Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for April 2025. Today, Google Cloud Security’s Peter Bailey reviews our top 27 security announcements from Next ‘25.As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter are posted to the Google Cloud blog.

It’s only been a week since the Pixel 9a officially hit the scene, and Google is already rolling out its first post-launch update for the Pixel Camera app. While seemingly minor, this update likely addresses a couple of bugs that users have encountered on the new mid-ranger Pixel.

Google Classroom has become an indispensable tool for educators and students across the globe, streamlining workflows and enabling collaboration within the Google ecosystem. Since its inception, the platform’s goal has been to transform teaching and learning worldwide.

Just last week, we saw Google begin the wider rollout of impressive new visual capabilities for Gemini Live; specifically allowing Gemini Advanced subscribers to use their camera or share their screen for real-time interaction.

After an extensive testing period that commenced last October, Google Chrome is finally initiating the stable channel release of the bottom address bar option for Android users.

This webinar will provide a deep dive into Chrome’s built-in AI APIs, including Gemini Nano and other tools to allow you to train your own custom models and leverage them client-side to build next-gen web applications. Apply to the origin trials if you are interested in Built-in AI APIs: https://goo.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.35) 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.

Walmart’s lineup of Onn-branded Google TV devices have always offered impressive value, from the capable $20 4K box to the beefier “Pro” model. But the absolute cheapest entry point is the simple 1080p HD Streaming Stick, already an impulse buy at its usual $15 price tag.

Reports are surfacing regarding a minor software bug that is affecting the front-facing camera on the Pixel 9a. According to user feedback within the Google Pixel Reddit community, a flickering effect may be observed in the selfie camera preview when attempting to capture images in darker environments.

JavaScript is a scripting language that is crucial in enabling interactive website features. If it is turned off on an iPhone, web pages may not display correctly in Safari, leading to missing elements or broken functionality. To ensure a seamless browsing experience, it is essential to keep JavaScript enabled.

Samsung returned its Chromebook lineup with a fresh model—the first one since 2011. Designed to run on Google’s lightweight Chrome OS, Chromebooks focus on web-based tasks and typically cost less than Windows or macOS laptops.

Google Search is undergoing a significant change aimed at streamlining the user experience globally. The company has announced that it will begin redirecting traffic from its various country code top-level domain names (ccTLDs) like google.co.uk or google.de and begin pointing them to the singular google.com domain.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.34) 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.

The Beta channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.33 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.

Chrome extensions offer a powerful way to tailor the browser to you and your team’s specific workflows, boosting productivity and streamlining tasks across your organization. The Chrome Web Store for enterprise offers a secure and efficient way to meet your compliance and regulatory obligations.

It’s no secret that at least one MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook is on the way and that this upcoming device’s code name is ‘Navi’.

Tango Technologies Inc., a workflow intelligence startup, today announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered service designed to capture and automate work through its browser-based software.

Anthropic has introduced two new features to its Claude AI assistant — Research and Google Workspace integration — marking its latest effort to position its AI assistant as a collaborative enterprise AI partner.

Cryptocurrency trading has revolutionized the financial world by offering access to global, decentralized markets 24/7. However, the high volatility of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins makes it both lucrative and risky.

I’ve got a better way to scroll on Windows — especially on large monitors. This instantly boosted my productivity and fixed a major annoyance I had with Windows 11. And you can try it yourself in just a few seconds. This isn’t just a typical tech article about Windows.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16238.19.0 (Browser version 136.0.7103.31) for most ChromeOS devices.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 135 (135.0.7049.100) 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.

Google has announced a significant upgrade to its AI video generation capabilities, integrating the powerful Veo 2 model into both Gemini Advanced and Whisk. This update allows users to transform text prompts and static images into high-resolution, eight-second videos, opening up all sorts of new, creative possibilities.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 135.0.7049.95/.96 for Windows, Mac and 135.0.7049.95 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.205 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.

After Google confirmed it was happening back in March, we now have tangible evidence within the Wear OS Assistant app itself that Gemini is poised to take over as the primary voice assistant on your wrist.

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC)  has ordered Google to stop making deals that give preference to Google Search and Chrome on Android devices. Nikkei Asia says that it’s the first time the regulator has issued a cease and desist order to a major tech company.

Google is enhancing Android security with a simple, practical new feature delivered via a Google Play Services update. Soon, your Android phone or tablet will automatically restart itself if it remains locked and unused for three consecutive days.

Back in 2022, Google Docs introduced its handy code block feature, initially supporting programming languages like C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

It’s been about a month since we last saw a discounted price on the popular, awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. Prior to that, we’d only seen this device go on sale a couple of times here in 2025, and as of this week, it has returned once again.

Creating a backup of your Chrome bookmarks is crucial to safeguarding your saved websites and links. The process is simple: you can preserve or transfer them to another device or browser. This article will explain how to back up your Chrome bookmarks easily. Let’s dig in.

Chrome extensions bring useful tools like ad blockers, productivity aids, and privacy features to your desktop browser. While the Chrome app on Android doesn’t officially support extensions, there’s a simple way to use them on your mobile device.

Delivering an effective business presentation is a crucial skill for any professional. Your presentation not only represents you and your ideas, but it can also directly impact your career progression and your company’s success.

Have you tried to reset your Android phone but been blocked by a Google login screen? That’s when Factory Reset Protection (FRP) kicks in. FRP safeguards your device and data in case it’s stolen. The device’s original Google account credentials are needed to restore access. Sounds secure until you lock your phone.

Durable, flexible batteries could transform phone manufacturing — both standard and folding phones alike.