Weekly Issue: 2025-37
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Google’s new AI tools for ads can transform 100 photos at once
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, creating high-quality, on-brand creative assets is a constant challenge.
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Finding changes in Google Sheets’ version history is about to get so much easier
Version history in Google Sheets is one of those absolutely critical, sometimes-life-saving features. It’s a powerful tool for recovering lost data, understanding how a spreadsheet has evolved, and seeing who made specific edits.
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Google for Education User Statistics (2025)
150M+ Students and Educators Using Google Workspace for Education Globally Google for Education continues to dominate the digital learning landscape in 2025, with unprecedented user adoption across educational institutions worldwide.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.41.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.136) for most ChromeOS devices.
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OpenAI, Microsoft discuss shape of future relationship
Microsoft and OpenAI are in talks about the future of their partnership, they said in a joint statement Thursday, without providing details.
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How Rent the Runway supercharges developer speed and insights with Cloud SQL
Editor’s note: Rent the Runway is redefining how consumers engage with fashion, offering on-demand access to designer clothing through a unique blend of e-commerce and reverse logistics.
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OpenTelemetry Protocol comes to Google Cloud Observability
OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP) is a data exchange protocol designed to transport telemetry from a source to a destination in a vendor-agnostic fashion. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Cloud Trace, part of Google Cloud Observability, now supports users sending trace data using OTLP via telemetry.googleapis.com.
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You can now buy the incredible Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, hasn’t it?
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Why there could be more than one new Kompanio Ultra Chromebook Tablet
Just yesterday, we were thrilled to uncover evidence of ‘Tanjiro’: a new Chromebook tablet in development with the incredible MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip inside. The prospect of a single device with that amazing processor in a tablet form factor was exciting enough.
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QR Codes: From Innovation to Everyday Necessity
Not so long ago, QR codes were perceived as a futuristic novelty, but today they have become an integral part of everyday life. They are found on restaurant menus, tickets, product packaging, advertising banners, and even in official documents.
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Apps That Turn Your Chromebook into a Portable Powerhouse
Chromebooks have come a long way from being just basic web browsers. Now, they can do a lot more if you download the right apps. Think of them as regular laptops that you can use every day for different things.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 142.0.7405.4 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.
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Gmail is making it easier to track packages and find the best deals
As we get closer and closer to the holiday shopping season, our inboxes are about to get a lot busier with order confirmations, shipping notifications, and an avalanche of promotional emails.
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Your Spotify Premium subscription just got a huge audio upgrade at no extra cost
It’s been a long time coming. The saga of Spotify’s high-fidelity audio offering has felt like a tech industry myth at times, with the first rumors dating all the way back to 2017.
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It’s happening! A new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook tablet is coming
Ever since the debut of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, we’ve been absolutely blown away by its capabilities.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 142 (142.0.7405.2) 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.
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Chromebooks in Schools Statistics (2025)
60.1% Education Market Share $14.7B Global Market Value 2025 22.11M Units Shipped Globally 93% US Districts Buying Chromebooks Chromebook Market Share in Education 2025 The chromebook stats reveal unprecedented growth in educational technology adoption.
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Google Pixel Flex 67W USB-C Fast Charger review: Protocol perfection with one pretty huge oversight
Now you can fast charge two Pixel 10 Pro XL’s at once.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
M-139, ChromeOS version 16328.72.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.172), has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 141.0.7390.16 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.
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Google’s new ‘AI Quests’ teaches AI literacy through immersive adventures
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, teaching the next generation how it works and how it can be used for good has never been more important.
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Our approach to carbon-aware data centers: Central data center fleet management
Data centers are the engines of the cloud, processing and storing the information that powers our daily lives. As digital services grow, so do our data centers and we are working to responsibly manage them.
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The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
It has been a long road for Google’s Pixel phones, but after years of finding its stride, it looks like the company’s hardware strategy is starting to pay off in a huge way.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 141 (141.0.7390.14) 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.
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Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Just a few weeks back, I was left scratching my head a bit over the discovery of ‘Jedi’, a second, parallel baseboard for the upcoming MediaTek MT8189 chip.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 141 (141.0.7390.17) 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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Atlassian says its ‘Don’t F— the Customer’ principle drove cloud-only decision
Atlassian is shutting down its data center product line and forcing all remaining customers to migrate to the cloud by March 2029, in a move that will affect thousands of enterprises still running the collaboration software on-premises.
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Which Sites Are Most Often Left in Incognito Tabs? (2025)
As of 2025, private browsing continues to be an essential feature across all major web browsers. Research reveals fascinating patterns about which websites users consistently leave open in incognito mode.
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Google Keep, discarded: A smart new source for Android location reminders
Google giveth — and Google taketh away. If there’s one thing we’ve learned as Android-adoring animals over the years, it’s that you can’t ever fully count on Google to stick with something forever.
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Google Keep, discarded: A smart new source for Android location reminders
Google giveth — and Google taketh away. If there’s one thing we’ve learned as Android-adoring animals over the years, it’s that you can’t ever fully count on Google to stick with something forever.
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Using CapCut PC Crop Video Tool to Perfect Instagram Reels Aspect Ratios
Most creators share the same issue when creating Instagram Reels. Their videos do not meet the correct size, which tends to make them appear unbalanced on the screen. The outcome is a low number of views and engagement.
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Introducing no-cost, multicloud Data Transfer Essentials for EU and U.K. customers
At Google Cloud, our services are built with interoperability and openness in mind to enable customer choice and multicloud strategies. We pioneered a multicloud data warehouse, enabling workloads to run across clouds.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 140 (140.0.7339.123) 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.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 140.0.7339.127/.128 for Windows, 140.0.7339.132/.133 for Mac and 140.0.7339.127 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 140 (140.0.7339.122) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.
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