Google's push to make its Gemini in Chrome a global utility is taking a big step forward. Over the last several months, we’ve seen Gemini in Chrome roll out in waves, giving desktop and iOS (and soon, Android) users a quick way to summarize long articles, compare specs across chaotic tabs, and … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome officially expands its global footprint to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East
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A new Google test is sending Chrome users straight to AI Mode in Search
For over two decades, the browser omnibox has been the simplest front door to standard Google Search. You type a question, hit enter, and get a neat list of traditional blue links. But as Google continues its aggressive push to make generative AI a foundational part of the daily internet experience, … [Read more...] about A new Google test is sending Chrome users straight to AI Mode in Search
Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
The Google I/O 2026 opening keynote gave us a massive, macro-level look at the continually evolving Agentic Era of AI. We watched cloud-based personal assistants plan block parties and manage complex digital chores seamlessly in the background. But if you stuck around for the developer keynote, … [Read more...] about Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
Googlebook’s Magic Pointer is coming to Chrome, and you can try it right now
Google is fundamentally rethinking how we interact with AI, and thankfully, they aren't making us wait for the release of the new Googlebook to get our hands on it. The underlying technology behind the very interesting "Magic Pointer" that debuted with Googlebook is rolling out to the Chrome browser … [Read more...] about Googlebook’s Magic Pointer is coming to Chrome, and you can try it right now
Chrome for Android will now let you share only your approximate location
We hand over a lot of data to the websites we browse, and location is arguably the most sensitive. While it makes total sense to share your exact location when you are ordering food delivery or trying to find the nearest ATM, there is absolutely no reason a recipe blog or a local weather site needs … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will now let you share only your approximate location
Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
The way we interact with our browsers has recently undergone a massive shift. What used to be a simple window into the internet is rapidly becoming an active, AI-powered assistant. Today, Google announced that it is bringing its latest Chrome AI features to desktop and iOS users across the … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
New Chrome upgrade brings ‘AI Mode’ split tabs to end your tab-switching fatigue
We’ve all been there: you’re researching a new product or a complex topic, and within twenty minutes, you have 15 tabs open, three different search windows, and you've completely lost your original train of thought. Google’s latest update to AI Mode in Chrome is designed to solve exactly that by … [Read more...] about New Chrome upgrade brings ‘AI Mode’ split tabs to end your tab-switching fatigue
Google Chrome’s new ‘Skills’ turn your best AI prompts into one-click tools
We’ve all been there: you finally craft the perfect AI prompt that gets exactly the result you need - whether it’s a recipe conversion, a code fix, or a complex document summary - only to realize you have to copy, paste, and tweak that same prompt every time you visit a new page. Google is … [Read more...] about Google Chrome’s new ‘Skills’ turn your best AI prompts into one-click tools
How you can try the new Vertical Tabs in Chrome on your Chromebook right now
If you are a tab hoarder, you know the struggle: once you get past a dozen open tabs in Chrome, the top bar becomes an unreadable, squished mess of tiny icons. For years, users of other browsers have enjoyed the organizational bliss of vertical tabs, and we've been patiently waiting for Google to … [Read more...] about How you can try the new Vertical Tabs in Chrome on your Chromebook right now
Google is officially rolling out native vertical tabs to the stable version of Chrome
A few months ago, we reported that Google was finally testing one of the most-requested features in the Canary channel: vertical tabs. Well, today is the day we have all been waiting for—Google is officially rolling out native vertical tabs to the stable version of Chrome. The implementation is … [Read more...] about Google is officially rolling out native vertical tabs to the stable version of Chrome
Google is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Chrome’s Split View
When Chrome 145 introduced built-in split view functionality, it was a highly requested addition that made multitasking a breeze. But if you’ve used Chrome recently, you’ve likely experienced the downside: accidentally splitting your browser in half when you were just trying to open a new window or … [Read more...] about Google is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Chrome’s Split View
Google’s new Chrome extension makes screen recording for Vids free and easy
Earlier this week, we covered the massive news that Google is opening up the AI-powered Google Vids editor to personal accounts for free. But getting access to the editor is only half the battle; you still need an easy way to get your content into the app. Today, Google is solving that problem by … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chrome extension makes screen recording for Vids free and easy
