Weekly Issue: 2025-31

We’ve been tracking deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ for a long time, and while it frequently sees some nice discounts, today’s deal is on another level entirely. For a long time, the record-low price for this fantastic little tablet was $274.99.

 M-138, ChromeOS version 16295.65.0 (Browser version 138.0.7204.178), has rolled outto ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.

It’s that time again, everyone. As we head into August, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and for many, that means finding the perfect student laptop. Chromebooks are an obvious choice for their simplicity, security, and value.

I’m a huge fan of the generative AI wallpapers that are exclusive to Chromebook Plus devices – in theory, anyway. The ability to create a unique, high-quality background based on a set of themes and prompts is a fantastic perk.

Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot.

Budget educational computing is now Google’s game to lose Microsoft is discontinuing support for its Windows 11 SE variant meant to compete with ChromeOS in the education space, leaving schools that chose Microsoft over Google in the lurch just four years after the cloud-based Windows variant was released. …

Budget educational computing is now Google’s game to lose Microsoft is discontinuing support for its Windows 11 SE variant meant to compete with ChromeOS in the education space, leaving schools that chose Microsoft over Google in the lurch just four years after the cloud-based Windows variant was released. …

As part of our commitment to cloud workload security and transparency, today, we’re introducing a new, lightweight audit-only mode for Access Approval to enable access approvals in an “on demand only” model. This new capability is available at no extra charge in the Security section of the Google Cloud Console.

The promise of the USI standard has always been compelling: one universal stylus that works across a multitude of Chromebooks and tablets without any pairing required. While the technology itself delivers on that universal promise, the hardware execution has often felt more functional than exceptional.

In the last decade, the surge in smart device adoption has radically reshaped the way we interact with technology. From intelligent thermostats and voice assistants to autonomous vehicles and wearable fitness trackers, the proliferation of smart devices marks a new era in technological evolution.

Athletic smart glasses promised to change everything about training and performance tracking, though reality turned out much messier than the slick marketing campaigns suggested.

If you see the message “Your profile is managed by your organization” in Google Chrome, it doesn’t always mean you’re being watched. This message can suggest other management settings. But it can still be annoying—especially if it’s your personal computer and not part of a work or school network.

As enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI, the need for flexible infrastructure supporting everything from training to inference and core to edge has never been greater. Scalable deployments now depend on modular design, liquid cooling and deep integration with next-generation silicon across the global technology ecosystem.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16328.36.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.70) for most ChromeOS devices.

The Dev channel has been updated to 140.0.7327.6 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.

Arrr! Stop chasing disappearing UI! Explore focus emulation and other advanced debugging techniques in Pixel Pirate, an interactive DevTools demo. Check out the DevTools Tips episode, Pixel Pirate #DevToolTips to learn more. Read more about AI assistance → https://goo.gle/4kGvfg4 Learn What’s new in DevTools, Chrome 138 → https://goo.

AI is  evolving beyond single, task-specific agents into an interconnected ecosystem, where autonomous agents collaborate  to solve complex problems, regardless of their underlying platform.

We’re thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our C4 virtual machine series, with the general availability of 28 powerful new shapes.

Since its debut, Google’s AI video generation model, Veo, has shown some incredible potential. That potential is clearly resonating, as Google just announced that over 70 million videos have been created with Veo 3 since May.

Google’s immense scale and data processing capabilities have always been at the core of products like Google Maps and Google Earth. Now, the company is formally announcing a new initiative that combines this geospatial data with its powerful AI models to help tackle some of the planet’s most critical challenges.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 140 (140.0.7327.5) 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.

The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what’s next.

Capturing images on a Chromebook in 2025 is easier than it looks. Though it doesn’t function like a phone or digital camera, it still lets you take clear and quick photos.

Google says that password autofills can soon be protected with your biometrics in Chrome for Android

Chromebooks have grown significantly since their launch. Nowadays, odds88.io is utilizing these laptops for ultra‑fast Sports Odds API aggregation, so they are now more than just laptops for students and basic users. In 2025, sports tech startups are adopting Chromebooks for their speed, mobility, and integration features.

Google’s personalized AI research assistant, NotebookLM, continues to rapidly evolve into an incredibly powerful tool for learning and productivity.

In the rush to modernize application delivery, the industry is confronting a hard truth: Kubernetes adoption is outpacing the readiness of legacy infrastructure. While microservices and container orchestration offer speed and flexibility, they demand environments that are data-aware, scalable and purpose-built from day zero through day two and beyond.

Looking to bring your Chromebook screen to life? A GIF wallpaper Chromebook setup lets you display animated visuals that make your desktop look fun and personal. In this manual, you’ll learn how to turn your favorite GIF into a moving background for your Chromebook — step by step.

A new LTS  version 132.0.6834.239 (Platform Version: 16093.113.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:427162086 Medium CVE-2025-6558 Incorrect validation of untrusted input in ANGLE and GPURelease notes for LTS-132 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support?

One of my favorite little perks of the Chromebook Plus ecosystem has always been the exclusive “Dawn to Dusk” wallpapers and screen savers.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 139 (139.0.7258.62) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 139.0.7258.66 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 139 (139.0.7258.60) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 139 (139.0.7258.61) 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 (139.0.7258.62) 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.