Weekly Issue: 2025-41

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

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.

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.

With the recent arrival of the experimental “Desktop Mode” in Android 16, the dream of a true, productive desktop experience powered by your phone is closer than ever.

For years, those of us who use Logitech mice and keyboards with our Chromebooks have relied on the trusty Logitech Unifying Receiver Chrome App. It was a simple utility that let you pair, un-pair, and manage the devices connected to your Logi dongle.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 142 (142.0.7444.22) 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 142 (142.0.7444.21) 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.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we learn and how education is delivered. From adaptive tutoring systems to immersive virtual classrooms, AI is enhancing engagement, personalization, and outcomes. Choosing the right development partner is crucial. One who balances technical innovation with real-world educational needs.

Now you can search for content within files stored on your Google Drive.

Chromebook users have expanded dramatically across every age demographic in 2025, transforming these devices from educational tools into mainstream computing solutions. The global Chromebook market reached 14.7 billion USD in 2025, with 22.11 million units shipped worldwide, demonstrating the widespread adoption of Chrome OS devices across different generations.

Google is discontinuing support for Steam on Chromebooks as of January 1, 2026, officially ending a beta program that never gained significant momentum.

If Facebook suddenly appears shrunken to a microscopic size while all other websites look normal, you’ve likely triggered a browser-level or hardware-acceleration glitch rather than a zoom issue. This article explains how to restore Facebook to its normal view in Google Chrome on Windows. 1.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 141 (141.0.7390.70) 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.

A new LTS version 132.0.6834.245 (Platform Version: 16093.119.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

The Stable channel has been updated to 141.0.7390.65/.66 for Windows and Mac and 141.0.7390.65 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.

Startups are using agentic AI to automate complex workflows, create novel user experiences, and solve business problems that were once considered technically impossible.

We’ve all been in meetings that have gone off the rails, run way over time, or been dominated by a single topic. Keeping an online meeting focused and on schedule can be a real challenge.

The story of the upcoming MediaTek MT8189-powered Chromebooks just keeps getting more interesting. We recently uncovered that the ‘Jedi’ baseboard and its first offshoot, ‘Padme’, are being developed specifically for a new generation of Chromebook tablets.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 140.0.7339.240 for Windows and Mac 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.

Organizations wrestling with fragmented data sources need reliable integration tools. SSIS-950 emerges as Microsoft’s answer to modern data challenges, delivering robust Extract, Transform, and Load capabilities that streamline enterprise workflows. Released with SQL Server 2017, this platform addresses the pain points data professionals face daily.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 141 (141.0.7390.69) 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.

Google Chrome for Android may soon enable the desktop version of sites when you’re browsing on an external display.

When it comes to premium, thin-and-light Chromebooks, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is in a class of its own. With its gorgeous screen, razor-thin aluminum chassis, and excellent keyboard, it’s one of the most well-built and enjoyable clamshell Chromebooks on the market.

IT services are changing. Their future will be defined by extensibility via APIs and artificial intelligence. It appears we’re moving toward a post-app digital economy, where personalization takes precedence over off-the shelf solutions.

IT services are changing. Their future will be defined by extensibility via APIs and artificial intelligence. It appears we’re moving toward a post-app digital economy, where personalization takes precedence over off-the shelf solutions.

Learn what Time to First Byte (TFFB) measures. Debug TFFB 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

Oracle Corp.’s NetSuite subsidiary today announced a major overhaul of its cloud enterprise resource planning suite at its SuiteWorld conference, introducing NetSuite Next, a new version of the platform that embeds conversational artificial intelligence, agentic workflows, and natural language search.

Oracle Corp.’s NetSuite subsidiary today announced a major overhaul of its cloud enterprise resource planning suite at its SuiteWorld conference, introducing NetSuite Next, a new version of the platform that embeds conversational artificial intelligence, agentic workflows, and natural language search.

Quantum computing presents a new frontier for technology, and a new set of security challenges, too. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break the public-key cryptography systems we rely on today, posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations.

Agentic transformation revolutionizes automation by moving beyond rigid, rule-based workflows to intelligence-driven systems. Powered by artificial intelligence agents that can reason, adapt and make dynamic decisions, it enables businesses to automate processes with greater efficiency, flexibility and resilience. Lake Michigan Credit Union has partnered with Greenlight Consulting Solutions Inc.

Agentic transformation revolutionizes automation by moving beyond rigid, rule-based workflows to intelligence-driven systems. Powered by artificial intelligence agents that can reason, adapt and make dynamic decisions, it enables businesses to automate processes with greater efficiency, flexibility and resilience. Lake Michigan Credit Union has partnered with Greenlight Consulting Solutions Inc.

Try it and see for yourself.

As the world continues to marvel at the creative and productive power of AI, there’s another, darker side to the story: bad actors are already exploring ways to use this same technology to create faster and more sophisticated cyberattacks.

It has always been a bit of a strange omission; for years, if you wanted to give someone the gift of Google Play credit, you had to physically go to a store and buy a plastic gift card.

When Drew Brees makes his NBC debut internet amazed by his new hair became the most talked-about topic of the 2021 NFL season opener. The legendary quarterback’s transition from the playing field to the broadcast booth generated unexpected buzz across social media platforms.