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Google wants you to help build its Fuchsia operating system

Venture Beast

Google today announced that Fuchsia, its open-source operating system is welcoming contributions from the public. The company is expanding Fuchsia’s open source model to make it easier for public engagement.

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Google is hardening Android security at the firmware level

TechSpot

Google says it's working on a new way to boost the security of its Android operating system by reinforcing it at the level closest to the actual hardware it's running on. The decision aligns with the general trend of securing less visible components of the software stack to add more. Read Entire Article

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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. Google suspects that the major distributors of CryptBot are operating a "worldwide criminal enterprise" based out of Pakistan.

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Here’s what the new Chromecast’s Google TV software looks like

The Verge

All indications point to Google announcing its latest Chromecast during tomorrow’s hardware event. Instead of a no-frills TV dongle that plays content sent over from the apps on your phone or computer, the new Chromecast finally has a proper menu system and familiar user interface — and now it comes with an actual remote control.

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Google acquires Neverware, a company that turns old PCs into Chromebooks

The Verge

Today, Neverware announced in an FAQ that it’s now part of Google. Neverware, based in New York City, makes a software application called CloudReady that allows you to convert a PC into a system that runs Chrome OS. Google hasn’t said anything of the sort, so that’s just hopeful speculation for now).

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Google’s Mysterious Fuchsia OS Developer Site Debuts With New Fascinating Details

CTOvision

Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS has been a skunkworks project at the company for years now, with only small glimpses of the new operating system, and lots of buzz in the media every time some new development takes place.

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Google staffs up to build OS for unknown ‘innovative AR device’

The Verge

Google is hiring an “Augmented Reality OS” team focused on building software for an “innovative AR device,” according to job listings spotted by 9to5Google. Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system.

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