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Google To Launch Squoosh Free Image Editor On Chrome Browser

Chrome is the most widely used browser, but it also has its own catalog of applications. Thanks to Google, Squoosh, a free image editor, will come to Google and it should work directly within the browser. And it is not only compatible with Chrome as it also works with other browsers, including mobile ones.

Squoosh is an online image editor that’s very straightforward to use to use and is quite basic. But it has one important feature, as it’s extremely fast. It actually looks like a locally executed application. You access Squoosh through its website, from any browser on any device. You can use the example images that are already preloaded, to test it, or upload one from your computer or mobile.

Squoosh has two main functions – compressing and resizing an image. All the tools you need are placed on the right side of the screen. You have several compression algorithms like MozJPG, OptiPNG, and so on, allowing users to compress any pic without losing its quality. Best of all, you can see the image change in real time by sliding a bar over the screen.

It is also possible to adjust the quality of the compression and the color palette. When you’re done, all you have to do is download the modified image.

Google To Launch Squoosh Free Image Editor On Chrome Browser

As we’ve said, Squoosh is a simple but very efficient and fast image editor and, above all, it is convenient, as it permits users to check the changes of the compression algorithm in real time which is quite spectacular, honestly.

Squoosh has been created by a division of Google that is dedicated to experimenting with applications developed for the Chrome browser.

Among its projects, which you can consult on Github, there is also a text editor for Chrome and ChromeOS, a filter that turns a website into an artistic box, analysis tools, programming guidelines, and much more. An excellent example of the increasingly versatile applications provided by the Google cloud.

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Microsoft Fixed a Windows 10 Zero-Day Vulnerability With The November Patch Tuesday Release

In its latest list of security updates, Microsoft announced, among other things, that it had fixed a Windows 10 zero-day vulnerability discovered by cybersecurity researchers. This vulnerability would have benefited many hackers.

November 13th, 2018, it was the second Tuesday of the month. And the second Tuesday of the month is known as Patch Tuesday, the day when Microsoft unveils its latest security patches for its software. In this newest edition, the firm has fixed a zero-day vulnerability, revealed by the IT security researchers at Kaspersky Lab, a company specializing in computer security.

The Windows 10 zero-day vulnerability would have been actively exploited

The flaw identified concerned the win32k.sys file and could allow malicious users to use it to increase their privileges on 32-bit Windows 7 systems. But for that, according to Microsoft, it was still necessary to be able to install malware on the targeted computers. A difficulty that did not frighten the hackers, since, according to Kaspersky Lab teams, this Windows 10 zero-day vulnerability was already widely exploited by many cybercriminals. It was called Advanced Persistent Threat (APT).

This announcement comes after the fix of another zero-day vulnerability, made in the October Patch Tuesday. The latter was related to win32.sys and had been spotted by Kaspersky Lab, also.

Microsoft has not yet fixed another zero-day vulnerability, though

On the other hand, it seems that Microsoft did not have time to implement another zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10, affecting Windows Data Sharing Service (dssvc.dll). Revealed a few weeks ago, this security flaw can allow a third party to recover data from an SSD disk, bypassing BitLocker’s data encryption, without any passwords required.

Microsoft did provide some tips to its users, however, on how to configure BitLocker to stay protected. In the meantime, Microsoft fixed a severe zero-day vulnerability with its November Patch Tuesday while we already look forward to the future security patch, which should appear on the second Tuesday of December.

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Google Maps Would Add a Chat Function To Connect Customers With Businesses

Google has announced a new chat feature for Google Maps that will connect businesses with their customers. Soon you will be able to send messages to your favorite businesses from within Google Maps. Google Maps Chat, therefore, would allow users to send messages to your preferred companies from within the application.

The popular application for maps and GPS navigation, Google Maps, has not stopped evolving. And today the app has so many functions that one can only wonder how far Google can go with that. Some of the new features, however, are very useful, including the ability to organize trips with your friends directly on Maps.

However, now Google Maps Chat might sound weird for some, but it’s a method to keep customers in touch with their favorite businesses. By that, Google Maps now integrates a chat application, accessible via the so-called “hamburger menu” in the top corner of the main app’s screen. Within the new category there, you can view chat history and other related features.

Google Maps Chat: Google Still Struggling To Come Up With A Reliable Instant Messaging App

Google has always tried to release a reliable instant messaging or chat app. Today, only Google Duo remains on the market, enjoying a slight success, while Google Allo has been discontinued in favor of Chat, which should arrive soon as an addition to the Android Messages application.

However, at this time, we have seen that Google has continued to invest in messaging sections within apps such as YouTube or, more recently, Google Maps.

On YouTube, a native chat was set up that allowed you to share videos and comment on them with your Google contacts. And now, Google Maps will soon get a similar, but different, feature. Google Maps chat allows customers to connect with businesses directly from the app to solve issues or make reservations.

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Motorola Moto G7 Leaks: Moto G7 Would Boast Higher Specs Than Previously Rumored

The presentation of the Motorola Moto G7 is just around the corner. That was confirmed by the recent registration of a new brand terminal at the FCC. This recent Moto G7 leak revealed the device’s technical specs, among others, ahead of the official presentation.

According to the first rumors, Moto G7 would boast a Snapdragon 636 chipset accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It seems that this will not be the case in the end, as it will come with somewhat higher specifications.

Motorola Moto G7 Leaks: It Would Boast Higher Specs Than Previously Rumored

If brands such as Samsung or Huawei put all their forces in high-range devices, Motorola focuses on mid-range smartphones. About six months ago, Motorola Moto G6 rolled and now, its successor, Moto G7, shapes up as new leaks emerged thanks to the registration of the device on FCC.

According to the FCC’s Motorola Moto G7 leaks, the device will include a Snapdragon 660 processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. This year’s Motorola Moto G6 has a Snapdragon 450 processor and the same amount of RAM and internal memory. The update of the new version would be a significant improvement in performance, especially regarding mobile gaming and highly-demanding applications.

Also, Motorola Moto G7 would boast the latest Bluetooth variant and Qualcomm-compatible fast charging. As for the rest of the features of the future handset, apparently, it would come with a design quite similar to that of Motorola One.

Besides, we still don’t know any data related to the camera Motorola Moto G7 would boast. The latest rumors, however, told that the device would come with a dual-camera system on its back and a 12-mp selfies camera. Also, it might come with Android One.

Motorola Moto G7 Would Be Officially Revealed At MWC 2019

Many rumors debated the Moto G7 release date. Initially, the G7 device was expected to be released by the end of 2018. It seems that it will not be out until 2019, and more specifically until the month of February when the MWC 2019 would be held in Barcelona.

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PlayStation 5 Mentioned For The First Time by A Games Developer

With a PS4 console that is still dominating the market, Sony Interactive Entertainment has no interest in mentioning or revealing more details about the future PS5. However, PlayStation 5 got cited for the first time by a games developer in a job ad. We’re talking about a former game developer at Square Enix, the studio that develops Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts series, among others.

Now, at the opposite pole of Sony, there is Microsoft which made it clear at the E3 2018 that it was working on the successor to the Xbox One, the so-called Xbox Scarlett. Moreover, with the acquisition of multiple studios (inXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment, just to mention a few), the famous software developer indicates that it has big plans with its next-generation video games console.

PlayStation 5 Mentioned for The First Time By A Game Developer

In short, PlayStation 5 got mentioned for the first time by a game developer. It’s all about Tomohiro Tokoro who now works at Luminous Productions. Indeed, the man in charge of character modeling at the before-mentioned studio informed via his LinkedIn CV that he worked on an AAA game for PlayStation 5 plus a mobile game for the Chinese market. Of course, he hastened to remove the compromising clue, but screenshots have emerged online.

What is interesting is that Tokoro uses the term “PS5” which could hint that Sony would not change the name of its future console, holding on the traditional branding.

Some rumors emerged a few months ago, saying that Sony would plan on changing the console’s name. The reason for those uncertainties was Kenichiro Yoshida, CEO of Sony Corporation, who indicated that it was necessary for the company to develop a “next-generation machine.” Some had then begun to imagine a new name for the console, as Microsoft named its current-gen console Xbox One and planned to name the next one Xbox Scarlett.

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