Google’s new ‘tablet mode’ further blurs the line between Chrome OS and Android
It’s still too early to tell if Chrome OS will replace Android on tablets, but with a new tablet mode, Chrome OS tablets will gain more touchscreen support. As Google focuses on touch, Chrome OS may not be as reliant on the keyboard and mouse for input in the future.
Google Chrome Canary update adds new quick-access emoji menu
Google has added a new emoji menu to its Chrome browser in the latest Canary release, making it easier to show your emotion in text boxes online.
Chrome is scanning Windows, but it may be a bug
It turns out that Chrome is scanning Windows, but it isn't intended. Rather, it is a bug that Google intends to fix in future updates.
Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store
Google is cracking down on Chrome extensions with a cryptocurrency mining component, blocking new submissions starting now.
Researchers exploit flaws in two browsers installed on MacOS devices
Two separate reports show how researchers utilized Safari and Chome to control the Touch Bar and gain remote access without a password.
Google found another critical security flaw in Microsoft Edge
Google disclosed a software vulnerability in Microsoft's Edge browser this weekend, after Microsoft failed to patch the issue when it was first brought to the company's attention in November.
A sneaky extension for Chrome, Firefox prevents its removal, hijacks browser
Malwarebytes discovered an extension for Chrome and Firefox that prevents its removal and hijacks the browser.
Chrome OS may soon get Android notification badges
Google's Chrome OS may soon take another cue from Android by borrowing the notifcation badges added in Oreo.
Microsoft once again boasts the Edge browser’s battery life prowess
Microsoft has published yet another test showing off Edge's greater efficiency, beating out both Firefox and Chrome in streaming video.
Cryptocurrency mining bot spreading via Facebook Messenger in Chrome for desktop
Heads up Chrome for desktop users -- a cryptocurrency mining bot is spreading through Facebook Messenger. It's a Chrome browser extension.
Microsoft pulls Store app that lets you safely install Google’s Chrome browser
Microsoft confirmed that it pulled an installer app uploaded by Google because it violated Microsoft Store policy.
Force Block extension now blasts evil ‘The Last Jedi’ spoilers in Chrome
The Force Block extension for the Chrome browser that blocks spoilers stemming from The Force Awakens and Rogue One now supports Episode 8.
As promised, Google is killing off Chrome Apps everywhere but Chrome OS
As it promised in a blog post in August 2016, Google has begun the process of killing off Chrome Apps on every platform but Chrome OS.
As Chrome tarnishes, Mozilla is ready to reignite Firefox with Quantum
You may have forgotten Firefox, but Mozilla’s iconic browser is far from dead. It’s back and better than ever with Firefox Quantum.
Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links
Google is going after 'trick to click' and shady redirect tactics with its upcoming updates to Chrome protections in version 64 and 65.
Which browser gives the best battery life? The winner is a shocker
We ran the four most popular browsers -- Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera – through a litany of real-life tests to see which one has the best browser battery life.
Are you ready for a browser cleanup? Here’s how to clear cookies on an iPad
Websites often leave files called cookies on your iPad, which can eat away at your storage. Here's how to clear cookies on an iPad.
A new Chrome feature lets you permanently mute websites
Google Chrome is now giving users the option to permanently mute sites by domain using the page info bubble.
Firefox 55 joins Chrome, Microsoft Edge in supporting browser-based WebVR
Mozilla is adding WebVR support to its browser with the release of Firefox 55, along with Firefox Screenshots and performance enhancements.
The Google Chrome ad blocker is ready to try, if you’re brave enough
Google is implementing a built-in Chrome ad blocker, and it's now available to try out in the latest Chrome Canary release.
Google begins testing built-in ad blocker in Chrome developer builds
The ad blocker was discovered in the latest version of Canary, Google's standalone app for developer builds of Chrome.
Firefox 54 speeds up browsing by splitting things apart
Mozilla introduces Firefox 54, the first version that splits the workload into multiple operating system processes for better speed.
Google Chrome 59 for Android will load your web pages 10-20 percent faster
Google has updated Chrome for Android to version 59, bringing with it a number of great features -- such as faster web page loading.
Google’s new Chrome for virtual reality is much more than just a port
It might not surprise many people to find out Google is rolling out a version of Chrome built for VR, but the rich feature set may.
Focus is a new Chrome plug-in that helps you concentrate
There's a modern-day solution to account for ADHD. Meet Focus, branded as "a friendly new Chrome extension to keep you from procrastinating."
Google gets more aggressive in alerting users when web pages are not secure
Google is implementing more aggressive policies in Chrome to alert users when a site is not secure, starting in October 2017.
Google adds support for Hindi, Bengali, and 7 more Indian languages to Chrome, Gboard
Google is adding more robust support for languages spoken in India to Chrome, Android, Gboard, and its Google Translate platform.
Goodbye, copy/paste? Google tests ‘Copyless Paste’ in Chrome for Android
Google is testing a new feature that could cut out the need to ever copy text -- an intuitive "Copyless Paste"
Google reportedly planning ad blocker for all versions of Chrome
Google may be set to introduce a new advert blocker for all versions of its Chrome browser, making it the biggest ad blocker overnight.
Microsoft publishes another test highlighting the Edge browser's power efficiency
Microsoft has published test results to back up its claim that the Edge browser is more power-efficient than Chrome and Firefox.
Google is improving its Safe Browsing features to protect MacOS users
Safe Browsing, Google’s in-browser warning system, is to introduce a number of new updates to help better protect MacOS users from threats.
Chrome 58 Canary update adds MacBook Pro Touch Bar support
Google's upcoming update for the Chrome browser, 58, will likely see it add Touch Bar support, as the latest Canary build includes it.
Google is working to provide virtual reality content on any device via Chrome
The latest blog from Google talks about viewing virtual reality content based on WebVR through Chrome for Android and Daydream View headsets.
Upgrade to Windows 10 to hang on to the latest and greatest version of Gmail
Full Gmail support will require Chrome v54 or above, limiting Windows XP and Vista users to the HTML version as early as December 2017.