Weekly Issue: 2026-07
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This Android browser has one thing I love that Chrome sorely lacks

If you ever struggled with overzealous tab use, this is the Android browser for you.
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This Android browser has one thing I love that Chrome sorely lacks

If you ever struggled with overzealous tab use, this is the Android browser for you.
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Yodayo AI Statistics 2026

Yodayo AI recorded 2.4 million monthly visits in September 2025, according to Similarweb data. The anime-focused AI platform targets VTuber enthusiasts and anime creators with specialized image generation tools. Founded in 2022 by Susan Huang, Robert Latt, and Thiha Min, the New York-based company operates as an AI-powered social network.
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Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16581.6.0 (Browser version 146.0.7680.5) for most ChromeOS devices.
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February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company’s Patch Tuesday release for February addresses 59 CVEs across the company’s product family — roughly half the volume of January’s 159 patches.
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February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company’s Patch Tuesday release for February addresses 59 CVEs across the company’s product family — roughly half the volume of January’s 159 patches.
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YourAssistantLive.com The Online Helper You need In 2026

YourAssistantLive.com combines artificial intelligence with human support to handle daily tasks. The platform routes simple queries to AI and transfers complex issues to live agents. Registration takes minutes. Users customize profiles and integrate existing software through plugins. How YourAssistantLive.
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Extended Stable Updates for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 144.0.7559.177 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. Security Fixes and RewardsNote: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 145.0.7632.75/76 for Windows/Mac and 144.0.7559.75 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
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Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow

If you work in just about any modern collaborative environment, chances are you spend a good amount of time in Figma.
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Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow

If you work in just about any modern collaborative environment, chances are you spend a good amount of time in Figma.
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Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity

Google is bringing one of the most impressive features of its NotebookLM AI research tool directly into the Workspace ecosystem. A new update for Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered audio summaries, allowing users to listen to a brief, verbal overview of their documents rather than reading through pages of text.
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Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity

Google is bringing one of the most impressive features of its NotebookLM AI research tool directly into the Workspace ecosystem. A new update for Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered audio summaries, allowing users to listen to a brief, verbal overview of their documents rather than reading through pages of text.
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Chrome’s next vertical tab upgrade could change how you organize your browsing

Vertical tabs are still in testing, but Google has bigger ideas.
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Chrome’s next vertical tab upgrade could change how you organize your browsing

Vertical tabs are still in testing, but Google has bigger ideas.
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Chrome for Android finally adds pinned tabs for better mobile multitasking

The rollout of Chrome 144 is proving to be a solid quality of life updated for sure. One of the new features finally arriving for most is pinned tabs for Chrome on Android.
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Chrome for Android finally adds pinned tabs for better mobile multitasking

The rollout of Chrome 144 is proving to be a solid quality of life updated for sure. One of the new features finally arriving for most is pinned tabs for Chrome on Android.
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Using AI Image Generators on ChromeOS: What Chromebook Users Should Know

Artificial intelligence is now available in desktop software, where it was limited to specialized uses, as well as within browser tabs, where it can be found almost daily. The majority of the strongest AI tools can now be accessed fully online and accessed instantly without downloads and hefty installations.
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Chrome on Android just became more desktop-like with this long-awaited feature

Pinning has finally arrived on Chrome for Android, making It easier to keep a track or your important tabs.
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Chrome on Android just became more desktop-like with this long-awaited feature

Pinning has finally arrived on Chrome for Android, making It easier to keep a track or your important tabs.
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Best SSMS Alternatives for 2026: Boost Productivity and Reduce Errors

SSMS still works, but it’s no longer enough. Cross-platform teams, growing schemas, and faster delivery cycles demand better tools. This guide cuts through the noise to compare the most practical SSMS alternatives for 2026, showing which tools actually reduce query errors, speed diagnostics, and fit real SQL Server workflows.
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SaaS isn’t dead, the market is just becoming more hybrid

Dramatic phrases like ‘Saas is dead,’ ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ and others have dominated recent discussions in the IT world. However, that narrative is premature, according to Deloitte.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16552.33.0 (Browser version 145.0.7632.66) for most ChromeOS devices.
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30+ Chrome extensions disguised as AI chatbots steal users’ API keys, emails, other sensitive data
Are you a good bot or a bad bot? More than 30 malicious Chrome extensions installed by at least 260,000 users purport to be helpful AI assistants, but they steal users’ API keys, email messages, and other personal data.
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30+ Chrome extensions disguised as AI chatbots steal users’ API keys, emails, other sensitive data
Are you a good bot or a bad bot? More than 30 malicious Chrome extensions installed by at least 260,000 users purport to be helpful AI assistants, but they steal users’ API keys, email messages, and other personal data.
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30+ Chrome extensions disguised as AI chatbots steal users’ API keys, emails, other sensitive data
Are you a good bot or a bad bot? More than 30 malicious Chrome extensions installed by at least 260,000 users purport to be helpful AI assistants, but they steal users’ API keys, email messages, and other personal data.
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Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning

Google is taking another significant leap forward in the AI space with a major upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think. This specialized reasoning mode is designed to move beyond the conversational nature of standard LLMs, focusing instead on solving high-level challenges in science, research, and engineering.
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Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning

Google is taking another significant leap forward in the AI space with a major upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think. This specialized reasoning mode is designed to move beyond the conversational nature of standard LLMs, focusing instead on solving high-level challenges in science, research, and engineering.
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Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature

We have been tracking the development of the Lenovo-made ‘Ruby’ Chromebook for nearly a month now, and it is increasingly clear that this device is intended to be the another critical addition to the high-end hardware we’re expecting for Google’s ambitious ‘Aluminium’ project.
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Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature

We have been tracking the development of the Lenovo-made ‘Ruby’ Chromebook for nearly a month now, and it is increasingly clear that this device is intended to be the another critical addition to the high-end hardware we’re expecting for Google’s ambitious ‘Aluminium’ project.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 145.0.7632.68 for Windows/Mac and 144.0.7559.67 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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‘Dead’ Outlook add-in hijacked to phish 4,000 Microsoft Office Store users

A blind spot in Microsoft’s app and add-in marketplace security allowed an eagle-eyed hacker to hijack an abandoned Outlook add-in to carry out phishing attacks that compromised 4,000 users, researchers have discovered.
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Is Simpcity Down?

If Simpcity refuses to load, you are dealing with a common problem. The platform has gone through domain changes, extended outages, and unpredictable server behavior since mid-2023. This guide covers how to confirm whether the server is offline and what to do when simpcity down errors appear on your end.
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Simpler billing, clearer savings: A FinOps guide to updated spend-based CUDs

Optimizing cloud spend is one of the most rewarding aspects of FinOps — and committed use discounts (CUDs) remain one of the most effective levers to pull.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 147 (147.0.7681.2) 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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