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I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - and it's better than the website in one big way

Google has launched a Gemini app for Mac that includes website features and can analyze content in shared windows.

Digital life

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Search Testing Opening Search Results In New Window

Google is testing a feature that opens search results in a new window instead of the same tab.

fromPCWorld

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will penalize websites that hijack the browser's back button to improve user experience and eliminate frustrating redirects.

Web design

1 day ago

Google Chrome Tab Transforming To Gemini AI Experience

Google is integrating Gemini features like Deep Search and Create Images into the new tab view of Chrome.

Apple

I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - and it's better than the website in one big way

Google has launched a Gemini app for Mac that includes website features and can analyze content in shared windows.

Digital life

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Search Testing Opening Search Results In New Window

Google is testing a feature that opens search results in a new window instead of the same tab.

fromPCWorld

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will penalize websites that hijack the browser's back button to improve user experience and eliminate frustrating redirects.

The end of responsive images

Responsive image markup significantly enhances web performance and user experience, stemming from years of collaborative development efforts.

UX design

fromMedium

Working in the open

Working in open source enhances design skills through collaboration, user empowerment, and continuous learning.

1 day ago

Meta is revamping its cross-app management system | TechCrunch

Meta introduced an improved account system to simplify user log-ins and management across its ecosystem.

Information security

Google brings Auto Browse and Skills to Chrome Enterprise - and a new 'Gemini Summary'

Chrome Enterprise introduces AI features to automate tasks and enhance IT control over workplace AI tools.

fromCssence

2 years ago

Six levels of dark mode

Dark mode implementation can be achieved through various levels of color scheme switching, starting with simple meta tags.

New Firefox update patches a whopping 271 bugs, thanks to Claude Mythos

Firefox 150 introduces enhanced features and fixes 271 security flaws.

Software development

Mozilla Fixes 271 Firefox Bugs Using Anthropic's Mythos AI

Firefox 150 includes patches for 271 security vulnerabilities identified using Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model.

Thunderbird and Firefox 150 release

Firefox and Thunderbird 150 offer useful improvements, emphasizing the value of FOSS software for reliable performance without tech support.

Artificial intelligence

You can turn off Firefox's new AI features with one simple switch - here's how

Gadgets

Firefox just made an unexpected move that Chrome would never copy

fromtechsciencetoday

Software development

Firefox Gives Users More Control Over AI Content Settings

New Firefox update patches a whopping 271 bugs, thanks to Claude Mythos

Firefox 150 introduces enhanced features and fixes 271 security flaws.

Software development

Mozilla Fixes 271 Firefox Bugs Using Anthropic's Mythos AI

Firefox 150 includes patches for 271 security vulnerabilities identified using Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model.

Thunderbird and Firefox 150 release

Firefox and Thunderbird 150 offer useful improvements, emphasizing the value of FOSS software for reliable performance without tech support.

Artificial intelligence

You can turn off Firefox's new AI features with one simple switch - here's how

Gadgets

Firefox just made an unexpected move that Chrome would never copy

fromtechsciencetoday

Software development

Firefox Gives Users More Control Over AI Content Settings

The Best Chromebooks Are Doing Their Best to Course Correct

Chromebooks can be a viable option for budget-conscious consumers seeking quality laptops under $500.

#gemini

Mobile UX

Google rolls out Gemini in Chrome in seven new countries | TechCrunch

Mobile UX

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to users in Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea

Mobile UX

Google rolls out Gemini in Chrome in seven new countries | TechCrunch

Mobile UX

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to users in Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea

Building a Simple Markdown PWA App

A Markdown viewer app was built using Electron, focusing on simplicity and functionality for viewing Markdown files.

Privacy professionals

3 days ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.

Mental health

fromSmashing Magazine

5 days ago

Session Timeouts: The Overlooked Accessibility Barrier In Authentication Design - Smashing Magazine

Poor session timeouts create significant accessibility barriers for users with disabilities, impacting their online experiences and tasks.

Information security

3 days ago

Mozilla Used Anthropic's Mythos to Find and Fix 151 Bugs in Firefox

Mozilla's Firefox 150 includes protections for 271 vulnerabilities identified using AI tools, highlighting the significant impact of AI on cybersecurity.

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Opera introduces Browser Connector, allowing integration of ChatGPT or Claude for enhanced browsing with AI assistance.

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.

Privacy technologies

Just the Browser Is just the beginning

Open protocols and free code are constrained by centralized rulemakers and data-harvesting; minimal, policy-respecting browsers and a Small Web can restore user autonomy.

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.

Privacy technologies

Just the Browser Is just the beginning

Pretext.js Bypasses DOM Layout Reflow, Enabling Advanced UX Patterns at 120 FPS

Pretext is a TypeScript library that enhances UI performance by measuring text without causing DOM reflows.

fromGSMArena.com

Google's AI Mode in Chrome now opens links side by side in the same tab

The new AI Mode experience in Chrome allows users to open links side by side with their chat, simplifying navigation and reducing tab clutter. This setup makes it easier to ask follow-up questions while exploring content.

Mobile UX

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google's new Skills feature in Chrome allows users to save their favorite AI prompts, making it easier to access them across different webpages without retyping.

Web development

React

fromInfoWorld

3 weeks ago

Local-first browser data gets real

Signals provide a performant alternative for reactive state management in front-end development.

Python

fromdeath and gravity

3 weeks ago

reader 3.22 released - new web app

Version 3.22 of reader introduces a new web app with enhanced features and a unified configuration system.

Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs | TechCrunch

Google Chrome is adopting vertical tabs to enhance user experience and manage tab groups more effectively.

How to Use Google Chrome's New AI-Powered 'Skills'

Google Chrome introduces Skills, a feature allowing users to run AI prompts with shortcuts for various tasks.

Typography

Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs | TechCrunch

Google Chrome is adopting vertical tabs to enhance user experience and manage tab groups more effectively.

How to Use Google Chrome's New AI-Powered 'Skills'

Google Chrome introduces Skills, a feature allowing users to run AI prompts with shortcuts for various tasks.

Firefox Nightly adds Web Serial after years of saying no

Firefox will soon support the Web Serial API, allowing direct communication with 3D printers and other devices.

fromComputerworld

Chrome, Vivaldi, and the challenge of changing browsers

Switching from Chrome to Vivaldi can enhance productivity and optimize digital environments for users seeking better browser experiences.

Typography

3 weeks ago

This free web tool makes everything way easier to read

Textise transforms any website into a clutter-free, plain-text document for easier reading and sharing.

#chrome

Web development

Vertical browser tabs are better and you should use them

Web development

Chrome finally adds support for vertical tabs.

fromBGR

4 weeks ago

Privacy technologies

9 Reasons You Should Consider Ditching Google Chrome - BGR

Artificial intelligence

Google to foist Gemini pane on Chrome users

Gadgets

Your Chrome browser just got three huge upgrades - including a genius tab split-view mode

Web development

I tested Chrome's soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

Vertical browser tabs are better and you should use them

Chrome introduces a reading mode and vertical tabs, enhancing user experience and readability.

Chrome finally adds support for vertical tabs.

Google has introduced vertical tabs and an enhanced reading mode in Chrome for desktop users.

fromBGR

4 weeks ago

9 Reasons You Should Consider Ditching Google Chrome - BGR

Chrome's dominance in the browser market raises privacy concerns due to its ties with Google's advertising business.

Artificial intelligence

Google to foist Gemini pane on Chrome users

Gadgets

Your Chrome browser just got three huge upgrades - including a genius tab split-view mode

Web development

I tested Chrome's soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

Samsung Browser for Windows is now out of beta

Samsung Browser 30.0.0.95 is now available globally for Windows 10 and 11, featuring integrated Perplexity AI for enhanced browsing capabilities.

Apple

Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available for iPhones

Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now free on iPhone after previously costing $200 monthly on PC, combining web browsing with AI chatbot capabilities for tasks like summarization and research.

Tech industry

ARM64 Linux users finally get Chrome date

Google will release Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026, finally bringing official Chrome support to this platform after years of availability on other ARM64 systems.

fromWebKit

WebKit Features for Safari 26.4

Safari 26.4 introduces 44 features, including CSS Grid Lanes and WebTransport, focusing on developer requests and improving existing functionalities.

Mobile UX

Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026

Google will release native ARM64 Chrome for Linux in Q2 2026, completing its ARM architecture support across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.

Opera GX for Linux is way more than great gaming browser - here's why

Opera GX on Linux offers a unique GX Control feature that allows users to manage memory limits, network limits, and control resource-heavy tabs, enhancing performance and user experience.

Web development

Vivaldi's new feature should have every other browser taking note

Vivaldi's new Auto Hide UI feature maximizes screen space by hiding browser elements, enhancing the web app experience.

Gadgets

As browser wars heat up, Chrome adds new productivity features | TechCrunch

Google Chrome adds Split View, PDF annotations, and Save to Google Drive while integrating Gemini AI to respond to growing AI-driven browser competition.

fromTechzine Global

Chrome will receive biweekly updates starting in September

Starting in September 2026, a new stable version of the browser will be released every two weeks, compared to every four weeks currently. According to the developers behind Chrome, the change is in line with the increasingly rapid development of the web platform. New features, bug fixes, and performance improvements should therefore become available more quickly to both end users and developers.

Software development

Tech industry

Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule | TechCrunch

Google accelerates Chrome releases from four-week to two-week cycles starting September 2026, delivering stability and speed improvements twice as frequently amid competition from AI-powered browsers.

Aether OS is computer in a browser built for the AT Protocol

Aether OS is a browser-based desktop environment with 42 apps that integrates with AT Protocol and Bluesky accounts, currently in alpha with limited documentation and no encryption.

Privacy professionals

Why the most private way to browse the web isn't incognito mode (but this instead)

Use the Tor Browser to achieve maximum web browsing privacy and security by routing traffic through the Onion network's layered encryption and relay nodes.

Latest Vivaldi release tucks its UI away until summoned

This feature has been developed to give our users maximum real estate for control, without losing the controls they would like to have available. It works in both full screen and restored/normal window.

Web development

Firefox 149 beta develops a split personality

Firefox 149 beta introduces split view functionality allowing two web pages to display side by side with a draggable separator, though users should back up their profile before testing.

Put the power of AI directly in your browser with BrowserCoPilot

BrowserCoPilot is designed to make your workflows easier and faster - and completely customized to you, your prompts, and your writing style. One useful example? Integrate the program directly to your inbox, and let it create one-click emails that use your phrasing and tone, and that gather context from your conversations. Or, write directly in the browser to revise or analyze documents using your saved prompts - or upload images and PDFs to interact with directly.

Gadgets

Mobile UX

fromAndroid Police

Chrome still doesn't have extensions on Android, so I found a browser that does

Chrome's lack of extension support on Android, despite competitors like Kiwi and Edge offering it, suggests deliberate business decisions prioritizing ad revenue over user functionality.

I've used Tor browser for years, but now I'm using it on my Android phone - here's why

Tor Browser provides maximum privacy and anonymity on Android by routing traffic through encrypted relays, hiding IP addresses and location from websites, ISPs, and governments.

5 Android browsers I prefer over Chrome - and why they're worth trying

The first is that the UI is highly customizable. One of my favorite customizations is the ability to move the search bar to the bottom of the window, which makes it much easier to use Opera with one hand. The second is that Opera has a built-in AI tool called Aria, and it is pretty fantastic. Aria was the first AI tool I used, and I often use it before any other service.

Privacy technologies

fromChrome for Developers

Request for developer feedback: focusgroup | Blog | Chrome for Developers

The focusgroup HTML attribute enables keyboard arrow-key navigation in composite widgets without requiring roving-tabindex JavaScript, replacing hundreds of lines of boilerplate code.

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

How do you approach building small browser tools that people actually use?

Browser-based utilities prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal friction outperform feature-rich alternatives for most users.

fromWebKit

WebKit features for Safari 26.3

Safari 26.3 adds Zstandard compression, Navigation API improvements, visionOS fullscreen video dimming, and multiple bug fixes for performance and reliability.

Google accelerates Chrome release cycle

Google is accelerating Chrome's release cycle from four weeks to two weeks starting September, enabling faster delivery of performance improvements, fixes, and new features across all platforms.

Google Chrome just dropped 3 new time-saving features

Google Chrome introduces three productivity features including Split View, which allows side-by-side tab viewing to streamline multitasking workflows for browser-based work.

fromInfoQ

HTML Invoker Commands Achieve Baseline Support Across All Major Browsers

HTML Invoker Commands API enables declarative button controls (commandfor and command) for popovers and dialogs, reducing reliance on JavaScript and improving initial interactivity.

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