Weekly Issue: 2026-38

Chrome sync paused every time you restart? One buried site data setting is deleting your sign-in cookie on exit. Here is exactly where it lives.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 156 (156.0.8063.0) 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.

The Dev channel has been updated to 156.0.8063.3 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.

Today, we are excited to announce enhancements to the borderless Lakehouse, our answer to how data engineers, data scientists, and increasingly, AI agents, can query governed data directly where it lives.

With Googlebook pre-orders officially opening this coming Monday, September 21, the final hardware designs for Google’s first-wave fleet are leaking out more and more.

The Shiba Inu ecosystem has never been a quiet place, and in 2026, it feels more like a digital back alley lit by flickering screens and whispered rumors than a polite financial market, which is why SHIB news today doesn’t read like boring press releases but more like dispatches from the front lines of a…

Dogecoin price doesn’t crash politely when a bear market walks into the room, it stumbles, slurs, and sometimes falls down the stairs, because meme coins were never built for quiet winters, they were built for loud summers full of reckless optimism and caffeine-fueled promises.

Browsing the web on Android sure ain’t what it used to be. Earlier this week, we talked about how the Vivaldi web browser is bringing support for Chrome extensions to Android. Vivaldi has the same Chromium code foundation as Chrome but with lots of extra features and options.

Chromebooks are easier to live with when the apps match what ChromeOS does well. Most users do not need a huge software library. A few good choices can cover everyday browsing, work, communication, entertainment, privacy, and the occasional creative project.

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 153 (153.0.8010.52) 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 Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16820.2.0 (Browser version 155.0.8059.0) for most ChromeOS devices.

With Googlebook pre-orders officially set to open on September 21, Google is quietly flipping the server-side switches on Android smartphones to ensure the hardware and software talk to each other seamlessly on day one.

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.134 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.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 153.0.8010.52/.53 for Windows and Mac and 153.0.8010.52 to Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

When we got our first look at the leaked Lenovo AI Mouse back in July, it was obvious that Google’s OEM partners weren’t treating Googlebook like a standard Chromebook rollout. With custom Gemini buttons and RGB light strips, Lenovo is clearly building a tailored hardware ecosystem around their Googlebooks.

In case you missed it, we just got back from attending the initial Googlebook press event in NYC a couple of days ago and we will be able to share more on September 21st when these devices will become available for pre-order.

When we first caught wind of the Qualcomm-powered development board codenamed ‘Mica’ and saw early Geekbench test runs pop up with the DX13267 identifier, all signs pointed straight toward the Dell XPS 13.

In a world of speculation, this week’s most interesting rumor says Apple may plan to enter the server business once again, with powerful systems running its own Apple Silicon chips.

When we dive into the exciting world of digital gaming, safety and security should always be our top priorities. Finding the best crypto casinos means looking past flashy welcome bonuses and gorgeous game libraries to verify that the platform operates legally and ethically.

The NFL is one of the most prominent and highly anticipated spectacles in the United States, attracting millions of viewers each week. This popularity means that American football has become a major betting market, with fans able to make various wagers according to their preferences.

Chrome can show ERR_QUIC_PROTOCOL_ERROR while other browsers load the same page normally. Learn what causes the error and how to troubleshoot the connection.

Learn what err_blocked_by_response means in Chrome, why a received server response can be blocked, and the common rules that prevent it from rendering.

A clip that plays perfectly on the phone that recorded it can turn into a black screen, a silent picture or an “unsupported format” error once it reaches a laptop, a smart TV or a colleague’s inbox.

The Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16765.49.0 (Browser version 152.0.7977.129) for most ChromeOS devices.

The Stable channel has been updated to 154.0.8037.44/.45 for Windows. 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.Interested in switching release channels?

Welcome to the CSS Podcast featuring Una and Bramus as your guides, your co-hosts, and your CSS best friends. In this episode, we dig into two very powerful CSS features: inline conditionals with the if() function, and custom functions. (Originally aired: October 13, 2025) Resources: CSS if() function specification → https://goo.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 155 (155.0.8059.4) 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.

 Hello Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 154 (154.0.8037.49) 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.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 155 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 155.0.8059.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 155 (155.0.8059.2) 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.

A growing divide among leading AI companies over how to secure increasingly powerful models is beginning to translate into challenges for enterprise IT, with implications for how organizations access, deploy, and govern AI systems.

Editor’s note: Today we hear from SeaVerse, a gaming startup from SeaArt that is building a platform for playable AI experiences, where users can open lightweight games, character chats, and interactive apps, or create their own experiences from a prompt.

Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for September 2026. Today, Sandra Joyce shares the latest details on Google’s visibility into how attackers are using AI, and how we’re using AI to stop them.

There was a time when live sports on TV felt like more of an event. Millions of fans still watch the big games now, but the incredible choice of games, leagues, and sports has become almost endless.

“Couldn’t update your Chromebook” can mean an expired device, an admin policy, or a blocked network. Check the update schedule date first.