Weekly Issue: 2023-22
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The economic advantages of Google Cloud Networking
Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) recently published a 15-page report on the Economic Advantages of Google Cloud’s Advanced Networking Services, detailing how these advantages can help customers realize up to a 28% total cost savings for their cloud networking.
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Now that I’ve had Material You in ChromeOS Beta, I can’t go back
For the past several weeks, I’ve been in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 and most of the reason for not heading back to the Stable Channel comes down to one factor: Material You design throughout the OS.
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Exasol brings SaaS-flex to on-prem and public cloud systems
In-mem data warehouse unifies approach across environments, beefs up cost optimizer In-memory data warehouse and analytic system Exasol is bringing the separation of storage and compute it introduced in its SaaS offering to hosted public cloud and on-prem installations.…
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How to View Mobile Version of a Website Using Chrome
You can view the mobile version of any website on your desktop using Google Chrome. This article explains how to use Chrome’s built-in developer tool to view mobile versions of websites.
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How to View Mobile Version of a Website Using Chrome
You can view the mobile version of any website on your desktop using Google Chrome. This article explains how to use Chrome’s built-in developer tool to view mobile versions of websites.
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First-Gen Chromecast is No Longer Supported (Like, At All)
That first-gen Chromecast you’re still using on your bedroom TV? It’s no longer supported by Google. “Wait, it wasn’t already unsupported?!” you cry! I know! I too thought Google had stopped supporting the original Chromecast years back.
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20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking
If you love finding hidden software treasures as much as I do, Google’s ChromeOS operating system is a productivity playground like no other.
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20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking
If you love finding hidden software treasures as much as I do, Google’s ChromeOS operating system is a productivity playground like no other.
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Google makes Chrome Password Manager as PWA
Google is upgrading Password Manager in Chrome as Google Password Manager from version 114 on-wards. Here is how you can install Google Password Manager, Progressive Web App (PWA) in Chrome browser on Windows.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 114 (114.0.5735.57/.58) 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.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 114 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 114.0.5735.90 (Linux and Mac), 114.0.5735.
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Google Messages “Magic Compose” beta brings AI to your RCS chats, but with some limitations
During Google I/O 2023, Google announced that it would be injecting AI into its Messages app by way of a feature called “Magic Compose”. This is a part of the company’s larger AI integration initiative, which has already begun transforming various aspects of its services.
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Google Contacts is getting Maps Location Sharing, user weather, local time and a new look
Google Contacts has undergone some significant changes over the past year. It’s not really a powerful CMS by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s much more capable than it was, and it’s becoming even more so with every update.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 114 (114.0.5735.50) 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.
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New in Chrome 114: text-wrap:balance, CHIPS, Popover API and more!
Chrome 114 is rolling out now! With text-wrap: balance to improve text layouts, Cookies Having Independent Partitioned State are here, the new Popover API makes popovers easier than ever and there’s plenty more. Adriana Jara has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 114.
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Noted Google leaker hints at a possible pen and keyboard for the Pixel Tablet
A couple weeks back, I posed the question of why Google would release a tablet in 2023 without at least providing a basic keyboard accessory. Even the cost-cutting OnePlus Pad has a simple folio keyboard, and you can buy that tablet with the keyboard included for only $479 right now.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15437.311.0, Browser version: 114.0.5735.84 for most ChromeOS devices.
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Farlight 84, heir apparent to APEX Legends, has multiple ways to play on Chromebook
The Apex Legends Mobile era was far too short. While the desktop version continues to see plenty of player support, for some reason or another, the mobile version could not maintain enough of a player base to stick around.
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Take up to $120 off this 12th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
For the past three years, Lenovo has quietly made one of the most budget-friendly flagship Chromebook 2-in-1 devices on the market. The Flex 5 or Flex 5i Chromebook started as a 13.
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Shockingly, one version of the Pixel Fold is already sold out
We’re about a month out from the arrival of the Google Pixel Fold, and I couldn’t be more excited about it.
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Memorial Day Chromebook Deals 2023
Memorial Day 2023 is here and for many, that means cookouts, opening the pool and of course, holiday shopping. Before we get into that, I just wanted to take a moment to recognize why we here in the U.S. celebrate this day.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 114 (114.0.5735.58) 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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Lenovo’s big new tablet is beautiful, and proves that ChromeOS is Google’s better desktop OS
Lenovo was kind enough to send over their new, bombastic Tab Extreme that we were lucky enough to handle back at CES 2023, and I’ll be honest: I was really, really excited to try out Android as a pseudo-desktop replacement for light workflows.
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Nab an Acer Chromebook 514 at more than half off right now
Looking for a basic, everyday use laptop? You can nab one with the 2022 Acer Chromebook 514 and pay less than half price from the $399.99 and up MSRP.
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5 smart Chrome browser alternatives for Android
Google Chrome is the default browser on Android phones. But maybe you want to use another browser because you prefer to avoid Google apps, you’re looking for stronger privacy safeguards, or other reasons.
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How Igloo manages multiple insurance products across channels with Google Cloud
Insurance management has come a long way in recent years, with new technologies and tools emerging to streamline processes and improve customer experiences. However, many insurance companies are still using legacy systems that are slow, inflexible, and difficult to integrate across different channels.
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