Weekly Issue: 2026-11

Open-source vector database startup Qdrant Solutions GmbH today announced it has raised $50 million in early-stage funding to pave the way for smarter and more reactive artificial intelligence apps. AVP led the Series B round, with participation from Bosch Ventures, Unusual Ventures, Spark Capital, and 42CAP.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 148 (148.0.7728.3) 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.

A new LTS-138  version 138.0.7204.306 (Platform Version: 16295.91.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:487383169  High CVE-2026-3545 Insufficient data validation in Navigation.484811719  High CVE-2026-3541 Inappropriate implementation in CSS.485152421  High CVE-2026-3542 Inappropriate implementation in WebAssembly.

Since Ask Photos began rolling out back in 2024, Google has been tweaking the balance between AI-powered intelligence and the “classic” search experience we’ve used for years.

Google has officially launched a massive set of new features for Google Workspace that aim to solve the creative block problem once and for all. This update isn’t just about a chatbot sitting on the side of your screen, though.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 147 (147.0.7727.2) 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.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 147 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 147.0.7727.

Qushvolpix launched in 2015 with a clear purpose: build consumer products that don’t belong in a landfill two years later.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 147 (147.0.7727.2) 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.

Google on Wednesday introduced several new ways for Gemini AI assistant to create and edit content in Workspace apps such as Docs, Slides and Sheets.  The changes, said Julie Geller, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group, represent “incremental improvements more than revolutionary features, but they address real workflow gaps.

Google on Wednesday introduced several new ways for Gemini AI assistant to create and edit content in Workspace apps such as Docs, Slides and Sheets.  The changes, said Julie Geller, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group, represent “incremental improvements more than revolutionary features, but they address real workflow gaps.

25% of the Pretty Prompt user base is on an annual plan! Currently a full quarter of users are committed to a yearly subscription. This is a massive milestone for a founder. Watch more Developer Mode → https://goo.gle/dev-mode Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

For the past few years, my daily workflow has been anchored by a Chromebook Plus, and that should come as no surprise to anyone.

For the past few years, my daily workflow has been anchored by a Chromebook Plus, and that should come as no surprise to anyone.

The OPPO Find N6 uses a “Titanium Flexion” hinge and “Auto-Smoothing Flex Glass” to reduce long-term crease depth.

The OPPO Find N6 uses a “Titanium Flexion” hinge and “Auto-Smoothing Flex Glass” to reduce long-term crease depth.

It isn’t often that we see an interface addition so significant — so shape-shifting — that it has the potential to completely change the way you use your phone. It may sound like hyperbole, but that very sort of enhancement is absolutely on its way into Android.

It isn’t often that we see an interface addition so significant — so shape-shifting — that it has the potential to completely change the way you use your phone. It may sound like hyperbole, but that very sort of enhancement is absolutely on its way into Android.

Most players don’t start on a casino website. They start on a review page. They want a quick answer: safe or not, fast or slow. Rankings look simple, but they come from a long checking process.

The way people access digital entertainment has changed dramatically over the last decade, and online casinos are no exception. As smartphones and tablets have become central to everyday life, mobile compatibility has shifted from a convenience to a necessity.

Chromebooks have gradually become more versatile devices. Originally known for web browsing and basic productivity, they are now used for a wide range of online activities. As browser performance has improved and cloud services have become more powerful, many users rely on Chromebooks for entertainment, streaming, and gaming-related content.

The new Gemini side panel and Nano Banana 2 just became available to more Chrome users around the world.

The new Gemini side panel and Nano Banana 2 just became available to more Chrome users around the world.

The ChromeOS Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16581.29.0 (Browser version 146.0.7680.143) for most ChromeOS devices.

We’re bringing Gemini in Chrome’s powerful AI features to more regions and languages, helping millions of people get the most out of their browser.

We’re bringing Gemini in Chrome’s powerful AI features to more regions and languages, helping millions of people get the most out of their browser.

  Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 146 (146.0.76380.111) 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.

The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 146 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 146.0.7680.71 (Linux) 146.0.7680.71/72 Windows/Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

Delta Air Lines runs one of the busiest networks in commercial aviation, covering more than 325 destinations across six continents with over 5,400 daily flights. The Deltawifi login portal gives passengers internet access mid-flight — free for SkyMiles members on most domestic routes.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 146 (146.0.7680.111) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 146 (146.0.7680.40) 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.

Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for March 2026. Today, Bob Mechler and Crystal Lister, from Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO, share cloud threat intelligence and analysis from our new Cloud Threat Horizons Report.

As the introductory dust settles on the recent launch of Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo, product reviewers and the analyst community all seem to agree Apple has hit a home run.

As the introductory dust settles on the recent launch of Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo, product reviewers and the analyst community all seem to agree Apple has hit a home run.

I’m officially out of clever ways to say I’m surprised. When we found ‘Dooku’ back in November, bringing the total number of ‘Skywalker’ devices to 12, I joked that I wasn’t betting against more Star Wars characters showing up.