Weekly Issue: 2026-32

Datadog Inc.’s shares closed 19% lower today after it posted quarterly results and guidance that topped expectations. New York-based Datadog is a major provider of observability software. It also sells cybersecurity tools, a user experience monitoring suite and various related products.

The Stable channel has been updated to 151.0.7922.108/.109 for Windows and Mac and 151.0.7922.108 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

Look, it’s Gemini again.

Look, it’s Gemini again.

Look, it’s Gemini again.

Look, it’s Gemini again.

Look, it’s Gemini again.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 151 (151.0.7922.112) 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.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 150.0.7871.224 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.

It’s kind of a lot.

It’s kind of a lot.

It’s kind of a lot.

It’s kind of a lot.

As we continue to track the Googlebook devices currently in development ahead of Google’s expected fall launch window, watching the hardware picture come into focus has been pretty fascinating.

As we continue to track the Googlebook devices currently in development ahead of Google’s expected fall launch window, watching the hardware picture come into focus has been pretty fascinating.

Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their daily workflows.

Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their daily workflows.

Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their daily workflows.

That’s a strange title, I know. But it absolutely happened and the resulting recalibration provided some serious insight about how I view the relationships between functionality, potential, and creature comforts when it comes to personal tech and computing.

That’s a strange title, I know. But it absolutely happened and the resulting recalibration provided some serious insight about how I view the relationships between functionality, potential, and creature comforts when it comes to personal tech and computing.

That’s a strange title, I know. But it absolutely happened and the resulting recalibration provided some serious insight about how I view the relationships between functionality, potential, and creature comforts when it comes to personal tech and computing.

That’s a strange title, I know. But it absolutely happened and the resulting recalibration provided some serious insight about how I view the relationships between functionality, potential, and creature comforts when it comes to personal tech and computing.

Spirit Airlines ended operations on May 2, 2026, after 34 years, as rising fuel costs and failed rescue funding brought the low-cost carrier to a close.

Google’s water use reached 10.9 billion gallons in 2025, while Amazon and Microsoft reported major sustainability milestones in 2026, highlighting growing focus on water stewardship in big tech.

Nearly every major AI lab uses Google Cloud infrastructure, including for training of models, inference for agents, and new frontier research. Google Cloud also continues to be the platform of choice for new, high-growth AI startups who are driving much of the industry’s research and innovation.

Nearly every major AI lab uses Google Cloud infrastructure, including for training of models, inference for agents, and new frontier research. Google Cloud also continues to be the platform of choice for new, high-growth AI startups who are driving much of the industry’s research and innovation.

Nearly every major AI lab uses Google Cloud infrastructure, including for training of models, inference for agents, and new frontier research. Google Cloud also continues to be the platform of choice for new, high-growth AI startups who are driving much of the industry’s research and innovation.

If you use ChromeOS, you already know the power of keeping things simple. Fast boot times, zero system bloat, and lightweight cloud apps make for a smooth, frustration-free experience. Yet when it comes to managing personal money, many people settle for the exact opposite of simplicity.

Google needs to do better.

Google needs to do better.

Google needs to do better.

The rise of online poker in the UK has changed how enthusiasts and beginners alike approach the classic card game. While many still enjoy physical tables, a significant number of players have shifted to digital platforms for convenience and accessibility.

For anyone who pays for Netflix’s top-tier Premium plan and relies on a laptop as a primary screen (we see you air travel warriors), browser playback limits have been an annoying thorn in the side for years.

When you see a laptop sporting a price tag under $200 (it has temporarily gone up to $219 as we’re publishing this), healthy skepticism is usually the safest reaction.

When you see a laptop sporting a price tag under $200 (it has temporarily gone up to $219 as we’re publishing this), healthy skepticism is usually the safest reaction.