Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for June 2025. Today, Thiébaut Meyer and Bhavana Bhinder from Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO discuss our work to help defend European healthcare against cyberattacks.As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter are posted to the Google Cloud blog.

We’re always on the lookout for signs that gaming on Chromebooks is being taken more seriously, and today we have a fantastic one.

Written by: Seemant Bisht, Chris Sistrunk, Shishir Gupta, Anthony Candarini, Glen Chason, Camille Felx Leduc Introduction — Why Securing Protection Relays Matters More Than Ever Substations are critical nexus points in the power grid, transforming high-voltage electricity to ensure its safe and efficient delivery from power plants to millions of end-users.

The classroom’s getting an upgrade this school year with new software like Class tools and hardware like Chromebooks, Chromebook Plus and Chromebox OPS.

Having two completely separate Chrome apps means I control my personal and work accounts and data.