Weekly Issue: 2025-34

If you’re browsing the web on your iPhone using Google Chrome and suddenly see a warning that says something like “Your Norton subscription is out of date”, don’t panic. This is a scam redirect.

Google Drive has been on a roll lately with a string of fantastic updates to its video player, including thumbnail previews, automatic captioning, and time-stamped transcripts.

The mobile browser landscape continues to evolve, with Google Chrome maintaining its position as the dominant force in mobile web browsing. Understanding browser market share trends provides crucial insights for web developers, digital marketers, and businesses looking to optimize their online presence.

The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.20.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.29) for most ChromeOS devices.

In today’s multi-device, work-from-anywhere world, unified endpoint management (UEM) is crucial for efficiency and security, providing a “single pane of glass” for managing mobile, desktop, and cloud environments. Microsoft Intune is a leading example of a UEM product that has continuously expanded to meet IT’s evolving needs.

We’ve been tracking the development of ‘Skywalker’, the baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 chip, and its absolutely-massive family of eight offshoot devices for a little while now.

Last week, I wrote a bit of an editorial piece that made the case that for the first time in years, a new, Google-made Pixelbook actually makes perfect sense thanks to the impending shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel.

Browser data management has become a critical aspect of digital privacy in 2025. As users become increasingly aware of tracking and performance issues, clearing browser data remains one of the most common privacy practices. Recent research reveals clear patterns in what users delete most frequently and why they do it.

Chromebooks became the go-to choice for many schools because they were affordable, simple to manage, and integrated well with cloud-based learning tools. That’s starting to change. Google’s recent adjustments to pricing and support timelines are creating new budget pressures for education leaders who already have to stretch every pound.

At their Made by Google 2025 showcase in New York yesterday, Google unveiled their latest hardware lineup with a big dose of personality.

Yesterday’s Made by Google event was a whirlwind of celebrity appearances, a new talk-show format, and a massive slate of hardware announcements. Between the new Pixel 10s, the Pixel Watch 4, and the debut of Pixelsnap, it would be easy to miss some of the smaller details.

Amidst all the celebrity appearances and new hardware at yesterday’s Made by Google event, one of the most exciting announcements for me was the official debut of Pixelsnap on the new Pixel 10 series.

For nearly a decade, the Google Assistant has been the voice of our smart homes. But yesterday as a part of the Made by Google 2025 event, Google announced the beginning of a new era.

The Dev channel has been updated to 141.0.7367.5 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.

The latest version of ChromeOS is now beginning its roll-out to the stable channel, and M139 is here with a couple of very useful, practical features that aim to improve user workflows and fix a long-standing pain point for those who use external touch displays.

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Google is proud to support the U.S. government in its modernization efforts through the use of AI.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 141 (141.0.7366.2) 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.

Researcher claims extension didn’t start out by exfiltrating info… while dev says its actions are ‘compliant’ Security boffins at Koi Security have warned of a shift in behavior of a popular Chrome VPN extension, FreeVPN.

Swipe left to reclaim your Google Drive storage.

Janitor AI has rapidly gained popularity as a conversational AI platform, attracting users who seek engaging character interactions and roleplay experiences. When users encounter issues accessing the service, the first question that comes to mind is usually “is janitor ai down” or “is janitorai down”.

Fork runs Android apps and keeps old PCs ticking over … all without signing into an account with the mothership FydeOS is an alternative to ChromeOS Flex, but with a few significant differences – including Google-account-free operation.…

A new LTS  version 132.0.6834.241 (Platform Version: 16093.115.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:427681143 High CVE-2025-7657 Use after free in WebRTC.425583995 High CVE-2025-7656 Integer overflow in V8.430344952 High CVE-2025-8010 Type Confusion in V8.

The Beta channel has been updated to 140.0.7339.24 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.

As part of the massive slate of announcements from today’s Made by Google 2025 event, the company has unveiled a truly game-changing new feature for Google Photos that leverages the power of Gemini to make photo editing unbelievably easy. Get ready for conversational editing.

This charger uses a proprietary algorithm to prioritize charging your Pixel while powering a second device simultaneously.

Do you remember packing for an extended trip twenty years ago? We had to load up a camera, a day planner, a pile of books, a handheld gaming device, a map-stuffed tourist guide, a phone, a CD player, and maybe some cashier’s checks. Now? Just remember your smartphone!

After months of leaks, speculation, and some wild last-minute marketing, the Made by Google 2025 event is set to kick off in just a couple of hours.

The Made by Google 2025 event is finally here, and in just a few short hours, we’ll see the official unveiling of the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more. The hype is a tad different this time around, especially with the new, star-studded event format hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

Written by: Marco Galli Welcome to the Frontline Bulletin Series Straight from Mandiant Threat Defense, the “Frontline Bulletin” series brings you the latest on the most intriguing compromises we are seeing in the wild right now, equipping our community to understand and respond to the most compelling threats we observe.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.26) 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 (140.0.7339.25) 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.

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Matrix Digital Rain WAKE UP… The google matrix easter egg is an unofficial creation that transforms the standard Google homepage into an immersive display of the iconic Matrix code rain effect.

Most Repetitive AI Prompts Ever Entered Into Chatbots (2025) The artificial intelligence landscape has transformed dramatically since platforms like ChatGPT gained massive adoption. Analysis of millions of conversations reveals striking patterns in how users communicate with AI systems.