• Google finally gets strict about web server certificates

    Google finally gets strict about web server certificates

    Historically, when companies roll out new capabilities, they start out lenient to encourage usage. Take facial biometrics for example. When they first went into use, the initial settings were chosen to make it easier for the biometrics to work.


  • Go behind the scenes of your website’s CSS

    Never quite know what’s going on in your nested CSS calculations? Head over to the Styles panel, hover over a CSS value with calculations and explore the tooltip to understand how they are dissolved behind the scene. Find out what other arithmetic CSS functions this works for!


  • This migration from Snowflake to BigQuery accelerated model building and cut costs in half

    In 2024, retail sales for consumer packaged goods were worth $7.5 trillion globally. Their sheer variety — from cosmetics to clothing, frozen vegetables to vitamins  — is hard to fathom. And distribution channels have multiplied: Think big box stores in the brick-and-mortar world and mega ecommerce sites online.


  • Isolated Recovery Environments: A Critical Layer in Modern Cyber Resilience

    Written by: Jaysn Rye Executive Summary As adversaries grow faster, stealthier, and more destructive, traditional recovery strategies are increasingly insufficient. Mandiant’s M-Trends 2025 report reinforces this shift, highlighting that ransomware operators now routinely target not just production systems but also backups. This evolution demands that organizations re-evaluate their resilience posture.


  • Goooooooooogle – Google Bouncy Logo Easter Egg

    Goooooooooogle – Google Bouncy Logo Easter Egg

    G o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o g l e Google Search I’m Feeling Stretchy Click on any letter to make it bounce! Click the logo to animate all letters.


  • Default Gateway For Home Network Routers On Chromebook

    Chromebook Router IP Address Guides Chromebook Router IP Guides Complete collection of router administration guides for Chromebook users Access comprehensive guides for logging into your router’s admin panel using different IP addresses on your Chromebook. Most Popular Router IP Addresses 192.l.168.1.


  • Which Chrome Extensions Were Banned in 2024–25?

    Which Chrome Extensions Were Banned in 2024–25?

    In 2024–25, Google removed several high-profile Chrome extensions for violating security policies, manipulating user data, or breaching developer guidelines. Millions of users were affected as malicious code, hijacked developer accounts, and policy violations triggered a wave of takedowns.


  • How to start a career in the age of AI

    How to start a career in the age of AI

    In the latest episode of First Person we meet Daniel Avancini, an academic turned entrepreneur, analyst and business person turned coder.


  • Skip the game com: Is It Worth Using?

    Skip the game com: Is It Worth Using?

    SkipTheGames.com is a site made for people interested in short-term or no-commitment meetups. It’s designed to be simple, quick, and private. Many users visit it to connect with others in their area without going through long sign-ups or complex steps. How to Create Your Account On skip the game.com?


  • What Does RCS Message Mean?

    What Does RCS Message Mean?

    RCS message stands for Rich Communication Services message. It is a modern messaging system that upgrades traditional SMS and MMS. The aim is to bring texting up to the level of apps like WhatsApp or Messenger.


  • How Soft2Bet Turns Ideas into Business: Behind the iGaming Industry Scenes

    There is a whole genre of stories about how startups get launched. One person sits down with a laptop in a coffee shop, writes a few lines of code, and a year later has millions of users.


  • Samsung’s trifold “Galaxy G Fold” design seemingly revealed in One UI 8 animations

    With Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event just days away on July 9th, we’ve been eagerly awaiting news on the next generation of Z Fold and Z Flip devices. But the big question on our minds has been: what’s next for foldables?


  • Google Classroom is getting supercharged with powerful, new teacher-led AI tools

    While the biggest news out of the ISTE 2025 conference was Google making its “Gemini for Education” experience a free and safe tool for all students, that was just the foundation.


  • Gemini is now free and available for all students with new ‘Gemini for Education’ experience

    The conversation around AI in the classroom is one of the most important in technology, balancing immense potential with the critical need for safety and responsibility.


  • How Litecoin Casinos Work: A Simple Guide with Wallet Setup and Chromebook Tips 

    Online gambling is going through some major changes with the introduction of cryptocurrencies like Litecoin to play casino games. Even though cryptos entered the mainstream financial system, some users still find it confusing, especially for those new to crypto or using devices like Chromebooks, which can feel complex at first.


  • Nearly half of agentic AI projects will be killed by ’27 due to hype, costs, and risks

    More than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 due to rising costs, unclear value, or poor risk controls, according to new Gartner Research.


  • Crash Games Explained: Why Are Mobile Players Fueling the Craze?

    Crash games are one of the most popular and fastest growing forms of entertainment in online casinos today. The simplicity and excitement are two major points why players are so attracted to this concept of online gaming that’s based on straightforward gameplay of rising line, multipliers and the eventual crash.


  • Must-have Android apps for business

    Must-have Android apps for business

    Trying to find the right app for any given area on Android is a lot like trying to order dinner at a restaurant with way too many options on the menu. How can you possibly find the right choice in such a crowded lineup?


  • HP Chromebook 14a 2025: unboxing Amazon’s affordable exclusive [VIDEO]

    HP just sent over their latest entry-level device, and it’s an interesting one for a couple of reasons. First, it’s an Amazon exclusive, and second, it comes in at a budget-friendly $389.99 starting price point.


  • Your custom Gemini ‘Gems’ are now accessible in the sidebar of Workspace apps

    When Google introduced “Gems” for its Gemini app, it marked a significant step forward in personalizing AI. The ability to create your own custom AI experts, tailored for specific tasks and workflows, meant you could spend less time writing repetitive prompts and more time getting things done.


  • Onn Google TV boxes are now getting a revised Android 14 update after bricking issues

    If you were following the news last week, you know that the initial rollout of Android 14 for Walmart’s Onn 4K and Onn 4K Pro streaming boxes did not go well. After multiple reports surfaced of the update bricking devices, the rollout was understandably halted.


  • Google Easter Eggs

    Google Easter Eggs

    Google Easter Eggs Collection – AboutChromebooks.com 🌐 Google Easter Eggs Discover Hidden Google Games & Interactive Experiences Explore the fascinating world of Google’s hidden games and interactive Easter eggs. From classic arcade games to mind-bending visual effects, discover the playful side of Google’s search engine.


  • Space Invaders Google Easter Egg

    Space Invaders Google Easter Egg

    Score: 0 Lives: 3 Level: 1 G o o g l e ← LEFT 🚀 FIRE RIGHT → Game Over!


  • Google Drive’s Material 3 Expressive refresh starts extending beyond the home screen (APK teardown)

    Google has introduced more design changes in the latest release.


  • Gemini CLI is a free, open-source coding upgrade for Google’s AI

    For many developers and power users, the command line interface – or terminal – isn’t just another app; it’s home base. It’s the place where efficiency, portability, and raw computing power intersect.


  • Workspaces and AI assistance

    Tired of manually copying your CSS fixes from DevTools to your local code? Connect your workspace to DevTools by automatically connecting your local repository. Learn more in our What’s new in DevTools 136 to 138 episode. Resources: Automatic workspace discovery → https://goo.gle/devtools-workspace-ai AI innovations → https://goo.


  • Is your database holding you back? Boosting database efficiency and ROI with Cloud SQL

    Editor’s Note: Today, we’re sharing insights from IDC Research Director, Devin Pratt, as he offers his analysis of recent research on Cloud SQL.


  • Google Photos gets a clean, modern redesign, but iOS users are getting it first

    Google Photos is one of Google’s most popular and beloved apps from Google, and it’s now getting a significant redesign of its main photo viewing experience. In an announcement on its support forums, Google has detailed a new look that aims to be “simpler, more modern, and more intuitive.


  • I tried Google Chrome’s new bottom URL bar on Android, and it’s a mess

    Google had one last chance to win me over with Chrome, but it failed miserably.


  • Google Zipper Easter Egg

    Google Zipper Easter Egg

    Zipped Content This is what was hidden behind the zipper. You can put any HTML here. Google Zipper is one of the most memorable Easter eggs ever introduced to the search page—a playful feature that let you unzip Google’s interface right before your eyes.


  • The Average Length of a Chrome Tab Session in 2025

    The Average Length of a Chrome Tab Session in 2025

    Chrome maintains its dominant position with 66.85% global market share, verified, but commonly cited user behavior statistics require significant correction. This comprehensive research across current 2025 browser analytics, user behavior studies, and industry benchmarks reveals accurate market dominance data while exposing misleading claims about session metrics and tab usage patterns.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTS  version 132.0.6834.226 (Platform Version: 16093.108.0), was rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:411573532 High CVE-2025-5063 Use after free in CompositingRelease notes for LTS-132 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click hereGiuliana PritchardGoogle Chrome OS


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16267.60.0 (Browser version 137.0.7151.132) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 138 (138.0.7204.63) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

     The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.97 for Windows and 138.0.7204.93 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.


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