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Google Chrome to offer ‘HTTPS-Only Mode’

June 30, 2021
For years now, Google has been one of the biggest proponents of using a more secure HTTPS connection everywhere possible. Google’s latest optional push, “HTTPS-Only Mode,” would make older HTTP websites inaccessible in Chrome. HTTPS was once a marker of a website’s safety and a security measure reserved only for websites with things that needed special protection like financial…
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Gmail and Google Chat now support custom statuses on the web

June 30, 2021
With Chat serving as a key part of the integrated Gmail experience, Google lets users quickly specify their activity status. In addition to the existing availability options, you’re now able to set a custom status in Gmail and Chat on the web. This month’s announcement…
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Nissan will build the UK’s first EV battery gigafactory

June 30, 2021
Japanese carmaker Nissan is expected to confirm this week that it will build the UK’s first battery gigafactory, according to Sky News. The factory will open in Sunderland in 2024, in the northeast of England, and it’s expected to produce enough batteries for 200,000 electric cars annually. Nissan battery gigafactory Nissan will partner with Chinese specialist Envision AESC to build the…
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Samsung’s AMD partnership allegedly beats even Apple in GPU performance in leaked benchmark

June 30, 2021
It’s no secret that the chips in Apple’s iPhones far outclass even the best Android options, but the gap may be closing in at least one area. According to a new leak, the Samsung Exynos chip that packs an AMD GPU is making big strides when it comes to GPU performance. Ice Universe, a known Samsung leaker with a fairly solid track record, today posted a screenshot to Twitter, which is from a…
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Google Meet redesign coming to Chromebase for meetings, hardware kits

June 30, 2021
Following the web rollout, the Google Meet redesign is now coming to dedicated video calling hardware, like Chromebases. This is meant to ensure a consistent experience and workflow across all platforms. On all-in-one touchscreens running Chrome OS, the experience is nearly identical to the web. It starts with a streamlined, always-visible bottom bar where all key controls are now located.
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