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| | | Google Transforms Android Phones Into Security Keys | | ZDNet | Security keys offer one of the most secure authentication methods for logging into an account—it requires plugging in a physical key. Many people, however, may not want to pay for an extra security device, or they may simply forget to carry it with them. Now, Google is trying to make this authentication method more accessible by enabling any phone running Android 7+ to serve as a security key to protect personal Google accounts and professional Google Cloud accounts. | | How Is Microsoft's Chromium-Based Edge Really Different from Chrome? | | ZDNet | Microsoft is removing or replacing more than 50 Chromium services in building its new Chromium-based Edge browser, besides working to provide some unique value-add not found in every other Chromium browser. | | Adobe Patch Update Squashes Critical Code Execution Bugs | | ZDNet | The security fixes impact eight Adobe software products including Flash and Reader. | | Google Assistant Will Finally Work With Business G Suite Accounts | | Engadget | Google has been steadily rolling out G Suite updates like AI grammar suggestions in Google Docs, streamlined two-step verification, new Tasks features, and shortcuts to make Google Doc and Sheet creation faster. Yesterday, at the Cloud Next '19 event, Google announced its newest batch of G Suite changes. The updates include features like Google Assistant integration. While that's still in beta and primarily works with Calendar, G Suite customers can now ask their Assistant when and where a meeting is. |
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| | | This Tech Nonprofit Is Trying to Help Homeless People Get IDs | | Motherboard | Most chronically homeless people don’t have a valid ID and can’t afford to get one. A team of Atlanta entrepreneurs are out to break the ID barrier—which can bar homeless people from getting jobs, obtaining housing, and accessing vital government services. |
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| | | Summary: Next 2019 Announcements | | G Suite Updates | Google has released a number of updates at Google Cloud Next this week. This post gives you the rundown on all the changes they've announced. |
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