Weekly Issue: 2026-33

A new LTS-144  version 144.0.7559.259(Platform Version: 16503.92.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

Having covered Chromebook, Chromebook Plus and Google hardware announcements for over a decade, I’ve watched plenty of speculation swirl as major launch windows approach.

Having covered Chromebook, Chromebook Plus and Google hardware announcements for over a decade, I’ve watched plenty of speculation swirl as major launch windows approach.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

At Google Cloud, we help organizations of all sizes build and operationalize complex agentic workflows with total confidence. By combining world-class AI research with an open, fully integrated AI platform, we give customers the flexibility to innovate and the foundation to deliver measurable business value.

Managing network security in a multi-tenant Kubernetes environment typically requires balancing two distinct needs: developers need their microservices to communicate effectively, while platform and security teams must maintain compliance, prevent lateral movement, and establish cluster-wide guardrails. Historically, the standard Kubernetes NetworkPolicy has been the primary tool for this.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo’s multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus.

Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo’s multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus.

Venmo is now available as a payment option on Google Play, giving you more flexibility at checkout.

Venmo is now available as a payment option on Google Play, giving you more flexibility at checkout.

Chromebooks have always occupied an interesting middle ground in computing—lightweight, security-focused, and increasingly capable. When Google introduced the ability to run Android apps natively on ChromeOS through the ArcVM virtualization layer, it fundamentally expanded what these devices could do.

You empty a Gmail folder, then realize a minute later that something in there mattered. Gmail builds in a safety net for exactly this moment. Most people just don’t know how long that net lasts.