Google is killing its one-click app to run Chrome OS in a VM on Android devices
Google has cancelled plans to release the Ferrochrome launcher app, which was designed to make running Chrome OS on Android Devices easily through virtualization.
The company is working on Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) capable of running alternative operating systems with full graphical interfaces. Google's Ferrochrome launcher app, which would have made downloading and running Chrome OS on Android easy, was a tech demo in May, which has now been cancelled.
This decision is expected to shift Google towards using the Linux-based Debian distro for AVF development.
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Google has cancelled plans to release the Ferrochrome launcher app, which was designed to make running Chrome OS on Android Devices easily through virtualization.
The company is working on Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) capable of running alternative operating systems with full graphical interfaces. Google's Ferrochrome launcher app, which would have made downloading and running Chrome OS on Android easy, was a tech demo in May, which has now been cancelled.
This decision is expected to shift Google towards using the Linux-based Debian distro for AVF development.
🔗 Android Authority
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Google removes Kaspersky's antivirus software from Play Store
Google removed Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled its developer accounts. Users reported the products being unavailable on the platform in the US and other regions.
Kaspersky confirmed the issue and is currently investigating the reasons behind the issue. Users are advised to install the apps from alternative app stores or download the .apk installation file from Kaspersky's website.
This comes after Kaspersky announced in July that it would shut down its US operations after the US government sanctioned the company and banned Kaspersky antivirus software.
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Google removed Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled its developer accounts. Users reported the products being unavailable on the platform in the US and other regions.
Kaspersky confirmed the issue and is currently investigating the reasons behind the issue. Users are advised to install the apps from alternative app stores or download the .apk installation file from Kaspersky's website.
This comes after Kaspersky announced in July that it would shut down its US operations after the US government sanctioned the company and banned Kaspersky antivirus software.
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Chrome Canary just killed uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions
Google Chrome Canary has removed the flag that allows users to re-enable Manifest V2 extensions, including ad blockers like uBlock Origin. This is a significant move towards the full depreciation of V2 extensions.
The new V3 framework limits ad blockers by forcing them to use the
Ad blockers and other MV2 extensions still work in the public version of Chrome.
🔗 Android Police
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Google Chrome Canary has removed the flag that allows users to re-enable Manifest V2 extensions, including ad blockers like uBlock Origin. This is a significant move towards the full depreciation of V2 extensions.
The new V3 framework limits ad blockers by forcing them to use the
declarativeNetRequest API, which reduces their ability to block ads dynamically.Ad blockers and other MV2 extensions still work in the public version of Chrome.
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RBI Introduces Delegated Payments Through UPI The Reserve Bank of India has announced a new feature allowing delegated payments through UPI. This enables a primary user to authorize a secondary user to make UPI transactions from the primary user's bank account…
Google Pay Introduces UPI Circle & More in India
At the "Google for India" event, Google Pay announced several upcoming features. Users can soon add people to a UPI Circle, allowing others to request money via UPI, which the circle creator must approve. This is particularly useful for children or elderly users.
Google Pay also introduced a Support Guide, powered by Gemini, to assist with loan queries. Additionally, personal loans up to INR 5 lakh, with a 14% interest rate, will be available through Aditya Birla Capital Finance.
Gold loans for consumers and businesses, in partnership with Muthoot Finance, are also coming soon. Release dates were not disclosed.
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At the "Google for India" event, Google Pay announced several upcoming features. Users can soon add people to a UPI Circle, allowing others to request money via UPI, which the circle creator must approve. This is particularly useful for children or elderly users.
Google Pay also introduced a Support Guide, powered by Gemini, to assist with loan queries. Additionally, personal loans up to INR 5 lakh, with a 14% interest rate, will be available through Aditya Birla Capital Finance.
Gold loans for consumers and businesses, in partnership with Muthoot Finance, are also coming soon. Release dates were not disclosed.
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Google is testing a new version of Chrome for Android with extensions support
Google is developing a version of Chrome for Android that supports browser extensions, but it will likely be limited to desktop-like Android devices (such as ChromeOS). While it's technically possible to use extensions on Android via third-party Chromium-based browsers, Google has not added this support to mobile Chrome due to concerns like ad-blocking.
Although mobile Chrome may not get extension support soon, Google's work on "Desktop Android" raises hope for future changes. This project is still experimental, and extensions support isn't yet fully functional.
🔗 Android Authority
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Google is developing a version of Chrome for Android that supports browser extensions, but it will likely be limited to desktop-like Android devices (such as ChromeOS). While it's technically possible to use extensions on Android via third-party Chromium-based browsers, Google has not added this support to mobile Chrome due to concerns like ad-blocking.
Although mobile Chrome may not get extension support soon, Google's work on "Desktop Android" raises hope for future changes. This project is still experimental, and extensions support isn't yet fully functional.
🔗 Android Authority
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Russia has banned Discord
Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the messaging platform Discord for violating Russian law. Discord was asked to remove nearly 1,000 items deemed illegal last week but did not comply.
This is the latest foreign platform to face restrictions in Russia, joining Twitter (now X), Facebook, and Instagram. Discord has not yet responded to the situation.
Users can use apps like ByeDPI or Unicorn HTTPS to bypass DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) for accessing the service.
🔗 Reuters
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Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the messaging platform Discord for violating Russian law. Discord was asked to remove nearly 1,000 items deemed illegal last week but did not comply.
This is the latest foreign platform to face restrictions in Russia, joining Twitter (now X), Facebook, and Instagram. Discord has not yet responded to the situation.
Users can use apps like ByeDPI or Unicorn HTTPS to bypass DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) for accessing the service.
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Mastodon rolls out revamped notifications, a refreshed look and more
Mastodon is releasing new features in its stable version, some of which were previously in nightly releases.
Users can now filter notifications from specific groups, like unsolicited private mentions, and follow recommendations will be improved during onboarding and in the feed. Other updates include a redesigned post composer, refreshed icons, link previews for user profiles, and clickable author bylines on posts for better exposure.
Future plans include quote posts and server blocklist management options.
🔗 TechCrunch
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Mastodon is releasing new features in its stable version, some of which were previously in nightly releases.
Users can now filter notifications from specific groups, like unsolicited private mentions, and follow recommendations will be improved during onboarding and in the feed. Other updates include a redesigned post composer, refreshed icons, link previews for user profiles, and clickable author bylines on posts for better exposure.
Future plans include quote posts and server blocklist management options.
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Kasperksy is closing down in UK and laying off dozens
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is closing its UK office, laying off fewer than 50 employees. This comes after the shutdown of its U.S. operations, with the company shifting its UK strategy to partner channels and relying on its European team for support.
Kaspersky has faced scrutiny over alleged ties to the Russian government, which it denies. In June, the U.S. banned Kaspersky products, leading to layoffs and transferring its U.S. customers to UltraAV, resulting in some users facing a forced software transition.
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Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is closing its UK office, laying off fewer than 50 employees. This comes after the shutdown of its U.S. operations, with the company shifting its UK strategy to partner channels and relying on its European team for support.
Kaspersky has faced scrutiny over alleged ties to the Russian government, which it denies. In June, the U.S. banned Kaspersky products, leading to layoffs and transferring its U.S. customers to UltraAV, resulting in some users facing a forced software transition.
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Snapchat is bringing ads to the Chat tab
Snapchat is introducing ads to its main Chat tab, introducing "Sponsored Snaps" from advertisers alongside messages from friends. Users won't be notified about these ads, and they can unopen them.
The app is also launching "Promoted Places" on Snap Map, allowing national brands to advertise their locations. Snapchat's CEO, Evan Spiegel, said these placements will help drive return on investment.
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Snapchat is introducing ads to its main Chat tab, introducing "Sponsored Snaps" from advertisers alongside messages from friends. Users won't be notified about these ads, and they can unopen them.
The app is also launching "Promoted Places" on Snap Map, allowing national brands to advertise their locations. Snapchat's CEO, Evan Spiegel, said these placements will help drive return on investment.
🔗 Snapchat | TechCrunch
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Turkey has banned Discord
Turkey has blocked access to Discord following a court ruling after Discord refused to share information. The ban was imposed due to concerns about alleged "child sexual abuse and obscenity" crimes committed by users on Discord.
The block comes after the murder of two women in Istanbul, and social media showed that the killing was praised by Discord users.
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Turkey has blocked access to Discord following a court ruling after Discord refused to share information. The ban was imposed due to concerns about alleged "child sexual abuse and obscenity" crimes committed by users on Discord.
The block comes after the murder of two women in Istanbul, and social media showed that the killing was praised by Discord users.
Since Discord refuses to share its own information, including IP addresses and content, with our security units, we were forced to block access.
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Ratan Tata, ex-chairman of the Tata group, passed away at the age of 86.
Ratan Tata tragically passed away just a while back. He was admitted in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital since Monday due to a drop in blood pressure rate. His condition was critical.
Unfortunately, he passed away just a while back.
Ratan Tata has made severe breakthroughs in not only India, but in the entire world. We have truly lost a visionary.
It takes severe selflessness to think about every man of your country and beyond.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Ratan Tata tragically passed away just a while back. He was admitted in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital since Monday due to a drop in blood pressure rate. His condition was critical.
Unfortunately, he passed away just a while back.
Ratan Tata has made severe breakthroughs in not only India, but in the entire world. We have truly lost a visionary.
It takes severe selflessness to think about every man of your country and beyond.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users
The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, exposing 31 million user records. A 6.4GB authentication database named "ia_users.sql" was stolen by an unknown threat actor, containing email addresses, bcrypt-hashed passwords, and other internal data.
Exposed record of Scott Helme:
The breach was announced through a JavaScript alert on archive.org (image attached). It is unclear how the hack occurred.
Additionally, the site was hit by a DDoS attack by the BlackMeta hacktivist group
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The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, exposing 31 million user records. A 6.4GB authentication database named "ia_users.sql" was stolen by an unknown threat actor, containing email addresses, bcrypt-hashed passwords, and other internal data.
Exposed record of Scott Helme:
9887370, internetarchive@scotthelme.co.uk,$2a$10$Bho2e2ptPnFRJyJKIn5BiehIDiEwhjfMZFVRM9fRCarKXkemA3PxuScottHelme,2020-06-25,2020-06-25,internetarchive@scotthelme.co.uk,2020-06-25 13:22:52.7608520,\N0\N\N@scotthelme\N\N\N
The breach was announced through a JavaScript alert on archive.org (image attached). It is unclear how the hack occurred.
Additionally, the site was hit by a DDoS attack by the BlackMeta hacktivist group
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