Weekly Issue: 2023-40
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Early Stable Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.54 for Windows and 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.
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New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones are here: what you need to know
Google just took the wraps off their latest smartphones: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
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SAP developers rejoice: ABAP SDK for Google Cloud now supports 40+ more APIs
For many years, Advanced Business Applications Programming (ABAP) developers have played a critical role in transforming business processes by building extensions to SAP applications.
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Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise.
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Deliver and secure your internet-facing application in less than an hour using Dev(Sec)Ops Toolkit
We are excited to announce the preview of the Dev(Sec)Ops toolkit for global front-end internet-facing applications, which can help you launch new apps on Google Cloud in less than an hour. This toolkit is part of the recently announced Cross-Cloud Network solution to help customers scale and secure their applications.
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Reddit uses Web Risk to protect users against phishing, malware, and social engineering
Reddit is one of the most popular social media sites in the world, offering users the ability to post and connect on all kinds of topics in community forums, or “subreddits.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 118 (118.0.5993.48) 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.
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Next-gen Cloud-based maps styling now in Preview: more map feature types, unlimited customizations, and mobile availability
In July, we announced the Experimental release of several new Cloud-based maps styling capabilities for the Maps JavaScript API.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 117 (117.0.5938.153) 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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Best services for gaming on a Chromebook
Chromebooks are plenty capable gaming machines, either locally via Steam, or via the cloud. We’ve suggested the best gaming services you can use.
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Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now
Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 117.0.5938.149 for Mac and Linux and 117.0.5938.149/.150 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.
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Quick fix: what can I do about that double diamond icon in my Chrome address bar?
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Issue As Chrome continues to develop — or, rather, as Google continues to tweak it — it is more and more likely that you may find features that you weren’t aware of or suddenly be confronted by an icon that means absolutely nothing to you. This happened to…
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What’s new in DevTools – Chrome 118
Check out the blog post → https://goo.
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Google Messages takes hamburger off of the menu with its latest update
For the past six months or so, Google has been testing a new home screen design that takes the hamburger off the menu. No, literally, it’s getting rid of the hamburger menu on the left side of the app. Now, this change seems to be rolling out, according to 9to5Google.
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Supporting power grids with demand response at Google data centers
Every time you search on Google, watch a YouTube video, or send an email on Gmail, a Google data center uses a small amount of electricity to complete these tasks.
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10x performance improvement with the latest forecasting updates in Vertex AI
Today, we are thrilled to announce many improvements for forecasters on Vertex AI. We are launching TimeSeries Dense Encoder (TiDE), a new forecasting model architecture with massive performance improvements.
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How to record the screen on a Chromebook in two easy ways
There are two different ways to record your screen on a Chromebook: the built-in option and through extensions
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ChromeOS improves collaboration and customer experience at Zôdio stores
Today’s post is by Amandine Marousez, Head of Projects and Innovation, Zôdio, a specialty retailer of home decoration furnishings with 20 stores across France. Zôdio adopted ChromeOS devices to improve employee collaboration and to help employees provide an improved customer experience.
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Google Pixel 8 Launch Event: What to expect and how to watch
It’s an exciting time of the year for tech enthusiasts and Google fans. With the Made by Google event right around the corner, Google is gearing up to unveil a new lineup of Pixel products, including Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2.
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The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 drops to $350 and will get the Chromebook Plus upgrade
Acer’s excellent, environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 has been a great device since it launched. With a clear leaning toward sustainability and a unique, considered build quality, the Vero 514 has been one of the more distinct Chromebooks ever built.
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ChromeOS improves collaboration and customer experience at Zôdio stores
Today’s post is by Amandine Marousez, Head of Projects and Innovation, Zôdio, a specialty retailer of home decoration furnishings with 20 stores across France. Zôdio adopted ChromeOS devices to improve employee collaboration and to help employees provide an improved customer experience.
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All the models getting the Chromebook Plus upgrade and when it will arrive
While the new announcement of Chromebook Plus and all the hardware and software features coming along with it are wildly exciting, there is an interesting dynamic that is yet to fully play out.
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CISA adds latest Chrome zero-day to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Chrome’s second zero-day of the month puts fed security at ‘significant risk’ The US’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the latest actively exploited zero-day vulnerability affecting Google Chrome to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog.…
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And now for something completely different: Python 3.12
Nobody expects more flexible string parsing Python 3.12, the latest stable release of the Python programming language, was released on Monday, offering developers a handful of new capabilities and the removal of some cruft.…
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Google doubles minimum RAM and disk in ‘Chromebook Plus’ spec
Some may be made in India, where the Big G has teamed to make kit with HP Google has added a ‘Plus’ designation to its Chromebook spec that requires machines to offer at least an Intel Core i3 12th Gen or above, or AMD Ryzen 3 7000, plus 8GB of memory and 128GB of onboard…
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How to open the Chrome Web Store
The Chrome Web Store is home to extensions and apps that can help you boost your browsing experience. Here’s how to use it.
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How to use Skype on a Chromebook
In this post, we discuss the ability to run Skype on a Chromebook. Both the web app and Android app options are discussed.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15572.57.0 Browser version: 117.0.5938.144 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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Google opens its Search Generative Experience up to teenagers and provides an AI safety guide
Stadia Games and Entertainment (SGE) – just kidding, I mean Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), has been out for a little while now, and while I don’t think it’s particularly helpful in most situations compared to just looking at the top few links and manually parsing information for my search query, I do still think…
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
While I’m eagerly waiting for more Chromebook tablets to hit the market – especially with the recent news of Chromebook Plus devices – the truth is it might be a bit before we see any new detachable models.
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Get to ‘migrate now’ with optimized migration waves from CAST Highlight
Cloud migration offers many benefits, including enhanced scalability, cost-efficiency, improved security, flexibility, and speed. However, to realize the full potential of Google Cloud, one needs a pragmatic approach that allows applications to become cloud-friendly during their migration and throughout their lifecycle on Google Cloud.
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20 new Chrome themes for Global Diversity Awareness Month
20 new Chrome themes are now available for Global Diversity Awareness Month.
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The Chrome Cast 241: Chromebook Plus sets the new standard for Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are clearly talking about the biggest news to hit our corner of the internet in a very long time – perhaps ever.
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Adding pricing and accessibility granularity for Apigee API Management
Today’s application and integration landscape has ushered in an unprecedented proliferation of APIs. Already, more than 90% of developers use APIs with everything from small-scale apps to mission-critical operations. As a result, organizations often find themselves juggling multiple API gateways, leading to operational, security, and maintenance overhead.
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