Weekly Issue: 2025-28

Today, pairing your smartphone with a Chromebook makes tasks like file sharing and notifications much easier.  Whether you use Android or iPhone, knowing how to connect your phone to a Chromebook gives you access to multiple features without constantly switching devices.

If you’re unable to access your Google services like Gmail, Google Photos, or Google Play, don’t worry. The Google account recovery process allows you to regain access by answering a few verification questions. Here’s a simplified, user-friendly version of how to proceed if you can’t log in.

Edge usually updates automatically, but you can check manually: 1. Open Microsoft Edge Click the Edge icon to launch the browser. 2. Go to Settings a. Click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner.b. Select Settings from the drop-down menu. 3. Check for Updates a.

Every so often, a new AI feature comes along that doesn’t just feel like an incremental update; it feels like a genuine leap into the future. It’s that “wow” moment where you see the technology do something you didn’t think was quite possible yet.

Searching with pictures instead of words is now possible with reverse image search. Whether you’re on a phone or a desktop, you can find the origin of a photo, spot similar images, or detect its presence on other websites. This tool works with uploads, direct links, or keyword-based search methods.

With 133 patches in its Patch Tuesday update this month, Microsoft delivered a big, broad and important release that requires a Patch Now plan for Windows, Microsoft Office and SQL Server. A zero-day (CVE-2025-49719) in SQL Server requires urgent action, as do Git extensions to Microsoft Visual Studio.

As Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) deployments grow and scale, adopting a multi-project strategy in Google Cloud becomes a best practice for security and environment organization. Creating clear boundaries by using distinct projects for development, testing, and production environments provides isolation and helps manage access control.

Editor’s note: The Jina AI Reader is a specialized tool that transforms raw web content from URLs or local files into a clean, structured, and LLM-friendly format.

I’m a huge fan of YouTube Premium. For our family, the combination of ad-free YouTube and the included YouTube Music subscription is a fantastic value.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16328.18.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.33) for most ChromeOS devices.

A team of researchers has invented a new approach to developing language models that can improve the privacy of training data. The researchers, who work at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, detailed the technology on Wednesday. They’ve named it FlexOlmo.

Since its introduction last year, Circle to Search has quickly become one of the most genuinely useful new features on Android. The ability to quickly circle, highlight, or tap on anything on your screen to get more information without switching apps is a game-changer for daily use.

Looking for reliable customer support? 1-800-937-8997 is the direct toll-free number used by T-Mobile for handling customer concerns. This number offers fast assistance, covering various services. Let’s explore everything you need to know about it—how it works, why people use it, and what makes it valuable.

There are a handful of Chromebooks that I will recommend without hesitation whenever a good deal comes along, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is right at the very top of that list.

In a world where managing money is more important than ever, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference.

Google Chrome’s dominance in the browser market is facing new threats as OpenAI and Nvidia-backed Perplexity unveil AI-powered browsers aimed at reshaping how users interact with the web. Perplexity AI, this week, launched Comet, a new web browser with built-in AI search capabilities, the company said.

At Google Cloud, we are committed to making it as seamless as possible for you to build and deploy the next generation of AI and agentic applications.

Please, Samsung, start making the most of your expansive new Flex Window.

OpenAI is reportedly close to releasing a browser that could potentially take on Google LLC’s market dominance with its Chrome browser, several months after the company said that it would be interested in buying Chrome from Google.

Perplexity AI Inc. today introduced a browser called Comet that uses artificial intelligence to automate manual tasks for users. Comet is based on Chromium, the open-source software engine that underpins Chrome. That means Perplexity’s browser supports Chrome extensions and allows users to bring over their bookmarks.

Perplexity enters the browser space with the launch of Comet.

We’ve seen Gemini roll out across our phones, the web, and our Chromebooks, becoming a more powerful and capable AI assistant with each update. Today, that intelligence is making its way to the next logical place: your wrist.

Chromebook’s built-in text-to-speech feature, also known as select-to-speak, allows users to hear content on the screen. It helps people with visual disabilities, but anyone can use it to listen to selected text.  Follow this updated manual to learn how to activate and use text-to-speech Chromebook features properly.

We all have email subscription problems; the daily deal alerts you signed up for once, the weekly newsletters from blogs you haven’t read in months, and the promotional emails from retailers you bought from years ago can quickly turn a clean inbox into a cluttered mess.

The Beta channel has been updated to 139.0.7258.31 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.

When it comes to large-scale data analysis, BigQuery is a powerhouse, with fundamental aggregate functions like SUM, AVG, and COUNT allowing you to extract meaningful insights for all types of workloads.

Yesterday, during a quick lunch break, I did something I’ve not done in a very, very long time: I reached first for my current Chromebook before any other media device to use for content consumption.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 139 (139.0.7258.30) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 139 (139.0.7258.32) 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.

Zerg Rush A swarm of “o” characters is about to attack your search results! Click on the “o” characters to destroy them before they consume everything. Can you defeat the Zerg rush? Start Game Google About 1,180,000 results (0.25 seconds) Zerg rush – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.

The AI ​​girlfriend phenomenon is based on emotional diversity: they are completely supportive, non-judgmental, non-argumentative, and not awkwardly silent. This is important because many modern users, especially social outcasts or lonely people, find it attractive.

Caught off guard by 2025’s crypto frenzy? You’re not out of your depth—Bitcoin ETFs are simplifying the game, powering up your investments without the tech stress. Learn how new regulations and major investors are sending prices skyrocketing. Curious how to get started? This guide’s got you covered.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16295.44.0 (Browser version 138.0.7204.148) 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?

These extensions weren’t malware-laced from the start, researcher says A Chrome and Edge extension with more than 100,000 downloads that displays Google’s verified badge does what it purports to do: It delivers a color picker to users.

These extensions weren’t malware-laced from the start, researcher says A Chrome and Edge extension with more than 100,000 downloads that displays Google’s verified badge does what it purports to do: It delivers a color picker to users.