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: StilachiRAT virus steals data from 20 most popular crypto wallets via Chrome
Microsoft has announced a new remote access trojan (RAT) called StilachiRAT that steals cryptocurrency wallet data. It is already known that users’ data is at risk Google Chrome with installed extensions The 20 most popular wallets. Here is a list of wallets and their Chrome extension ID:
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.
Microsoft quietly removed the Edge uninstall guide, which was actually an advertisement for it
Microsoft has quietly removed a webpage that was supposed to contain a guide to uninstalling the built-in Microsoft Edge browser. Users were directed to a page praising Edge over its main competitor Chrome.
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.
Google launches «voluntary release» program for Pixel, Chrome and Android developers
Google is offering voluntary resignations to employees of the Platforms & Devices division, which was formed last year, by combining the Pixel, Chrome and Android teams.
12 useful Google Chrome extensions that were downloaded most often in 2024
Google unveiled a ranking of the most popular Chrome extensions — some of which can help you boost productivity, have fun, or even save money.
US DOJ demands that Google sell Chrome browser, — Bloomberg
At the beginning of the year, the court recognized Google as a monopolist in search and since then, regulators have been thinking about how to overcome the company’s anticompetitive practices.
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.
Just like Tony Stark: Google is creating its own Jarvis — AI assistant will control your browser instead of you
Google is developing an artificial intelligence codenamed Jarvis that will be able to independently control a web browser and perform everyday tasks. About reports The Information.
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.
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.
Google Chrome suddenly «forgot» passwords of 17 million Windows users — and didn’t want to share them anymore
The incident occurred last week and lasted almost 18 hours until the company fixed the problem on July 25.
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.
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.
Bluedot, a Ukrainian startup promoting AI extensions for Chrome, has raised $600 thousand in investments at a valuation of $5 million
Bluedot is a startup that creates an extension for the Google Chrome browser that annotates Google Meet meetings using artificial intelligence. At the end of April, the company raised $600,000 «angelic» investment during a pre-seed round valued at $5 million.
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.
Google merges Android and Chrome teams with hardware division — all for AI
The united team will be responsible for implementing artificial intelligence in smartphones and everything running on Android.
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.
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.
Google Chrome will allow you to search even with a «poor» connection
Google announced three features for its Chrome browser that are aimed at «improving» search results. The third one is particularly interesting — it’s an attempt to improve the search engine’s performance when the Internet connection is «poor, although it’s not clear to what extent.
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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