Weekly Issue: 2025-41
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This tiny Chrome flag is a big step towards a proper Android desktop mode
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.
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Yes, you can still manage your Logitech Unifying Receiver on your Chromebook
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.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
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.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
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.
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Top AI Education Companies Shaping the Future of Learning
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.
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NotebookLM just got even more useful with another handy Google Drive integration
Now you can search for content within files stored on your Google Drive.
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Age Demographics of Chromebook Users 2025
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.
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When Steam Leaves Chromebooks, Where Will Gamers Turn Next?
Google is discontinuing support for Steam on Chromebooks as of January 1, 2026, officially ending a beta program that never gained significant momentum.
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Facebook Displaying as a Tiny Page in Chrome (Windows) – Fix
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.
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Chrome for Android Update
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.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTS version 132.0.6834.245 (Platform Version: 16093.119.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
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.
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Want to get building production-ready AI agents? Here’s where startups should start.
Startups are using agentic AI to automate complex workflows, create novel user experiences, and solve business problems that were once considered technically impossible.
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Google Meet is adding a simple new feature to keep your meetings on track
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.
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The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
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.
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Extended Stable Updates for Desktop
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.
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SSIS-950 – Guide to Enterprise Data Integration and ETL Workflows
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.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
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.
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Google is already preparing Chrome for Android’s eventual jump to the desktop
Google Chrome for Android may soon enable the desktop version of sites when you’re browsing on an external display.
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The awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus falls back to just $599.99
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.
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Jamf gets into AI, APIs, and advanced DDM
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.
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Jamf gets into AI, APIs, and advanced DDM
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.
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Debug TFFB #DevToolsAI
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
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Oracle NetSuite overhauls user experience, introduces AI-driven updates
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.
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Oracle NetSuite overhauls user experience, introduces AI-driven updates
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.
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Announcing quantum-safe Key Encapsulation Mechanisms in Cloud KMS
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.
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From RPA to reasoning: How LMCU is redefining digital efficiency
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.
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From RPA to reasoning: How LMCU is redefining digital efficiency
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.
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4 reasons why Samsung Internet is better than Chrome
Try it and see for yourself.
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Fighting fire with fire: how Google is using its own AI to secure the new AI era
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.
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The Google Play Store is finally adding a digital gift cards feature
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.
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Drew Brees Makes His NBC Debut, Internet Amazed by His New Hair
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.
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Average Chromebook Lifespan by Brand Statistics 2025
Understanding how long Chromebooks last has become increasingly important as these cloud-based laptops continue to dominate education and enterprise sectors.
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ChromeOS 140 is one of the quietest updates ever, and might be a sign of things to come
It’s been about two weeks since ChromeOS 140 began rolling out to the stable channel, and if you’ve been waiting for a post from us detailing all the new features, you’re not alone.
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What is CrUX #DevToolsAI
Connect CrUX (Chrome User Experience Report) data to the updated Chrome DevTools Performance panel to show field data right next to your lab data, measure Core Web Vitals, and ask AI about Performance Insights. Learn more → https://goo.gle/ask-performance Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #AI #Gemini #CSS #ChromeDevTools #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome
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