Weekly Issue: 2025-38
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Most Commonly Blocked Chrome Extensions By Enterprise IT (2025)
In 2025, organizations face mounting threats from browser extensions in managed enterprise environments. According to the Enterprise Browser Extension Security Report by LayerX, 99% of enterprise employees have at least one browser extension installed, and over 53% have more than ten.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTS version 132.0.6834.244 (Platform Version: 16093.118.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:433800617 Medium CVE-2025-8881 Inappropriate implementation in File Picker440454442 Critical CVE-2025-10200 Use after free in ServiceworkerRelease notes for LTS-132 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support?
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 142.0.7420.3 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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The ROI of automation: How intelligent ITSM drives cost savings and efficiency
IT service desks have long been viewed as expensive but necessary cost centers that play an essential role in keeping organizations operational.
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The ROI of automation: How intelligent ITSM drives cost savings and efficiency
IT service desks have long been viewed as expensive but necessary cost centers that play an essential role in keeping organizations operational.
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Google pushes back against the DOJ’s plan to break up its ad tech business
Just as the dust begins to settle on the remedies ruling in the massive search monopoly case, the next major legal battle for Google is already here. On Monday, the remedies phase of the U.S.
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ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride
The latest milestone update for ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the stable channel. If you head to your settings, you should be able to pull down the update for ChromeOS 140 right now.
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After a long absence, the 8GB Lenovo Duet 11 is back in stock and on sale for just $279
For months, one of our favorite and most-recommended Chromebook tablets has been frustratingly hard to find. While the base 4GB model of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ has been around, the top-tier 8GB version with the included USI pen has been largely missing in action.
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Google launches Gemini in Chrome weeks after antitrust win, escalating AI browser wars
Google rolled out a large set of AI features for its Chrome browser on Thursday, embedding its Gemini assistant directly into the platform with a clear focus on enterprise customers facing mounting workplace productivity challenges.
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Chrome Desktop vs Mobile vs Tablet Global Traffic Share Statistics (2025)
Understanding Chrome Desktop vs Mobile vs Tablet Global Traffic Share patterns provides essential insights for web developers, SEO specialists, and digital marketers. This comprehensive analysis examines current browser market dynamics with verified 2024-2025 statistics from authoritative sources. Chrome Global Browser Market Share Overview Global Browser Market Share 2025 Chrome (65.
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Google is transforming Chrome into an AI-native browser
Google LLC has long used its Chrome web browser as a weapon to boost the popularity of its products and services, notably to strengthen its dominance in search, and now it’s doing the same for artificial intelligence.
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Google is transforming Chrome into an AI-native browser
Google LLC has long used its Chrome web browser as a weapon to boost the popularity of its products and services, notably to strengthen its dominance in search, and now it’s doing the same for artificial intelligence.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16371.49.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.201) for most ChromeOS devices.
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AWS adds fully managed AI models: Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1
Amazon Web Services Inc. today announced the addition of fully managed open-weight models Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1 to its AI model portfolio. The new models offer greater flexibility to customers that rely on the Amazon Bedrock generative AI service to meet their evolving business needs.
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AWS adds fully managed AI models: Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1
Amazon Web Services Inc. today announced the addition of fully managed open-weight models Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1 to its AI model portfolio. The new models offer greater flexibility to customers that rely on the Amazon Bedrock generative AI service to meet their evolving business needs.
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As AI reshapes cybersecurity, CrowdStrike bets on adaptive defenses
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, bringing both powerful new opportunities and increasingly complex threats. To keep pace, the industry is moving toward adaptive defenses and agent-driven systems built for speed and flexibility. Still, these new developments raise the urgent question of whether defenders can respond fast enough.
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As AI reshapes cybersecurity, CrowdStrike bets on adaptive defenses
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, bringing both powerful new opportunities and increasingly complex threats. To keep pace, the industry is moving toward adaptive defenses and agent-driven systems built for speed and flexibility. Still, these new developments raise the urgent question of whether defenders can respond fast enough.
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Google stuffs Chrome full of AI features whether you like it or not
Why browse the web yourself when an AI sidekick can spoon-feed it to you? Now that it knows it won’t be forced to sell its browser, Google is cramming AI into every vacant corner of Chrome it can find, whether you like it or not. …
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Google stuffs Chrome full of AI features whether you like it or not
Why browse the web yourself when an AI sidekick can spoon-feed it to you? Now that it knows it won’t be forced to sell its browser, Google is cramming AI into every vacant corner of Chrome it can find, whether you like it or not. …
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The first Android XR headset from Samsung could be just a month away
We’ve seen teases of Samsung’s first Android XR headset for months now, with mentions at major events like Google I/O and MWC. For everyone who has been itching to finally see what this Vision Pro competitor is all about, it looks like the wait is nearly over.
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Google pushes emergency patch for Chrome 0-day – check your browser version now
Sixth such Chrome flaw this year spotted by the Chocolate Factory, already in play Google pushed an emergency patch for a high-severity Chrome flaw, already under active exploitation. So it’s time to make sure you’re running the most recent version of the web browser.…
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Google pushes emergency patch for Chrome 0-day – check your browser version now
Sixth such Chrome flaw this year spotted by the Chocolate Factory, already in play Google pushed an emergency patch for a high-severity Chrome flaw, already under active exploitation. So it’s time to make sure you’re running the most recent version of the web browser.…
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 141.0.7390.30 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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You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini’s “Gems” feature is a fantastic way to personalize your AI experience, allowing you to create custom-tailored assistants that save you from repetitive prompting. You can have one Gem that’s your creative writing partner, another that’s a meal planner, and a third that’s a travel agent.
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Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
As Gemini continues to weave its way into every corner of Google Workspace, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in a big way in Google Meet.
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How Google is turning Chrome into your intelligent partner on the web
When Google Chrome first launched back in 2008, it set out to be a browser that was faster, more secure, and more stable than anything else on the market. It succeeded, and in doing so, it kickstarted a new era of web innovation.
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Google is giving Chrome’s omnibox an upgrade you’ll love or hate
Quick access to AI Mode and contextual suggestions are coming to the omnibox.
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Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
While we’ve seen Gemini’s powerful AI integrated into countless Google products over the past year, its arrival in the Chrome browser itself has been the one many have been waiting for.
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Chrome on desktop is getting a huge Gemini boost to take on AI browsers like Comet
Gemini is finally coming to Chrome for everyone on Windows and Mac in the US.
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Supercharging Employee Productivity with AI, Securely, with Gemini in Chrome Enterprise
AI is transforming how people work and how businesses operate. But with these powerful tools comes a critical question: how do we empower our teams with AI, while ensuring corporate data remains protected?
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Go behind the browser with Chrome’s new AI features
Google Chrome is getting upgraded with the latest AI to make it safer, smarter and more useful
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Supercharging Employee Productivity with AI, Securely, with Gemini in Chrome Enterprise
AI is transforming how people work and how businesses operate. But with these powerful tools comes a critical question: how do we empower our teams with AI, while ensuring corporate data remains protected?
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Go behind the browser with Chrome’s new AI features
Google Chrome is getting upgraded with the latest AI to make it safer, smarter and more useful
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Chrome: The browser you love, reimagined with AI
Google is taking the next step in its journey to make your browser smarter with new AI integrations.
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Chrome: The browser you love, reimagined with AI
Google is taking the next step in its journey to make your browser smarter with new AI integrations.
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