Weekly Issue: 2025-33

Every now and then, you run into some genuinely surprising new Android option that actually makes you sit up and say: Whoaaaa. (Kindly apply an early-90s Keanu affectation onto that when reading it in your mind, if you would.

The mobile gaming industry in 2025 is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Developers are creating richer, more responsive experiences that rival console and PC platforms. Enhanced processing power, faster connectivity, and optimized design are giving players a seamless blend of visual excellence and responsive gameplay.

  Google 🌟 Google Mandalorian Easter Egg Click on Grogu (Baby Yoda) in the bottom right corner to watch him use the Force on the search results! The Mandalorian – Official Disney+ Series https://www.disneyplus.

  About Store Gmail Images   Sign in Step into the topsy-turvy realm of Google Mirror, a creative reversed rendition of the Google homepage. Experience a delightful departure from the norm with this mirrored interface.

The term get_ready_bell:client_pulse is becoming increasingly common. It plays a major role in tracking client interaction, especially during onboarding and service delivery. Whether you’re working with SaaS tools or CRM software, this trigger helps businesses stay updated on client status in real-time.

When Google announced a suite of new creative tools for Google Photos a few weeks back, the new Photo to Video feature was easily the most intriguing to me. The promise of turning your static photos into short, dynamic video clips sounded cool, but I reserved my judgment.

The Beta channel has been updated to 140.0.7339.16 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.

What guides your approach to software development? In our roles at Google, we’re constantly working to build better software, faster.

In today’s fast-paced cloud-native world, the speed at which your applications can start and scale is paramount. Faster pod startup times mean quicker responses to user demand, more efficient resource utilization, and a more agile development and deployment lifecycle overall.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.14) 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 140 (140.0.7339.15) 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.

In what is undoubtedly one of the boldest moves of the year, AI search startup Perplexity has made a formal, unsolicited offer to acquire the Google Chrome browser for a staggering $34.5 billion.

Artificial Intelligence has moved far beyond being just a background technology—it is now the architect of uniquely tailored digital journeys.

Over the past two years with my Windows Intelligence column, I’ve delivered some of the best boots-on-the-ground reporting of my career, from Microsoft’s big Copilot event to tracking the evolution of AI tools from 2023 to 2025 to countless useful Windows tips and detailed analyses.

Deepfake tools have advanced so rapidly that voice clones and face forgeries are no longer sci-fi fantasies — they’re real threats knocking at our digital doors. Attackers can now mimic someone’s appearance or tone with startling accuracy.

Understanding Chrome’s Most Visited Sites Feature: Complete Guide Google Chrome’s new tab page has evolved significantly over the years, offering users quick access to their frequently visited websites through the chrome://newtab/#most_visited feature.

chrome-native://recent-tabs – Accessing Recent Tabs With Browsing History Managing browser tabs efficiently has become essential for modern web browsing. Chrome’s native recent tabs functionality provides users with powerful tools to restore, organize, and navigate through their browsing sessions.

AI startup Perplexity has sent Google/Alphabet an offer to buy Chrome for $34.5 billion.  The offer was made in a letter from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas to Sundar Pichai, who serves as the CEO of both Alphabet and Google.

 M-138, ChromeOS version 16295.74.0 (Browser version 138.0.7204.232), has rolled outto ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 139 (139.0.7258.123) 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 138.0.7204.235 for Windows and 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.

Could the most popular browser change hands? AI search biz Perplexity has offered to pay about twice as much as it is worth to acquire Chrome from Google.…

Could the most popular browser change hands? AI search biz Perplexity has offered to pay about twice as much as it is worth to acquire Chrome from Google.…

The Stable channel has been updated to 139.0.7258.127/.128 for Windows, Mac and 139.0.7258.127 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Social media girls are transforming the meaning of internet fame. They rule platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, combining creativity with trend awareness to reach millions. From makeup tips to mental health talks, they influence what people watch, wear, and buy.

The three-year-old AI startup’s bid is more than twice its own value.

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 A new LTC version 138.0.7204.221 (Platform Version: 16295.70.0), 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.

Generative artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity AI Inc. today offered a bid to purchase Google LLC’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion in an unsolicited all-cash offer.

Chrome’s autofill feature is one of those quietly brilliant tools that saves me countless clicks and keystrokes every single day.

Perplexity has just offered to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion — a bid that’s far more than the AI search startup itself is valued at, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Perplexity has just offered to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion — a bid that’s far more than the AI search startup itself is valued at, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was lamenting the fact that one of the most exciting new features announced for the ChromeOS 138 update – Freeform AI Wallpapers – was still a frustrating no-show. Well, I’m happy to report that the wait is finally over!

We’re excited to share that Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader for the third year in a row in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management, based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

We are pleased to share that IDC has named Google a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment.