Weekly Issue: 2024-49

Spotify Wrapped has become an annual tradition for music lovers, offering a personalized summary of their listening habits. This year, Spotify is taking things to the next level with the introduction of Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast, a dynamic audio recap powered by Google’s NotebookLM.

AI agents are revolutionizing the landscape of gen AI application development. Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) has significantly enhanced the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), enabling them to access and leverage external data sources such as databases. This empowers LLMs to generate more informed and contextually relevant responses.

Amazon Web Services Inc. isn’t stopping at transforming Amazon SageMaker into a unified platform for artificial intelligence development tools. It’s equally determined to make it easier for builders to access the underlying infrastructure needed to train their next-generation AI models.

The browser has set new Speedmeter records on Snapdragon 8 Elite devices.

The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.32 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.

Unlock the power of dynamic layouts with CSS Container Queries. Learn how to adapt your web designs seamlessly to any container size. You’ll have unprecedented control over your layouts to unlock the true component-driven design! Resources: Container queries land in stable browsers → https://goo.gle/cq-stable Baseline → https://goo.

Written by: Thibault Van Geluwe de Berlaere Executive Summary Browser isolation is a security technology where web browsing activity is separated from the user’s local device by running the browser in a secure environment, such as a cloud server or a virtual machine, and then streaming the visual content to the user’s device. Browser isolation…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.33) 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.

Open-source database startup SurrealDB Inc. today announced the launch of Surreal Cloud, a database-as-a-service offering that gives enterprises access to a fully managed solution. It’s for developers who want to leverage the power and flexibility of SurrealDB without the complexities of managing infrastructure. Available on Amazon Web Services Inc.

Open-source database startup SurrealDB Inc. today announced the launch of Surreal Cloud, a database-as-a-service offering that gives enterprises access to a fully managed solution. It’s for developers who want to leverage the power and flexibility of SurrealDB without the complexities of managing infrastructure. Available on Amazon Web Services Inc.

Changing the keyboard language on your Chromebook can enhance your user experience, especially if you frequently switch between languages for work or personal use. Chrome OS has evolved beyond its initial browser-based design, offering a variety of features to tailor your device to your preferences.

When Microsoft announced Recall earlier this year, the move took the tech world by storm — and not in a good way.

As Microsoft pushes for businesses to adopt its Microsoft 365 Copilot, many customers have run into a major stumbling block: the AI assistant’s ability to surface confidential information to employees.

Google Calendar is a core part of the Android productivity package — but if all you’re using is what you see on the app’s surface, you’re missing out on some pretty powerful possibilities.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.104) 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.

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.

Hybrid cloud solutions are transforming enterprise IT landscapes by bridging private and public cloud environments with unprecedented flexibility and efficiency. As organizations prioritize interoperability and automation, innovations such as license portability and streamlined deployments are addressing key challenges while unlocking new opportunities for growth.

If you’ve owned a Pixel 6 or newer, you know the feeling you get when your phone starts to overheat.

Remember back in August when Google teased that it was bringing the power of Gemini to Assistant? Well, it looks like the wait is finally over; at least for some users. Reports are coming in of interesting changes to how Google Assistant sounds and responds on smart speakers and displays.

The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.108/.109 for Windows, Mac and 131.0.6778.108 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Google has finally released the sporty-looking Pixel Watch band that was teased alongside the Pixel Watch 3 back in August. This band caught my eye immediately but was never actually put on sale, but now the Performance Loop Band is available on the Google Store!

The File System Observer in Chrome allows you to edit and track changes in local files with VS Code on the web. Learn more at goo.gle/file-system-observer-api Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome

Enterprises across industries are investing in AI technologies to move faster, be more productive, and give their customers the products and services that they need. But moving AI from prototype to production isn’t easy. That’s why we created Fireworks AI.

Face control on Chromebooks uses facial gestures and machine learning to let people with motor impairments control their devices without having to use their hands.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.152 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.

A little over a month ago I highlighted a deal on a device that I’d largely discounted until recently.

Chrome for Android may get smoother back-and-forward gesture animations inspired by iOS.

Dutch artificial intelligence database startup Weviate B.V. is looking to streamline the data vectorization process with a new feature that automatically transforms unstructured information into vector embeddings.

Dutch artificial intelligence database startup Weviate B.V. is looking to streamline the data vectorization process with a new feature that automatically transforms unstructured information into vector embeddings.

Dutch artificial intelligence database startup Weaviate B.V. is looking to streamline the data vectorization process with a new feature that automatically transforms unstructured information into vector embeddings.

Micromanaging might seem like a clever way to stay in control, but it often causes more trouble than it’s worth, especially in call centers. Overbearing oversight drains energy, stifles creativity, and leaves your team feeling deflated and disconnected. You don’t have to let micromanagement weigh your team down.

If you’ve come across the code “127.0.0.1:62893” during your work, it may seem confusing at first. However, understanding its function can be beneficial.  For instance, the error message “Disconnected from the target VM, address: 127.0.0.1:62893” often appears during software development. This guide will explain what 127.0.0.

In computer networking, IP addresses are key to connecting and identifying devices. One address you might encounter is 127.0.0.1:57573, a specific local IP address used primarily for development and testing.  This guide explains what 127.0.0.

Say goodbye to CSS nesting confusion. Now with Chrome 130, CSSNestedDeclarations interface allows users to interleave bare declares with other nested rules. Learn more at goo.gle/css-nested-declarations Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Let’s face it; here in the US, there aren’t that many big, flagship Android phone launches. Outside of Google and Samsung, the only other phones I ever even remotely pay any attention to are those from OnePlus.