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Google can't defend shady Chrome data hoarding as "browser agnostic," court says

Chrome users who opted out of syncing their data achieved a significant victory in privacy rights against Google's data collection practices.

Google has to face a class action lawsuit over Chrome's data collection

Google faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting users' data through Chrome without proper consent as appeals court reverses lower court's dismissal.

What the DOJ's breakup of Google would mean for Chrome and the internet

The Justice Department seeks to force Google to divest its Chrome web browser to combat monopolistic practices.

Department of Justice will reportedly push for Google to sell Chrome

The DOJ seeks to force Google to divest Chrome in response to its antitrust ruling.

U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

The Justice Department's request to force Google to sell Chrome could reshape internet competition.

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

The Justice Department aims to force Google to sell Chrome to correct its illegal monopoly in search.

Google can't defend shady Chrome data hoarding as "browser agnostic," court says

Chrome users who opted out of syncing their data achieved a significant victory in privacy rights against Google's data collection practices.

Google has to face a class action lawsuit over Chrome's data collection

Google faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting users' data through Chrome without proper consent as appeals court reverses lower court's dismissal.

What the DOJ's breakup of Google would mean for Chrome and the internet

The Justice Department seeks to force Google to divest its Chrome web browser to combat monopolistic practices.

Department of Justice will reportedly push for Google to sell Chrome

The DOJ seeks to force Google to divest Chrome in response to its antitrust ruling.

U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

The Justice Department's request to force Google to sell Chrome could reshape internet competition.

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

The Justice Department aims to force Google to sell Chrome to correct its illegal monopoly in search.
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#browser-security

Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flaws

Keep browsers updated to protect against security flaws.
Critical vulnerabilities require immediate attention to avoid potential exploits.
Both Chrome and Firefox have released updates fixing multiple security issues.

Businesses get their own version of the Chrome Web Store

Google launched the Chrome Web Store for Enterprises to help businesses prevent the installation of malicious extensions.

Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flaws

Keep browsers updated to protect against security flaws.
Critical vulnerabilities require immediate attention to avoid potential exploits.
Both Chrome and Firefox have released updates fixing multiple security issues.

Businesses get their own version of the Chrome Web Store

Google launched the Chrome Web Store for Enterprises to help businesses prevent the installation of malicious extensions.
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#productivity

Chrome crashed and you lost all of your tabs? Here's how to get them back

Chrome crash can lead to losing important tabs, emphasizing the importance of using tab groups for better organization and retrieval.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot in Chrome Easily | ClickUp

Scrolling screenshots simplify capturing full web pages, enhancing productivity in digital communication.

Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome

Google introduces a daily calendar overview in Chrome for Workspace users, enhancing visibility of appointments and streamlining access to important files.

Chrome crashed and you lost all of your tabs? Here's how to get them back

Chrome crash can lead to losing important tabs, emphasizing the importance of using tab groups for better organization and retrieval.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot in Chrome Easily | ClickUp

Scrolling screenshots simplify capturing full web pages, enhancing productivity in digital communication.

Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome

Google introduces a daily calendar overview in Chrome for Workspace users, enhancing visibility of appointments and streamlining access to important files.
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#firefox

How to protect yourself from phishing attacks in Chrome and Firefox

Enabling built-in anti-phishing features in browsers is crucial for online security.

Mozilla CEO quits, org pivots, but what about Firefox?

Firefox's user base is declining, with only 2.2% of visitors to US government websites using the browser.
Chrome is the top web browser with 48.2% market share.

Why Google's legal troubles could hasten Firefox's slide into irrelevance

Firefox's market share has drastically decreased from its peak, indicating significant competition struggles in the web browser landscape.

DevTools - how to find click handler?

To find the event handler for a button in DevTools, use the 'Event Listeners' panel in Chrome or check for an 'event' tag in Firefox.

How to protect yourself from phishing attacks in Chrome and Firefox

Enabling built-in anti-phishing features in browsers is crucial for online security.

Mozilla CEO quits, org pivots, but what about Firefox?

Firefox's user base is declining, with only 2.2% of visitors to US government websites using the browser.
Chrome is the top web browser with 48.2% market share.

Why Google's legal troubles could hasten Firefox's slide into irrelevance

Firefox's market share has drastically decreased from its peak, indicating significant competition struggles in the web browser landscape.

DevTools - how to find click handler?

To find the event handler for a button in DevTools, use the 'Event Listeners' panel in Chrome or check for an 'event' tag in Firefox.
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#web-development

Google Chrome's uBlock Origin phaseout has begun

The manifest file is essential for browser extensions, detailing their functionality and requirements.
Manifest V3 introduces significant changes, restricting access to remote code in Chrome extensions.

JavaScript scroll snap events for scroll-triggered animations - LogRocket Blog

Chrome 129 introduces scroll snap events, providing enhanced control over CSS scroll snap features.

Google Chrome's uBlock Origin phaseout has begun

The manifest file is essential for browser extensions, detailing their functionality and requirements.
Manifest V3 introduces significant changes, restricting access to remote code in Chrome extensions.

JavaScript scroll snap events for scroll-triggered animations - LogRocket Blog

Chrome 129 introduces scroll snap events, providing enhanced control over CSS scroll snap features.
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#user-experience

Chrome introduces new 'Performance' tools to wrangle the tabs gobbling up your memory

Google introduces new Chrome features for better tab management through performance alerts and enhanced Memory Saver options.

Chrome for iOS now lets you add text to Google Lens visual searches

Chrome for iOS integrates features from Android, enhancing user experience with Google Lens, file saving capabilities, mini-maps, and Shopping Insights.

Google is making it easier to use a password manager inside Chrome on Android

Google is improving Chrome for Android by enabling native autofill for third-party password managers, enhancing the user experience significantly.

Using Chrome AI to Rewrite Text

Chrome's rewriter API facilitates dynamic text modifications, enhancing user experience by tailoring content according to audience needs and technical levels.

Google Chrome is adding 3 new features to help you better manage your tabs

Google introduces new features to help users organize Chrome tabs effectively across devices.
Tab groups are now available on iOS and iPadOS, enhancing organization on mobile devices.
Users can sync tab groups across devices for seamless access and organization.

Chrome introduces new 'Performance' tools to wrangle the tabs gobbling up your memory

Google introduces new Chrome features for better tab management through performance alerts and enhanced Memory Saver options.

Chrome for iOS now lets you add text to Google Lens visual searches

Chrome for iOS integrates features from Android, enhancing user experience with Google Lens, file saving capabilities, mini-maps, and Shopping Insights.

Google is making it easier to use a password manager inside Chrome on Android

Google is improving Chrome for Android by enabling native autofill for third-party password managers, enhancing the user experience significantly.

Using Chrome AI to Rewrite Text

Chrome's rewriter API facilitates dynamic text modifications, enhancing user experience by tailoring content according to audience needs and technical levels.

Google Chrome is adding 3 new features to help you better manage your tabs

Google introduces new features to help users organize Chrome tabs effectively across devices.
Tab groups are now available on iOS and iPadOS, enhancing organization on mobile devices.
Users can sync tab groups across devices for seamless access and organization.
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#user-privacy

Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again

Microsoft Edge's latest update automatically starts and prompts users to import Chrome data, raising consent issues.

Chrome's latest safety update will be more proactive about protecting you

Chrome's safety updates enhance online security through continuous monitoring and tighter permissions for website interactions.

Google Chrome makes it easier to opt out of annoying notifications on Android

Chrome is introducing a feature to easily unsubscribe from unwanted website notifications with a single tap.

Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again

Microsoft Edge's latest update automatically starts and prompts users to import Chrome data, raising consent issues.

Chrome's latest safety update will be more proactive about protecting you

Chrome's safety updates enhance online security through continuous monitoring and tighter permissions for website interactions.

Google Chrome makes it easier to opt out of annoying notifications on Android

Chrome is introducing a feature to easily unsubscribe from unwanted website notifications with a single tap.
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#cybersecurity

Why you should update Chrome and Firefox right now

Updating browsers is crucial for security, particularly regarding vulnerabilities that can allow remote access or code execution.

Rock Google Chrome hard enough and get paid half a million

Google has revamped its Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program significantly, doubling top payouts to incentivize higher quality bug reporting and in-depth research.

Google Chrome adds 3 new security features to boost your online safety and privacy

Google is strengthening Chrome's security with new features to improve user safety and management of online threats.

Google Patches Chrome's Fifth Zero-Day of the Year

Google patched the fifth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome for 2022, highlighting issues with insufficient validation of untrusted input in Intents.

Why you should update Chrome and Firefox right now

Updating browsers is crucial for security, particularly regarding vulnerabilities that can allow remote access or code execution.

Rock Google Chrome hard enough and get paid half a million

Google has revamped its Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program significantly, doubling top payouts to incentivize higher quality bug reporting and in-depth research.

Google Chrome adds 3 new security features to boost your online safety and privacy

Google is strengthening Chrome's security with new features to improve user safety and management of online threats.

Google Patches Chrome's Fifth Zero-Day of the Year

Google patched the fifth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome for 2022, highlighting issues with insufficient validation of untrusted input in Intents.
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Google warns that ad blockers like uBlock Origin will soon be removed

Google's shift to Manifest V3 may lead to the removal of widely-used ad blockers like uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store.

Google Chrome gets a mind of its own for some security fixes

Chrome's Safety Check now autonomously manages security by revoking permissions and suppressing unsafe notifications, enhancing user protection.
The feature runs in the background and informs users about actions taken to improve their browsing security.
#genai

Using the Chrome AI Summarizer (Early Look)

Chrome's GenAI feature is rapidly evolving with new APIs enhancing user experience.
The summarization API aims to streamline the process of generating concise content.
Current features may change significantly due to the experimental nature of the technology.

Real-Time Sentiment Analysis on Device with AI in Chrome

Chrome's GenAI shows promise in sentiment analysis, but early tests reveal inconsistencies in scoring.

Using the Chrome AI Summarizer (Early Look)

Chrome's GenAI feature is rapidly evolving with new APIs enhancing user experience.
The summarization API aims to streamline the process of generating concise content.
Current features may change significantly due to the experimental nature of the technology.

Real-Time Sentiment Analysis on Device with AI in Chrome

Chrome's GenAI shows promise in sentiment analysis, but early tests reveal inconsistencies in scoring.
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How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows - and why you shouldn't

Switching default browsers in Windows 10 or 11 is simple and can be beneficial due to better alternatives like the new Chromium-based Edge.
#search-engines

This Hack Disables Google's AI Search Results by Default

You can revert Chrome settings to show Google web results instead of AI-generated suggestions for faster and more accurate search results.

Microsoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable pop-ups

Microsoft is pushing Bing pop-up ads on Chrome to switch users from Google search to Bing.
Users caught in a battle of pop-ups between companies trying to push their AI assistants/search engines.

This Hack Disables Google's AI Search Results by Default

You can revert Chrome settings to show Google web results instead of AI-generated suggestions for faster and more accurate search results.

Microsoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable pop-ups

Microsoft is pushing Bing pop-up ads on Chrome to switch users from Google search to Bing.
Users caught in a battle of pop-ups between companies trying to push their AI assistants/search engines.
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Microsoft pushes Bing, GPT-4 in Chrome pop-up adverts

Microsoft is displaying pop-up ads in Chrome pushing Bing as the default search engine and promoting its AI assistant GPT-4.
Users are encouraged to install the Bing Chrome extension, but Chrome alerts about potential malicious activity, prompting users to switch back to the original settings.

Girding For Battle In The Privacy Sandbox With IAB Tech Lab CEO Tony Katsur | AdExchanger

The IAB Tech Lab's Privacy Sandbox Task Force released a report analyzing whether the APIs in the Chrome Privacy Sandbox support foundational digital advertising use cases.
According to the report, the Privacy Sandbox either doesn't support or degrades the functionality of the majority of basic use cases.
Publishers are concerned about the potential damage that can occur between the launch of the Privacy Sandbox and potential improvements made in the future.
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