Weekly Issue: 2026-18
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Gemini can now generate and export full files directly in your chat

One of the biggest hurdles to using AI for productivity has always been the copy-paste hassle. You have a great conversation with Gemini, but moving that output into a shareable format usually requires a lot of manual cleanup.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTS-144 version 144.0.7559.249 (Platform Version: 16503.81.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:493628982 Critical CVE-2026-6297 Use after free in Proxy.488617440 High CVE-2026-4456 Use after free in Digital Credentials API.
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The annual session prep for GoogleIO
Working hard to bring you the best web updates at #GoogleIO → https://goo.gle/3Qn6nQW Expect highly technical sessions on how to use Chrome DevTools for agents, HTML in Canvas, built-in AI APIs and more. Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome #GoogleIO
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Walmart’s new $40 Onn 4K Stick is finally becoming more available
Following right in the footsteps of the Onn 4K Pro 2 we covered recently, Walmart’s new Onn 4K streaming stick is starting to become more widely available. The new Google TV dongle is hitting more store shelves and online listings this week, carrying a retail price of $39.99.
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Early Stable Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 148.0.7778.96/.97 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 148 (148.0.7778.101) 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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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 148 (148.0.7778.100) 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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Chrome for Android Update
Hello Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 148 (148.0.7778.96) 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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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 148.0.7778.96 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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Google Photos is becoming a ‘Digital Closet’ with new AI Wardrobe tools

We’ve all had those days where you find yourself staring blankly into a full closet and feeling like you have nothing to wear. Usually, the problem isn’t a lack of clothes, but a lack of visibility.
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Google Photos is becoming a ‘Digital Closet’ with new AI Wardrobe tools

We’ve all had those days where you find yourself staring blankly into a full closet and feeling like you have nothing to wear. Usually, the problem isn’t a lack of clothes, but a lack of visibility.
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Build a Basic LLM Judge
Let’s build our first automated judge! Learn how to pick the right model, set the temperature for consistency, structure your output to a strict PASS/FAIL, and force the model to explain its reasoning before it grades.
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UKG unlocks real-time workforce intelligence at scale with the Agentic Data Cloud

At UKG, we’ve spent years building and expanding our human capital management (HCM) and workforce management (WFM) solutions with new products, capabilities, and a series of acquisitions.
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YouTube TV’s fully customizable multiview is finally here: here’s how it works

Multiview has been one of the absolute best reasons to subscribe to YouTube TV, especially during football season or March Madness. However, until now, users have been restricted to selecting from pre-curated bundles of channels assembled by Google. Starting right now, that restriction is lifting.
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YouTube TV’s fully customizable multiview is finally here: here’s how it works

Multiview has been one of the absolute best reasons to subscribe to YouTube TV, especially during football season or March Madness. However, until now, users have been restricted to selecting from pre-curated bundles of channels assembled by Google. Starting right now, that restriction is lifting.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 148 (148.0.7778.96) 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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Samsung app update accidentally confirms the upcoming Galaxy Glasses
We barely had time to process the first real look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses before the company just accidentally leaked out some more information.
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BlockAway Net: A No-Cost Browser Proxy For Unblocking Websites

BlockAway Net is a free, browser-based proxy that helps users bypass network restrictions such as school filters, office firewalls, and geo-blocked streaming content. It works instantly without requiring an app, account, or setup.
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Add Me to Search On Google

Add Me to Search was a Google feature that allowed users to create a personal “People Card” to appear in search results when their name was searched. It provided a simple public profile with basic information to help others identify and connect with them online.
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How To Login On Prompt EMR

Prompt EMR, now part of Prompt Health, is a browser-based platform designed for rehabilitation therapy practices. It streamlines patient scheduling, clinical documentation, and billing in one integrated system.
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What Makes a Great Slot Provider? Key Features Operators Should Look For

The iGaming market is evolving fast, and competition between operators is stronger than ever. In 2026, choosing the right slot provider is no longer just about filling a game library — it’s about working with a partner that can drive engagement, retention, and long-term growth.
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Android reminders, reinvented

Sometimes, the hardest part about getting stuff done is simply remembering what you have to do — and when. And ironically, lots of the tools that exist to help us juggle our endless array of incoming tasks only seem to make it even more overwhelming.
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Android reminders, reinvented

Sometimes, the hardest part about getting stuff done is simply remembering what you have to do — and when. And ironically, lots of the tools that exist to help us juggle our endless array of incoming tasks only seem to make it even more overwhelming.
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Malaysia’s Digital Economy: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Malaysia’s digital economy contributed roughly 23% of GDP in 2023, and the government’s target pushes that to 25.5% by 2025 under the MyDIGITAL blueprint. Those aren’t abstract policy numbers.
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Benefits of Online Faxing Over Traditional Machines

The current ways to communicate consistently influence the form in which information is exchanged. Individuals and companies can easily use online faxing as an alternative to traditional fax machines; it is a modern solution for simple faxing.
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How to Watch Live Esports on Chromebook: Complete Setup Guide for Beginners

Esports has grown from a niche hobby into one of the most-watched competitive scenes in the world. Millions of people tune in every week to follow tournaments across games like Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Valorant, and Dota 2.
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Can AI Detectors Actually Keep Up? What Chromebook Users Need to Know in 2025

AI-generated content is everywhere now. Whether you’re a student submitting an essay, a teacher reviewing assignments, a journalist fact-checking sources, or a professional reviewing documents, the question of “did a human actually write this?” has become surprisingly relevant — and surprisingly hard to answer.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 147 (147.0.7727.137) 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.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16640.22.0 (Browser version 148.0.7778.94) for most ChromeOS devices.
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Extended Stable Updates for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 146.0.7680.216 for Windows and Mac 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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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 147.0.7727.137/138 for Windows/Mac and 147.0.7727.137 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the LogSecurity changes update coming shortly Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.
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Students can now build their own AI study guides with NotebookLM in Google Classroom

If you have ever stared down a massive pile of notes, lecture slides, and reading materials ahead of midterms, you know the struggle of trying to synthesize all that information. Google is officially bringing its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, directly into the student workflow to solve exactly that problem.
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Students can now build their own AI study guides with NotebookLM in Google Classroom

If you have ever stared down a massive pile of notes, lecture slides, and reading materials ahead of midterms, you know the struggle of trying to synthesize all that information. Google is officially bringing its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, directly into the student workflow to solve exactly that problem.
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Students can now build their own AI study guides with NotebookLM in Google Classroom

If you have ever stared down a massive pile of notes, lecture slides, and reading materials ahead of midterms, you know the struggle of trying to synthesize all that information. Google is officially bringing its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, directly into the student workflow to solve exactly that problem.
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After 20 years of translations, Google Translate can now fix your pronunciation

Google Translate officially hit its 20th anniversary this week, and while the service has grown from a small AI experiment into a global tool supporting 250 languages (95% of the world’s population), there has always been one major missing piece.
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