• Deception in Depth: PRC-Nexus Espionage Campaign Hijacks Web Traffic to Target Diplomats

    Written by: Patrick Whitsell In March 2025, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a complex, multifaceted campaign attributed to the PRC-nexus threat actor UNC6384. The campaign targeted diplomats in Southeast Asia and other entities globally.


  • AGI explained: Artificial intelligence with humanlike cognition

    AGI explained: Artificial intelligence with humanlike cognition

    As artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, gains traction in the business world after years of promise, a new generation of AI is starting to emerge — at least in the hype cycle. It’s not agentic AI, it’s not robotic AI, or physical AI. It is artificial general intelligence, or AGI.


  • AI Tools Have the Shortest User Loyalty (2025)

    AI Tools Have the Shortest User Loyalty (2025)

    AI Tools Have the Shortest User Loyalty: 2025 Data Analysis In 2025, artificial intelligence tools are experiencing unprecedented adoption rates, yet they simultaneously face the highest user drop-off rates across all technology categories.


  • How to Stop Scam Redirects in Chrome on iOS

    How to Stop Scam Redirects in Chrome on iOS

    If you’re browsing the web on your iPhone using Google Chrome and suddenly see a warning that says something like “Your Norton subscription is out of date”, don’t panic. This is a scam redirect.


  • Google Drive’s video player just got a huge upgrade: direct editing with Google Vids

    Google Drive has been on a roll lately with a string of fantastic updates to its video player, including thumbnail previews, automatic captioning, and time-stamped transcripts.


  • Chrome Mobile Market Share Statistics (2025 Updated)

    Chrome Mobile Market Share Statistics (2025 Updated)

    The mobile browser landscape continues to evolve, with Google Chrome maintaining its position as the dominant force in mobile web browsing. Understanding browser market share trends provides crucial insights for web developers, digital marketers, and businesses looking to optimize their online presence.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.20.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.29) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Microsoft Intune explained: A leader in unified endpoint management

    In today’s multi-device, work-from-anywhere world, unified endpoint management (UEM) is crucial for efficiency and security, providing a “single pane of glass” for managing mobile, desktop, and cloud environments. Microsoft Intune is a leading example of a UEM product that has continuously expanded to meet IT’s evolving needs.


  • A new MediaTek MT8189 baseboard joins the upcoming ARM Chromebook party

    We’ve been tracking the development of ‘Skywalker’, the baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 chip, and its absolutely-massive family of eight offshoot devices for a little while now.


  • The desire for a new Made By Google Pixelbook is palpable

    Last week, I wrote a bit of an editorial piece that made the case that for the first time in years, a new, Google-made Pixelbook actually makes perfect sense thanks to the impending shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel.


  • Most-Cleared Browser Data Statistics [2025]

    Most-Cleared Browser Data Statistics [2025]

    Browser data management has become a critical aspect of digital privacy in 2025. As users become increasingly aware of tracking and performance issues, clearing browser data remains one of the most common privacy practices. Recent research reveals clear patterns in what users delete most frequently and why they do it.


  • How Google’s Latest Chromebook Pricing Strategy is Impacting Education Budgets

    Chromebooks became the go-to choice for many schools because they were affordable, simple to manage, and integrated well with cloud-based learning tools. That’s starting to change. Google’s recent adjustments to pricing and support timelines are creating new budget pressures for education leaders who already have to stretch every pound.


  • At their Made by Google 2025 showcase in New York yesterday, Google unveiled their latest hardware lineup with a big dose of personality.


  • Google totally teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during the Pixel 10 event

    Yesterday’s Made by Google event was a whirlwind of celebrity appearances, a new talk-show format, and a massive slate of hardware announcements. Between the new Pixel 10s, the Pixel Watch 4, and the debut of Pixelsnap, it would be easy to miss some of the smaller details.


  • I’m impressed that Google didn’t shy away from the Magsafe-Pixelsnap similarities

    Amidst all the celebrity appearances and new hardware at yesterday’s Made by Google event, one of the most exciting announcements for me was the official debut of Pixelsnap on the new Pixel 10 series.


  • Google Assistant gets the boot as ‘Gemini for Home’ arrives to upgrade your smart speakers

    For nearly a decade, the Google Assistant has been the voice of our smart homes. But yesterday as a part of the Made by Google 2025 event, Google announced the beginning of a new era.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 141.0.7367.5 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.


  • Desk Sync and a new external touch display calibration tool arrive in ChromeOS 139

    The latest version of ChromeOS is now beginning its roll-out to the stable channel, and M139 is here with a couple of very useful, practical features that aim to improve user workflows and fix a long-standing pain point for those who use external touch displays.


  • Baseline: The simple way to check browser compatibility

    Stop deciphering browser versions! Baseline targets are a better way to see if a web platform feature is supported by your users. Learn how to use your Google Analytics data with the Baseline checker tool to maximize browser compatibility. Resources: Learn more → https://goo.gle/whats-my-baseline Watch more This is Baseline → https://goo.


  • Introducing ‘Gemini for Government’: Supporting the U.S. Government’s Transformation with AI

    Google is proud to support the U.S. government in its modernization efforts through the use of AI.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 141 (141.0.7366.2) 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.


  • Google yet to take down ‘screenshot-grabbing’ Chrome VPN extension

    Researcher claims extension didn’t start out by exfiltrating info… while dev says its actions are ‘compliant’ Security boffins at Koi Security have warned of a shift in behavior of a popular Chrome VPN extension, FreeVPN.


  • Here’s how Google Photo’s new Tinder-like swiping feature works (APK teardown)

    Swipe left to reclaim your Google Drive storage.


  • Is Janitor AI Down?

    Is Janitor AI Down?

    Janitor AI has rapidly gained popularity as a conversational AI platform, attracting users who seek engaging character interactions and roleplay experiences. When users encounter issues accessing the service, the first question that comes to mind is usually “is janitor ai down” or “is janitorai down”.


  • FydeOS offers ChromeOS without the Google strings attached

    Fork runs Android apps and keeps old PCs ticking over … all without signing into an account with the mothership FydeOS is an alternative to ChromeOS Flex, but with a few significant differences – including Google-account-free operation.…


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    A new LTS  version 132.0.6834.241 (Platform Version: 16093.115.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:427681143 High CVE-2025-7657 Use after free in WebRTC.425583995 High CVE-2025-7656 Integer overflow in V8.430344952 High CVE-2025-8010 Type Confusion in V8.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 140.0.7339.24 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.


  • The Pixel 10 is launching with a game-changing new Google Photos feature: conversational AI editing

    As part of the massive slate of announcements from today’s Made by Google 2025 event, the company has unveiled a truly game-changing new feature for Google Photos that leverages the power of Gemini to make photo editing unbelievably easy. Get ready for conversational editing.


  • Google launches new 67W dual-port charger that will be your Pixel 10’s best friend

    This charger uses a proprietary algorithm to prioritize charging your Pixel while powering a second device simultaneously.


  • Here’s which Google AI developer tool to use for each situation

    Do you remember packing for an extended trip twenty years ago? We had to load up a camera, a day planner, a pile of books, a handheld gaming device, a map-stuffed tourist guide, a phone, a CD player, and maybe some cashier’s checks. Now? Just remember your smartphone!


  • Made by Google 2025 event: how to watch and what to expect

    After months of leaks, speculation, and some wild last-minute marketing, the Made by Google 2025 event is set to kick off in just a couple of hours.


  • Google teases a few surprises at the Pixel 10 launch event, but I’m not buying

    The Made by Google 2025 event is finally here, and in just a few short hours, we’ll see the official unveiling of the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more. The hype is a tad different this time around, especially with the new, star-studded event format hosted by Jimmy Fallon.


  • A Cereal Offender: Analyzing the CORNFLAKE.V3 Backdoor

    A Cereal Offender: Analyzing the CORNFLAKE.V3 Backdoor

    Written by: Marco Galli Welcome to the Frontline Bulletin Series Straight from Mandiant Threat Defense, the “Frontline Bulletin” series brings you the latest on the most intriguing compromises we are seeing in the wild right now, equipping our community to understand and respond to the most compelling threats we observe.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.26) 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 140 (140.0.7339.25) 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.


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