The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 142.0.7499.265 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 143.0.7499.192/.193 for Windows/Mac and 143.0.7499.192 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.
Security Fixes and Rewards
Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven’t yet fixed.
Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix.
We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on,
but haven’t yet fixed.
This update includes 1 security fix.
Below, we highlight fixes that were contributed by external researchers.
Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information.
[TBD][463155954] High CVE-2026-0628: Insufficient policy enforcement in WebView tag. Reported by Gal Weizman on 2025-11-23
We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel.
Many of our security bugs are detected using AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer, Control Flow Integrity, libFuzzer, or AFL.
Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.
Google Chrome
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Generate podcast-style audio lessons in Google Classroom using Gemini
Getting started
- Admins: As an administrator of your organization's Google Accounts, you can control who is allowed to use Gemini in Google Classroom to generate content and resources. These capabilities are only available to users who are designated as 18 years of age and over in your institution’s age-based access settings. Visit the Help Center to learn about managing access to Gemini in Classroom and the option to turn the service on or off for users in your Admin console.
- End users: Navigate to the Gemini tab in the navigation bar in Google Classroom. When using generated content, you should always review the outputs as AI can make mistakes and refine the output so that it fits your context and local policies before assigning to students. Visit the Help Center to learn more about Gemini in Classroom, and check out these resources for teachers, including this resource with tips and best practices for trying Gemini in Classroom.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on January 6, 2026
Availability
- Available for Google Workspace Education Fundamentals, Standard and Plus
Source: Google Workspace Updates
Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The ChromeOS Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16503.38.0 (Browser version 144.0.7559.50) for most ChromeOS devices.
- File a bug
Visit our ChromeOS communities
General: Chromebook Help Community
Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community
Interested in switching channels? Find out how.
Source: Google Chrome Releases
A Developer’s Guide to Debugging JAX on Cloud TPUs: Essential Tools and Techniques
Source: Google Developers Blog
Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTS version 138.0.7204.300 (Platform Version: 16295.85.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.
This version includes selected security fixes including:
452071845 Medium CVE-2025-12443 Out of bounds read in WebXR.
457818670 Medium CVE-2025-13720 Bad cast in Loader.
432752043 High CVE-2025-38349 use-after-free vulnerability with an attack surface on the epoll system call interface.
Release notes for LTS-138 can be found here
Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click here
Andy Wu
Google ChromeOS
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Android XR lights up Sphere in Las Vegas for CES.
During CES 2026, Sphere in Las Vegas is lit up with an Android XR animation.
Source: The Official Google Blog
Android XR lights up Sphere in Las Vegas for CES.
During CES 2026, Sphere in Las Vegas is lit up with an Android XR animation.
Source: The Official Google Blog
Now generally available: Migrate files from Dropbox to Google Drive
What’s changing
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| Example of a running Dropbox migration |
Additional details
- You can migrate data from up to 150 Dropbox users or team folders at a time to MyDrive or Google shared drives respectively.
- You can find comprehensive reporting on migration progress, including site and file counts (migrated/skipped). You can also export migration reports for error investigation and troubleshooting.
- Delta updates are available to migrate newly added or updated files.
Getting started
- Super Admins: You can find this new solution in the Admin console under Menu > Data > Data Import & export > Data Migration (New). Visit the Help Center to learn more about Dropbox to Google Drive migration and new Data Migration Service.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
- Education Fundamentals, Standard, Plus
- Nonprofits
Resources
Source: Google Workspace Updates
Google introduces new Gemini for Google TV features.
See how Gemini is making Google TV even more helpful, and bringing more ways to engage with your TV.
