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TL;DR 082 — September 22, 2017

TensorFlow Datasets and Estimators

The recent TensorFlow 1.3 release introduced datasets and estimators — two important features that you should try out. This post gives you all the details you need to do just that.

Infinite Deviation: Games

Google Play is committed to bringing new, diverse voices to gaming. Infinite Deviation: Games is a program that gives game designers from all backgrounds the chance to pitch an original mobile game concept and have it developed, published, and promoted in partnership with Google Play. Follow the link to submit your mobile game concepts by October 9th.

Cross-platform Firebase Sample App

Do you wish there were an open-sourced Firebase playbook app that you could use to see real-life use cases that also demonstrates the use of multiple Firebase products together? Well, wish no longer, FriendlyPix is here. Head on over to the post for the design doc, app links, and the GitHub link.

Open-source tools for GCP security

Spotify and Google Cloud recently worked together to develop innovative innovative security tools that help organizations protect GCP projects. They’re available in an open source community called Forseti Security; and they’re now open to all GCP users.

Managed SSL for Google App Engine

We’re excited to announce the beta release of managed SSL certificates at no charge for applications built on Google App Engine. This service automatically encrypts server-to-client communication which is an essential part of safeguarding sensitive information over the web. Getting started details are on the post.

New German GCP region

We’re also excited to announce that the first Google Cloud Platform region in Germany is now open for business. You can now choose the German region to build applications and store data.

AdWords dashboards

Having a consolidated, and comprehensive view of how your AdWords account is doing helps you spend less time creating reports, and more time identifying new opportunities. That’s why over the next several weeks, we’re rolling out dashboards: a single place in AdWords where you can bring together your most important reports and unearth insights about your business. Screenshots and details are on the post.