Weekly Issue: 2024-50
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
Hello All,The Stable channel has been released for 131.0.6778.96 (Platform version: 16063.45.0) 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.
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My favorite Google TV hardware is finally on sale and just $39
I’ve waited a long time for this one. Though the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro has been attractively priced since its release, I’ve been patiently waiting for it to go on sale at least a little bit.
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Mozilla is removing Firefox’s anti-tracking function
Mozilla has announced that Do Not Track, a feature designed to prevent user tracking online, will be removed with version 135 of the company’s Firefox browser. The decision comes as more and more websites choose to ignore Do Not Track, leaving users with a false sense of security.
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How to Do Split Screen on Chromebook?
Computers allow us to work faster, but managing tasks often needs multiple windows. Many devices offer tools like shortcuts or gestures to switch between them. Chromebooks running on ChromeOS offer a convenient split-screen mode.
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.46 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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Re-imagine the power of the web
Remember those early days of coding? The struggles, the triumphs, the shared belief in something bigger? We’ve built worlds with lines of code, all connected by a shared dream. We’ve come so far, yet we’re only just beginning. It’s time to re-imagine what the web can do.
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Announcing the general availability of Trillium, our sixth-generation TPU
The rise of large-scale AI models capable of processing diverse modalities like text and images presents a unique infrastructural challenge. These models require immense computational power and specialized hardware to efficiently handle training, fine-tuning, and inference.
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ChromeOS 131 is now rolling out to users with at least one big fix
I’m totally taking credit for this roll-out of ChromeOS 131. I put out a post yesterday bemoaning the week-late nature of this latest update from the ChromeOS team and what do you know?
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Stigg raises $17.5M to simplify SaaS platform and feature pricing models
Unified monetization platform startup Stigg Inc. says it’s ready to help businesses implement more dynamic and flexible pricing strategies after closing on a $17.5 million early-stage round of funding today.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.44) 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
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How to keep the classic DevTools look
Change back to the classic colors in DevTools by uncheck marking “Match Chrome theme.” This way you can stick with the original look in DevTools. Learn how to do this at goo.gle/chrome-theme Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.43) 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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Why Low Code is the Future of Business Application Development
As organizations strive to digitalize processes and increase operational efficiencies, demand for business applications has skyrocketed. Even with 28 million software developers around the world, traditional development methods often fall short due to complexity and lengthy timelines. Enter low-code platforms—game changers in application development!
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8 brilliant browser tab tricks for Windows power users
Web browsers are essential for everything from business productivity to social media and online shopping. Whether you use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, or something even more exotic, there’s a good chance your web browser is your most used Windows program.
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Android 2025 preview: 7 things to watch
As we look ahead to a whole new year of green-tinted Googley goodness, I’m feeling both guardedly excited — and curiously like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day. Google’s got some pretty weighty pivots in the works for the Android arena right now.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.135) 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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ChromeOS 131 is already a full week late
It’s that time of year where things slip by a bit unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This is exactly what has happened for me with the latest ChromeOS 131 release.
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Extended Stable Updates for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.160 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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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.139/.140 for Windows, Mac and 131.0.6778.139 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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Improve your security posture with expanded Custom Org Policy
When it comes to securing cloud resources, one of the most important tools for administrators is the ability to set guardrails for resource configurations that can be applied consistently across the environment, centrally managed, and safely rolled out.
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ChromeOS Beta M132 Update
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16093.31.0, Browser version: 132.0.6834.39 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.
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Transforming storage solutions: How Commvault and AWS are powering cloud-first cyber resilience
Thanks to data explosion, enhanced performance requirements and materialization of hybrid environments, the need for game-changing storage solutions is evident in the enterprise world more than ever. To address this pressing issue, Commvault Systems Inc.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 131 (131.0.6778.134) 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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Chrome Extensions Program Manager answers your questions
Hear from David Li, Product Manager on the Chrome Extensions team, answers your top questions about the Chrome Web Store. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 1:19 – Search ranking in Chrome Web Store Best practices → https://goo.
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New benchmarks show the true power of MediaTek’s upcoming MT8196 SoC
Since June, we’ve been keeping tabs on a new development board that houses what will be the most powerful MediaTek ARM SoC ever in a Chromebook: the MT8196. There’s no marketing name for this one yet (i.e.
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Looking back on a year of deeper connectivity across Earth Engine and Cloud
2024 has been a landmark year for Google Earth Engine, marked by significant advancements in platform management, cloud integration, and core functionality. With increased interoperability between Google Cloud tools and services, and Earth Engine, we’ve unlocked powerful new workflows and use cases for our users.
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Our favorite Chrome extensions of 2024
Here are some of our favorite Chrome extensions from this year to help you get work done and have fun.
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Cloud CISO Perspectives: Our 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast report
Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for December 2024. Today, Nick Godfrey, senior director, Office of the CISO, shares our Forecast report for the coming year, with additional insights from our Office of the CISO colleagues.
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Our favorite Chrome extensions of 2024
Here are some of our favorite Chrome extensions from this year to help you get work done and have fun.
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How Vertex AI’s vector search helps unlock high-performance gen AI apps
Think about your favorite apps – the ones that deliver instant results from massive amounts of data. They’re likely powered by vector search, the same technology that fuels generative AI.
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Unleash a new era of PostgreSQL: AlloyDB redefines what’s possible
It’s been more than two and a half years since we introduced AlloyDB for PostgreSQL, our 100% PostgreSQL-compatible database that offers superior performance, availability, and scale. AlloyDB reimagines PostgreSQL with Google’s cutting-edge technology.
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Our favorite Chrome extensions of 2024
Here are some of our favorite Chrome extensions from this year to help you get work done and have fun.
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MediaTek quietly confirmed they’ll soon power a Chromebook Plus model
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with MediaTek’s Senior Director Victor Tyan to discuss all things ARM and Chromebooks.
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CrUX supports navigation types
CrUX supports navigation types, providing aggregated statistics about the navigation types of page loads for the dimension queried Learn more at, goo.gle/crux-navigation-types Check out the CrUX overview → goo.gle/chrome-ux-report Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS
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Total Quality Logistics: Building a ‘talent destination’ through employee engagement
Don’t talk about industry slowdowns to Total Quality Logistics (TQL), which has made its largest-ever technology investments over the past three years to bring greater agility and resilience to the business.
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