Google Chrome rolls out passkey support

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It's now possible to go passwordless on Chrome. Google Chrome now brings passkeys to Chrome Stable M108 after going through a testing period in October. It's now available on desktop and mobile, running Windows 11, macOS, and Android. You can sync passkeys from Android to other devices either through Google's password manager or a supported third-party app like 1Password or Dashlane. A passkey is a unique identity stored on your phone, computer, and other devices (similar to a USB security key). Sites or apps that support the passkey API can let you login through a quick confirmation combined with your device's biometrics or other secure authentication methods.

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Google will let you 'follow' Google Slides collaborator

Google will let you 'follow' Google Slides collaborator

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If you're working on a presentation with a colleague or classmate, it'll be much easier to follow along with the changes made to your Google Slides file. The app will let you "follow" a collaborator to see what they're working on. You can click on their avatar in the Slides toolbar to see what slide they're on. You can also stop following them by clicking on the avatar again. You will also stop following the collaborator if they refresh or leave the presentation, when you make edits yourself, click on a different slide, or enter the Slideshow mode.

The feature is already rolling out for all Google Workspace customers, G Suite Basic and Business customers, and those with personal Google accounts.

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Google will bring its Waze and maps teams together to cut costs, reduce overlap

Google hopes to reduce overlap work in its mapping apps by merging the Waze and Maps teams. Waze's 500 employees will be part of Google's Geo organization, which oversees Maps, Earth, and Street View. There will be no layoffs as part of the reorganization, but Waze CEO Neha Parikh is expected to leave the role after the transition. Waze will continue to work as a separate app. The merge is expected to start today, December 9.

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