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#cybersecurity

Google Chrome's uBlock Origin Purge Has Begun

Google is enforcing new Chrome extension standards impacting ad-blockers, limiting users' choices for effective online ad filtering.
A hacking case against Eric Council Jr. underscores security vulnerabilities in digital identity, leading to serious charges and consequences.

Google Chrome Switches to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense

Google's Chrome will replace KYBER with ML-KEM to enhance security against future threats posed by quantum computing.

Urgent warning for Google users to update Chrome in next 72 hours

Users must update Google Chrome within 72 hours to patch vulnerabilities that allow hackers remote access. The public is urged to act quickly.

Urgent Chrome update you can't ignore - there's a 'high' risk of hack

Google is urging users to update Chrome due to a serious vulnerability that allows hackers to seize control of the browser.

North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero-Day Exploit

North Korean hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to deploy malware targeting cryptocurrency organizations.

Cybersecurity experts warn widespread hack on Chrome and Edge browsers

It's crucial to be cautious of fake software posing as legitimate ones on search engines, as they can lead to malware attacks with no easy removal.

Google Chrome's uBlock Origin Purge Has Begun

Google is enforcing new Chrome extension standards impacting ad-blockers, limiting users' choices for effective online ad filtering.
A hacking case against Eric Council Jr. underscores security vulnerabilities in digital identity, leading to serious charges and consequences.

Google Chrome Switches to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense

Google's Chrome will replace KYBER with ML-KEM to enhance security against future threats posed by quantum computing.

Urgent warning for Google users to update Chrome in next 72 hours

Users must update Google Chrome within 72 hours to patch vulnerabilities that allow hackers remote access. The public is urged to act quickly.

Urgent Chrome update you can't ignore - there's a 'high' risk of hack

Google is urging users to update Chrome due to a serious vulnerability that allows hackers to seize control of the browser.

North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero-Day Exploit

North Korean hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to deploy malware targeting cryptocurrency organizations.

Cybersecurity experts warn widespread hack on Chrome and Edge browsers

It's crucial to be cautious of fake software posing as legitimate ones on search engines, as they can lead to malware attacks with no easy removal.
morecybersecurity

McLaren updates Google Chrome

McLaren is enhancing its F1 car with more Google Chrome branding and a chrome finish for the US Grand Prix this weekend.
#ublock-origin
from Forbes
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Google Chrome Users Just Got Another New Reason To Switch

Google's Manifest V3 initiative is removing or limiting ad blockers, raising user privacy concerns.
uBlock Origin is significantly affected by Manifest V3, leading to a less functional version, uBlockOrigin Lite.

When uBlock Origin stops working on Chrome soon, you'll have 2 options

uBlock Origin may soon be unsupported in Google Chrome due to a shift to Manifest V3.

Chrome will block one of its biggest ad blockers

Google Chrome's shift to Manifest V3 framework impacts popular ad blocker uBlock Origin, requiring users to switch to a compliant Lite version or another ad blocker/browser.

What Windows users need to know about Chrome's browser extension shakeup

Google Chrome is phasing out older extensions to adopt a new browser add-on standard, impacting popular ad-blockers like uBlock Origin.

Google Chrome Users Just Got Another New Reason To Switch

Google's Manifest V3 initiative is removing or limiting ad blockers, raising user privacy concerns.
uBlock Origin is significantly affected by Manifest V3, leading to a less functional version, uBlockOrigin Lite.

When uBlock Origin stops working on Chrome soon, you'll have 2 options

uBlock Origin may soon be unsupported in Google Chrome due to a shift to Manifest V3.

Chrome will block one of its biggest ad blockers

Google Chrome's shift to Manifest V3 framework impacts popular ad blocker uBlock Origin, requiring users to switch to a compliant Lite version or another ad blocker/browser.

What Windows users need to know about Chrome's browser extension shakeup

Google Chrome is phasing out older extensions to adopt a new browser add-on standard, impacting popular ad-blockers like uBlock Origin.
moreublock-origin

Top 50 Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts | ClickUp

Keyboard shortcuts in Google Chrome significantly enhance browsing efficiency, allowing for quicker navigation without relying on mouse clicks.
#browsing-history

Displaying recent browsing history

Browsing history for Edge and Chrome is stored in sqlite3 databases under the user's AppData directory.

Google Adds Enhanced Product Discovery Options, Powered by AI

Google Chrome is integrating Google Lens capabilities for desktop browsing, enabling easier search and comparison of products without leaving the current tab.

Google will let you search your Chrome browsing history by asking questions like a human

Google Chrome desktop feature allows natural language queries on browsing history for easier recall.

Displaying recent browsing history

Browsing history for Edge and Chrome is stored in sqlite3 databases under the user's AppData directory.

Google Adds Enhanced Product Discovery Options, Powered by AI

Google Chrome is integrating Google Lens capabilities for desktop browsing, enabling easier search and comparison of products without leaving the current tab.

Google will let you search your Chrome browsing history by asking questions like a human

Google Chrome desktop feature allows natural language queries on browsing history for easier recall.
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#user-tracking
from Forbes
1 month ago

Google's New Tracking Nightmare Confirmed For 3 Billion Chrome Users

Users will continue to be tracked in Chrome, despite prior promises to phase out tracking cookies.
from AdExchanger
3 months ago

Not Another Think Piece About Unkillable Cookies On Chrome | AdExchanger

Google decided not to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome, opting for more user-controlled tracking disabling mechanisms.

Google's New Tracking Nightmare Confirmed For 3 Billion Chrome Users

Users will continue to be tracked in Chrome, despite prior promises to phase out tracking cookies.

Not Another Think Piece About Unkillable Cookies On Chrome | AdExchanger

Google decided not to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome, opting for more user-controlled tracking disabling mechanisms.
moreuser-tracking

5 useful management tools coming to Google Workspace on Chrome Enterprise

Google enhances Chrome Enterprise to enable better management, security, and flexibility for IT admins in work environments.

Chrome now lets you easily get rid of those annoying site notifications

Google Chrome now offers an instant unsubscribe feature for notifications, simplifying the process of managing unwanted site alerts.
#tab-groups

Chrome wants to make sure your tabs and groups are accessible across devices | TechCrunch

Google Chrome enhances its browser experience with iOS tab groups and cross-device syncing for better user engagement. Rolling out features soon.

Google Chrome adds three new AI features to make your internet browsing life easier

Google Chrome is adding three new AI-assisted features: tab groups, an AI-powered writing assistant, and AI-generated themes.
Tab groups will help users organize a large collection of tabs, the writing assistant will help users write with more confidence, and AI-generated themes will allow users to create personalized themes.

Chrome can now organize your tab bar for you

Chrome 121 will have an AI feature that automatically organizes similar tabs into tab groups.
Tab groups in Chrome became a part of the browser in 2020 and are useful for visually organizing multiple tabs.

Chrome wants to make sure your tabs and groups are accessible across devices | TechCrunch

Google Chrome enhances its browser experience with iOS tab groups and cross-device syncing for better user engagement. Rolling out features soon.

Google Chrome adds three new AI features to make your internet browsing life easier

Google Chrome is adding three new AI-assisted features: tab groups, an AI-powered writing assistant, and AI-generated themes.
Tab groups will help users organize a large collection of tabs, the writing assistant will help users write with more confidence, and AI-generated themes will allow users to create personalized themes.

Chrome can now organize your tab bar for you

Chrome 121 will have an AI feature that automatically organizes similar tabs into tab groups.
Tab groups in Chrome became a part of the browser in 2020 and are useful for visually organizing multiple tabs.
moretab-groups

How to manage Chrome automatic browser updates

Google Chrome's automatic updates contribute significantly to its dominance as the world's most popular web browser, despite some criticism regarding user experience.
#web-development

What is missing from the web? We're asking for Google

The CSS Day conference highlighted ongoing discussions around enhancing HTML and CSS for better web standards.

5 Tools That Made Me 10x Faster as a Web Developer | HackerNoon

Figma, Visual Studio Code, and Google Chrome are essential tools for web developers to enhance efficiency and speed.

What is missing from the web? We're asking for Google

The CSS Day conference highlighted ongoing discussions around enhancing HTML and CSS for better web standards.

5 Tools That Made Me 10x Faster as a Web Developer | HackerNoon

Figma, Visual Studio Code, and Google Chrome are essential tools for web developers to enhance efficiency and speed.
moreweb-development

Chrome dropped support for Ubuntu 18.04 but it'll be back

Google Chrome 128 requires fixes to function on Ubuntu 18.04, but Google plans to restore compatibility following community feedback.
#user-experience

Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices

Users can soon access passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by signing into their Google account, enhancing convenience.
Google adjusts its Chrome sync model to align with evolving user expectations for seamless data access.

Why the Future of Ad Measurement Will be Attention-First

In this exclusive byline ahead of ATS Madrid 2023, Carlos Risco, senior client success manager, Lumen, discusses how attention is shaping the future of ad measurement.We live in a world where there are distractions and entertainment everywhere.As soon as you wake up and check your phone or turn on the TV, you've engaged with brands and advertisers before you've even had your first cup of coffee.

Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices

Users can soon access passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by signing into their Google account, enhancing convenience.
Google adjusts its Chrome sync model to align with evolving user expectations for seamless data access.

Why the Future of Ad Measurement Will be Attention-First

In this exclusive byline ahead of ATS Madrid 2023, Carlos Risco, senior client success manager, Lumen, discusses how attention is shaping the future of ad measurement.We live in a world where there are distractions and entertainment everywhere.As soon as you wake up and check your phone or turn on the TV, you've engaged with brands and advertisers before you've even had your first cup of coffee.
moreuser-experience
#generative-ai
from Raymondcamden
2 months ago

A Quick Look at AI in Chrome

Google is experimenting with generative AI in the browser, currently supported in Chrome Canary and Dev versions.
from ZDNET
3 months ago

3 ways Google just supercharged your Chrome browser with AI - and they're surprisingly useful

Generative AI technology in Google Chrome enhances browsing experiences with new features like Circle to Search and Tab Compare.

A Quick Look at AI in Chrome

Google is experimenting with generative AI in the browser, currently supported in Chrome Canary and Dev versions.

3 ways Google just supercharged your Chrome browser with AI - and they're surprisingly useful

Generative AI technology in Google Chrome enhances browsing experiences with new features like Circle to Search and Tab Compare.
moregenerative-ai
#third-party-cookies

Amid uncertainties, Silicon Alley's leading lights collectively shrug at Google's cookie news on earnings calls

The ad tech sector is reevaluating its strategies after Google Chrome's change in plans for third-party cookies.

Inside Google's latest move to postpone the cookie apocalypse

Google delays the plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome until at least 2025, causing uncertainty and challenges for advertisers.

Sins Of The Cookie: How Third-Party Cookies Set The Industry Back | AdExchanger

The third-party cookie hindered digital advertising's development.
The cookie led to issues like lack of focus on context and reliance on questionable data.

Massive changes coming to Google Chrome threaten to reshape the modern internet

Google Chrome will stop using third-party cookies, impacting internet advertising.
Websites relying on third-party cookies for advertising revenue may struggle after Google Chrome makes this change.

Razorfish's Chief Data Officer On How Agencies Can Cope With Signal Loss | AdExchanger

Agencies should prepare for cookie loss even if Google's deadline is missed
Brands are shifting towards building first-party data sets and alternative identifiers.

A month after Google started turning off third-party cookies in Chrome - and marketers are still apathetic

Marketers' reaction to the demise of third-party cookies in Chrome has been underwhelming
Many marketers are not taking action or fully understanding the implications of this change

Amid uncertainties, Silicon Alley's leading lights collectively shrug at Google's cookie news on earnings calls

The ad tech sector is reevaluating its strategies after Google Chrome's change in plans for third-party cookies.

Inside Google's latest move to postpone the cookie apocalypse

Google delays the plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome until at least 2025, causing uncertainty and challenges for advertisers.

Sins Of The Cookie: How Third-Party Cookies Set The Industry Back | AdExchanger

The third-party cookie hindered digital advertising's development.
The cookie led to issues like lack of focus on context and reliance on questionable data.

Massive changes coming to Google Chrome threaten to reshape the modern internet

Google Chrome will stop using third-party cookies, impacting internet advertising.
Websites relying on third-party cookies for advertising revenue may struggle after Google Chrome makes this change.

Razorfish's Chief Data Officer On How Agencies Can Cope With Signal Loss | AdExchanger

Agencies should prepare for cookie loss even if Google's deadline is missed
Brands are shifting towards building first-party data sets and alternative identifiers.

A month after Google started turning off third-party cookies in Chrome - and marketers are still apathetic

Marketers' reaction to the demise of third-party cookies in Chrome has been underwhelming
Many marketers are not taking action or fully understanding the implications of this change
morethird-party-cookies
#manifest-v3

Chrome's Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon

Google Chrome is implementing a new extension platform, requiring Manifest V3 for improved security and performance.

Google Chrome's plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week

Google Chrome is phasing out the more capable Manifest V2 extension system in favor of the limited Manifest V3, despite controversy.

Chrome's Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon

Google Chrome is implementing a new extension platform, requiring Manifest V3 for improved security and performance.

Google Chrome's plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week

Google Chrome is phasing out the more capable Manifest V2 extension system in favor of the limited Manifest V3, despite controversy.
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from TechRepublic
3 months ago

Google Adds Lens, Other AI Tools to Chrome on Desktop

Google Chrome introduces new flexible search features with Google Gemini and AI models.

The Looming Question Of Cookie Consent | AdExchanger

Cookies aren't entirely going away; only some are, impacting user consent and potential similarities to Apple's AppTrackingTransparency.

Google Chrome Adds App-Bound Encryption to Protect Cookies from Malware

Google Chrome introduces app-bound encryption on Windows for added data protection.

Piledriving | TWiT.TV

Foldable iPhone with top-down fold design possibly in 2026.

Google Chrome becomes a 'picture-in-picture' app | TechCrunch

Google Chrome is introducing 'Minimized Custom Tabs' allowing users to seamlessly switch between native apps and web content for improved engagement.
from www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

AI Doesn't Threaten Humanity. Its Owners Do

Google Chrome's Incognito mode does not provide complete privacy; data harvesting is prevalent in the digital world.
Ethical use of AI should be prioritized to benefit society and avoid privacy invasion and democracy erosion.

Criteo Splits Out Retail Media Revenue For the First Time | AdExchanger

Investors showing approval for Criteo's retail media revenue growth.

How to Open Chrome using Selenium in Python

Installing Selenium library in Python using pip
Opening and authenticating Google Chrome using Selenium in Python

Business Tech Roundup: CEOs Are Using LinkedIn To Become Their Own Brand Ambassadors

CEOs leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding and engagement
Google Chrome changes impacting internet privacy and data tracking

Chrome for Windows-on-Arm laptops officially lands this week

Google releases native Chrome for Windows on Arm laptops, improving performance.
Collaboration with Qualcomm for better user experience on Arm-compatible PCs.
#microsoft
from PCMAG
7 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Is Injecting Bing Ads Into Google Chrome...Again

Windows users are experiencing unexpected pop-up ads for Bing inside Google Chrome
Microsoft ads have a malware-like appearance, causing concern among users

Microsoft is stuffing pop-up ads into Google Chrome on Windows again

Microsoft is injecting pop-ups in Google Chrome to promote Bing.
Pop-ups offer Bing as the default search engine with the option to dismiss.

Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

Microsoft has fixed a problem where Google Chrome tabs were being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent.
The issue occurred even when the importing data feature was not enabled in Edge, causing confusion among users.

Microsoft Is Injecting Bing Ads Into Google Chrome...Again

Windows users are experiencing unexpected pop-up ads for Bing inside Google Chrome
Microsoft ads have a malware-like appearance, causing concern among users

Microsoft is stuffing pop-up ads into Google Chrome on Windows again

Microsoft is injecting pop-ups in Google Chrome to promote Bing.
Pop-ups offer Bing as the default search engine with the option to dismiss.

Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

Microsoft has fixed a problem where Google Chrome tabs were being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent.
The issue occurred even when the importing data feature was not enabled in Edge, causing confusion among users.
moremicrosoft
#privacy-protection
from Ars Technica
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google says Chrome's new real-time URL scanner won't invade your privacy

Safe Browsing feature in Google Chrome now offers real-time updates for all users with privacy-preserving URL protection.
Real-time checking against a remote server is used to enhance protection against malicious websites by reducing server requests and ensuring efficient processing.

Google says Chrome can now protect you better while preserving your privacy

Google Chrome added real-time browsing protection to Safe Browsing feature
New feature hides visited URLs to protect user privacy

Google says Chrome's new real-time URL scanner won't invade your privacy

Safe Browsing feature in Google Chrome now offers real-time updates for all users with privacy-preserving URL protection.
Real-time checking against a remote server is used to enhance protection against malicious websites by reducing server requests and ensuring efficient processing.

Google says Chrome can now protect you better while preserving your privacy

Google Chrome added real-time browsing protection to Safe Browsing feature
New feature hides visited URLs to protect user privacy
moreprivacy-protection

Indian Govt. Issues High Alert For Google Chrome Web Browser

Google Chrome is widely used globally.
CERT-In identified severe vulnerabilities in older versions of Google Chrome.
#search-suggestions

Google packs more searches into the Search Bar

Google Chrome now suggests search queries based on previous searches.
Chrome app displays image thumbnails of broader product categories for shopping searches.

Google Chrome's new slate of features will allow search even with a 'bad' network connection

Desktop Chrome users get user-generated search suggestions.
Chrome on iOS and Android offers image suggestions and search optimization in low network conditions.

Google packs more searches into the Search Bar

Google Chrome now suggests search queries based on previous searches.
Chrome app displays image thumbnails of broader product categories for shopping searches.

Google Chrome's new slate of features will allow search even with a 'bad' network connection

Desktop Chrome users get user-generated search suggestions.
Chrome on iOS and Android offers image suggestions and search optimization in low network conditions.
moresearch-suggestions

Email and Text Marketing Are Cookie-proof

Google Chrome eliminating tracking cookies gradually, with the goal to completely remove third-party cookies by year-end.
Marketers shifting towards direct message marketing due to the decline of third-party tracking cookies.

Chrome gets a built-in AI writing tool powered by Gemini | TechCrunch

Gemin-powered AI writing generator in Chrome
Contextual AI recommendations based on webpage content
#microsoft-edge
from ReadWrite
9 months ago
Web development

Microsoft Edge steals your data from Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge is aggressively trying to get users to switch from Google Chrome.
Windows updates are enabling Edge to automatically copy open tabs from Chrome.

Edge appears to import Chrome tabs without user permission

Microsoft Edge browser is importing data from Google Chrome without permission, even when the feature is disabled.
The imported data includes more than just favorites and passwords, and is synced to the cloud if users are signed into a Microsoft account.

Microsoft stole my Chrome tabs, and it wants yours, too

Microsoft Edge is automatically opening with Chrome tabs after Windows updates
There is a setting in Edge that imports data from Google Chrome without user confirmation

Surprise! Google Chrome goes native for Windows on Arm

Google is preparing a native version of its Chrome browser for Windows on Arm.
Microsoft has long supported an Arm version of its Edge browser, leaving Chrome users with slow performance on Windows on Arm devices.

How to Run a Reverse Image Search

Reverse image search is useful for finding the original source of an image and tracking down plagiarism or misinformation.
Reverse image search can also be used to find different versions of the same image or to gain more information about the content of an image.

Microsoft Edge steals your data from Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge is aggressively trying to get users to switch from Google Chrome.
Windows updates are enabling Edge to automatically copy open tabs from Chrome.

Edge appears to import Chrome tabs without user permission

Microsoft Edge browser is importing data from Google Chrome without permission, even when the feature is disabled.
The imported data includes more than just favorites and passwords, and is synced to the cloud if users are signed into a Microsoft account.

Microsoft stole my Chrome tabs, and it wants yours, too

Microsoft Edge is automatically opening with Chrome tabs after Windows updates
There is a setting in Edge that imports data from Google Chrome without user confirmation

Surprise! Google Chrome goes native for Windows on Arm

Google is preparing a native version of its Chrome browser for Windows on Arm.
Microsoft has long supported an Arm version of its Edge browser, leaving Chrome users with slow performance on Windows on Arm devices.

How to Run a Reverse Image Search

Reverse image search is useful for finding the original source of an image and tracking down plagiarism or misinformation.
Reverse image search can also be used to find different versions of the same image or to gain more information about the content of an image.
moremicrosoft-edge

Google is using AI to organize and customize your Chrome browser

Google Chrome is incorporating AI features to improve user experience, including a Tab Organizer that automatically groups similar tabs and an AI-powered theme generator.
Another AI feature coming to Chrome is the 'Help me write' feature, which will generate a first draft when you right-click on a text box and ask Google's AI to help you write.
#cookie-deprecation
from The Drum
9 months ago
Online marketing

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies
morecookie-deprecation

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

In 2024, the cookie will slowly crumble - don't wait to act

Accept that cookies are gone and move on
Measurement will be the number-one challenge for marketers due to the impact of cookie deprecation and other privacy policies

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.
#web browser

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.
moreweb browser

How a wave of AI web browsers are doing what Chrome doesn't

Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar includes a range of AI tools based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model.
Chrome allows users to enable generative AI features through Google's Search Generative Experience experiments.

Steam client drops support on macOS, but adds it on Linux

Valve Software's latest update for the Steam client ends support for 32-bit games on Intel Macs running macOS 10.13 and 10.14.
The decision to drop support for these macOS releases is due to Google Chrome no longer supporting them.
#social-media

Google's 2FA app update lacks end-to-end encryption, researchers find

Data synced between devices with the new Google Authenticator app update could be viewed by third parties.Google says the app works as planned.On April 25, security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry, who are known collectively on Twitter as Mysk, warned users of Google's Authenticator 2FA app to not turn on a new syncing feature.

Google gets court order to shut down CryptBot domains

Google said it obtained a court order to shut down domains used to distribute CryptBot after suing the distributors of the info-stealing malware.According to the Chocolate Factory's estimates, the software nasty infected about 670,000 Windows computers in the past year, and specifically targeted Chrome users to pilfer login details, browser cookies, cryptocurrencies, and other sensitive materials from their PCs.

Google's 2FA app update lacks end-to-end encryption, researchers find

Data synced between devices with the new Google Authenticator app update could be viewed by third parties.Google says the app works as planned.On April 25, security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry, who are known collectively on Twitter as Mysk, warned users of Google's Authenticator 2FA app to not turn on a new syncing feature.

Google gets court order to shut down CryptBot domains

Google said it obtained a court order to shut down domains used to distribute CryptBot after suing the distributors of the info-stealing malware.According to the Chocolate Factory's estimates, the software nasty infected about 670,000 Windows computers in the past year, and specifically targeted Chrome users to pilfer login details, browser cookies, cryptocurrencies, and other sensitive materials from their PCs.
moresocial-media
#years

The Rundown: Amazon's DSP trumpets its cookies-less targeting capabilities

In case you haven't heard, third-party cookies will soon be no longer for the world wide web, a prospect that rattles the foundation of its core, ad-funded, business model.It's so fundamental that even the largest names of the sector are threatened - just look at Meta's difficulties in dealing with Apple's privacy clawbacks - as Google Chrome prepares to sunset third-party cookies next year.

Why Is Microsoft Edge Adding Its Own UI to Websites?

I'll readily admit that I'm not a regular user of Microsoft Edge.The browser works just fine.But I've been a diehard fan of Firefox for years.The Chromium-based successor to Internet Explorer never gave me a compelling reason to switch.Thus, I was greatly surprised by a recent question from a client.

WINE gets support for Wayland

With WINE 8 out, the team is merging in the code changes to add support for the Wayland display server protocol.Although the process began last Friday, the introductory notes on the merge do say: "This is the first of (many) parts in the upstreaming of the Wayland driver for Wine."WINE 8.0 came out just a month earlier so this functionality will take a while to make it into the mainstream.

US Justice Department seeks antitrust break-up of Google

After brewing for years, the United States Department of Justice has joined with eight states to launch an antitrust lawsuit against Google.The suit alleges that Google has spent years engaging in monopolistic practices that not only stifled competition, but also manipulated their bidding process to increase the amount paid by advertisers.

The Rundown: Amazon's DSP trumpets its cookies-less targeting capabilities

In case you haven't heard, third-party cookies will soon be no longer for the world wide web, a prospect that rattles the foundation of its core, ad-funded, business model.It's so fundamental that even the largest names of the sector are threatened - just look at Meta's difficulties in dealing with Apple's privacy clawbacks - as Google Chrome prepares to sunset third-party cookies next year.

Why Is Microsoft Edge Adding Its Own UI to Websites?

I'll readily admit that I'm not a regular user of Microsoft Edge.The browser works just fine.But I've been a diehard fan of Firefox for years.The Chromium-based successor to Internet Explorer never gave me a compelling reason to switch.Thus, I was greatly surprised by a recent question from a client.

WINE gets support for Wayland

With WINE 8 out, the team is merging in the code changes to add support for the Wayland display server protocol.Although the process began last Friday, the introductory notes on the merge do say: "This is the first of (many) parts in the upstreaming of the Wayland driver for Wine."WINE 8.0 came out just a month earlier so this functionality will take a while to make it into the mainstream.

US Justice Department seeks antitrust break-up of Google

After brewing for years, the United States Department of Justice has joined with eight states to launch an antitrust lawsuit against Google.The suit alleges that Google has spent years engaging in monopolistic practices that not only stifled competition, but also manipulated their bidding process to increase the amount paid by advertisers.
moreyears
#partnership

Nano Report Reveals Advertisers Increase Contextual Targeting Spend by 770m in 2023

New data, released in Nano Interactive's latest report, reveals how advertisers are responding to the decline of cookies and the shift from opt-out to opt-in consent.The report, Agency and Brand Tactics in the Age of Signal Loss surveyed 150 UK brands and agencies in partnership with CoLab to understand how they are dealing with signal loss in 2023.

One week left to save 20 per cent on your Dezeen Awards entry

There's just one week left to save 20 per cent on entry fees for Dezeen Awards 2023!On top of this, don't forget that small companies pay half the price.Early entry closes next Wednesday 29 March, so you still have enough time to enter and pay less.Start your entry today and finish it before the deadline to take advantage of the lower fees.

Microsoft to support Windows 11 on Apple M1 and M2 Macs through Parallels partnership

Microsoft is officially supporting Windows 11 on Apple's M1 and M2 Macs thanks to a partnership with Parallels to allow the operating system to run in a virtual environment.Parallels Desktop version 18 is "an authorized solution" to run Arm versions of Windows 11 on Apple's latest M1 and M2 Macs, according to a new Microsoft support article published today.

Nano Report Reveals Advertisers Increase Contextual Targeting Spend by 770m in 2023

New data, released in Nano Interactive's latest report, reveals how advertisers are responding to the decline of cookies and the shift from opt-out to opt-in consent.The report, Agency and Brand Tactics in the Age of Signal Loss surveyed 150 UK brands and agencies in partnership with CoLab to understand how they are dealing with signal loss in 2023.

One week left to save 20 per cent on your Dezeen Awards entry

There's just one week left to save 20 per cent on entry fees for Dezeen Awards 2023!On top of this, don't forget that small companies pay half the price.Early entry closes next Wednesday 29 March, so you still have enough time to enter and pay less.Start your entry today and finish it before the deadline to take advantage of the lower fees.

Microsoft to support Windows 11 on Apple M1 and M2 Macs through Parallels partnership

Microsoft is officially supporting Windows 11 on Apple's M1 and M2 Macs thanks to a partnership with Parallels to allow the operating system to run in a virtual environment.Parallels Desktop version 18 is "an authorized solution" to run Arm versions of Windows 11 on Apple's latest M1 and M2 Macs, according to a new Microsoft support article published today.
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The Best Alternative Web Browsers for 2023

Though large tech corporations leverage their dominance to promote use of their own web browsers, you do have a choice in which browser you use.Many of the alternative browsers that aren't so mainstream offer unique or interesting capabilities, such as greater customization, added privacy, and different browsing tools.
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Apple says watchdog tweaks would make iOS an Android 'clone'

The UK competition watchdog's proposed iOS remedies in a probe of its "substantial and entrenched market power" in the mobile ecosystem "would effectively turn Apple into a clone of Android," the iPhone maker told the CMA.The reason for its unhappiness?The UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) key fix is to kill Apple's WebKit requirement on iOS amid claims it is anti-competitive.

7 Best Ad Copy Generator Tools to Maximize Your ROI in 2023

Crafting ad copy can be an absolute headache!I've spent more hours than I can count scribbling ad copy that can hook, reel in clicks, and drive conversions - it's no cakewalk.So, I decided to curate a killer list of the top ad copy generator tools.These tools will make your life easier and take the guesswork out of writing ad copy that will get you results.

Clearing Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache Is a Fast Way to Clear Junk Files

Your Android phone's web browser may be filled with tons of data, including files you don't need to keep.Much of that data -- whether you're using Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet -- gets stored as part of the cookies and cache.This data can be helpful for websites you visit, letting them load faster with your accounts already logged in.

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #485

A collection of the latest and hottest design and development resources (Javascript libraries, CSS snippets, DeveloGraphic Design Resources, etc.) on the web from the last week (Week 3, 2023).Web Design & Development News: Collective #485
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This is a teeny-tiny AWS SDK implementation for TypeScript using Proxies that fits everything into ~14 KB, including all Services and APIs.

Apple says watchdog tweaks would make iOS an Android 'clone'

The UK competition watchdog's proposed iOS remedies in a probe of its "substantial and entrenched market power" in the mobile ecosystem "would effectively turn Apple into a clone of Android," the iPhone maker told the CMA.The reason for its unhappiness?The UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) key fix is to kill Apple's WebKit requirement on iOS amid claims it is anti-competitive.

7 Best Ad Copy Generator Tools to Maximize Your ROI in 2023

Crafting ad copy can be an absolute headache!I've spent more hours than I can count scribbling ad copy that can hook, reel in clicks, and drive conversions - it's no cakewalk.So, I decided to curate a killer list of the top ad copy generator tools.These tools will make your life easier and take the guesswork out of writing ad copy that will get you results.

Clearing Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache Is a Fast Way to Clear Junk Files

Your Android phone's web browser may be filled with tons of data, including files you don't need to keep.Much of that data -- whether you're using Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet -- gets stored as part of the cookies and cache.This data can be helpful for websites you visit, letting them load faster with your accounts already logged in.

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #485

A collection of the latest and hottest design and development resources (Javascript libraries, CSS snippets, DeveloGraphic Design Resources, etc.) on the web from the last week (Week 3, 2023).Web Design & Development News: Collective #485
itty-aws
This is a teeny-tiny AWS SDK implementation for TypeScript using Proxies that fits everything into ~14 KB, including all Services and APIs.
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Accessibility kit for web developers | De Voorhoede

Simulation gloves
The Cambridge Simulation Gloves are for experiencing physical disabilities.You can use them to test your website on different devices like on a desktop with a keyboard and mouse.Or on a laptop with a touchpad or holding a mobile phone or a tablet.With the gloves on you can experience which elements are hard to reach.
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