Weekly Issue: 2024-32
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Create a powerful Kubernetes security duo with Custom Org Policy and Policy Controller
To help customers implement defense in depth strategies, Google Cloud offers multiple layers of centralized resource governance controls that can help organizations securely scale their Google Cloud adoption across thousands of projects, APIs, and developers.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 129.0.6643.2 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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Seeking DMA compliance, Apple gets to business
Apple has once again tweaked its terms of business for developers as it continues to seek alignment with Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) while looking to protect its business. The latest changes followed accusations from the European Commission that the conditions Apple had made so far to meet the DMA did not go far enough.
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AnitaB.org takes steps to protect attendees at this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration
AnitaB.org has announced new measures it’s taking to avoid a repeat of the debacle at last year’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). The nonprofit organization’s annual event to support the advancement of women and nonbinary technologists, was named for computing pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Hopper.
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18-year-old browser bug still allows access to internal networks
Security company Oligo is warning that hackers can bypass firewalls and gain full access to local networks with the help of a bug found in most browsers for macOS and Linux.
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Where are my AR glasses?
META founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently said that hundreds of millions of people might wear AR glasses. (He was speaking with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at this year’s SIGGRAPH conference.) I have to say, I agree; I’ve made similar predictions in this space during the past couple of years.
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It’s 2024 and we’re just getting round to stopping browsers insecurely accessing 0.0.0.0
Can’t reach someone’s private server on localhost from outside? No problem A years-old security oversight has been addressed in basically all web browsers – Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, WebKit browsers like Apple’s Safari, and Mozilla’s Firefox.…
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086: Nesting 2024+
In this episode Una and Adam catch you up to the latest syntax features of CSS nesting. Resources: Episode 47 → https://goo.gle/3SvM9T4 Episode 65 → https://goo.gle/3ygA7X1 CSS Nesting Update → https://goo.gle/3WHCRpK Una Kravets (co-host) Twitter → https://goo.gle/452aBRb YouTube → https://goo.
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The Bigtable Advantage: How Flipkart gets the most out of every byte
Editor’s Note: Flipkart, a major Indian e-commerce platform, partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its technology infrastructure and support future growth.
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The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 plummets back to $299
There are some potentially great Chromebooks coming this fall, but that doesn’t mean existing hardware is not worth your time when the price is right. And right now, the price is definitely noteworthy on a device many feel is the best all-around Chromebook tablet you can buy at the moment.
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Chrome is adding stylus support for text boxes on Windows
It appears that Google is readying a new stylus feature for Chrome on Windows. The feature is called “Stylus Handwriting” at the moment and will be coming soon for both Windows 10 and 11.
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will likely come in two configurations
As we inch ever closer to fall, the anticipation for new Chromebooks only continues to grow. Sure, we got new hardware in the spring at Google’s Chromebook event in New York, but as we’ve seen, those devices were largely iterative in nature.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 129 (129.0.6642.0) 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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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 128 (128.0.6613.27) 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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Create bounce and spring effects with linear()
Adam describes how linear(), an easing function in CSS can create a bounce and spring effect by interpolating linearly between its points. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #CSSPodcast #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Una Kravets, Adam Argyle
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.27 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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Unboxing the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 [VIDEO]
The 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is the latest iteration in Acer’s popular line of high-end convertible Chromebooks, and after spending a few minutes with it on this unboxing, it’s an update that is better than I expected it to be.
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Keyboard focusable scroll containers
Chrome 127 is rolling out! Learn about the latest improvements on scroll containers that help make scrollers and content within scrollers more accessible to all users. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.gle/NewInChrome Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Adriana Jara Products Mentioned: Chrome
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Sadly, it’s time to say farewell to Chromecast
After 11 years and over 100 million devices sold, Google is ending production of the Chromecast.
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The new, improved ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus returns to $349
While we’ve still not had proper hands-on time with the updated, iterative new ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus, I can say with some confidence that this tweaked model is definitely worth the extra money on most days.
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Google ‘BlueBuddy’ AI assistant to guide Chromebook users through Bluetooth troubleshooting
Google reportedly plans to add new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Chromebooks that can help people troubleshoot issues with connecting Bluetooth devices to their laptops, as part of its ongoing and fast-moving strategy to integrate AI into its products.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 128 (128.0.6613.25) 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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Google’s Gemini-Assistant identity crisis
Hey Google: We need to talk. As part of my admittedly unusual “job” (emphasis on the air quotes, ’cause it’s way too fun to feel like work!), I hear from some of the most passionate enthusiasts of your products every single day.
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What Windows users need to know about Chrome’s browser extension shakeup
If you’re a Windows user who relies on Google Chrome, get ready: your favorite browser is about to cull your extensions. The Chrome browser is now displaying a message saying some extensions “may soon no longer be supported.” Over the coming months, Google will disable them.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS (Long Term Support) channel, version 120.0.6099.319 (Platform Version: 15662.116.0), for most ChromeOS devices. Release notes for LTS-120 can be found here Want to know more about Long-term Support? Click hereThis update contains selective Security fixes, including:341136300 High CVE-2024-6778 Race in DevToolsGiuliana PritchardGoogle ChromeOS
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All y’all love AI, right? Get ready for Gemini in Nest cameras, Google Assistant
And you’re replacing Chromecast with TV Streamer? Great! That’s a logical step for the evolving landscape of … Google’s Gemini AI is making its way to Nest cameras and Google Assistant, with the web goliath claiming the upgrade will make its smart devices smarter.…
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 127 (127.0.6533.103) 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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Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 126.0.6478.234 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 127 (127.0.6533.107) 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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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 127.0.6533.99/.100 for Windows, Mac and 127.0.6533.99 for Linux 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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Say hello to the Google TV Streamer: A $99 entertainment and smart home hub
Google has officially unveiled the Google TV Streamer, a pricey but powerful successor to the beloved Chromecast. This new set-top box will cost $99 and boasts significant improvements in performance, smart home integration, and user-friendly features.
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Announcing LangChain on Vertex AI for AlloyDB and Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL
Among application developers, LangChain is one of the most popular open-source LLM orchestration frameworks.
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Join Google Cloud Security Summit 2024 for a masterclass in modernizing security
As your organization works to strengthen your security program, two complementary initiatives can help make a major impact: taking advantage of secure cloud platforms, and integrating dynamic intelligence and security operations. We’re emphasizing both of these in the dual-track agenda at our annual Google Cloud Security Summit on August 20.
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7 memorable moments in Chromecast’s history
Take a look back at Chromecast’s history over the past 11 years — and learn about the future of streaming TV with Google.
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Chrome Web Store warns end is nigh for uBlock Origin
Will you see the Lite? Back in June, Google’s Chrome Web Store began alerting users of uBlock Origin who had developer-oriented versions of Chrome that the popular ad-filtering extension could soon stop working.…
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