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Google issues a security update for Chrome which is actively exploited

Google issues a security update for Chrome which is actively exploited

Google issues a security update for Chrome which is actively exploited Google has released a security update to its Chrome Stable browser. This addresses a vulnerability that was discovered in the wild. Other browser makers that use Chromium (the core of Chrome) have also released security updates or will soon. Google has released an update for the Chrome Stable channel and the Chrome Extended Stable channels, as well as for Chrome for Android. Chrome Stable's version has been updated to 107.0.5304.121 on Mac and Linux, and 107.0.5304.121/.122 on Windows. The Chrome Extended Stable version has been upgraded to 106.0.5249.199. Chrome…
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Activision labels Epic’s latest Google lawsuit claims ‘nonsense’

Activision labels Epic’s latest Google lawsuit claims ‘nonsense’

Activision labels Epic's latest Google lawsuit claims 'nonsense' - Epic claimed in a court filing that Activision paid Google $360 million to stop it developing a rival mobile app store. Activision dismissed Epic Games' claim that Google had paid $360 million to it in exchange for an agreement not launching a mobile app store similar to Google Play. This allegation was made public in an unredacted lawsuit filed earlier this week by Epic against Google. It also claims that Riot Games, a League of Legends studio, reached a similar agreement. In August 2020, Apple sued Google for "monopolistic practices" in…
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Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days

Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days

You're not the only one experiencing problems with Netflix on Google devices. Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days Numerous reports have been received confirming that there is a widespread problem with Google and Netflix account linking via the Home app. This link allows Netflix content to play on Google Nest smart displays. It can also be controlled via Google Assistant speakers and cast content to legacy Chromecast devices using voice commands. The reports have been flooding in from Google's forums and Reddit as well as our readers. They seem to have started around…
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Google will add AR Live View feature to Maps in selected cities

Google will add AR Live View feature to Maps in selected cities

Google will add AR Live View feature to Maps - Google announced it would roll out an augmented reality (AR), 'Live View' feature in its Maps app on Android and iOS in selected cities. According to The Verge, the new feature will be available in London, Los Angeles and New York starting next week. When users hold their phones and point them at the world, the 'Live View" will display information such as ATMs and coffee shops.(Google will add AR Live View feature to Maps) What is the Fundamental Difference between the SAP Platform and the Airbnb Platform? To find…
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How to Protect your Privacy

How to Protect your Privacy

How to Protect your Privacy - Because they work, phone scams never cease to exist. Also, scam texts are on the rise. These are the five signs that a text message is not legitimate and you should delete it. Your inbox is important, even though we are talking about scams. Click or tap to get convincing spam sent to my email without obvious red flags. Limiting who has access to your information is one way to reduce the number of attempts to take your money or sell your data to marketers. These are easy, inexpensive ways to do this. Use…
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Google One VPN now available for Windows and Mac users

Google One VPN now available for Windows and Mac users

Google One subscribers who have the Premium Plan or higher get free access to the company’s VPN service. The service was initially available only for Android and iOS devices. However, Google now offers it to desktop users. Google One VPN support will be available for Windows and Mac devices, the company confirmed. It is available in 22 countries around the world, and allows users to hide their IP addresses and block trackers. Microsoft has begun to integrate iCloud Photos into Windows 11. The desktop version requires at least macOS Big Sur and Windows 10. The Mac app is compatible with…
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Google Play games rolls out an open beta in the US in order to launch Android games on PC

Google Play games rolls out an open beta in the US in order to launch Android games on PC

Google Play Games has recently launched as an open beta in the US which allows anyone to test a range of Android games on their PC. In a report by The Verge The Verge, earlier in the month Google has launched an initial version of the software for Windows PCs. However, it was only available by Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. The most recent launch has seen the beta service expanding across countries including the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most well-known restaurant in Columbus features new technology that is bouncing about Games…
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