Weekly Issue: 2026-31

When Google first pulled back the curtain on Googlebook, most of our attention naturally gravitated toward the laptops themselves. Having covered the evolution of Chromebook and Chromebook Plus hardware for well over a decade, we were super excited to see the strict baseline hardware standards Google has laid out.

When Google first pulled back the curtain on Googlebook, most of our attention naturally gravitated toward the laptops themselves. Having covered the evolution of Chromebook and Chromebook Plus hardware for well over a decade, we were super excited to see the strict baseline hardware standards Google has laid out.

The Dev channel has been updated to 153.0.7979.3 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.

Internal B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9 codenames point to an expanding lineup of flexible-display devices.

Internal B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9 codenames point to an expanding lineup of flexible-display devices.

Internal B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9 codenames point to an expanding lineup of flexible-display devices.

Internal B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9 codenames point to an expanding lineup of flexible-display devices.

When set up, users will find a new Android backup folder in Google Drive containing their documents.

When set up, users will find a new Android backup folder in Google Drive containing their documents.

When set up, users will find a new Android backup folder in Google Drive containing their documents.

When set up, users will find a new Android backup folder in Google Drive containing their documents.

Files by Google could deliver a better document scanning experience without resorting to the Google Drive app.

Files by Google could deliver a better document scanning experience without resorting to the Google Drive app.

Files by Google could deliver a better document scanning experience without resorting to the Google Drive app.

Files by Google could deliver a better document scanning experience without resorting to the Google Drive app.

METR measured Claude Opus 4.6 with a 14.5-hour median task-completion horizon in February 2026, though results varied widely. Explore the latest reasoning benchmark data and what it reveals about AI performance.

Prodigy Math Game makes learning fun by rewarding correct math answers with in-game battles, leading many students to search for Prodigy hacks. Learn why these hacks are popular and what they really mean.

In today’s dynamic marketplace, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of remarkable products that inexplicably fail to gain traction. A common assumption is that the product itself is at fault; however, this perspective often overlooks a critical element: the marketing strategy.

Helpful or nosy? Gemini Spark is starting to blur the line.

Helpful or nosy? Gemini Spark is starting to blur the line.

Helpful or nosy? Gemini Spark is starting to blur the line.

A new LTS  version 150.0.7871.213 (Platform Version: 16700.60.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-144 until October 6th, 2026.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 152 (152.0.7977.11) 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.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 152 (152.0.7977.8) 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.

Developer Tooling Tips goes on tour with Alexandra Klepper at Google I/O Connect Berlin! Learn how WebMCP bridges the gap between your web application and browser agents by providing structured tools.

For years, one of the best little personal touches on Chrome for desktop has been the ability to ditch the stark white or dark gray background on the New Tab Page and replace it with custom artwork, landscape photos, or personal images.

For years, one of the best little personal touches on Chrome for desktop has been the ability to ditch the stark white or dark gray background on the New Tab Page and replace it with custom artwork, landscape photos, or personal images.

For years, one of the best little personal touches on Chrome for desktop has been the ability to ditch the stark white or dark gray background on the New Tab Page and replace it with custom artwork, landscape photos, or personal images.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 153 (153.0.7978.2) 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.