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Department of Justice confirms that it wants Google to sell off Chrome
The Justice Department has released a document that calls for the breakup of Google, including a sale of Chrome and restrictions on Android.
Steve Dent10 hours ago
Chrome for iOS now lets you add text to Google Lens visual searches
If you use Chrome on your iPhone, you’ll soon see some new features from the Android version. Google Lens lets you add text to image searches, you can save files direcly to Google Drive and Photos and new “Shopping Insights” for browsing products will show data and (presumably) give Google some extra kickbacks.
Will Shanklin11.12.2024
Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google is working on a "computer-using agent" dubbed Project Jarvis that's designed to help with everyday web tasks, according to The Information.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024
A new Chrome extension can reliably detect AI-generated voices
Hiya has launched a free Chrome extension to detect deepfake voices. The Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector listens to voices in video or audio streams and assigns an authenticity score, indicating whether it’s real or fake.
Will Shanklin10.17.2024
Chrome's latest safety update will be more proactive about protecting you
Safety Check has a few new updates.
Sarah Fielding09.12.2024
Google will let you search your Chrome browsing history by asking questions like a human
Google said that it won't directly use your browsing history or tabs to train its large language models, and the feature also doesn't work with pages you browsed in Incognito mode.
Pranav Dixit08.01.2024
Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses
Google is giving the Chrome mobile apps some TLC. The Android and iOS versions of the browser now offer quicker access to crucial info, trending searches and live sports scores in the Discovery Feed.
Will Shanklin06.26.2024
Google Chrome on Android can now read webpages aloud
Chrome on Android has a new feature called "Listen to this page" that finally lets you read a webpage aloud from within the app.
Steve Dent06.17.2024
Google makes it easier to multi-task with minimized in-app Chrome tabs
You can now minimize an in-app Chrome tab into a compact, floating picture-in-picture window.
Mariella Moon05.30.2024
Snap brings its AR lenses to Chrome through an extension
Snap has released a Google Chrome extension that brings its augmented reality lenses to the browser.
Kris Holt05.22.2024
Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year
Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year. The company has released a security update for users to download.
Lawrence Bonk05.10.2024
Engadget Podcast: Why pay $10 a month to get away from Google search?
Cherlynn and Devindra chat with 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler about his experience moving away from Google and towards Kagi.
Devindra Hardawar04.05.2024
Google says it will destroy browsing data collected from Chrome’s Incognito mode
The first details emerged Monday from Google’s settlement of a class-action lawsuit over Chrome’s tracking of Incognito users. Filed in 2020, the suit could have required the company to pay $5 billion in damages.
Will Shanklin04.01.2024
Google says its new version of Chrome for Windows laptops with Snapdragon chips is much faster
Google has a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops that run Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The two companies say the Snapdragon version of Chrome shows “a dramatic performance improvement.”
Will Shanklin03.26.2024
Microsoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable pop-ups
Microsoft has been pushing Bing pop-up ads in Chrome on Windows 10 and 11. Windows Latest and The Verge reported on Friday about the ad, which says (in bold lettering) to users browsing the web in Chrome, “Chat with GPT-4 for free on Chrome! Get hundreds of daily chat turns with Bing Al.”
Will Shanklin03.15.2024
Safe Browsing on Google Chrome adds real-time protection against malicious sites
Google says it has updated Chrome to offer better protection against malicious websites. With the Safe Browsing mode enabled, Chrome will check URLs in real-time without disclosing which sites you visit to Google's servers.
Kris Holt03.14.2024
1Password adds passkey support for Android
1Password has launched passkey on Android apps. It came to iOS and browsers last fall.
Sarah Fielding03.05.2024
Google Chrome's new slate of features will allow search even with a 'bad' network connection
Google has announced a trio of new features for its Chrome browser, including improved search when experiencing a poor internet connection. There’s also a new feature that offers suggestions based on what others are looking for.
Lawrence Bonk02.29.2024
Chrome's latest experimental AI feature can help you write
Google's "Help me write" can literally help you write more descriptive sentences or even full paragraphs from a short prompt.
Mariella Moon02.22.2024
Google Chrome for Windows is finally getting native Arm support
Google has finally released a Chrome Canary beta version that fully supports the Arm64 architecture.
Steve Dent01.26.2024