Weekly Issue: 2026-37

Over the past year, Google Vids has quietly evolved from a lightweight corporate video builder into one of the most practical and useful tools in the entire Google Workspace suite.

Two Forrester studies commissioned by Google provide key Chromebook TCO statistics, but they cover different device fleets and time periods. Compare their findings and understand why the figures aren’t directly interchangeable.

U.S. employers announced 529,914 job cuts through August 2026, with artificial intelligence cited in 116,175 announcements. These figures highlight AI’s growing role in workforce reductions.

A new LTC  version 150.0.7871.253 (Platform Version: 16700.63.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

With Google’s New York media event happening next week, the early leaks continue to roll in. Just yesterday, we saw how Bluetooth SIG filings confirmed the commercial branding for Lenovo’s upcoming 15.3-inch flagship, the Lenovo Googlebook i (15″, 12).

Cloud technology is undergoing a huge shift right now. It’s changing from being a passive storage system to being a fully adaptive ecosystem. Modern cloud systems are using AI to optimize their overall operation and can handle more complex workflows efficiently.

Chromebooks have become more than lightweight laptops for school, work, browsing, and email. For many users, they are also everyday entertainment devices.

IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo said something interesting following the iPhone Duo introduction on Wednesday: “Apple showed up years after everyone else, yet it walks in and sets the rules.” He’s right.

As we inch closer to Google’s September 15 media showcase in New York City, the software built specifically for Googlebook continues to emerge piece by piece.

Chrome shows ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED when it cannot establish a usable connection through a proxy server. Learn what causes the error and how to fix network and proxy settings when pages won’t load.

Two Forrester studies commissioned by Google provide detailed Chromebook TCO figures, while a Jamf-funded analysis reports a different view of resale value. Compare the published Chromebook cost and value findings.

Learn how to remove hyperlinks in Excel on ChromeOS, where browser and Android app menus can differ from Windows. Follow simple steps to clean up finished spreadsheets and remove unwanted links.

A new LTS-144  version 144.0.7559.262(Platform Version: 16503.95.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

For the past year, Google has been aggressively positioning Gemini as the ambient layer connecting all of your devices. While Chromebook users have enjoyed quick access through built-in OS shortcuts and Chrome browser side panels, desktop users on other platforms have often been stuck navigating browser tabs and web shortcuts.

With Google’s September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing.

The Dev channel has been updated to 155.0.8048.0 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.

Learn how to build custom third-party tools in Chrome DevTools for agents. While standard developer tools provide a solid foundation, custom third-party tools allow your agent to interact with highly specific internal states at runtime. Check out the documentation to see how framework authors build better debugging experiences.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 155 (155.0.8048.0) 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.

Qualcomm is taking an unusual approach to the launch of its next-generation premium Snapdragon mobile platform this year.

Chrome displays NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID when a website’s SSL certificate name doesn’t match its address. Learn what causes the error and how to fix certificate mismatches, which often originate on the server.

Seven Chromebook models listed fingerprint readers in a 26 August 2026 spec-sheet review, though one is discontinued. See which models support fingerprint login and why most Lenovo configurations lack a sensor.

A peer-reviewed study tested four AI detection tools on 40 fully AI-written master’s papers, with three detecting none. Turnitin also placed all 40 papers below its reporting threshold, raising questions about AI detector reliability.

Eat fruit, grow longer, hit the wall, and start again—but by run 300, even that simple loop starts to feel repetitive. Discover why the familiar formula loses its charm when every screen looks the same.

Chromebooks started as simple machines for browsing the web. Today, they function as multi-platform hubs that run Linux, web apps, and Android applications.

Mind the patch gap, please and thank you

When Google introduced the concept of the Daily Brief in Gemini, it offered one of the most compelling glimpses of how personal AI should actually function: a quick, proactive summary of your calendar, unread inbox priorities, and daily tasks before you even start your morning routine.

I’ve spent over a month now daily driving the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and for my personal day-to-day workflow, this device has been fantastic. The thinner form factor hits a sweet spot, performance is ridiculously quick, and the battery life holds up easily through heavy use.

We are thrilled to announce the general availability of the AlloyDB Omni Red Hat RPM orchestrator, that brings production-ready security, resiliency, and low-downtime operations to PostgreSQL workloads in your enterprise environments. This GA milestone builds on the foundation laid during our preview release and launches alongside AlloyDB Omni version 18.3.

The puzzle pieces for Google’s initial Googlebook hardware fleet are falling into place faster than ever as we approach next week’s September 15 media showcase in NYC.

Adobe on Wednesday unveiled a range of updates to Acrobat, including the ability to turn PDF documents into interactive visual reports and podcasts. And a new Knowledge Base feature connects Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant to document sources such as Microsoft SharePoint and Google Drive.

Hello Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 154 (154.0.8037.21) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

Following Google’s recent push of Chrome 152 across desktop platforms, the primary system update for Chromebooks has officially arrived as well. According to an update on the Chrome Releases blog, Google has begun pushing ChromeOS 152 (specifically version 16765.41.0, running browser version 152.0.7977.

We are excited to share that Gartner has named Google a Leader in its inaugural 2026 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise AI Assistants.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 154.0.8037.17/.18 for Windows. Mac is coming shortly , as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

The Beta channel has been updated to 154.0.8037.17 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.