Weekly Issue: 2025-43
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Google Lighthouse For Chromebook Users

Google Lighthouse is an indispensable auditing tool for web developers on Chromebooks. This open-source platform analyzes web page quality across performance, accessibility, SEO, and best practices. Integrated into Chrome browsers, Lighthouse delivers reports with actionable recommendations for optimizing development workflows on Chrome OS.
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Is Cyberbackgroundchecks.com Legit?

Cyberbackgroundchecks.com is a web-based people search service that gathers publicly available data to help users learn more about individuals. It offers access to details like contact numbers, social links, addresses, or criminal records. But many wonder — Is Cyberbackgroundchecks.com legit?
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How to Enable Chrome //Flags Parallel Downloading for Faster File Downloads

Chrome’s parallel downloading feature splits large files into multiple smaller segments and downloads them simultaneously. This experimental setting is accessed through chrome //flags parallel downloading and can significantly speed up download times for larger files.
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AI-Related Job Creation Statistics [2025]
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Artificial intelligence is transforming labor markets worldwide, creating millions of new positions across industries and skill levels. While concerns about automation persist, recent data reveals that AI functions as a net job creator rather than a job destroyer.
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Google Chrome is the worst browser for non-techies — here’s why

It’s not an awful browser, but there are better options if you can’t skirt its shortcomings.
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OpenAI’s company knowledge wants access to all of your internal data

OpenAI on Thursday rolled out its latest offering, a comprehensive data collection and analysis capability called “company knowledge”.
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OpenAI’s company knowledge wants access to all of your internal data

OpenAI on Thursday rolled out its latest offering, a comprehensive data collection and analysis capability called “company knowledge”.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 143.0.7489.3 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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Contact G15Tools.com: 2025 Communication Manual for Users

Getting in touch with the right support team is essential when you’re looking for quick help or have questions about a service. If you wish to contact G15Tools.com, knowing the exact method to reach them can make your experience smoother.
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Google Meet finally adds virtual waiting rooms for more meeting control

For years, users of competing platforms like Zoom have enjoyed the benefits of a virtual waiting room—a holding space where participants gather before being admitted into the main meeting by the host. It’s a feature that provides crucial control, prevents interruptions, and allows hosts a moment to prepare.
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Why I think Samsung and Google kept saying Galaxy XR is ‘just the beginning’ during the launch event

The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is finally here! After months of anticipation, the first device built on the ambitious Android XR platform was just launched a few days ago, with impressive specs like 4K micro-OLED displays and deep Gemini integration, all for a cool $1799.
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Chrome’s New Tab Page on Android and iOS gets handy AI Mode and Incognito shortcuts

Google is bringing a couple of useful shortcuts from the desktop version of Chrome over to the mobile New Tab Page (NTP). Rolling out now, users on Chrome for Android and iOS will start seeing two new pill-shaped buttons directly below the main search bar.
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YouTube is adding a helpful feature to keep you from scrolling Shorts all day

We’ve all fallen down the rabbit hole. You open YouTube Shorts (or any other short-form video service) for a quick break, and suddenly, an hour has disappeared in a blur of endless scrolling.
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Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now

It wasn’t that long ago that it felt like any given day could be the day I found some new, mind-boggling feature or piece of hardware in the Chromebook and ChromeOS space.
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How to Open Assistant Settings on Chrome?

Google Assistant on Chromebooks allows users to control smart devices, set reminders, manage tasks, and search using voice commands. Accessing these settings helps customize voice preferences, linked services, and privacy controls. Understanding how to open Assistant settings on Chrome ensures users can fully configure this feature for their needs.
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Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

Microsoft is enhancing its Edge browser with Copilot Mode to strengthen its AI capabilities, as it struggles to compete with Chrome’s dominance and a wave of emerging AI-native browsers.
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Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

Microsoft is enhancing its Edge browser with Copilot Mode to strengthen its AI capabilities, as it struggles to compete with Chrome’s dominance and a wave of emerging AI-native browsers.
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AI Hallucination Rates Across Different Models In 2025

AI hallucinations represent one of the most critical challenges facing large language models today. These occur when AI systems generate information that appears plausible but contains factual inaccuracies or completely fabricated content.
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OpenAI seeks to automate ‘computer use’ for Macs in the enterprise

While AI bots have begun mastering tasks in browsers and on Windows, Mac-using enterprises have largely been overlooked, until now. OpenAI aims to change that with its acquisition of generative AI interface maker Software Applications Incorporated.
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OpenAI seeks to automate ‘computer use’ for Macs in the enterprise

While AI bots have begun mastering tasks in browsers and on Windows, Mac-using enterprises have largely been overlooked, until now. OpenAI aims to change that with its acquisition of generative AI interface maker Software Applications Incorporated.
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Digital Tools in Education — Finding What Works

Increasingly, children need digital tools to access educational materials, participate in class, and even do their homework. The growing use of digital tools in education means that school kids need access to reliable tools in order to complete their work.
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Are You Using Your Chromebook to Its Full Potential?

Chromebooks bring together simplicity and performance in a way that keeps everything steady. Their design focuses on quick access, reliable software, and clear functionality. Every part of the system aims to make work, browsing, and streaming smoother. They take care of updates automatically and open within seconds.
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Enterprises should not install OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, analysts warn

Companies that might be eyeing OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser should not rush to use it because of potential security risks, analysts said this week. The browser was unveiled on Tuesday after it had been teased for months as a work in progress. It is currently available for MacOS only.
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Enterprises should not install OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, analysts warn

Companies that might be eyeing OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser should not rush to use it because of potential security risks, analysts said this week. The browser was unveiled on Tuesday after it had been teased for months as a work in progress. It is currently available for MacOS only.
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AI browsers can be abused by malicious AI sidebar extensions: Report

AI browsers may be smart, but they’re not smart enough to block a common threat: Malicious extensions. That’s the conclusion of researchers at SquareX, who on Thursday released a report showing how attackers can exploit AI sidebars through compromised browser extensions. This attack vector isn’t new.
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AI browsers can be abused by malicious AI sidebar extensions: Report

AI browsers may be smart, but they’re not smart enough to block a common threat: Malicious extensions. That’s the conclusion of researchers at SquareX, who on Thursday released a report showing how attackers can exploit AI sidebars through compromised browser extensions. This attack vector isn’t new.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTS version 138.0.7204.295 (Platform Version: 16295.80.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:438038775 High CVE-2025-10502 Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE.443196747 High CVE-2025-11458 Heap buffer overflow in Sync.
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Meet ‘Willow’: The quantum hardware engine behind Google’s latest breakthrough

Yesterday, Google’s Quantum AI team announced a historic achievement: the first-ever demonstration of verifiable quantum advantage. This milestone, a critical step towards practical quantum computing, wasn’t just an algorithmic breakthrough; it was made possible by decades of investment and innovation in the underlying quantum hardware.
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Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers

Just last month, Google began the roll-out of “Ask Gemini in Meet,” a powerful, private AI assistant designed to make video calls more productive. Initially launched for Business Plus customers, this game-changing feature is now expanding its reach.
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Google’s quantum computer just achieved a massive breakthrough: ‘Verifiable Quantum Advantage’

The world of quantum computing often feels like science fiction, full of mind-bending concepts and promises of future breakthroughs. Today, Google’s Quantum AI team announced a major leap that brings that future significantly closer to reality.
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Google finally confirms a proper GPU driver update is coming to fix the Pixel 10’s performance

Since the Pixel 10’s launch, one glaring issue has been its bafflingly poor GPU performance. Despite switching to a new PowerVR GPU from Imagination Technologies, the phone has struggled in benchmarks and real-world gaming, often performing worse than its predecessors.
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Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

Has OpenAI shown us the future of Safari? In one way it has, because its new Atlas browser shows these generative AI (genAI)-based apps are no longer just windows to the web — they’re becoming intelligent copilots for our digital lives.
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Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

Has OpenAI shown us the future of Safari? In one way it has, because its new Atlas browser shows these generative AI (genAI)-based apps are no longer just windows to the web — they’re becoming intelligent copilots for our digital lives.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 142 (142.0.7444.48) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.
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Performance optimization Pitstop #DevToolsTips
Buckle up for a deep dive into web performance optimization with Chrome DevTools! Matthias guides you through the updated Performance panel, showing you how to measure Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and get tailored advice from AI. Along the ride learn about Speculation Rules for near-instant navigation and `scheduler.
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