Weekly Issue: 2026-38

Brace yourself: The way you get around the web on Android is about to get a whole lot better. This week, the excellent Vivaldi Android browser is rolling out an update that adds in support for the entire collection of Chrome Web Store browser extensions.

Using Telegram on a Chromebook is easy. Choosing the right version is the part that deserves a little thought. ChromeOS gives you several routes: open Telegram in Chrome, install the Android app on a supported Chromebook, or run the Linux desktop client if you already use the Linux environment.

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 153 (153.0.8010.47) 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 Extended Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.130 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 153.0.8010.47/.48 for Windows and Mac and 153.0.8010.47 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

Google Cloud session management provides flexible options for setting up session controls based on your organization’s security policy needs. To help you improve your security posture and mitigate credential theft and account takeover (ATO) risks, we have rolled out a 16-hour default session length for Google Cloud customers.

Chrome’s user agent string still name-checks Mozilla, Safari, and more. Here’s why, in a short video.

Cloud outages can range from global service disruptions to issues isolated to a specific region, zone, or even just your project, workload or application. If you suspect a Google Cloud Platform outage is impacting your services, we recommend you follow a structured “Verify→ Investigate→Report→Resolve→Review” workflow to resolve it.

Today, we are announcing the availability of Agent Substrate on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Agent Substrate is an open-source, secure-by-default agent execution runtime engineered to run millions of sandboxes with 10x higher density than standard container runtimes.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 154 (154.0.8037.41) 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.

Chrome’s net::err_internet_disconnected error means the browser has lost network access. Learn why pages fail to load and how to restore your internet connection.

The global vector database market reached $2.65 billion in 2025, with forecasts putting 2030 revenue between $8.71 billion and $8.95 billion. Explore the latest market statistics and growth outlook.

Looking for an MP3 YouTube converter? Discover what to know about free online tools that promise quick audio downloads in just two clicks.

The phrase “dopamine detox” sounds dramatic, which is probably one reason it spread so quickly online. The basic idea is simple: take a break from activities that deliver constant stimulation, such as scrolling, gaming, binge-watching, or checking notifications every few minutes. What makes the trend confusing is the name.

Less than twenty-four hours before Google takes the stage in New York City to officially unveil Googlebook to the media, the timeline for when you can actually buy one has finally been locked in.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 155 (155.0.8056.0) 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.

When The Mac Observer published its scoop on the Lenovo Googlebook 15 last week, my eyes went straight to the possible naming of the underlying OS for Googlebook and the other confirmed features. Between the 120Hz 2.

We are excited to share that Google Cloud was named a Leader and received the highest score in the ‘current offering’ category in the Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q3 2026 report, which examines the 10 most significant public cloud providers across 30 comprehensive criteria, Google also received the highest possible score in 23 out…

Chrome’s ERR_CACHE_MISS error can trigger a “Confirm Form Resubmission” prompt when a page needs form data sent again. Learn what the error means and why one occurrence may be harmless.

Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook – well, for invited media, that is.

A company working with digital assets may have very different requirements from someone using a personal exchange account. Several employees can be involved in operations, transactions may pass through internal approval processes, and trading data often needs to move between different systems. In this setting, the exchange is rarely used as a standalone website. This is the context in which institutional cryptocurrency trading operates.

Chrome tab groups only travel between computers when Saved tab groups is turned on in Manage what you sync, on every machine. Here is where that box lives, and where the synced group actually shows up.

Businesses are constantly looking for effective ways to reach customers outside the digital world. While online advertising remains important, physical advertising can still create strong brand awareness and visibility. Mobile outdoor advertising offers a flexible solution by taking a brand message directly to busy streets, neighborhoods, events, and high-traffic areas.

The #enable-translate-pdf entry appeared in Chrome Canary this week after a Chromium change merged September 8 — a flag for desktop Chrome, not a shipped feature.