Weekly Issue: 2024-49

Check out the series “Unleash the power of Scroll-Driven Animations” to learn about this common UX pattern. Related video → goo.gle/SDA-episode1 Blog post → goo.gle/scroll-driven-animations-blog Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome

Chromebooks allow you to copy and paste just like you would on a Mac or Windows computer. The main keyboard shortcuts for this are still Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste. However, these shortcuts aren’t your only choices for copying and pasting on a Chromebook.

With WebDriver BiDi now production-ready in Firefox, Puppeteer, from version 23, offers stable support for Firefox through WebDriver BiDi. Allowing you to automate Firefox with the same concise API as Chrome. To learn more, visit goo.gle/WebDriver-BiDi Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Learn about the AI assistance panel in DevTools, designed to help with CSS styling and more. Learn more at goo.gle/ai-assistance-panel Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS, Chrome DevTools

Pixel’s Now Playing feature that identifies songs playing around you for at-a-glance reference is about to get even better.

When TikTok owner ByteDance discovered recently that an intern had allegedly damaged a large language model (LLM) the intern was assigned to work on, ByteDance sued the intern for more than $1 million worth of damage.

The Blackmagic Camera app for Android just received another update that continues to add to its professional capabilities. Following its release in June, Blackmagic has diligently improved the app, and this latest version has introduced a killer new feature: live syncing of media to Blackmagic Cloud.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.31) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 131 (131.0.6778.103) 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.

Join the Chrome DevRel team and a skateboarding Chrome Dino on a journey through the forest, over the mountains, and across the seas as they explore the latest CSS launched for Chrome and the web platform in 2024. Visit CSS Wrapped 2024 → hhttps://goo.gle/css-wrapped-2024 Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

Like many businesses, your SAP HANA database is the heart of your SAP business applications, a repository of mission-critical data that drives your operations. But what happens when disaster strikes? Protecting a SAP HANA system involves choices. Common methods include HANA System Replication (HSR) for high availability and Backint for backups.

We’re excited to share that Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools.

Usually, financial institutions process multiple millions of transactions daily. Obviously, when running on cloud technology, any security lapse in their cloud infrastructure might have catastrophic consequences. In serverless setups for compute workloads Cloud Run on Google Cloud is employed.

Google has just quietly updated it’s Pixel support page, extending Android OS updates for the Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, Pixel 7 series, by 2 full years. These devices will now receive a full five years of OS updates, matching the support window of the newer Pixel 8 and 9 lineups.

While not the overall best Chromebook of the year, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 definitely goes down as one of the most surprising to me.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 133 (133.0.6876.3) 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.

Check out DevTools to monitor your site’s user performance in real-time! To learn more visit, goo.gle/monitor-live-performance and check out the video “Monitor live Core Web Vitals in Chrome DevTools #DevToolsTips” Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Google’s December Pixel Feature Drop is upon us, and it’s brimming with enhancements designed to make your Pixel experience even more intelligent and intuitive. This update goes beyond simple tweaks, offering substantial upgrades to Gemini AI, camera capabilities, and security measures. Let’s break down the key improvements.

Barry joins Jecelyn again to explain how to record a trace in the Performance panel and debug LCP and CLS issues using the new Insights tab. Finally, learn how to use annotations to collaborate and share your findings with some silly devs (Jeremy!) who may have shipped some bad code.

Editor’s note: In the heart of the fintech revolution, Current is on a mission to transform the financial landscape for millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.

Through our collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to tackle complex challenges across various domains, from materials science and bioinformatics to human performance optimization. AFRL, the center for scientific research and development for the U.S.

In today’s congested digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face the challenge of optimizing their marketing budgets. They must find ways to stand out amid the bombardment of messages vying for potential customers’ attention. Moreover, they grapple with rising customer acquisition costs and dwindling retention rates, impeding their profitability.

YouTube TV has taken its “Enjoy the zen” ad breaks to a whole new level with the launch of a dedicated channel just for their soothing, enjoyable content.

The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6876.4 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.

The past couple weeks have seen quite a bit of movement in the Gemini space, and today is no different.

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has been with us for a couple months at this point, and without doubt, it is the device I default to on a daily basis when I’m not reviewing something else.

With trading forex, you really have to get equipped for the job. Merchants apply effective laptops or desktops to operate trading platforms and make the right choices. But with Chromebooks on the rise, you might be wondering: Is it possible to trade forex from Chromebook?

Having an Android device and Chromebook is beneficial, especially if you use Google’s devices. One advantage is the “Fast Pair” feature available on ChromeOS and Android.  This allows you to easily connect your favorite headphones or earbuds to your Chromebook without navigating through several Bluetooth menus.

Learn about the scheduler.yield API and how it facilitates smooth interactions. Learn more at goo.gle/scheduler-yield-api Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Create fluid, responsive scroll-driven animations that give your users engaging, app-like web experiences—with only a few lines of CSS. Resources: Learn how to create engaging animations on the web with scroll-driven animations → https://goo.gle/3VLW2xV Discover tools and techniques to improve your site’s CSS and UI design → https://goo.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 132 (132.0.6834.31) 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.

Google has just announced its latest AI-powered weather forecasting system – GenCast – and it’s a pretty impressive achievement. GenCast isn’t your average weather model.

Google Chrome is getting ready to open PDF files on Android, though the functionality is locked behind a flag for now.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 131 (131.0.6778.103) 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.

Chrome has always been synonymous with speed. It’s been in the browser’s DNA since the beginning. From lightning-fast page loads to smooth web app performance, Chrome aims to deliver a browsing experience that’s as frictionless as possible.