• Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

    Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

    Microsoft is enhancing its Edge browser with Copilot Mode to strengthen its AI capabilities, as it struggles to compete with Chrome’s dominance and a wave of emerging AI-native browsers.


  • Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

    Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge as AI browser race heats up

    Microsoft is enhancing its Edge browser with Copilot Mode to strengthen its AI capabilities, as it struggles to compete with Chrome’s dominance and a wave of emerging AI-native browsers.


  • AI Hallucination Rates Across Different Models In 2025

    AI Hallucination Rates Across Different Models In 2025

    AI hallucinations represent one of the most critical challenges facing large language models today. These occur when AI systems generate information that appears plausible but contains factual inaccuracies or completely fabricated content.


  • OpenAI seeks to automate ‘computer use’ for Macs in the enterprise

    While AI bots have begun mastering tasks in browsers and on Windows, Mac-using enterprises have largely been overlooked, until now. OpenAI aims to change that with its acquisition of generative AI interface maker Software Applications Incorporated.


  • OpenAI seeks to automate ‘computer use’ for Macs in the enterprise

    While AI bots have begun mastering tasks in browsers and on Windows, Mac-using enterprises have largely been overlooked, until now. OpenAI aims to change that with its acquisition of generative AI interface maker Software Applications Incorporated.


  • Digital Tools in Education — Finding What Works

    Digital Tools in Education — Finding What Works

    Increasingly, children need digital tools to access educational materials, participate in class, and even do their homework. The growing use of digital tools in education means that school kids need access to reliable tools in order to complete their work.


  • Are You Using Your Chromebook to Its Full Potential?

    Are You Using Your Chromebook to Its Full Potential?

    Chromebooks bring together simplicity and performance in a way that keeps everything steady. Their design focuses on quick access, reliable software, and clear functionality. Every part of the system aims to make work, browsing, and streaming smoother. They take care of updates automatically and open within seconds.


  • Enterprises should not install OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, analysts warn

    Companies that might be eyeing OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser should not rush to use it because of potential security risks, analysts said this week. The browser was unveiled on Tuesday after it had been teased for months as a work in progress. It is currently available for MacOS only.


  • Enterprises should not install OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, analysts warn

    Companies that might be eyeing OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser should not rush to use it because of potential security risks, analysts said this week. The browser was unveiled on Tuesday after it had been teased for months as a work in progress. It is currently available for MacOS only.


  • AI browsers can be abused by malicious AI sidebar extensions: Report

    AI browsers may be smart, but they’re not smart enough to block a common threat: Malicious extensions. That’s the conclusion of researchers at SquareX, who on Thursday released a report showing how attackers can exploit AI sidebars through compromised browser extensions. This attack vector isn’t new.


  • AI browsers can be abused by malicious AI sidebar extensions: Report

    AI browsers may be smart, but they’re not smart enough to block a common threat: Malicious extensions. That’s the conclusion of researchers at SquareX, who on Thursday released a report showing how attackers can exploit AI sidebars through compromised browser extensions. This attack vector isn’t new.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTS version 138.0.7204.295 (Platform Version: 16295.80.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:438038775 High CVE-2025-10502 Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE.443196747 High CVE-2025-11458 Heap buffer overflow in Sync.


  • Meet ‘Willow’: The quantum hardware engine behind Google’s latest breakthrough

    Yesterday, Google’s Quantum AI team announced a historic achievement: the first-ever demonstration of verifiable quantum advantage. This milestone, a critical step towards practical quantum computing, wasn’t just an algorithmic breakthrough; it was made possible by decades of investment and innovation in the underlying quantum hardware.


  • Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers

    Just last month, Google began the roll-out of “Ask Gemini in Meet,” a powerful, private AI assistant designed to make video calls more productive. Initially launched for Business Plus customers, this game-changing feature is now expanding its reach.


  • Google’s quantum computer just achieved a massive breakthrough: ‘Verifiable Quantum Advantage’

    The world of quantum computing often feels like science fiction, full of mind-bending concepts and promises of future breakthroughs. Today, Google’s Quantum AI team announced a major leap that brings that future significantly closer to reality.


  • Google finally confirms a proper GPU driver update is coming to fix the Pixel 10’s performance

    Since the Pixel 10’s launch, one glaring issue has been its bafflingly poor GPU performance. Despite switching to a new PowerVR GPU from Imagination Technologies, the phone has struggled in benchmarks and real-world gaming, often performing worse than its predecessors.


  • Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

    Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

    Has OpenAI shown us the future of Safari? In one way it has, because its new Atlas browser shows these generative AI (genAI)-based apps are no longer just windows to the web — they’re becoming intelligent copilots for our digital lives.


  • Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

    Has OpenAI shown us a future for Safari?

    Has OpenAI shown us the future of Safari? In one way it has, because its new Atlas browser shows these generative AI (genAI)-based apps are no longer just windows to the web — they’re becoming intelligent copilots for our digital lives.


  • Chrome for Android Update

     Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 142 (142.0.7444.48) 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.


  • Performance optimization Pitstop #DevToolsTips

    Buckle up for a deep dive into web performance optimization with Chrome DevTools! Matthias guides you through the updated Performance panel, showing you how to measure Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and get tailored advice from AI. Along the ride learn about Speculation Rules for near-instant navigation and `scheduler.


  • Reimagine global network connectivity with Cross-Site Interconnect, now GA

    For modern enterprises, network connectivity is the lifeblood of the AI era. But today’s technology landscape has challenges that are pushing traditional networking models to their limits:  Aggressive cloud migrations and investments in colocation spaces: Organizations are grappling with complex, high-capital expenditure requirements to interconnect global environments from multiple vendors.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 143 (143.0.7487.2) 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.


  • Design Cross-Cloud Network VPC Network Peering with NVAs and Regional Affinity

    Inserting security into your network design may involve the use of a network virtual appliance (NVA). The flexibility of the Cross-Cloud Network to support these configurations means enterprises can extend existing security aspects from hybrid connections into the cloud for a consistent experience.


  • AI Tool Usage Time By Age Group 2025

    AI Tool Usage Time By Age Group 2025

    Understanding AI tool usage time by age group reveals a significant digital divide across generations in 2025. Recent data shows that more than half of Americans regularly interact with artificial intelligence, with 27 percent reporting they use AI several times per day.


  • ChatGPT’s Atlas browser already has a big advantage over Gemini in Chrome

    Do you even remember that Gemini is supposed to be available in Chrome?


  • How to Fix STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION on Chromebook

    How to Fix STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION on Chromebook

    The STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION on Chromebook appears when Chrome attempts to access memory incorrectly, blocking web pages and disrupting your browsing. This browser error stops Chrome from functioning properly and displays a frustrating message that prevents page loading.


  • Looking for Communication Online? See If Charmerly Delivers What It Promises

    The internet is packed with platforms claiming they will help you meet people and have great conversations. Some actually deliver on that promise, while others… well, let’s just say they are better at marketing than execution.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16433.24.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.40) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

     The Stable channel has been updated to 142.0.7390.52 for Windows and 142.0.7390.53 for Mac 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 142.0.7444.53 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 Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 142 (142.0.7444.47) 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 142 (142.0.7444.48) 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.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 142 (142.0.7444.46) 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.


  • Google Classroom’s latest Gemini trick can automatically convert your existing rubrics

    Google continues its push to embed helpful AI directly into educator workflows within Google Classroom. Following recent additions like content generation and the ability to create Read Along stories, the latest Gemini-powered feature tackles another common and often tedious task: adapting existing rubrics for Classroom assignments.


  • Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR: the Android-powered Vision Pro rival is finally here

    The day we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! After months of tracking leaks, analyzing rumors, and speculating about the future of Google’s immersive computing platform, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy XR headset last night.


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