Weekly Issue: 2025-46
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Google launches virtual app delivery solution to close the legacy software gap

Google LLC today announced the launch of Cameyo by Google, a virtual app delivery solution that allows enterprise teams to access legacy client-based applications in web-based environments such as Chrome and ChromeOS.
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 143.0.7499.25 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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‘Cameyo by Google’ launches with Chrome Enterprise integration, Gemini AI support

A year after its acquisition of Cameyo, Google is making the virtual application delivery platform generally available and integrating it with Chrome Enterprise. Cameyo’s virtualization technology enables business to access “legacy” Windows applications —from ERP tools to AutoCAD or Excel — a major limitation for Chromebooks in the workplace.
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‘Cameyo by Google’ launches with Chrome Enterprise integration, Gemini AI support

A year after its acquisition of Cameyo, Google is making the virtual application delivery platform generally available and integrating it with Chrome Enterprise. Cameyo’s virtualization technology enables business to access “legacy” Windows applications —from ERP tools to AutoCAD or Excel — a major limitation for Chromebooks in the workplace.
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‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users

Google has just announced that “Gemini in Chrome,” their powerful AI browsing assistant, will soon be available to Workspace customers on their Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices. Now, this might sound a bit confusing at first. After all, Chromebooks have had built-in Gemini capabilities for a little while now.
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Google makes it easier for businesses to run Windows apps on ChromeOS amid an uncertain future

Google is giving Cameyo, the software virtualization company it bought last year, a reboot to make it easier to run Windows apps on ChromeOS, but the timing is more than a little odd.
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A flexible path to modern end-user computing with Cameyo by Google

While 90% of IT leaders indicate that the future of their end user computing (EUC) strategy is web-based, those same leaders admit that 50% of the applications their organizations rely on today are still legacy client-based apps.
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Bringing connected and AI-powered work experiences across our platforms and devices

The way we work is rapidly transforming, and AI is quickly becoming a connection point across workflows and tasks both big and small.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 143 (143.0.7499.24) 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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The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just got its first big price drop at $130 off

Just a couple of weeks ago, a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 popped up at Best Buy out of nowhere. The spec sheet is pretty impressive, too, but the asking price was a bit high in my opinion.
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Cameyo by Google is here to solve the “app gap” problem in ChromeOS

For over a decade, the conversation around ChromeOS in the enterprise has been stuck in a loop.
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How To Connect Canon TS3522 Printer To Chromebook

Setting up your Canon TS3522 printer with a Chromebook requires a few specific steps. The process differs from traditional Windows or Mac setups. Your Chromebook must support Android apps for the easiest connection method. Some users encounter network errors during setup. This guide walks you through the complete process.
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How to Connect Galaxy Buds to a Chromebook

Connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds to your Chromebook takes just a few minutes. The process uses Bluetooth pairing, which works the same way as connecting other wireless audio devices. You need working Galaxy Buds and a Chromebook with Bluetooth capability. Most modern Chromebooks include Bluetooth by default.
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Chromebook Gaming and Digital Payments – Security vs. User Experience

Google’s dominance of the search engine industry is well-documented, and it makes sense that its foray into hardware development, in particular laptops, should be well-received. With more people than ever enjoying hybrid working arrangements and online gaming, it makes sense that they would invest in a device that facilitates both.
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NotebookLM’s most beloved feature is coming to Google Drive

But Google only allows certain users to access it.
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How Chromebook Apps Are Replacing Traditional Gaming Software

ChromeOS stopped being just “the web browser OS” a long time ago. What used to be a lightweight environment for school laptops has quietly become one of the most fluid gaming and entertainment surfaces on mobile-class hardware. The shift did not happen through large install files or giant legacy executables.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
M-142, ChromeOS version 16433.41.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.147) has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.
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Your Chromecast 4K is finally getting some love with a new update

The latest Chromecast with Google TV 4K patch ends months-long update drought.
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Upcoming Android PCs could be powered by the impressive Snapdragon X Elite chip

It’s no secret that Google and Qualcomm are actively working on a new generation of Android-powered PCs: a project Qualcomm’s CEO has already called “incredible”. This new hardware is expected to launch next year as part of the massive Android/ChromeOS merger.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 142 (142.0.7444.158) 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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The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now

The day many of you have been waiting for is finally here; after confirming a “winter” release, Google has officially announced that Gemini for TV is starting to roll out to the Google TV Streamer today.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 142.0.7444.162/.163 for Windows and 142.0.7444.162 for Mac and 142.0.7444.162 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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Why I’m hopeful the ChromeOS/Android merger will finally bring browser profiles to Chromebooks

On the Mac I use for video editing, I live and die by browser profiles. I have one for my personal life with all my personal bookmarks, credit cards, and history. I have another for Chrome Unboxed with our work-related bookmarks, the business credit card, and specific extensions.
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BigQuery under the hood: How Google brought embeddings to analytics

Embeddings are a crucial component at the intersection of data and AI. As data structures, they encode the inherent meaning of the data they represent, and their significance becomes apparent when they are compared to one another.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 142 (142.0.7444.148) 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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The amazing Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 just got its first-ever discount

It’s not often that I get excited about a $30 discount. But when it’s the first-ever price drop on the device I’ve confidently called “the best Chromebook ever made,” I think it is worth sitting up and taking notice. That’s right, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is finally on sale.
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How To Unforget A Bluetooth Device On Chromebook

You accidentally removed your wireless headphones from your Chromebook’s paired devices list. Now they won’t reconnect. This happens when you forget a Bluetooth device through settings and need to pair it again. The device disappears from your available connections.
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How To Chromecast From Chromebook

Casting content from your Chromebook to a TV screen expands your viewing options and makes sharing content much easier. Chromecast technology lets you mirror your browser tabs, entire screen, or specific media files onto any compatible display.
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The Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex is a super-smart wet-dry vacuum

Complete control over your floor cleaning experience.
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A major Chrome rival on Android just got a huge extension boost

With access now expanded to thousands of extensions.
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This record-low Pixel Watch 3 deal is too good to pass up

This is the classic tech enthusiast’s dilemma: do you spring for the latest and greatest, or do you snag the good deal? The new Google Pixel Watch 4 has been out for about a month, and it’s a fantastic wearable.
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How to go get your one-time $20 credit from YouTube TV for the Disney fallout

As the frustrating YouTube TV vs. Disney blackout continues with no end in sight, Google is now making good on its promise to offer compensation. Subscribers are beginning to receive notifications that the $20 credit for the “extended period” without channels like ESPN and ABC is now available.
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Zeotap’s big win: 46% TCO reduction and enhanced real-time performance with Bigtable

In today’s fast-paced, data-driven landscape, the ability to process, analyze, and act on vast amounts of data in real time is paramount. For businesses aiming to deliver personalized customer experiences and optimize operations, the choice of database technology is a critical decision.
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Zeotap’s big win: 46% TCO reduction and enhanced real-time performance with Bigtable

In today’s fast-paced, data-driven landscape, the ability to process, analyze, and act on vast amounts of data in real time is paramount. For businesses aiming to deliver personalized customer experiences and optimize operations, the choice of database technology is a critical decision.
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N4D now GA: Gain up to 3.5x price-performance for scale-out workloads

In today’s competitive environment, IT leaders are faced with supporting application scale, rolling out more features, and enabling high-bar customer experiences. This creates a direct and complex challenge: finding the right balance between performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) for the general-purpose workloads that power everyday business operations.
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