Google speeds up Chrome, but its RAM appetite stays about the same
Once again, the world's most popular browser breaks its own speed record, but will still tap your RAM reserves
Google issues urgent Chrome update to stop active exploitation
A new security update for Chrome addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited in the wild. The critical flaw could allow unauthorized code execution or data leaks through malicious HTML. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately.
Google adds on-device AI to Chrome to catch scams in real time
GenAI also helps Android apps and mobile search combat scam campaigns
Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course
Monopolies always claim disaster when their market dominance is challenged
Chrome is worth around $50 billion, DuckDuckGo CEO guesstimates
OpenAI, Perplexity, and even Yahoo have said they would like to buy Chrome
Google Chrome abandons plans to phase out third-party cookies
Google's u-turn leaves digital advertising industry in limbo
OpenAI wants to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell
The big picture: If Google really is forced to sell Chrome – as proposed by the DOJ after the company was ruled a monopoly in its antitrust trial – OpenAI could emerge as a potential buyer. The ChatGPT maker has admitted it's interested in acquiring the world's most popular browser and turning it into an "AI-first" experience.
Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup
"We won half of this case and we will appeal the other half" says Google
New Chrome update to fix a long-standing bug in user privacy for visited links
The problem has plagued the web for 20 years
Google Chrome update for Android expands on-screen space for websites
But Google is going to introduce compatibility issues on its mobile OS, again
Researcher uncovers network of risky Chrome extensions with over 4 million installs
Many ironically promise to scan Chrome for sketchy browser extensions
Google promotes new security requirements for HTTPS encryption providers
Linting and MPIC technologies can significantly improve the safety of web connections
YouTube cracks down (again) on ad blockers, frustrating users
Google says ad revenue is key to keeping YouTube afloat
Justice Department asks judge to order Google the "immediate" sale of Chrome
New filing contains a provision that could allow the court to force Google to divest Android, too
Developer makes Pong playable across 240 Chrome tabs using synced favicons
Who said tabs are all clutter?
Microsoft quietly removes 'Uninstall Edge' page that was just a promotion for its browser
The page didn't actually tell users how to delete Edge
Bing search results in Edge are obscuring Chrome links, promoting Microsoft's browser
Does anyone even use Bing?
Chrome adds Google Lens search for anything on a webpage
Chrome 132 is a major release with refinements that include improved toolbar customization, password sharing to mobile, Google Lens for just about anything, more agile autofill and 16 significant security fixes.
Chrome extensions are abusing Google's lousy security policies to come first in search results
Leveraging manipulative tactics to push extensions
Widespread cyberattack targets Google Chrome extensions, compromises 2.6 million devices
The incident highlights the often overlooked security risks associated with browser extensions
Chrome Manifest V3 blamed for security risks as EditThisCookie extension becomes a victim
Google removed the EditThisCookie Chrome extension, but this malicious copycat remains
Google fights back: proposes to limit default search agreements, wants to avoid selling Chrome
Google resists drastic breakup, offers changes in search and Android to address monopoly ruling
Google's new AI feature for Chrome will sniff out scammy sites
It follows a similar addition to Microsoft Edge
Google's new experimental AI agent can browse the web for you
Project Mariner can control your mouse, search for information, retrieve data, and drop items in your shopping cart
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now