Google explains how its Search deindexing bug happened

Google explains how its Search deindexing bug happened – Engadget

Google says it “temporarily lost part of [its] Search index.” Essentially, what happened was that the company was deploying a new version of its Search index to all of its data centers across the world. Normally, this is a routine procedure for the company, one that it does frequently to ensure that the data center…

Chrome OS 76 rolling out: Media controls, Camera redesign, improved Android app sign-in, more

Chrome OS 76 rolling out: Media controls, Camera redesign, improved Android app sign-in, more – 9to5Google

After rolling out to Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, version 76 of Chrome OS is now available. Notable features include Flash being blocked by default, a new single sign-on for Android apps, media controls, and much more. As a big HTML5 proponent, Google over the past decade encouraged sites to switch away from Flash for…