Software
Google Chrome Fixes Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Popular web browser, Google Chrome has rolled out an emergency update to address a high-severity security flaw.
Google rolled out Chrome version 105.0.5195.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux users to address the sixth Chrome zero-day exploit in 2022. On Friday,...
Network/Internet
Google Announces Topaz Subsea Cable Connecting Canada and Asia
This week, Google announced a new subsea cable; Topaz, the first-ever cable to connect Canada and Asia.
Reportedly, local partners from Japan and Canada are helping Google to construct the new subsea cable. Topaz will run from Vancouver to Port Alberni...
Software
Google Chrome 100 Released with Bug Fixes and Enhancements
Google Chrome hits century as Google Chrome version 100.0.48960 enters the Stable desktop channel.
The new update for the browser brings a new logo, security updates, and bug fixes.
Now, as Chrome version 100 is added to the Stable channel, Chrome...
Software
Google rolls out Delete Last 15 min feature on Android
Search Engine Giant Google is working on a feature for Google Android that allows users to delete the last 15 minutes of their search history. One of Google's spokesperson confirmed the rollout of this feature.
Back in the 2021 I/O...
Security
Google to Acquire Mandiant for $5.4B
Lately, cybersecurity firm Mandiant announced that it would be acquired by Google in an all-cash deal valuing about $5.4 billion inclusive of Mandiant's net cash. Once the deal is closed, Mandiant will join Google Cloud.
The agreement states that Google...
Software
Google Reportedly Testing New Mute Button for Tabs
Google reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to mute audio even when they are not on the active tab where the audio is playing.
According to various reports a new flag named 'Tab audio muting UI...
Security
Google Drive Flags Text Files Containing “1” or “0” as Copyright Infringement
Google Drive users are astonished by an incident where the automated detection systems of Google Drive flagged a file containing just a digit "1".
Dr. Emily Dolson, who is Assistant Professor at Michigan State University reported on Twitter that she...
Network/Internet
G Suite Legacy Free Edition End-of-Line in 2022
Lately, Google announced that the company will be dropping off its G suite legacy free edition plan starting July 1, 2022.
Back in 2020, G suite became Google Workspace as the company aimed to reorganize its apps for future work.
16...
Data Centers
Google Acquires Land for Potential Data Center in Kansas City
Google acquires hundreds of acres of land within Kansas City for potential large-scale data center development.
After more than two years of silence, the search engine giant seems to be interested in building the data center campus in Kansas City....
Cloud
Verizon Partners with Google Cloud on 5G Edge
US telco Verizon has announced a 5G Edge computing partnership with Google Cloud.
The partnership will integrate US-based telco Verizon's private On-Site 5G and its private 5G Edge offerings with Google's new Distributed Cloud Edge to offer both compute and...
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SparkyLinux 6.6 Now Available to Download
Debian-based GNU/Linux distro, SparkyLinux has got a new update Sparky 6.6 named as Po Tolo.
Based on Debian 11, Sparky...