Weekly Issue: 2026-15

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 147 (147.0.7727.49) 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.

 The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 147 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 147.0.7727.55 (Linux) 147.0.7727.55/56 Windows/Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

Etruesports is an online gaming platform built around a promotional code system that gives players direct access to rewards, games, and tournaments. These alphanumeric strings — released by developers and event sponsors — unlock content that standard gameplay doesn’t reach. The only real variable is timing.

Etruesports is an online gaming platform built around a promotional code system that gives players direct access to rewards, games, and tournaments. These alphanumeric strings — released by developers and event sponsors — unlock content that standard gameplay doesn’t reach. The only real variable is timing.

Companies worldwide are spending billions on AI. The tools are capable and the intent is clear. Yet most enterprise AI projects stall before reaching meaningful scale. Global enterprise AI spending is projected at $665 billion in 2026, yet approximately 73% of those deployments fail to meet projected returns.

YouTube blocks hit students, remote workers, and travelers with little warning. School networks run DNS filters that block video sites by default. Some governments restrict access entirely. A YouTube unblocked proxy lets you get around these restrictions straight from a browser—no software to install, no account needed, no cost.

In a cloud-first world, traditional IP-based defenses are no longer enough to protect your perimeter. As services migrate to shared infrastructure and content delivery networks, relying on static IP addresses and FQDNs can create security gaps.

In a cloud-first world, traditional IP-based defenses are no longer enough to protect your perimeter. As services migrate to shared infrastructure and content delivery networks, relying on static IP addresses and FQDNs can create security gaps.

Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR late last year, people have spent the last few months exploring immersive apps with Gemini built right in. But starting today, the headset experience is getting a big upgrade.

Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR late last year, people have spent the last few months exploring immersive apps with Gemini built right in. But starting today, the headset experience is getting a big upgrade.

We’ve been waiting for this one.

We’ve been waiting for this one.

Vertical tabs and immersive reading mode help users streamline their screens.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 147 (147.0.7727.55) 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.

At Rightmove, we want to make home moving easier for everyone, from house hunters and homeowners to estate agents and brokers.

At Rightmove, we want to make home moving easier for everyone, from house hunters and homeowners to estate agents and brokers.

What’s new: Lyria 3, Google’s family of music generation models, is available on Vertex AI in public preview. With Lyria 3 models, you can generate high-quality and high-fidelity stereo audio from text prompts and from images with a vocal support.

What’s new: Lyria 3, Google’s family of music generation models, is available on Vertex AI in public preview. With Lyria 3 models, you can generate high-quality and high-fidelity stereo audio from text prompts and from images with a vocal support.

When Chrome 145 introduced built-in split view functionality, it was a highly requested addition that made multitasking a breeze.

When Chrome 145 introduced built-in split view functionality, it was a highly requested addition that made multitasking a breeze.

Earlier this week, we covered the massive news that Google is opening up the AI-powered Google Vids editor to personal accounts for free. But getting access to the editor is only half the battle; you still need an easy way to get your content into the app.

Earlier this week, we covered the massive news that Google is opening up the AI-powered Google Vids editor to personal accounts for free. But getting access to the editor is only half the battle; you still need an easy way to get your content into the app.

Switching browsers is almost akin to switching to a new operating system — or, for a more physical analogy, moving into a completely new office where everything’s unfamiliar.

Switching browsers is almost akin to switching to a new operating system — or, for a more physical analogy, moving into a completely new office where everything’s unfamiliar.

Google just released a brand new offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent. It is currently available on iOS and is designed to take on the growing market of AI-powered transcription services like Wispr Flow.

Just last week, I wrote about a leak regarding the brand new, unreleased Onn 4K streaming stick from Walmart. Well, in classic Walmart fashion, the company has already started accidentally putting them on store shelves.

Just last week, I wrote about a leak regarding the brand new, unreleased Onn 4K streaming stick from Walmart. Well, in classic Walmart fashion, the company has already started accidentally putting them on store shelves.

The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16581.54.0 (Browser version 146.0.7680.184) for most ChromeOS devices.

Venus Chub AI gets recommended often in AI roleplay communities, but the actual platform is more nuanced than those recommendations suggest. It runs entirely in a browser, allows adult content within defined limits, and gives users real control over which AI model powers their conversations.

Venus Chub AI gets recommended often in AI roleplay communities, but the actual platform is more nuanced than those recommendations suggest. It runs entirely in a browser, allows adult content within defined limits, and gives users real control over which AI model powers their conversations.

By design, Looker is the enterprise semantic platform which ensures that every data set meets a high standard of accuracy by acting as a single source of truth and providing long-term consistency of your metrics.

Looker Embedded analytics are at the heart of many next-generation data products, enabling monetization with live metrics and customizable user experiences. In the AI era, users expect apps to be highly interactive and conversational, and for data to be contextual, accessible and intuitive.

By design, Looker is the enterprise semantic platform which ensures that every data set meets a high standard of accuracy by acting as a single source of truth and providing long-term consistency of your metrics.

Looker Embedded analytics are at the heart of many next-generation data products, enabling monetization with live metrics and customizable user experiences. In the AI era, users expect apps to be highly interactive and conversational, and for data to be contextual, accessible and intuitive.

Optimize your single page application’s performance with new features in Chrome DevTools 145+. Discover how soft navigation markers provide precise insights into user experience. Explore the new Render blocking column and improved CSS debugging tools to enhance your web development workflow. Watch more What’s New in DevTools → https://goo.