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Incoming Trump administration puts potential breakup of Google's Chrome in new light

U.S. lawmakers are pressuring an antitrust judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser amid concerns about its search monopoly.

Google Chrome browser could fetch $20B if judge orders sale: report

The DOJ's proposal to divest Chrome is critical to dismantling Google's monopoly.
Chrome's market value is estimated at $15-20 billion if sold.

US Department of Justice reportedly recommends that Google be forced to sell Chrome, and boy does Google not like that: 'The government putting its thumb on the scale'

The DOJ is pushing for the sale of Google's Chrome browser to enforce antitrust measures and curb its market monopoly.

The DOJ Reportedly Wants Google to Sell Its Chrome Browser | Entrepreneur

The DOJ may require Google to sell its Chrome browser to address monopoly concerns, following a ruling that Google engaged in antitrust actions.

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.

DOJ Will Reportedly Force Google to Sell Off Chrome Browser

Google may be forced to sell its Chrome browser due to antitrust rulings against its monopolistic practices.

Incoming Trump administration puts potential breakup of Google's Chrome in new light

U.S. lawmakers are pressuring an antitrust judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser amid concerns about its search monopoly.

Google Chrome browser could fetch $20B if judge orders sale: report

The DOJ's proposal to divest Chrome is critical to dismantling Google's monopoly.
Chrome's market value is estimated at $15-20 billion if sold.

US Department of Justice reportedly recommends that Google be forced to sell Chrome, and boy does Google not like that: 'The government putting its thumb on the scale'

The DOJ is pushing for the sale of Google's Chrome browser to enforce antitrust measures and curb its market monopoly.

The DOJ Reportedly Wants Google to Sell Its Chrome Browser | Entrepreneur

The DOJ may require Google to sell its Chrome browser to address monopoly concerns, following a ruling that Google engaged in antitrust actions.

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.

DOJ Will Reportedly Force Google to Sell Off Chrome Browser

Google may be forced to sell its Chrome browser due to antitrust rulings against its monopolistic practices.
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#user-experience

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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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#manifest-v3

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'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.

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'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.
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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.

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
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2 months ago
JavaScript

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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#windows-10

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.

Microsoft Edge is apparently seamlessly usurping Chrome on people's PCs

Users running Chrome on Windows 10 or 11 are experiencing their browsing sessions being replicated in Microsoft Edge.
The issue may be due to a bug or a feature in Edge that imports browsing data from Chrome upon launching the browser.

How to Install ChatGPT as an App on Windows 11 and 10 | HackerNoon

Progressive Web App (PWA) technology enables running ChatGPT like a desktop app on Windows via Chrome and Firefox browsers.

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.

Microsoft Edge is apparently seamlessly usurping Chrome on people's PCs

Users running Chrome on Windows 10 or 11 are experiencing their browsing sessions being replicated in Microsoft Edge.
The issue may be due to a bug or a feature in Edge that imports browsing data from Chrome upon launching the browser.

How to Install ChatGPT as an App on Windows 11 and 10 | HackerNoon

Progressive Web App (PWA) technology enables running ChatGPT like a desktop app on Windows via Chrome and Firefox browsers.
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#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

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.

Google Chrome for Windows is finally getting native Arm support

Google has released a Chrome Canary beta version that fully supports the Arm64 architecture on Windows PCs.
The new version of Chrome should significantly improve performance on Arm64 PCs.

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.

Google Chrome for Windows is finally getting native Arm support

Google has released a Chrome Canary beta version that fully supports the Arm64 architecture on Windows PCs.
The new version of Chrome should significantly improve performance on Arm64 PCs.
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#privacy-sandbox

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.

Early Tests Of Cookieless Chrome Ads Are Encouraging, But Don't Get Too Excited | AdExchanger

Google phased out third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome traffic two weeks ago.
Early results from tests on the 1% cookieless audience show a 30% lower CPM compared to cookie holders.

Google to start third-party cookie cull for 30M Chrome users

Google is testing a version of Chrome that cuts out third-party cookies by default
The Privacy Sandbox is Google's solution to replace third-party cookies and provide a privacy-friendly way for advertising

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.

Early Tests Of Cookieless Chrome Ads Are Encouraging, But Don't Get Too Excited | AdExchanger

Google phased out third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome traffic two weeks ago.
Early results from tests on the 1% cookieless audience show a 30% lower CPM compared to cookie holders.

Google to start third-party cookie cull for 30M Chrome users

Google is testing a version of Chrome that cuts out third-party cookies by default
The Privacy Sandbox is Google's solution to replace third-party cookies and provide a privacy-friendly way for advertising
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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.
#privaci

Google Chrome Begins Phasing Out Third-Party Cookies

Google has started limiting third-party cookies for select users of Chrome, as part of its plan to eventually phase them out.
The move is driven by growing concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of tracking technologies.

Google settles lawsuit alleging it was tracking users in Incognito

Chrome's Incognito mode is not as private as people think, as websites can still identify users through various parameters.
A lawsuit filed against Google in 2020 alleging violation of wiretap laws and data collection in Incognito mode is now ending in a settlement.

Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit

Google is ready to settle a class-action lawsuit over Chrome's Incognito mode
The lawsuit accuses Google of violating wiretap laws and collecting user data in Incognito mode

Google Chrome Begins Phasing Out Third-Party Cookies

Google has started limiting third-party cookies for select users of Chrome, as part of its plan to eventually phase them out.
The move is driven by growing concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of tracking technologies.

Google settles lawsuit alleging it was tracking users in Incognito

Chrome's Incognito mode is not as private as people think, as websites can still identify users through various parameters.
A lawsuit filed against Google in 2020 alleging violation of wiretap laws and data collection in Incognito mode is now ending in a settlement.

Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit

Google is ready to settle a class-action lawsuit over Chrome's Incognito mode
The lawsuit accuses Google of violating wiretap laws and collecting user data in Incognito mode
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Google turns off cookies for MILLIONS - how to tell if you're affected

Google has started implementing a feature called 'Tracking Protection' on Chrome to limit sites from using third-party cookies to track users.
The change will take place automatically for randomly selected Chrome users, but they have the option to toggle on third-party cookies if they want.
 @CharlesMeanGus10 months ago
this is way over my head
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10 months ago
Privacy technologies

Year In Review: Google's Corporate Paternalism in The Browser

For what it's worth, Apple's Safari browser imposes similar restrictions to allegedly protect Safari users from malicious extensions.While it's important to protect users from said malicious extensions, it's equally important to honor their privacy.

Nine questions to consider as Google starts its move away from third-party cookies

Google begins trial of its Tracking Protection feature, which aims to limit website access to third-party cookies by default.
Google plans to remove third-party cookies from Chrome by the end of 2023, with a pause in the crackdown for regulators to assess Google's alternatives.

Year In Review: Google's Corporate Paternalism in The Browser

Google and its subsidiaries are tightening control over internet innovation in the name of user benefit, while actually serving their own interests.
The shift from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 in Chrome is limiting the capabilities of browser extensions and positioning Chrome as the gatekeeper for in-browser privacy tools.

The Morning After: Google will settle $5 billion lawsuit over tracking Incognito Chrome users

Google's Chrome has long featured the ability to launch the browser in Incognito mode, offering a seemingly blank slate for your internet browsing, away from your usual cookies, forms and web history.

How to take advantage of Chrome's side panel

When it comes to apps that I've used for over a year or so - such as the Chrome browser -I can be very boring.

Google will start phasing out third-party cookies in weeks with new feature | MarTech

Google will begin testing a new feature that restricts third-party cookies by default in the coming weeks.
The Tracking Protection tool will be rolled out on January 4, 2024, to 1% of Chrome users globally.
Google aims to phase out third-party cookies for everyone by the second half of 2024, pending competition concerns from the UK.
#Google

Chrome's next weapon in the War on Ad Blockers: Slower extension updates

Google is intensifying its war on ad blockers with YouTube and Chrome taking measures to detect and block ad blockers.
The upcoming Manifest V3 extension platform in Chrome will limit ad-blocking capabilities and delay extension updates, giving Google an advantage in the cat-and-mouse game with ad blockers.

Google researchers report critical zero-days in Chrome and all Apple OSes

Researchers from Google's Threat Analysis Group have discovered three high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities in Apple OSes and the Chrome browser.
Apple has released security updates to fix two vulnerabilities in WebKit, which could have been exploited in earlier versions of iOS.

Google patches security bugs in Chrome, exploit out there

Google has issued six security fixes for Chrome, including an emergency patch for a zero-day vulnerability in the Skia graphics library.
Zyxel has also released patches for six vulnerabilities in its networking kit products, including three critical command injection bugs.

Google Patches Seventh Chrome Zero-Day of 2023

Google has released a security update to address a zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser.
The vulnerability (CVE-2023-6345) is an integer overflow bug in the Skia graphics library used in Chrome and other browsers.
Google has patched several other high-severity vulnerabilities with this update.

Google Chrome devs prepare for third-party cookie phaseout

Google has begun the process of phasing out third-party cookies from Chrome, with just one percent of Chrome browsers initially getting rid of these cookies.
The phase-out of third-party cookies marks a major transition for the internet economy and will likely expand starting from the third quarter of 2024.
Third-party cookies pose a privacy problem as they allow organizations to conduct cross-site tracking, which is why Google is deprecating and removing them from Chrome.

Chrome's next weapon in the War on Ad Blockers: Slower extension updates

Google is intensifying its war on ad blockers with YouTube and Chrome taking measures to detect and block ad blockers.
The upcoming Manifest V3 extension platform in Chrome will limit ad-blocking capabilities and delay extension updates, giving Google an advantage in the cat-and-mouse game with ad blockers.

Google researchers report critical zero-days in Chrome and all Apple OSes

Researchers from Google's Threat Analysis Group have discovered three high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities in Apple OSes and the Chrome browser.
Apple has released security updates to fix two vulnerabilities in WebKit, which could have been exploited in earlier versions of iOS.

Google patches security bugs in Chrome, exploit out there

Google has issued six security fixes for Chrome, including an emergency patch for a zero-day vulnerability in the Skia graphics library.
Zyxel has also released patches for six vulnerabilities in its networking kit products, including three critical command injection bugs.

Google Patches Seventh Chrome Zero-Day of 2023

Google has released a security update to address a zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser.
The vulnerability (CVE-2023-6345) is an integer overflow bug in the Skia graphics library used in Chrome and other browsers.
Google has patched several other high-severity vulnerabilities with this update.

Google Chrome devs prepare for third-party cookie phaseout

Google has begun the process of phasing out third-party cookies from Chrome, with just one percent of Chrome browsers initially getting rid of these cookies.
The phase-out of third-party cookies marks a major transition for the internet economy and will likely expand starting from the third quarter of 2024.
Third-party cookies pose a privacy problem as they allow organizations to conduct cross-site tracking, which is why Google is deprecating and removing them from Chrome.
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PSA: Update Chrome browser now to avoid an exploit already in the wild

Google released a critical security update for Chrome to patch a zero-day vulnerability.
The vulnerability, CVE-2023-6345, allows hackers to remotely access personal data and deploy malicious code.
#Chrome

Google plans to disable legacy browser extensions next June

Web advert blockers and other Chrome extensions may stop working by June 2024 unless they are revamped to adhere to Google's Manifest V3 specifications.
Extensions updated to meet Manifest V3 may not work as effectively as they did previously.
Google's transition from Manifest V2 to V3 has faced delays but is now back on track.

I'll Start Dieting ... Never; Why Brand Safety Is A Danger To The News | AdExchanger

Chrome's plan to deprecate third-party cookies has faced delays, but progress is being made in developing alternatives.
The UK antitrust regulator will evaluate Google's Privacy Sandbox solutions over six months before Chrome deprecates cookies.
The ad industry's shift away from journalism raises concerns about keeping the public informed.

Google plans to disable legacy browser extensions next June

Web advert blockers and other Chrome extensions may stop working by June 2024 unless they are revamped to adhere to Google's Manifest V3 specifications.
Extensions updated to meet Manifest V3 may not work as effectively as they did previously.
Google's transition from Manifest V2 to V3 has faced delays but is now back on track.

I'll Start Dieting ... Never; Why Brand Safety Is A Danger To The News | AdExchanger

Chrome's plan to deprecate third-party cookies has faced delays, but progress is being made in developing alternatives.
The UK antitrust regulator will evaluate Google's Privacy Sandbox solutions over six months before Chrome deprecates cookies.
The ad industry's shift away from journalism raises concerns about keeping the public informed.
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Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome - here's why

Apple is intensifying the competition between Safari and Chrome on iPhones, emphasizing Safari's privacy features to maintain user loyalty and revenue.
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