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Google has released an update for the Chrome browser to patch an actively exploited flaw.
The update brings the Stable channel to versions 137.0.7151.68/.69 for Windows and Mac and 137.0.7151.68 for Linux.
The easiest way to update Chrome is to allow it to update automatically, but you can end up lagging behind if you never close your browser or if something goes wrong—such as an extension stopping you from updating the browser.
To manually get the update, click the “more menu” (three stacked dots) >  Settings > About Chrome. If there is an update available, Chrome will notify you and start downloading it. Then all you have to do is relaunch the browser in order for the update to complete, and for you to be safe from the vulnerability.
This update is crucial since it addresses an actively exploited vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit a specially crafted HTML page (website).
The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-5419 is an out-of-bounds read and write in Google Chrome’s “V8,” which is the engine that Google developed for processing JavaScript. Prior to Google Chrome version 137.0.7151.68, this vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
V8 has been a significant source of security problems in the past.
An out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability means that the attacker can manipulate parts of the device’s memory that should be out of their reach. Such a flaw in a program allows it to read or write outside the bounds the program sets, enabling attackers to manipulate other parts of the memory allocated to more critical functions. Attackers can write code to a part of the memory where the system executes it with permissions that the program and user should not have.
Google knows that attackers currently exploit CVE-2025-5419 in the wild, but released no details yet on who exploits the flaw, how they do it in real-world attacks, or who the targets are in those attacks. However, the Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) team, which discovered the exploit, focuses on spyware and nation-state attackers who abuse zero days for espionage purposes.
This Chrome update also patches a medium-severity, use-after-free flaw (CVE-2025-5068) in the open-source rendering engine Blink and one internally discovered vulnerability.
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The Google Messages app might get a new “Details” button in the RCS settings page. Tapping this button will show details, like the status code, device ID, and carrier, needed to diagnose the RCS issue, which just shows connecting or verifying.
Google Messages might soon get an easier way to fix the RCS chats issue where registrations just show “connecting” or “verifying.” The tech giant may reportedly introduce a tool that will help diagnose the issue quickly. Android Authority has spotted proof of this in the Messages app.
The Google Messages app, which is not publicly visible yet, reportedly includes a flag-restricted feature. This includes a new “Details” button on the RCS chat settings screen, which will be present during the registration process. This pop-up reveals technical information like the status code, carrier, and device IDs. Google needs this information to actually figure out the issue, but doesn’t usually get it.
Highlighting the same, a Reddit post by the official GoogleHelpCommunity account asks users to include data like carrier, device model, and app version when reporting an issue. It’s possible that Most users are not aware of this information. Some might be unaware of this advice from Google altogether.
In this context, the new “Details” button is really handy. While it’s not solving the registration failure issue altogether, it is offering a way for users to collect full details. This information can be used for reporting when the issue happens.
Additionally, there’s also a built-in “Submit feedback” button. This automatically attaches a screenshot of the details dialog and other system logs for the Message team to diagnose the issues faster. Whether the team addresses the issue on time is a discussion for another day. Once RCS registration is successful, the ‘Details’ option disappears from the settings page, which makes sense.
Considering the RCS Details button is not publicly live yet, there’s no guarantee that it will be rolled out to everyone with future Google Messages updates.
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Adobe Firefly has introduced a suite of new tools and partner models to streamline AI-driven video production and editing, emphasising flexibility, precision, and creative control for content creators.
New sound effects generation
The new Generate Sound Effects (beta) feature allows users to create bespoke sound effects either by entering a text prompt or using their voice. This tool is designed to enable creators to easily add custom audio elements that fit the emotional and atmospheric requirements of their videos. According to the company, Firefly listens to the timing and energy of the user's voice input to match the action in the corresponding video, providing more cinematic alignment between audio and visuals.
"Sound is a powerful storytelling tool that adds emotion and depth to your videos. Generate Sound Effects (beta) makes it easy to create custom sounds, like a lion's roar or ambient nature sounds, that enhance your visuals. And like our other Firefly generative AI models, Generate Sound Effects (beta) is commercially safe, so you can create with confidence. Just type a simple text prompt to generate the sound effect you need. Want even more control? Use your voice to guide the timing and intensity of the sound. Firefly listens to the energy and rhythm of your voice to place sound effects precisely where they belong – matching the action in your video with cinematic timing," the company said.
Expanded partner ecosystem
Firefly has broadened its partner ecosystem to include additional generative AI models. Users now have access to Moonvalley's Marey, Google's Veo 3 (with audio), and Runway's Gen-4 Video, allowing a greater range of creative options in video style and production without requiring users to move between different applications or workflows. Additional models from Topaz Labs and Luma AI are scheduled to become available soon in Firefly Boards and Generate Video.
The company stated, "Creatives enjoy experimenting with different styles, so we're continuously expanding the models we offer inside the Firefly app. Recently, we added Runway's Gen-4 Video and Google Veo3 with Audio to Firefly Boards and Veo3 with Audio in Generate Video. And there are more partner models coming soon to the Firefly app: Topaz Labs' Image and Video Upscalers and Moonvalley's Marey will be launching soon in Firefly Boards. Luma AI's Ray 2 and Pika 2.2, which are already available in Boards, will soon be added to Generate Video."
Enhanced video controls
Firefly has released advanced video controls that give users the ability to direct specific aspects of composition, pacing and style on a frame-by-frame basis. The app now supports flexible aspect ratio selection – vertical, horizontal, or square – streamlining the creation process for multiple formats such as mobile, widescreen, or social content.
Among the new tools is Composition Reference for Video, which enables creators to upload a reference video and a description, from which Firefly generates new content that maintains the original's visual structure. This is particularly helpful for repurposing content or maintaining consistency across scenes. The Style Presets tool allows users to apply visual styles such as claymation, anime, or line art with a single click, expediting the setting of tone for pitches, briefs, or final productions.
Keyframe Cropping provides an intuitive solution for managing framing transitions. Users set the initial and final frames and the intended crop, and Firefly handles the video generation to fit the format, aiming to make the entire process efficient without exiting the creative workflow.
Text to avatar and prompt enhancement
Firefly has also launched Text to Avatar (beta), which enables creators to generate avatar-led videos from scripts with a few clicks. The tool offers a library of avatars, customisable backgrounds, and a selection of accents to match the desired tone or audience.
The company said, "With Text to avatar (beta), you can turn your scripts into engaging, avatar-led videos in just a few clicks. Choose from a diverse library of avatars, customise your background with a colour, image, or video, and select the accent that best fits your video. Firefly handles the rest." The tool is being used for video lessons, transforming written content for social media, and creating internal training materials with a virtual presenter.
Recognising the challenges some users face in crafting prompts, the new Enhance Prompt feature in Generate Video takes user input and augments it for greater clarity and direction, reducing the time spent refining prompt language.
Commercial safety and creative rights
Adobe maintains that all generative AI models within Firefly are trained only on assets for which it holds the appropriate permissions. The company emphasises that user-generated content within Firefly will not be used for further model training, aiming to respect and protect creator rights.
A user guide and best practice tutorials are available to help users get started quickly and to assist with optimising their creative processes within the Firefly platform.

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Let’s be honest. The world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can feel like a mess. It’s drowning in jargon, filled with self-proclaimed gurus selling “secret formulas,” and haunted by outdated advice that probably worked back when dial-up was still a thing. For most business owners, trying to make sense of SEO can be incredibly frustrating, often feeling like a complex game rigged against them.

But what if it didn’t have to be that way? 
What if SEO wasn’t some mystical dark art, but a set of straightforward, learnable principles? To cut through the noise, this guide will explain what really matters for SEO today. 
It’s a starting point for dominating online, with insights from one of California’s top digital marketing agencies, New Deez.
Before getting into what works, it’s important to understand what doesn’t. For years, some in the SEO world focused on tricks to “fool” Google’s algorithm. They used tactics like “keyword stuffing,” jamming pages with keywords until they were unreadable, or buying thousands of spammy links to create an illusion of authority.
Those days are definitively over. Google’s algorithm is now incredibly sophisticated and thinks less like a machine and more like a discerning human. It doesn’t want to be tricked; its entire goal is to provide users with genuinely valuable, helpful, and trustworthy answers. Any agency still selling shortcuts or promising instant #1 rankings is selling a ticket to a Google penalty. Lasting success in SEO today is about building a high-quality, authoritative web presence.
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So, how does a business build that real authority that Google rewards? It starts with understanding the only acronym that truly matters in SEO right now: E-E-A-T. This is Google’s framework for judging content quality, standing for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness.
Focusing on building E-E-A-T is the most powerful, future-proof SEO strategy there is.
Once you understand the E-E-A-T philosophy, you can apply it to the core pillars of SEO. 
Here’s a jargon-free look at what they are and why they matter.
This is the bedrock of any smart SEO plan. It’s not about guessing; it’s about using data to know what your ideal customers are searching for. This involves understanding their intent: are they looking for information (“how to fix something”) or are they looking to buy (“best product for X”)? Knowing the phrases they use and the intent behind them allows a business to create the perfect content to meet their needs.
This is the art of optimizing the actual pages on a website to be crystal clear to both search engines and humans. It involves crafting compelling titles and descriptions for search results, using headers correctly to structure content, and ensuring images are optimized. It’s about making content perfectly accessible.
In 2025, great content is king. A website needs to be a resource, filled with articles, guides, and pages that are deeply helpful and interesting. The goal should always be to create the best possible answer on the internet for a given topic. High-quality content builds trust with readers and sends powerful ranking signals to Google.
When another high-quality, relevant website links to your site, it acts as a “vote of confidence” in the eyes of Google. Earning these backlinks from reputable sources tells search engines that your content is trustworthy and authoritative. This isn’t about spammy tricks; it’s about creating content so good that other people naturally want to share it.
This involves the nuts and bolts of a website’s performance. Is the site fast on all devices? Is it secure? Is the code clean and easy for Google to crawl? A solid technical foundation ensures that all the great content on a site can actually be found and properly indexed by search engines.
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Feeling like that’s a lot to take in? It can be. The team at New Deez believes this knowledge should be accessible to every business owner who is serious about growth. They’ve seen too many passionate entrepreneurs get bogged down by confusing information or bad advice.
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In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn keyword research, on-page SEO, content writing, technical SEO, and link-building strategies that actually work. It’s all tactics, with no guru talk or fluff.
Building a powerful online presence is one of the best investments any business can make in its future. Understanding the fundamentals of SEO is the key to making that happen. 
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