Google fixes a 20-year-old bug in Chrome that caused «to escape» browsing history
Almost every platform or service has its own security vulnerabilities — and Chrome is no exception. Recently, Google has already fixed several serious issues that could have given attackers access to sensitive data in the browser, and now it’s fixing another important bug.
Google Chrome gets multitasking mode: how to enable and use it?
Google is working on a new feature called Split Tabs, which is similar to Split Screen, which is already available in Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi. Currently, this feature is available in Chrome Canary and allows you to split and merge tabs through the right-click context menu using the Show side by side option.
Microsoft Edge on Android gets support for extensions, Chrome «lags behind»
Microsoft has been upgrading its Edge browser and finally did what Google Chrome doesn’t dare to do — add support for Android extensions.
Google Chrome will automatically change your «suspicious» passwords — new ones will be created by artificial intelligence
Google is testing a new feature in the Chrome browser that will automatically change users’ passwords if it detects that they have been compromised.
Forget about Google Chrome: Opera has launched a new browser that will save your nerves
Norwegian company Opera Software launched a new browser called «Opera Air», which contains interesting additions for «mental health» users and concentration.
Your crypto is in danger: AdsPower browser users should urgently check their wallets
The team of the anti-detect browser AdsPower reported a massive cyber attack. On January 24, during a security system check, it was discovered that hackers had altered some extensions (for example, MetaMask) into phishing versions. The developers immediately took measures and started an investigation, which is still ongoing.
Google Chrome 130 update — how to get rid of annoying copy notifications
With many updates, Google Chrome has been adding features that are more annoying than useful. Fortunately, you can turn off the latest copy notifications.
Google Chrome adds tools to control «gluttonous» tabs and improve browser performance
Google has launched Performance Detection in Chrome, which will help identify performance issues and show tabs that «consume» the most memory.
Google started to automatically disable uBlock Origin in Chrome browser
According to the screenshot, published According to uBlock Origin developer Raymond Gill, Google Chrome has already begun phasing out the blocker.
uBlock Origin Lite ad blocker has been removed from the Firefox store — now the extension is only available on GitHub
The uBlock Origin Lite extension, which allows you to block unwanted content on web pages, is no longer available in the Firefox Utility Store.
Chrome for iOS: support for tab groups, synchronization with a PC, and page suggestions
Currently, groups of tabs in Chrome can be saved on desktop systems where the user is logged in to their account. However, Google will soon add a feature to synchronize with mobile devices. Meanwhile, tab groups are already available on iOS.
Google Chrome: how to extend support for ad blockers for another year
Google Chrome will stop supporting uBlock Origin, other ad blockers and extensions with the transition to Manifest V3. Windows registry settings will allow you to use old extensions for another year.
Chrome ad blockers will not work — uBlock users have already received a warning
Some users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular Chrome extensions for blocking ads, have been told that it should be removed or replaced. Google is moving to a new MV3 platform, so only the «stripped-down» version will work.
Telegram introduces app store and improved built-in browser
Telegram is improving the user experience by adding a new way of interacting with the browser and the Mini App Store for native apps.
Google Chrome now automatically searches for «gluttonous» tabs with the ability to close them
The Google Chrome browser has been given the ability to «fix» the problem with tabs that consume a lot of resources. If performance issues are detected, a window with a list of tabs and the «Fix» button will appear.
A cancer patient? Down the drain. Lawsuit against Mozilla over the suspension of an able-bodied CPO with melanoma
In June, a lawsuit was filed in the United States against Mozilla Corporation and three of its executives for alleged discrimination against a person with disabilities and retaliation against Chief Product Officer (CPO) Steve Teixeira. According to complaintfiled in the King County Superior Court in Washington state, Teixeira was nominated to serve…
Chrome on Android can now read web pages aloud
Google is starting to roll out a new feature in the Chrome mobile browser on Android called Listen to this page. As the name implies, it can read aloud a webpage opened in the browser.
iOS 18 will allow you to pay with Apple Pay in third-party browsers on Mac and Windows PCs
Apple Pay options will be available in more browsers (not just Safari) on computers.
Microsoft Edge will translate videos from YouTube, LinkedIn, Reuters, and some other sites — not yet in Ukrainian
Microsoft Edge will soon offer real-time video translation on sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Coursera, and more. At this year’s Build event, Microsoft announced that a new AI-powered feature will be able to translate voice content with dubbing and subtitles while you watch.
Firefox with 7470 open tabs did not interfere with the Mac for two years — the user treasures them as a memory
Twitter user X hazel doesn’t close Firefox tabs because it «feels like a trip down memory lane». The programmer has kept several thousand Firefox tabs open on her Mac for over two years, and has no plans to close them anytime soon.
Google has changed its mind — cookies in the Chrome browser will not be disabled until at least 2025
Google has postponed its plan to phase out cookies for all Chrome users. Just a few months ago, the search giant planned to stop using third-party cookies by mid-2024. But now Google has postponed this step until at least 2025.
Ecosia search engine launches the world’s first «energy-generating» browser
Today — on Earth Day — the nonprofit search engine Ecosia launched «the greenest browser on Earth». It aims to offer customers a more sustainable alternative to Google Chrome or Apple Safari.
Google adds camera and microphone previews for video communication services to Chrome
Google is adding a Chrome preview function for video and audio from the user’s camera to be used in video communication services that work through the browser (Zoom, Google Meet). The Chrome preview screen will allow you to set up your camera and microphone in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge will allow you to control the amount of RAM available for its use
Microsoft is working on a new feature for the Edge browser that will allow users to limit the amount of RAM used. The corresponding new settings section has appeared in the browser’s test builds. It contains a slider to allow you to limit Edge’s access to RAM.
Settlement agreement for $5 billion: Google to delete Chrome data collected in privacy mode
Google has agreed to destroy or anonymize web browsing data records collected in Chrome’s privacy mode. The proposed settlement agreement in Brown v. Google would also require the company to provide greater disclosure about how it collects data in this mode and set limits on future data collection.
Waiting for X Elite: Google has created Chrome for laptops with Snapdragon processors
Google has introduced a version of Chrome for Windows laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. According to two unnamed partner companies, the Snapdragon version of Chrome demonstrates «significant performance improvements». The new version of Chrome is already available for download.
Microsoft to improve text rendering in Chrome on Windows PCs
After years of complaints, Microsoft has finally made changes to Chromium that should improve text rendering in Google’s browser on Windows computers.
Opera records 164% increase in iOS — users (spoiler: DMA helped)
The Digital Marketplace Act (DMA), which came into force on March 7, provides for free choice of a given browser for EU users, among other things.
Microsoft fixes bug in Edge browser that «stole» tabs and data from Chrome
The latest stable version of Microsoft’s browser contains an important fix that will disable automatic data import from Chrome.
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