Python in Visual Studio Code - December 2022 Release
Courtney Webster We're excited to announce that the December 2022 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available!This release includes the following announcements:
Auto indentation with Pylance Preview: Python in the browser Community Highlight: Ruff
If you're interested, you can check the full list of improvements in our changelogs for the Python, Jupyter and Pylance extensions.
DSPs prepare for heavy lifting within Privacy Sandbox
Uncookied Chrome users monetize about 30% worse than those with cookies, but this performance gap can be made up with continued investment in Privacy Sandbox and ID solutions.
56% of US marketers are testing for the cookieless future, but 30% do not know how to use the Protected Audience API. [ more ]
Though large tech corporations leverage their dominance to promote use of their own web browsers, you do have a choice in which browser you use.Many of the alternative browsers that aren't so mainstream offer unique or interesting capabilities, such as greater customization, added privacy, and different browsing tools.
Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course: Zero to Hero 2022
In this comprehensive course, you are going to gain knowledge on tools and technologies that you need to become a MERN stack developer starting this year.
Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course: Zero to Hero 2022
In this comprehensive course, you are going to gain knowledge on tools and technologies that you need to become a MERN stack developer starting this year.
Privacy requirements are fundamentally altering the marketing industry with the ad tech landscape the primary front for this change.Apple sounded the starter gun, and where it goes Google must follow.The iPhone manufacturer's iOS restrictions have shredded the mobile marketing orthodoxy with household names including Facebook and Snapchat among its casualties, and now similar changes are coming to Android.
Internet Explorer Is Shutting Down in a Burst of Nostalgia
Microsoft will be disabling IE and directing Windows users to its modern Edge web browser in coming months.The news inspired jokes, memes and even some fond memories.
Google says Chrome's new real-time URL scanner won't invade your privacy
Safe Browsing feature in Google Chrome now offers real-time updates for all users with privacy-preserving URL protection.
Real-time checking against a remote server is used to enhance protection against malicious websites by reducing server requests and ensuring efficient processing. [ more ]
Google gets court order to shut down CryptBot domains
Google said it obtained a court order to shut down domains used to distribute CryptBot after suing the distributors of the info-stealing malware.According to the Chocolate Factory's estimates, the software nasty infected about 670,000 Windows computers in the past year, and specifically targeted Chrome users to pilfer login details, browser cookies, cryptocurrencies, and other sensitive materials from their PCs.
FBI warns Google users to use important feature to 'stop bad guys' ensnaring you
GOOGLE users have been warned it's time to go ad-free as cyber advertisement scams continue to wreak havoc across the internet.The FBI released a warning last week saying cyber criminals are using search engine advertisement services to "impersonate brands and direct users to malicious sites."
Apple faces new lawsuit over its data collection practices in first-party apps, like the App Store
A new lawsuit is taking on Apple's data collection practices in the wake of a recent report by independent researchers who found Apple was continuing to track consumers in its mobile apps, even when they had explicitly configured their iPhone privacy settings to turn tracking off.In a proposed class action lawsuit, plaintiff Elliot Libman is suing on behalf of himself and other impacted consumers, alleging that Apple's privacy assurances are in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
Plex breach exposes usernames, emails, and encrypted passwords
Streaming media platform Plex sent out an email to its customers earlier today notifying them of a security breach that may have compromised account information, including usernames, email addresses and passwords.
Microsoft fixes EoP zero-day on January Patch Tuesday | Computer Weekly
Security teams face a busy few days after Microsoft's first monthly Patch Tuesday drop of 2023, which contains fixes for 98 distinct vulnerabilities, 11 of them rated as critical, and one zero-day under active exploitation in the wild, which was uncovered by researchers at Avast.Tracked as CVE-2023-21674, the zero-day is an elevation of privilege (EoP) flaw in Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), which, if successfully exploited, would allow an attacker to gain system privileges.
Google, MS, Oracle vulnerabilities make November '22 a big month for patching | TechTarget
Nine newly disclosed vulnerabilities with high-risk scores in products from some of the most widely used suppliers made November a busy month for security teams, with comparatively high numbers of disclosed bugs affecting Microsoft, a zero-day in Google Chromium proving a somewhat serious matter, and the resurfacing of a known Oracle vulnerability demonstrated that novelty is not necessarily a bonus for threat actors, according to the latest monthly analysis researchers at Recorded Future.
US Justice Department seeks antitrust break-up of Google
After brewing for years, the United States Department of Justice has joined with eight states to launch an antitrust lawsuit against Google.The suit alleges that Google has spent years engaging in monopolistic practices that not only stifled competition, but also manipulated their bidding process to increase the amount paid by advertisers.
Twitter Reacts To Microsoft Ending Support For Internet Explorer - Social Media Explorer
Microsoft, the tech giant that owns Microsoft, has officially discontinued support for Internet Explorer (IE), a web browser which was once used by many.
Google Chrome adds three new AI features to make your internet browsing life easier
Google Chrome is adding three new AI-assisted features: tab groups, an AI-powered writing assistant, and AI-generated themes.
Tab groups will help users organize a large collection of tabs, the writing assistant will help users write with more confidence, and AI-generated themes will allow users to create personalized themes. [ more ]
Google is using AI to organize and customize your Chrome browser
Google Chrome is incorporating AI features to improve user experience, including a Tab Organizer that automatically groups similar tabs and an AI-powered theme generator.
Another AI feature coming to Chrome is the 'Help me write' feature, which will generate a first draft when you right-click on a text box and ask Google's AI to help you write. [ more ]
This holiday season, consider giving the gift of security with an ad blocker.That's the takeaway message from an unlikely source - the FBI - which this week issued an alert warning that cybercriminals are using online ads in search results with the ultimate goal of stealing or extorting money from victims.
The Big Story: TV Progress Under Pressure | AdExchanger
Has anyone noticed the transition to streaming has woken up the TV programmers?From the streaming wars to the constant talk of data, programmatic and targeting at this year's TV upfronts, the industry is sounding more and more like it's part of the digital world.After years of slowly resisting the inevitable decline in lucrative linear viewing, the TV is finally running.
The Browser Cold War Is Turning Hot; TikTok The News | AdExchanger
Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up The Browser Bowsers here.A decades-long truce among browser operators - Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome - is dissolving as Google and Microsoft militarize their platform borderlands.Last year, Google introduced a one-click button for Windows devices that set Chrome as the default browser instead of Edge.
Why the Future of Ad Measurement Will be Attention-First
In this exclusive byline ahead of ATS Madrid 2023, Carlos Risco, senior client success manager, Lumen, discusses how attention is shaping the future of ad measurement.We live in a world where there are distractions and entertainment everywhere.As soon as you wake up and check your phone or turn on the TV, you've engaged with brands and advertisers before you've even had your first cup of coffee.
Google's Privacy Sandbox Is Open For Testing - So, Why Are So Few Testing It? | AdExchanger
Everyone in our industry has been on the edge of their seat since Google first began developing the Privacy Sandbox more than three years ago.But things have been moving slowly.
The evolution of quality assurance and how Azure Test Plans is driving the future of manual testing - Azure DevOps Blog
Ravi Kumar The Deming Prize from Japan is the highest honour in Total Quality Management in the world.Japanese products are known for their superior quality, but it wasn't always the case.In the 1950s fresh out of defeat in the World War 2, Japan was desperately trying to shift manufacturing from military to civilian products for trade.
The Rundown: Amazon's DSP trumpets its cookies-less targeting capabilities
In case you haven't heard, third-party cookies will soon be no longer for the world wide web, a prospect that rattles the foundation of its core, ad-funded, business model.It's so fundamental that even the largest names of the sector are threatened - just look at Meta's difficulties in dealing with Apple's privacy clawbacks - as Google Chrome prepares to sunset third-party cookies next year.
Microsoft to support Windows 11 on Apple M1 and M2 Macs through Parallels partnership
Microsoft is officially supporting Windows 11 on Apple's M1 and M2 Macs thanks to a partnership with Parallels to allow the operating system to run in a virtual environment.Parallels Desktop version 18 is "an authorized solution" to run Arm versions of Windows 11 on Apple's latest M1 and M2 Macs, according to a new Microsoft support article published today.
7 Best Ad Copy Generator Tools to Maximize Your ROI in 2023
Crafting ad copy can be an absolute headache!I've spent more hours than I can count scribbling ad copy that can hook, reel in clicks, and drive conversions - it's no cakewalk.So, I decided to curate a killer list of the top ad copy generator tools.These tools will make your life easier and take the guesswork out of writing ad copy that will get you results.
Intel A770, A750 review: Strong GPU alternatives that we very nearly recommend
What's it like owning a brand-new Intel Arc A700-series graphics card?Is it the show-stopping clapback against Nvidia that wallet-pinched PC gamers have been dreaming of?
Data synced between devices with the new Google Authenticator app update could be viewed by third parties.Google says the app works as planned.On April 25, security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry, who are known collectively on Twitter as Mysk, warned users of Google's Authenticator 2FA app to not turn on a new syncing feature.
Google delays removal of third-party cookies in Chrome through 2024
The search giant explained that it pushed back its timeline once again because it needs more time for testing to ensure users' online privacy is protected.
Nano Report Reveals Advertisers Increase Contextual Targeting Spend by 770m in 2023
New data, released in Nano Interactive's latest report, reveals how advertisers are responding to the decline of cookies and the shift from opt-out to opt-in consent.The report, Agency and Brand Tactics in the Age of Signal Loss surveyed 150 UK brands and agencies in partnership with CoLab to understand how they are dealing with signal loss in 2023.
Apple says watchdog tweaks would make iOS an Android 'clone'
The UK competition watchdog's proposed iOS remedies in a probe of its "substantial and entrenched market power" in the mobile ecosystem "would effectively turn Apple into a clone of Android," the iPhone maker told the CMA.The reason for its unhappiness?The UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) key fix is to kill Apple's WebKit requirement on iOS amid claims it is anti-competitive.
A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between your computer and the internet.When you use a proxy, your internet traffic is routed through the proxy's server, which can have several benefits.This article will cover the types of proxies, how to set up a proxy, and some advanced proxy usage techniques.
Pixpa review: the best platform for photographers?
Want to build a website?Then in 2022, Pixpa is just one of many options to do so.Many website builders provide you with templates you can just drag and drop your content into.
Microsoft is adding a free built-in VPN to its Edge browser
Microsoft is adding a free built-in virtual private network (VPN) service to its Edge browser in a bid to improve security and privacy, a Microsoft support page revealed.
One week left to save 20 per cent on your Dezeen Awards entry
There's just one week left to save 20 per cent on entry fees for Dezeen Awards 2023!On top of this, don't forget that small companies pay half the price.Early entry closes next Wednesday 29 March, so you still have enough time to enter and pay less.Start your entry today and finish it before the deadline to take advantage of the lower fees.
Why Is Microsoft Edge Adding Its Own UI to Websites?
I'll readily admit that I'm not a regular user of Microsoft Edge.The browser works just fine.But I've been a diehard fan of Firefox for years.The Chromium-based successor to Internet Explorer never gave me a compelling reason to switch.Thus, I was greatly surprised by a recent question from a client.
With WINE 8 out, the team is merging in the code changes to add support for the Wayland display server protocol.Although the process began last Friday, the introductory notes on the merge do say: "This is the first of (many) parts in the upstreaming of the Wayland driver for Wine."WINE 8.0 came out just a month earlier so this functionality will take a while to make it into the mainstream.
Clearing Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache Is a Fast Way to Clear Junk Files
Your Android phone's web browser may be filled with tons of data, including files you don't need to keep.Much of that data -- whether you're using Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet -- gets stored as part of the cookies and cache.This data can be helpful for websites you visit, letting them load faster with your accounts already logged in.
Even in Death, Internet Explorer Lives On in South Korea
In South Korea, one of the world's most technologically advanced countries, there are few limits to what can be done conveniently online - except if you're using the wrong web browser.
Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #485
A collection of the latest and hottest design and development resources (Javascript libraries, CSS snippets, DeveloGraphic Design Resources, etc.) on the web from the last week (Week 3, 2023).Web Design & Development News: Collective #485 itty-aws This is a teeny-tiny AWS SDK implementation for TypeScript using Proxies that fits everything into ~14 KB, including all Services and APIs.
Accessibility kit for web developers | De Voorhoede
Simulation gloves The Cambridge Simulation Gloves are for experiencing physical disabilities.You can use them to test your website on different devices like on a desktop with a keyboard and mouse.Or on a laptop with a touchpad or holding a mobile phone or a tablet.With the gloves on you can experience which elements are hard to reach.
Building Responsive React Components Using @container and: has()
As developers, we ensure that our web application looks good and is accessible on all devices.UI/UX designers frequently develop many creative, responsive component designs to please clients and users.However, these designs can sometimes be challenging to implement.Fortunately, with growing browser and styling capabilities, it is becoming easier to develop better responsive components.
CSS container queries are finally here - Ahmad Shadeed
I can't contain my excitement while writing the first few words for this article.Ladies and gentlemen, CSS container queries are finally here!Yes, you read that right.
Privacy Sandbox trialists eye a much-needed boost in data after scaled testing starts
Despite a stuttering start involving multiple delays to phasing out the third-party cookie, Google Chrome's engineering team hopes ramping up trials for proposed alternatives will convince the industry it's serious this time.
DuckDuckGo's Chrome extension will block Google's new ad targeting | Engadget
The privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo has updated its Chrome extension to block two new ad targeting methods that are a part of Google's Privacy Sandbox.
Stop & Shop Has Been In Ad ID Test-And-Learn Mode For Four Years - And It's Only Getting Started | AdExchanger
Unless, of course, you're Stop & Shop.The northeastern US grocery chain is four years into a program to expand its ecommerce marketing and first-party data capabilities.