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We terminated a TPU mid-training and it recovered in seconds: Introduction to elastic training with MaxText

Distributed AI training is notoriously fragile because losing a single machine typically crashes the entire multi-node job, forcing a time-consuming, full-workload infrastructure restart. To address this, Google’s JAX ecosystem utilizes elastic training via Pathways, which converts a hardware failure into a catchable Python exception so the running process can survive. When an unplanned failure occurs, the system automatically replaces only the broken worker, restores the last viable checkpoint from Cloud Storage, and resumes training in place—minimizing total downtime to under two minutes without ever restarting the main controller process.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

The Dev channel has been updated to 152.0.7928.2 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.

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Google Chrome

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Join video conferences on Google Meet hardware via SIP through Pexip

You can now join video conferences on Google Meet hardware via SIP through a Pexip interop gateway. This brings universal connectivity for users to join meetings hosted on any SIP-compatible platform directly from their Meet rooms. The functionality is available for room hardware based on both Android and ChromeOS.

The SIP functionality for Meet hardware enables critical in-meeting interactions, such as DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) capabilities that allow users to navigate meeting IVRs (interactive voice response systems), e.g., "Press 1 to raise your hand" and entering numeric meeting passcodes.

Distinct administrator settings are provided for managing SIP dial-out functionality separately from other Pexip-based integrations.


Join SIP calls with a single touch from the room agenda

SIP interoperability setting for administrators

Getting started

  • Admins: This feature will be off by default and can be disabled or enabled at the domain, OU, or group level. Visit the Help Center to learn more.
  • End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices*

*Functionality requires a separate Pexip subscription

Resources

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Google Play launches the first Indie Games Fund in Africa

Posted by Steph Pio, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google Play EMEA

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world’s most creative storytelling. To help bring those stories to a global audience, today, we’re proud to announce the debut of Google Play’s Indie Games Fund in Africa.

The region’s unique creativity has fueled a vibrant game development scene, helping drive what is quickly becoming one of the most exciting, resilient, and fast-growing gaming markets. It’s a space defined by immense talent. However, access to capital is a persistent hurdle, and a significant investment gap often holds back incredibly promising local studios.

With this inaugural fund, we’re committing $1 million USD to help address that gap. This fund will empower 10 indie game studios across Sub-Saharan Africa to scale their businesses and realize their full potential.

Funding and support for selected studios

This program is designed to drive long-term growth, where it can make the biggest impact. Selected studios will receive a share of the $1 million fund, with individual investments ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 to help elevate their games. Alongside this financial backing, recipients will benefit from dedicated mentorship and hands-on technical support. Together, these awards are designed to help them scale their businesses and reach a global audience.

Who can apply?

The program is open to indie game developers based in Sub-Saharan Africa (see the list of eligible countries) who have launched a game—whether it’s on Google Play, another mobile platform, PC, or console.

Review the eligibility criteria and apply now. Applications close at 12 noon UTC on July 31, 2026.

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Google Workspace Weekly Recap – July 3, 2026

Updated admin setting for improved video quality in Google Meet

In April 2026, we updated Meet to improve video quality on high-resolution displays. We’re now updating the way the Admin console setting that limits video bandwidth works to reduce data usage and improve call quality. | Learn more.

Educators and students can now share Gemini Canvas creations directly to Google Classroom

Educators and students of all ages can now seamlessly attach Gemini Canvas artifacts, like websites, quizzes, interactive games, infographics, and more, to Google Classroom assignments and posts. | Learn more.

Assign mobile device management admin privileges based on organizational unit

We’re giving admins more granular control over how mobile device management privileges are delegated. Specifically, admins can be assigned privileges for specific organizational units (OUs), adding another layer of security by scoping access only to necessary OUs. | Learn more.

Data regions support for the Gemini app now available

The Gemini app adheres to your organization’s data regionalization requirements. As with Google Workspace, admins have the flexibility to configure controls for EU storage and processing, US storage and processing, or both, including granular settings down to the organizational unit (OU) level. | Learn more.

Create fully native and editable presentations with Gemini in Google Slides

You can now create a full, multi-slide presentation using Gemini in Google Slides. With a single prompt, you can ground the presentation in existing content from Google Drive, match the style of another presentation, and build fully editable slides, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments. | Learn more.

Ask Gemini in Drive now available on mobile

In April, we announced the general availability of Ask Gemini in Drive on the web. We’re now bringing this feature to the Drive Android and iOS apps. | Learn more.

Work with delegated Gmail accounts from mobile devices

Previously, users could only work with delegated Gmail accounts through the web interface. We are updating the Gmail app for iOS and Android to allow delegates to read, manage, and compose emails on behalf of a delegator directly from their mobile devices. | Learn more.

AI Overviews in Drive now available on mobile

In April, we announced the general availability for Drive AI Overviews in Drive on the web. We’re now bringing this feature to the Drive Android and iOS apps. | Learn more.

Import 3D bar charts into Google Sheets

Google Sheets now fully supports the import of 3D bar charts. Previously, when users imported files containing 3D bar charts into Sheets, they would be displayed as 2D bar charts. With this update, importing these types of files, including from Microsoft Excel, will yield a more seamless experience. | Learn more.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.

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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 151 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 151.0.7922.10 contains our usual under-the-hood performance and stability tweaks, but there are also some cool new features to explore - please head to the Chromium blog to learn more!

A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.

Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome

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