Weekly Issue: 2026-19
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Google Takeout Transfer now supports Google Photos for graduating students

If you are getting ready to leave your university or school district, you no longer have to resort to clunky, manual downloads to save the pictures and videos tied to your educational account. Google is officially expanding its Google Takeout Transfer tool to include Google Photos.
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Google Takeout Transfer now supports Google Photos for graduating students

If you are getting ready to leave your university or school district, you no longer have to resort to clunky, manual downloads to save the pictures and videos tied to your educational account. Google is officially expanding its Google Takeout Transfer tool to include Google Photos.
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Walmart’s new ‘Onn’ speaker signals the return of third-party smart speakers for the Gemini era

Only a few years ago, it felt like every audio brand on the market was making a Google Assistant smart speaker. From JBL to Insignia to Lenovo, you had countless form factors and price points to choose from. Then, the well mostly dried up.
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YouTube TV inks new deal to keep The Weather Channel on your screen

If there is one universal truth about live TV streaming services, it is that behind-the-scenes carriage negotiations are constantly happening. Usually, subscribers only hear about these complex deals when negotiations break down and channels suddenly vanish from the service, like what we saw with the high-profile Disney dispute last year.
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Firestore at Next ’26: Unlock agentic development, search and MongoDB compatibility

In the era of AI agents, the distance between a big idea and a working application has never been shorter. As we lean more heavily on agents to help us build applications, a critical question remains: can your database infrastructure keep up?
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Firestore at Next ’26: Unlock agentic development, search and MongoDB compatibility

In the era of AI agents, the distance between a big idea and a working application has never been shorter. As we lean more heavily on agents to help us build applications, a critical question remains: can your database infrastructure keep up?
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WebMCP: teach Agents to browse your site
AI agents are powerful personal assistants, but they currently interact with your site the hard way. This video introduces WebMCP, a proposed web standard that transforms your site’s capabilities into explicit tools that AI agents can execute.
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Apple is preparing to spend, but not necessarily on AI

Apple last week nixed its long-held “net cash neutral” target, a move analysts see as giving the company more flexibility to make massive infrastructure investments or acquisitions.
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How to Disable Ctrl Shift Qq on Chromebook

Accidentally hitting Ctrl + Shift + Q on Chromebook instantly signs you out and can cost unsaved work. Learn how to disable this shortcut in a few simple steps and prevent interruptions.
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How to Make Google Slides Vertical

Learn how to change Google Slides to a vertical format in under a minute. Perfect for creating posters, print layouts, or mobile-friendly designs beyond the default horizontal view.
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Education Sector Chromebook Adoption Statistics 2026

Chromebooks dominate K-12 in 2026 with 60.1% market share and 38M active devices. This article explores vendor rankings, adoption trends, and the funding driving school purchases.
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Chrome Enterprise introduces new integrations for healthcare

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. As electronic health records (EHRs) and critical applications move to the web, the browser has become the new frontline for patient care and data security.
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Chrome Enterprise introduces new integrations for healthcare

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. As electronic health records (EHRs) and critical applications move to the web, the browser has become the new frontline for patient care and data security.
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3 Reliable Sites to Buy TikTok Followers for Faster Profile Growth

A stronger follower count can help a TikTok profile look more established from the first profile visit. That matters because TikTok has become one of the biggest social platforms in the world, with advertising reach estimated at more than 1.5 billion users aged 18 and above in early 2025.
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