Weekly Issue: 2026-27

Chromebooks run on ChromeOS, a lightweight operating system built around the Google Chrome browser. This design makes browser extensions essential tools for getting real work done. Users who master extensions transform their Chromebook from a simple web machine into a powerful productivity hub.

At Google Cloud, we are committed to providing public sector organizations around the globe with cloud technology that is highly flexible, scalable, and built with market-leading standards for data protection, sovereignty, and security.

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

Nadiem Makarim vows to appeal sentence given he was found not to have profited from $600 million laptops-for-schools program

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 150 (150.0.7871.63) 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 151 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 150.0.7871.46 (Linux) 150.0.7871.46/.47 Windows/Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

Learn how WebMCP bridges the gap between websites and AI agents by enabling sites to expose structured tools. This video showcases WebMCP in action, from filtering hotels in Tokyo with specific amenities to dynamically customizing a pizza.

Building a clean, professional presentation deck from scratch is one of the most reliable ways to eat up an afternoon.

The line between typing a generic text prompt and generating a truly personalized digital image is slowly fading.

The line between typing a generic text prompt and generating a truly personalized digital image is slowly fading.

Staying fully engaged during a fast-paced video call is notoriously difficult if you are also the person responsible for tracking follow-up tasks.

Great creative happens when your tools move at the speed of your ideas. To help you create rich, reliable experiences while reducing regeneration time and costs, we’re adding two new models to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.  First, we’re announcing the general availability of Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image).

Great creative happens when your tools move at the speed of your ideas. To help you create rich, reliable experiences while reducing regeneration time and costs, we’re adding two new models to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.  First, we’re announcing the general availability of Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image).

The financial services industry (FSI) operates under a unique set of non-negotiable requirements: the need for strict regulatory compliance, sub-millisecond transactional speeds, and security that verges on impenetrable.

The financial services industry (FSI) operates under a unique set of non-negotiable requirements: the need for strict regulatory compliance, sub-millisecond transactional speeds, and security that verges on impenetrable.

Great creative happens when your tools move at the speed of your ideas. To help you create rich, reliable experiences while reducing regeneration time and costs, we’re adding two new models to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.  First, we’re announcing the general availability of Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image).

Choosing the threshold of an alert policy can be a headache. You have to analyze historical data, aggregate it into semantically meaningful time series, and choose a threshold that matters. If the workload grows, your previously set static threshold might become too low, and your alert might fire too frequently.

Choosing the threshold of an alert policy can be a headache. You have to analyze historical data, aggregate it into semantically meaningful time series, and choose a threshold that matters. If the workload grows, your previously set static threshold might become too low, and your alert might fire too frequently.

Choosing the threshold of an alert policy can be a headache. You have to analyze historical data, aggregate it into semantically meaningful time series, and choose a threshold that matters. If the workload grows, your previously set static threshold might become too low, and your alert might fire too frequently.

The financial services industry (FSI) operates under a unique set of non-negotiable requirements: the need for strict regulatory compliance, sub-millisecond transactional speeds, and security that verges on impenetrable.

Unriddle AI rebranded as Anara AI in March 2025, retaining its core technology while shifting focus to academic research. Founded by Naveed Janmohamed in 2023, it continues serving students and researchers.

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode is available on 70% of Chromebooks, while over 85% of 2026 laptops include USB-C. Rising Chromebook adoption is driving a $4.1 billion docking station market.

With AI agents increasingly expected to remember conversations, preferences, and decisions over extended periods, Microsoft Research has developed Memora, a memory system designed to provide more scalable and reliable long-term recall than existing approaches. AI agents are increasingly expected to retain context across weeks or months rather than individual chat sessions.

With AI agents increasingly expected to remember conversations, preferences, and decisions over extended periods, Microsoft Research has developed Memora, a memory system designed to provide more scalable and reliable long-term recall than existing approaches. AI agents are increasingly expected to retain context across weeks or months rather than individual chat sessions.

Your Chromebook slows down right when you need it most. You stare at a spinning wheel while deadlines loom. Many users experience lag, crashes, and sluggish boot times. But you can fix these problems without buying a new device.

Chromebooks have transformed how millions of people work, learn, and browse the internet. Their lightweight operating system offers speed and simplicity, but the real star lies in their security architecture. Unlike traditional laptops that rely heavily on third-party antivirus software, Chromebooks build protection directly into the hardware and software layers.

Background blur on a Chromebook works at the system level across Meet, Zoom, and more. Here is how to turn it on from the shelf in two clicks.

Want links to open in Chrome instead of Safari? Here’s how to set Chrome as your default browser on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 14 or later.

Google added two new Chrome flags for managed devices: a startup enterprise signals disclaimer and Android screenshot protection. Here is what each one does.