Weekly Issue: 2025-32

Anna’s Archive represents a significant development in digital library access, serving as a free, open-source index that connects users to millions of books, research papers, and academic materials. This platform aggregates data from various online sources, making knowledge accessible worldwide without hosting files directly on its own servers.

I’ve tried every browser, and these seven features keep pulling me away from Chrome.

Chromebook gaming gets leveled-down as the Steam beta starts coming to a close.

Gemini’s ability to interact with your PDFs directly in Google Drive is already a fantastic tool for getting quick summaries and finding specific information. But for those who work with very long, complex documents like research papers, legal contracts, or extensive reports, the AI could sometimes lose the plot.

The creative tools powered by Google’s Gemini continue to get more impressive by the day.

When the new “Jupiter” Dawn to Dusk wallpaper and screensaver recently arrived for Chromebook Plus devices, I was immediately impressed. It’s a stunning, high-quality, and dynamic theme that was a much-needed addition to one of my favorite exclusive Chromebook Plus features.

Mobile web browsing is all about finding what you need quickly and with as little hassle as possible — well, in theory, anyway. In the real world, the act of surfing sites from your smartphone is often anything but efficient.

After debuting in 2022, the Steam for Chromebook Beta will stop working in early 2026. At the time, it was a big ChromeOS effort, but there hasn’t been an update in ages.

I remember the initial excitement like it was yesterday. The idea of having a native Steam client on ChromeOS—code-named Borealis—was a bold, ambitious, and incredibly exciting prospect. It promised to bring a legitimate, high-end PC gaming experience to Chromebooks in a way we’d never seen before.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16328.42.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.86) for most ChromeOS devices.

Enterprise artificial intelligence can’t thrive on yesterday’s infrastructure. From real-time analytics to autonomous agents, the demands of modern intelligence require an AI-ready architecture that’s open, federated and flexible by design, not bolted together after the fact.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.7) 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.

The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.5.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.6) for most ChromeOS devices.

The Dev channel has been updated to 141.0.7340.0 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.

This Google ChromeOS collaboration with NASA uses AI to visualize the unseeable.

This Google ChromeOS collaboration with NASA uses AI to visualize the unseeable.

Let’s be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while that’s incredibly useful, true learning isn’t just about finding the answer; it’s about understanding the process and the concepts behind it.

Ever since Google fully embraced generative AI in its main search results with AI Overviews and AI Mode, there has been a massive, looming question for those of us who create content on the web: what is this going to do to our traffic?

The ongoing story of ‘Skywalker’ and its massive family of upcoming Chromebooks has been pretty interesting to track thus far. The anticipation for what’s next from MediaTek with their new MT8189 ARM chip has been high, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting the first real-world performance data.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 141 (141.0.7340.3) 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 Truth About Apple Teleport While teleport apple remains fictional, Apple has made significant strides in spatial computing with the Apple Vision Pro. This revolutionary device represents Apple’s first spatial computer, launched in February 2024, bringing together augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality in an unprecedented way.

Which AI Chatbot is Used Most by Students? Complete Analysis 2025 In 2025, students worldwide rely on AI chatbot school tools for academic support more than ever before. With the rise of artificial intelligence in education, understanding which platforms dominate student usage has become crucial for educators, parents, and institutions.

Nippybox: Complete Guide to File Sharing Platform There are conflicting reports about Nippybox’s operational status. Some sources indicate the service was discontinued in 2025, while others show it as still active. Users should verify current availability before relying on the platform.

The age of AI is here, and organizations everywhere are racing to deploy powerful models to drive innovation, enhance products, and create entirely new user experiences. But moving from a trained model in a lab to a scalable, cost-effective, and production-grade inference service is a significant engineering challenge.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.4) 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 Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 140 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 140.0.7339.

The Google Pixel 9a was only launched a few months ago, but that isn’t stopping it from getting a significant discount for those in the market for a new phone without a flagship price tag.

Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, has quickly become a favorite tool for anyone who needs to understand and synthesize large amounts of information. Today, in a significant and thoughtful expansion, Google is making NotebookLM available to younger users to help them learn, study, and understand their class materials.

It feels like we say this every few weeks, but the pace of AI development is just staggering. What was considered a state-of-the-art research project just a few months ago is quickly becoming a tool you can access on your phone.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.3) 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.

In a world where data is your most valuable asset, protecting it isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a necessity. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in protecting the data in your Cloud SQL instances, with Enhanced Backups for Cloud SQL.

With ARM-powered Chromebooks, we’ve become pretty accustomed to only a couple devices spawnign from any given baseboard; but ‘Skywalker’ (the baseboard for the mysterious MediaTek MT8189) has already bucked this trend with 6 total development boards spawning from it over the past few months. And they’re not done yet.

OpenAI has released its first open-weight language models since GPT-2, marking a significant strategic shift as the company seeks to expand enterprise adoption through more flexible deployment options and reduced operational costs.

Once known mainly as classroom or office tools, Chromebooks have evolved into capable devices for entertainment, gaming, and smarter digital spending. With cloud-first performance, full Android app integration, and strong built-in security, users are now enjoying a broader range of online experiences across platforms and genres.

Historically, Microsoft seems cursed: It’s often early to big technological shifts, and it’s great at prototyping them. But then, after a hype-filled launch where Microsoft celebrates its lead, the company seems to lose interest — while competitors pull ahead and release more polished products.