Google introduces new rules for Chrome extension developers
Google has announced a policy change regarding the development of extensions for the Chrome browser. The rules, which will begin on August 27, provide for:
Prohibition on adding duplicate extensions with different names but the same functions.
Prohibition of using spam in keywords when filling out extension metadata fields.
Developers are not permitted to use misleading, improperly formatted, irrelevant, inaccurate, or inappropriate metadata.
It is not allowed to increase extension installations through paid reviews, spam, fraudulent or other actions that mislead users.
Extensions that have only one purpose, such as launching a web page or application, are not allowed. The same applies to extensions with annoying advertising.
Developers have until August 27 to bring their extensions into compliance with the new rules. Otherwise, they will be removed from the Chrome Web Store. Source: Chromium
In the Quarkus 1.4.1 release. Java 8 support announced
In the new release of the Quarkus framework 1.4.1. Final announced the end of support for Java 8. Instead, users are encouraged to upgrade to Java 11. According to a post on the corporate blog, support for Java 8 is planned to end in about two months. In addition to announcing the move to Java 11, the latest version of Quarkus improves performance based on benchmark results , fixes previously reported bugs, and adds several new features.
HTTP/2 and Vault KV Secret Engine support is now enabled by default.
Compatible with the Funqy framework (enhances functions for Amazon Lambda, Amazon Lambda with RESTEasy, Undertow, or Vert.x Web, and Azure Functions with RESTEasy, Undertow, or Vert.x Web).
Mockito integration.
Added Keycloak Admin client extension and command line mode.
Amazon Alexa support and LDAP authentication are built-in.
SmallRye Reactive Messaging has been updated to version 2.0.
Microsoft is testing multi-window support in Office for iPad
Microsoft promises to make it easier to work with multiple Word and PowerPoint documents on iPad at the same time. For now, this opportunity is available only to members of the insider program, but a public version will be released soon. To organize multitasking with Word or PowerPoint on your tablet, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen: after this, an additional panel will appear to select the file to launch. Microsoft has not yet announced when the new feature will leave beta testing and become available to a wider range of users. It is known that using multi-window mode in Office will only be possible on devices running iPadOS 13. It is possible that in the future Microsoft will add support for multi-window mode for other applications included in the Office suite. Source: Engadget
Mark Zuckerberg reports explosive growth in social media users
The self-isolation regime introduced in most countries of the world due to the coronavirus pandemic has caused a significant increase in users of social networks. According to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the number of active accounts on Facebook and its sister services: Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp reached 3 billion in March. The previous record was 2.6 billion active users. It was also recorded in the first quarter of this year. Voice and video calls and video views on Facebook and Instagram Live doubled last month, Zuckerberg said. The amount of time users spent on group video calls increased by 1000%. Source: TechCrunch
Canon has released free software to turn your camera into a webcam
The Japanese company Canon has released a beta version of the EOS Webcam Utility software. It allows you to use a regular digital camera as a webcam for your computer. The software only works with the 64-bit version of Windows 10; Canon DSLR, mirrorless and PowerShot cameras are supported. The main advantage of the utility is its “amazing video quality.” To download the software, you need to go to the Canon website , then select your camera model at the bottom of the page and go to the Drivers & Downloads tab. In it you need to select the Software item and in the list of operating systems click on Windows 10 (x64). A link to download EOS Webcam Utility Beta will appear in the following list. Since the software is still in beta testing, Canon is asking users to give their feedback on the new software. For this purpose, the company organized a special forum. Source: Techradar
Pavel Durov promised to sell his stake in Telegram
The head of Telegram, Pavel Durov, proposed a plan for the company’s investors to return their money if they lose an appeal in the case of the release of the Gram cryptocurrency. Durov is ready to pay investors the 72% of investments agreed upon in the contract now (by selling part of his stake in the company) or wait another year and receive 110% of the money invested. Investors can choose one of the proposed options until May 3. The total amount of investments received by Durov, secured by the future release of the Gram cryptocurrency, is estimated at $1.7 billion. The project roadmap included the launch of the TON blockchain and the release of the Gram token by April 30, 2020. In October last year, the planned emission of Gram was frozen. The reason for this was a lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a New York court. In it, Pavel Durov and his Telegram company were accused of selling unregistered securities to US citizens. Source: The Bell
Developers have until August 27 to bring their extensions into compliance with the new rules. Otherwise, they will be removed from the Chrome Web Store. Source: Chromium
To organize multitasking with Word or PowerPoint on your tablet, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen: after this, an additional panel will appear to select the file to launch. Microsoft has not yet announced when the new feature will leave beta testing and become available to a wider range of users. It is known that using multi-window mode in Office will only be possible on devices running iPadOS 13. It is possible that in the future Microsoft will add support for multi-window mode for other applications included in the Office suite. Source: Engadget
To download the software, you need to go to the Canon website , then select your camera model at the bottom of the page and go to the Drivers & Downloads tab. In it you need to select the Software item and in the list of operating systems click on Windows 10 (x64). A link to download EOS Webcam Utility Beta will appear in the following list. Since the software is still in beta testing, Canon is asking users to give their feedback on the new software. For this purpose, the company organized a special forum. Source: Techradar
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