Weekly Issue: 2023-37
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Stable Channel Desktop Update
The Stable channel has been updated to 109.0.5414.165 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 only, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.For more details on this change refer hereSrinivas SistaGoogle Chrome
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Our favorite Chromebook tablet is back on sale once again
Of all detachable ChromeOS devices, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is easily the best overall tablet experience we’ve ever had.
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Google Photos begins rolling out its new Locked Folder feature
The Google Photos “Locked Folder” has just begun rolling out to your account. It can be found right above the “Trash” icon in the Google Photos app and lets you store images securely behind a password and 2-Step Verification (2FA).
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How to create a QR code using a browser
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge QR codes can be very useful, especially when it comes to getting to a webpage quickly and easily.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.11 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.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 117 (117.0.5938.82) 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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Google Workspace Business Plus gets a temporary 30% price cut, ad shows in Gmail
Google has subtly and temporary announced a 30% discount on its Workspace Business Plus subscription. This wasn’t done through a press release or a grand announcement so far as I could tell.
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Goodbye Octane: Google finally kills off my favorite Chromebook benchmark tool
In preparation for a review we just filmed, I needed to run a few benchmarks to try and prove a point. These days, I rely far less on these types of tools and far more on what the actual end user experience feels like.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 117 (117.0.5938.60) 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.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 117 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 117.0.5938.62 (Linux and Mac), 117.0.5938.62/.
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How to score exclusive deals on Chromebooks and more with new My Best Buy memberships
If you’re looking to buy a new Chromebook, one of the best places to look is Best Buy.
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Don’t panic, here’s what that Google One cancellation notice actually means for Fi subscribers
Some Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus subscribers were surprised recently when they started receiving cancellation messages about the Google One storage subscription perk that came with their plan. But, before freaking out, it’s worth noting that this isn’t all that concerning after all and I’ll tell you why.
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 117.0.5938.62 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.
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NFL Sunday Ticket goes off without a hitch on YouTube for opening week
It’s a new chapter for NFL fans as the Sunday Ticket service – after nearly 30 years with DirecTV – made its much-anticipated debut on YouTube and YouTube TV over the weekend.
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New in Chrome 117: CSS for smooth entry & exit animations, array group, streamlined local overrides
Chrome 117 is rolling out now! With three new CSS features that make it easy to add smooth entry and exit animations, array grouping to compute higher order datasets, devtools makes local overrides easier and there’s plenty more.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 117 (117.0.5938.79) 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.Harry SoudersGoogle Chrome
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There are two ways to set a timer on your Chromebook, and the second is not at all obvious
Have you ever wanted to set a timer without having to deal with Google Assistant and its ridiculously annoying mishaps? Don’t have Assistant nearby? I mean, depending on who you are, that’s common.
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Introducing Infrastructure Manager: Provision Google Cloud resources with Terraform
We are excited to unveil Infrastructure Manager, which provides the capabilities of Terraform as a Google Cloud managed service. With Infrastructure Manager, you can manage your Google Cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, built on the robust foundation of Terraform.
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Google Tasks starts asking users if they want to clean up uncompleted tasks older than 30 days
In a world overwhelmed by notifications, reminders, and to-dos, Google seems to be leaning into the spring cleaning spirit.
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Google’s Chrome gets caught with its WebP down, offers hasty patch-up
Exploit observed in the wild as Mountain View pushes out updates Google has rushed out a fix for a vulnerability in its Chrome browser, noting that an exploit already exists in the wild.…
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A new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i shows up on sale with some nice enhancements
In completely unrelated business, I was on Lenovo’s website to research a few things with their “Pick up at Best Buy” options and as I was perusing their Chromebook selection, I saw one I’ve not yet come across that – had I not been paying attention – I would have likely missed. It is a…
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
LTS-108 was updated in the LTS channel to 108.0.5359.242 (Platform Version: 15183.105.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.This update contains multiple Security fixes, including:1316379 Medium CVE-2023-4362 Heap buffer overflow in Mojom IDL.1458911 Medium CVE-2023-4357 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in XMLGiuliana Pritchard Google Chrome OS
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Early Stable Update for Android
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 117 (117.0.5938.60) 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.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 117 (117.0.5938.60) 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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Gmail’s Android app to introduce that “Select All” button you’ve wanted for years
If you’ve ever used Gmail’s web version, you know how handy the “Select all” button is, right?
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We now have a name for Lenovo’s addition to the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ family
We’ve been talking a lot about ‘Chromebook Plus’ (formerly ‘Chromebook X’) in the past few months.
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Gradient – CSS Podcast Tips
Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/3PrLtNv Catch more episodes → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Google Chrome Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #CSSpodcast
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable and Extended stable channels has been updated to 116.0.5845.187 for Mac and Linux and 116.0.5845.187/.188 for Windows, 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 116.0.5845.
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Delivering high-performance, cost-efficient AI inference at scale with GPUs and TPUs
The pace of progress with AI model architectures is staggering, driven by breakthrough inventions such as Transformer, and by rapid growth in high-quality training data. In generative AI, for instance, large language models (LLMs) have been growing in size by as much as 10x per year.
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How Chrome extensions can hurt Chromebook performance
Did you know that Chrome extensions can hurt Chromebook performance? Here’s what to consider before installing another extension.
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Light the way ahead: Platform Engineering, Golden Paths, and the power of self-service
Imagine that you’re a Java developer who has just joined a new company, and you’re tasked with creating a small Java service.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15572.34.0 Browser version: 117.0.5938.55 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.
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Check out this deal on the new 15.6-inch HP Chromebook I totally missed
Maybe this is a bit of the Mendela Effect, but I can confidently tell you that I’ve not seen this particular Chromebook on Best Buy’s website up until today. Yes, I’ve seen other 15.6-inch HP Chromebooks, but not this particular one.
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PSA: Ensure your saved Collection items align with Google’s content policies
Remember when we talked about Google Collections getting a fresh coat of paint and rebranding to “Google Save” or “Saved on Google”? Well, I’ve got a follow-up tale that’s both intriguing and a little cautionary. A reader recently shared a curious incident in the comments of that article.
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