Weekly Issue: 2024-39
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What are view transitions?
View Transitions enhance the user experience by creating smooth transitions between different views. Learn what view transitions are and a use case in this Short video. Want to learn more? Head over to the full length podcast. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.gle/CSSpodcast Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.
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What we’re hoping to see at Google’s Chromebook Showcase
Well, folks, the day is here and we’re in New York for the semi-annual Chromebook Showcase.
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Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.170 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 for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (129.0.6668.70) 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 Stable channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.70/.71 for Windows, Mac and 129.0.6668.70 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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Yield long tasks with scheduler.yield()
Learn about the scheduler.yield() and how you can break up long tasks into smaller chunks, improving responsiveness by explicitly yielding back to the main thread. Watch more New in Chrome → https://goo.gle/NewInChrome Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs Speaker: Pete LePage Products Mentioned: Chrome
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Moving from experimentation into production with Gemini and Vertex AI
You might have seen the recent stat on how 61% of enterprises are running generative AI use cases in production — and with industry leaders including PUMA, Snap, and Warner Brothers Discovery speaking at today’s Gemini at Work event, our customers are bringing this momentum to life.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 129 (129.0.6668.69) 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 Photos gets an AI-infused video editor revamp
Google Photos has been on a roll lately, revamping various aspects of its platform to enhance the user experience in ways that actually make a difference.
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Is the rise of genAI about to create an energy crisis?
The veracious demand for generative AI (genAI) tools is driving a significant increase in the use of power-sucking GPUs and TPUs in data centers, some of which are scaling up from tens of thousands to more than 100,000 units per server farm.
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Built-in AI: Gemini Nano in Chrome
Learn about exciting Web AI updates from Google I/O 2024 from Gemini Nano in Chrome to improvements in WebGPU and WebAssembly. Want to hear more? Check out the related video, Top 10 web updates from Google I/O ‘24 to get the full scoop. Gemini Nano in Chrome →https://goo.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTC-126 version 126.0.6478.253 (Platform Version: 15886.78.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.
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Google Calendar gets a dedicated Birthdays event option on Android
Google Calendar has always been handy for keeping track of birthdays, pulling those dates straight from your Google Contacts. But until now, you couldn’t manually create birthday events directly in Calendar.
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Better sync between YouTube Music on your phone and the web is here
If you’re anything like me, you bounce back and forth between your phone and your desktop throughout the day; and that includes listening to music.
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Everything we know about the new, upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Of the upcoming Chromebooks ready to roll out, we have the best overall sense of what’s on the way with two models: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet.
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Gemini on the web can now tap into Google Keep and Tasks
I’ve been pretty vocal about how Gemini is a solid contender in the AI assistant arena, giving ChatGPT and others a run for their money.
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Staying a Step Ahead: Mitigating the DPRK IT Worker Threat
Written by: Codi Starks, Michael Barnhart, Taylor Long, Mike Lombardi, Joseph Pisano, Alice Revelli Strategic Overview of IT Workers Since 2022, Mandiant has tracked and reported on IT workers operating on behalf of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK).
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Buyer’s guide: Enterprise file sync and sharing services
Enterprise file synchronization and sharing (EFSS) services have been around for nearly 20 years. While the basic functions are mature, many of these tools have expanded to become content collaboration platforms for enterprise users.
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