Weekly Issue: 2025-41
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTC version 138.0.7204.293 (Platform Version: 16295.78.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.
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Classroom 15x: Complete Guide to Modern Educational Transformation
Classroom 15x represents an integrated educational approach combining flexible physical arrangements, technological infrastructure, and strategic instruction methods to transform traditional teaching spaces. The term has gained traction among educators seeking measurable improvements in student participation, responsiveness, and customized learning paths.
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Google Vids is finally ready for TikTok and YouTube Shorts with new vertical video support
In terms of current social media trends, vertical video is king. But since its launch, Google’s simple and powerful video creation tool, Google Vids, has had one major limitation: it was built exclusively for traditional, widescreen (16:9) videos.
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The Pixel Watch 4 isn’t just repairable, it’s the new gold standard for smartwatches
When Google first announced that the Pixel Watch 4 was designed to be serviceable, we were optimistic but cautious. After all, “repairable” can mean a lot of things.
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Chrome’s got a new trick to spare you from useless notifications
Combatting notification fatigue, one site at a time.
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Chrome is finally going to clean up your spammy website notifications for you
In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out a feature for Chrome that aims to solve the problem of overwhelming website notification overload by automatically revoking notification permissions for sites you haven’t interacted with recently.
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Chrome will automatically disable web notifications you don’t care about
Google is introducing a new Chrome browser feature for Android and desktop users that automatically turns off notifications for websites that you’re already ignoring. Chrome’s Safety Check feature already provides similar functionality for camera access and location tracking permissions.
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Chrome will automatically disable web notifications you don’t care about
Google is introducing a new Chrome browser feature for Android and desktop users that automatically turns off notifications for websites that you’re already ignoring. Chrome’s Safety Check feature already provides similar functionality for camera access and location tracking permissions.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 143.0.7461.3 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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All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
When I first unboxed the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk over a year and a half ago, I was immediately impressed. I thought it was a brilliant, well-crafted, and thoughtfully designed set of accessories. But if I’m being honest, it didn’t immediately find a permanent place in my daily workflow.
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How to Fix ‘Error Code 7: 0x80072EFD’ in Google Chrome
This guide explains how to fix error code 7: 0x80072EFD in Google Chrome. The error usually appears when Chrome cannot connect to update servers. It might occur during a browser update or installation. The issue is often related to blocked connections, incorrect proxy settings, or interference from security software.
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Google’s AI Overviews and How It Is Changing Link Building
The search landscape is changing rapidly, as generative AI takes hold. Google’s AI search feature has been accused of stealing links, raising worries it could lead to a collapse of the industry. So, how is this changing link building?
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ClarityCheck: The Smart Way to Verify Contacts in the Digital Age
In today’s hyper-connected world, a phone number or email address is more than just a line of communication — it’s a powerful source of information.
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Linux Development on Chromebook Statistics 2025
Linux development on Chromebooks has evolved significantly over recent years. While ChromeOS devices were initially designed for cloud-based computing and web applications, the introduction of native Linux support has transformed these affordable machines into viable development platforms.
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AI cameras race for a real-time edge
The latest AI imaging tools not only create a picture from a prompt (you type words, and the tool makes a picture seemingly ex nihilo). They also do another neat trick: You can upload a photograph, and they can convincingly modify it.
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Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16433.12.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.24) for most ChromeOS devices.
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AWS’s new AI agentic platform aims to automate business workflows
The modern enterprise has more data than it can handle, and AI agents are increasingly stepping in to help.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16371.65.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.242) for most ChromeOS devices.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 141.0.7390.76/.77 for Windows and Mac and 141.0.7390.76 for Linux, 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.
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Slow server problems? Try this #DevToolsAI
Debugging a slow website? Checkout the updated Performance panel in Chrome DevTools, measure Core Web Vitals, find Performance insights and chat about them with AI. Learn more → https://goo.gle/ask-performance Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #AI #Gemini #CSS #ChromeDevTools #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools
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What is Tikcotech and Why It Matters in 2025
Tikcotech has emerged as a refreshing alternative in the technology market, focusing on delivering uncomplicated digital solutions for everyday users. The brand addresses a common frustration: modern gadgets have become unnecessarily complex.
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Here are the 4 key ways Google’s new Gemini Enterprise will transform your workday
Today, Google unveiled Gemini Enterprise, its ambitious new platform designed to be the “new front door for AI in the workplace.” But what does that actually mean for the average employee?
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Gemini Enterprise is Google’s new ‘front door’ for AI at work, and it’s more than just a chatbot
While much of the AI conversation has focused on consumer-facing tools, the race to transform the modern workplace is just as intense. Today, at a special “Gemini at Work” event, Google CEO Sundar Pichai officially unveiled the company’s next major step in that race: Gemini Enterprise.
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Baseline is now in DevTools
Baseline is now available in DevTools! Learn how this update allows developers to know if a property has limited availability, is newly available, or widely available. Checkout “What’s new in DevTools 139-141” for the latest updates to DevTools. Watch more What’s New in DevTools → https://goo.
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Samsung XR headset leak points to a display that’s sharper than the Apple Vision Pro
After months of teases at events like Google I/O and MWC, followed by a rumored October 21st launch date, we finally have our best look yet at the hardware powering Samsung’s first Android XR headset.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 143 (143.0.7457.3) 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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Google Skills: Your new home for Google AI learning and more
From the classroom to the boardroom, the world of work is shifting at an incredible pace. As advancements in AI and cloud computing gather speed, it’s not just about adapting — it’s about discovering powerful new ways to thrive, regardless of your role.
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Partners powering the Gemini Enterprise agent ecosystem
Google Cloud believes the future of AI should be open, flexible, and interoperable.
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Google Vids to Be Preinstalled on Chromebooks
Google is preparing to ship Chromebooks with their AI Video tool, Vids preinstalled. Google Vids Vids is an AI platform from Google that lets you create videos from a text prompt. You can upload documents or write text prompts and let Vids come up with a video for you.
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What is xFi Complete?
xFi Complete represents Xfinity’s premium home internet solution designed for households demanding reliable connectivity without restrictions. This comprehensive package combines essential networking equipment, unlimited data access, and advanced security features into a single monthly subscription. Understanding what xFi Complete offers helps determine whether this service matches your household’s internet requirements.
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Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google’s smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet’s recent discontinuation, the question on everyone’s mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo?
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 142.0.7444.23 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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Debug FCP #DevToolsAI
Learn what First Contentful Paint (FCP) measures. Debug FCP with Performance Insights in the updated Chrome DevTools Performance panel and make your website faster – and if stuck, Ask AI for help. Learn more → https://goo.gle/ask-performance Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #AI #Gemini #CSS #ChromeDevTools #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools
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Google’s AI-powered Virtual Try-On tool can now show you what shoes will look like on your feet
Google’s “Virtual Try-On” technology for clothing has been a fascinating and surprisingly useful application of AI, giving shoppers a better idea of how a shirt or dress might actually look on their body type.
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Google’s no-code AI app builder, Opal, is expanding globally and getting some big upgrades
Just a couple of months ago, Google Labs unveiled one of its most exciting experiments in a long time: Opal, a tool that lets anyone build their own AI-powered mini-apps using just natural language—no coding required. After an initial, U.S.
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