Weekly Issue: 2025-34
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Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.13.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.18) for most ChromeOS devices.
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Spotlight is much better in macOS Tahoe — here’s what’s new
If you use a Mac at work or elsewhere, then you inevitably use Spotlight, Apple’s helpful search tool that has been blessed with a variety of productivity-enhancing improvements in macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple calls this the “biggest Spotlight update ever,” so it’s time to look at what’s new.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with a stemmed design and Gemini onboard
Samsung’s Fan Edition (FE) lineup has always tried to blend premium features with an accessible price, and the new Galaxy Buds 3 FE fit that mold perfectly.
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Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook just leaked out
Just yesterday, I was scratching my head about the curious case of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra. We have this fantastic, powerful, and incredibly efficient ARM chip that is a perfect fit for Chromebooks, yet only one device—the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14—was using it.
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BrowserStack introduces Testing Toolkit Chrome extension to unify QA workflows
Web and mobile testing company BrowserStack Inc. today announced the launch of Testing Toolkit, a new Google Chrome extension that brings more than 10 essential manual testing tools into one solution. The new extension seeks to address the issue wherein manual web testing has become increasingly fragmented.
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Google to pay $36M fine in Australia over anticompetitive Android search deals
Google has agreed to pay $35.8 million (A$55 million) fine in Australia after admitting it made illegal deals that blocked rival search engines from Android phones. The company admitted wrongdoing and agreed to the penalty.
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The Most Blocked Sites on Work Devices Using Chrome (2025)
Most Blocked Websites on Work Devices: 2025 Complete Guide Workplace internet filtering has become essential for maintaining productivity, security, and compliance in modern organizations. With cyberthreats evolving rapidly and workplace distractions mounting, employers worldwide implement comprehensive website blocking strategies to protect their networks and maintain professional standards.
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