Weekly Issue: 2025-31

The Beta channel has been updated to 139.0.7258.66 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.

Google Chrome for Android has new animated page transitions that let you preview the next page when going back or forward

Six months into 2025, we’ve already published hundreds of posts here on the Google Cloud blog. We asked ourselves, why wait until the busy end of the year to review your favorites?

Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for July 2025. Today, Andy Wen, director, product management, Workspace Security, discusses new efforts we’re making to defend against identity-based cyberattacks.As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter are posted to the Google Cloud blog.

Websites often ask for permission to show notifications in Edge. Some are useful, like email alerts or news updates. Others quickly become annoying. You can control which sites are allowed, block future requests, or turn off all notifications. Here’s how to do it: 1.

If you’ve ever chased a “free Amazon gift card” offer only to end up buried in surveys or misled by vague promises, you’re not alone. With so many platforms making bold claims, figuring out what actually works can feel like a full-time job.

This morning, as I was just going about my work on my Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, I accidentally triggered the new Select to Search feature in a way I hadn’t before.

The future cities are being constructed nowadays not only with steel beams and concrete, but also with algorithms, digital ledgers, and decentralized infrastructure. New York City is becoming a high-profile test case as urban centers worldwide turn to technology to address inefficiencies and modernize public services.

Chrome is the most popular browser out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best one.

Enterprises are moving past early cloud experiments and diving into strategic, value-driven transformation. That means rethinking where data lives, how it’s accessed and what kind of intelligence it can unlock, especially as AI workloads demand closer proximity to compute and more architectural flexibility.

One of the things that is making online crypto gambling popular in the gaming community is the thrill of being able to flip high-stakes coins while being anonymous, and never having to wait days just to cash out. Behind the glitz, however, crypto scams and thefts keep threatening blockchain activities.

A new LTC version 138.0.7204.163 (Platform Version: 16295.54.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-132 until October 14th, 2025.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 138 (138.0.7204.179) 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 Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.183/.184 for Windows, Mac and 138.0.7204.183 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Just in time for the back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a host of powerful new features and capabilities for AI Mode in Search. These updates are designed to help students, parents, and educators explore complex questions and discover high-quality information in new, more interactive ways.

We’ve all been there: you stumble upon a cool new online store you’ve never heard of, but a little voice in the back of your head asks, “Is this place legit?” Before you hand over your credit card information, you probably open a new tab and start searching for reviews.

When your Chromebook shows the “DHCP lookup failed” message, it means it can’t connect to the network. This issue usually appears when the device is unable to get an IP address from your router. Reasons may include bad settings, outdated software, or a mismatch with your router setup.

Typing exponents is something you may need to do for math, science, or even daily tasks like writing measurements. If you use a Chromebook, there are different ways to type powers and special symbols using simple tools.

If you enjoy expressing your feelings with symbols, then the Lenny face might be your favorite new addition. This clever mix of characters lets you show moods, reactions, or even a bit of mischief in your messages. What Exactly Is a Lenny Face?

Some users keen while others point out pile of unresolved bugs in core product The open source Blender 3D editing suite may be adapted to run on Apple’s iPad and other tablets, despite concern from one contributor that the team is already stretched with “thousands of bugs languishing in the tracker.”…

Some users keen while others point out pile of unresolved bugs in core product The open source Blender 3D editing suite may be adapted to run on Apple’s iPad and other tablets, despite concern from one contributor that the team is already stretched with “thousands of bugs languishing in the tracker.”…

    Comprehensive analysis of Perplexity AI’s explosive growth, financial performance, and market position in the AI-powered search engine landscape. Get the latest verified data on user engagement, revenue milestones, and competitive insights.

      The Most Comprehensive Analysis of YouTube Users, Demographics, Revenue & Platform Growth 2.7B Monthly Active Users 122M Daily Active Users $39.3B Annual Revenue 2024 70B+ Daily Shorts Views Key Takeaway: YouTube continues to dominate the digital video landscape in 2025 with 2.

Do A Barrel Roll Press any button to make the screen do a barrel roll!

Google is making a strategic play in the AI PC space in a bid to slow Microsoft’s generative AI (genAI) technologies in Windows 11 from gobbling up every desktop.

Our private data is more at risk than ever in this digital age. There are a lot of devices that can connect to the internet, like smartphones, laptops, and smart home gadgets. It can be hard to keep your privacy safe.

The digital transformation of the printing industry has created opportunities that extend far beyond simple online ordering systems. Modern web-to-print platforms represent sophisticated ecosystems that bridge the gap between digital design flexibility and physical production constraints, fundamentally reshaping how businesses approach branded communications and personalized marketing materials.

There are a handful of Chromebooks on the market that we recommend without a moment’s hesitation, and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is right at the top of that list. It’s one of the best overall Chromebooks you can buy, period.

For any school IT department, managing a growing fleet of student devices is a monumental task. Teams are often stretched thin, and providing timely tech support can be a constant challenge.

A simple guide to help you understand how cookies work on the web. Resources: What are cookies documentation → https://goo.gle/4khEwe7 Watch more What is Privacy Sandbox? → https://goo.gle/Privacy-Sandbox Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Sam Dutton Products Mentioned: Chrome

Chrome’s store reviews feature will help you figure out if there’s anything shady about the web store you’re visiting.

We’re introducing store reviews to Google Chrome in the U.S. to make your online shopping experience safer and more efficient. This feature uses data from Google Shoppin…

We’re introducing store reviews to Google Chrome in the U.S. to make your online shopping experience safer and more efficient. This feature uses data from Google Shoppin…

After early leaks of the Pixel Watch 4 showed a clean back with no charging pins, many of us speculated that maybe, just maybe, Google had finally figured out how to bring fast wireless charging to its smartwatch line without overheating.

Organizations need ML compute resources that can accommodate bursty peaks and periodic troughs. That means the consumption models for AI infrastructure need to evolve to be more cost-efficient, provide term flexibility, and support rapid development on the latest GPU and TPU accelerators.