Weekly Issue: 2024-45

Google Slides is getting a fresh coat of paint with a whole new collection of templates! Google says these templates are “professionally designed” to cover a wide range of needs, from sales pitches and product roadmaps to lesson plans and even team-building games.

Back in 2014 when YouTube first dipped its toes into the music streaming waters with Music Key, early adopters snagged a sweet deal at just $7.99 a month for features like no ads and offline feedback.

The Nest Doorbell (Battery) and Nest Doorbell (Wired) are both on sale for $99 at Best Buy right now, making it the perfect time to upgrade your home security or maybe score an incredible gift for a loved one at an insanely-competitive price.

Did you know that Apple’s macOS 15.1 Sequoia now lets you install and use applications acquired from the Mac App Store directly onto an external drive? This enhancement is actually particularly useful if your workflow requires you to handle a space-devouring application.

It’s fascinating to look back at the evolution of Google-based streaming devices. Android TV was once the newcomer, bringing a much-needed dose of intelligence to our living rooms. Now, Google has refined that platform into the more polished Google TV experience. But don’t count out Android TV just yet!

Introduction Etsy, a leading ecommerce marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique items has a passion for delivering innovative and seamless experiences for customers. Like many fast growing companies, Etsy needed to scale their teams, technologies, and tools to keep pace with their business growth.

With the technology advances of our cloud-first databases, Google Cloud has become the go-to platform for companies looking to run complex, real-time, business-critical workloads. Don’t just take our word for it.

I’ve been waiting on this one for a bit. Since their launch, the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 have largely flown under the radar as some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy.

I have a general set of rules I stick to when recommending anyone to go and buy an affordable Chromebook. Since we made the post and video about those rules, I’ve stuck by them when it comes to recommending low-priced devices.

There’s no question that robotics is transforming our world. Thanks to computerized machines, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, supply chains, retail, automotive, construction, and other industries are seeing rapidly increasing efficiencies and new capabilities.

The Dev channel has been updated to 132.0.6821.2 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.

Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform gains traction with 58 laptop designs … but will Windows users care? Qualcomm is flexing its Arm muscle in the x86 market, highlighting the push into the Windows laptop market during its Q4 2024 earnings call.…

Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform gains traction with 58 laptop designs … but will Windows users care? Qualcomm is flexing its Arm muscle in the x86 market, highlighting the push into the Windows laptop market during its Q4 2024 earnings call.…

Baseline gives you clear information about which web features are ready to use in your projects. Learn how Baseline labels features as newly available and widely available with blue or green checkmarks. Resources: Baseline → https://goo.gle/baseline-webdev Watch more This is Baseline → https://goo.gle/TiB Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

Google seems to be slowly tiptoeing back into the AR/VR scene. A recently leaked image from within the Google Play Store code, spotted by the folks over at Android Authority, now reveals a headset icon nestled in the “Install on more devices” menu.

Over the past 18 months, Google Cloud has significantly enhanced its network security offerings, culminating in the launch of Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), formerly Cloud Firewall Plus. This evolution reflects the platform’s expanded capabilities and our commitment to robust network protection.

Application Load Balancers are essential for reliable web application delivery on Google Cloud. But while Google Cloud’s load balancers offer extensive customization, some situations demand even greater programmability.  We recently announced Service Extensions plugins for Application Load Balancers in Preview.

This week, NVIDIA is dropping some serious upgrades to its cloud gaming service, and it all starts with a new name and new abilities for what used to be called the Priority membership: say hello to GeForce NOW Performance.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 132 (132.0.6822.0) 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.

Samsung is wasting no time getting the November 2024 security update out to many of its Galaxy devices.

AMD has launched its first open-source large language models (LLMs) under the OLMo brand, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive AI landscape led by giants like Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm.

Chromebooks are easy to use, secure, and often budget-friendly, without many issues found in Windows PCs. For most users, Chromebooks meet their needs well.  However, one frustration for new users—and a reason some hesitate to buy—is that Chromebooks can’t directly install or run Windows or Mac software.

The term 127.0.0.1:49342 may initially seem complex, especially for those unfamiliar with networking or web development. However, understanding this concept is valuable for developers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity experts.  This article clarifies what 127.0.0.1:49342 signifies, why it matters, and how it’s commonly applied in different contexts. What Does 127.0.0.1 Represent?

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.39) 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.

Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.29 (Platform version: 16063.23.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 131 (131.0.6778.39) 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.33 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.

Google Keep is the latest Google app to get a makeover, and this time, it’s all about simplifying the interface. A server-side update rolling out to Android users is streamlining the app’s bottom bar, bringing it more in line with the clean aesthetic we’ve seen in other Google apps.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 131 (131.0.6778.31) 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.

The Beta channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.33 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.

Let’s face it: For many people, web browser performance could well be more important than general PC performance. Browser makers are wising up to this, too. Google Chrome just introduced new performance controls, while Microsoft Edge has attempted to stand out with its own browser performance options.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 131 (131.0.6778.32) 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

Google’s November 2024 update for Pixel devices is still under wraps, but Verizon has jumped the gun just a bit and given us a sneak peek at what’s coming.

If you’re in the market for a new Pixel phone, you might want to check your Play Points Perks. Google is offering a whopping 30% discount on the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL for Gold members and above.

The error message errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=לא ניתן היה לאתר את הקיצור שצוין.&errorcode=4 is a common issue encountered by users of macOS and iOS applications. This error illustrates that the system is unable to locate a specified shortcut or command, leading to potential disruptions in functionality.