Google introduced a Global Media Control center to both Chrome and Chrome OS late last year, and then went on to add several important features to it so that users could control all audio and video from one central location on their devices. From fast forward and skip buttons, to displaying nearby … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
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Saved Tab Groups begin appearing on Chrome’s bookmark bar
Chrome has been preparing the ability to save tab groups for later for some time now. After the initial rollout of Tab Groups, Google added the ability to collapse and freeze them to save on system memory, and even the ability to color and name them. Now, the added benefit of closing them and … [Read more...] about Saved Tab Groups begin appearing on Chrome’s bookmark bar
Chrome isn’t feeling so blue anymore – ditches antiquated styling for fresh material makeover
This week brings a new Material design refresh to several of the Chrome browser's system pages. For many years, the history, bookmarks, settings, extensions, and downloads pages have sported a rather objectively ugly blue accent color, and while many of the other aspects of the browser have changed … [Read more...] about Chrome isn’t feeling so blue anymore – ditches antiquated styling for fresh material makeover
Chrome’s incognito mode alters verbiage to clarify its purpose for users
Google has taken a sweeping pass across many of its services and tools lately, and just this week, Chrome's incognito mode was the focus. After adding new reauthentication requirements in order to access incognito tabs, the company is now revamping the verbiage for it so that users are less confused … [Read more...] about Chrome’s incognito mode alters verbiage to clarify its purpose for users
Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
Google Keep used to be the perfect place to store your shopping list items. You could add them via Assistant by voice, and your smart home devices would just know to add them to a note labeled 'Shopping'. Then, Google decided to mess up a good thing and shift everything over to Google Shopping - a … [Read more...] about Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially dropped support for the aging IE11 and Edge Legacy browsers in favor of the company's new Chromium-based Edge browser. This wasn't a massive surprise and, for the most part, users have long since migrated to the newer version of Edge or an entirely different … [Read more...] about PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
Chrome will soon let you perform a ‘Privacy review’ similar to its ‘Safety check’
First spotted by Dinsan over at Chrome Story, Chrome Canary will soon have a new developer flag for enabling what's called 'Privacy Review'. Once toggled, it shows a new subpage in the Chrome settings area that lets you step through each privacy setting provided so that you can stay up to snuff on … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon let you perform a ‘Privacy review’ similar to its ‘Safety check’
Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
Chrome 90 for desktop began rolling out yesterday and if you missed it, you aren't alone. There aren't a ton of big, new features for end users to get excited about and that is a bit expected with the latest version. With Chrome OS turning 10 as the Chrome 89 upgrade cycle hit last month, tons of … [Read more...] about Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
Why I predict Chrome and Chrome OS will split with the roll out of version 94
We've been hearing more and more about LaCrOS in the past few weeks, and I think there's a reason for that. You see, LaCrOS (Linux and Chrome OS, or a Linux version of Chrome running in Chrome OS) has been in the works for quite some time and even though we don't have complete confirmation on what … [Read more...] about Why I predict Chrome and Chrome OS will split with the roll out of version 94
Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
About a month ago, I got hands-on with the Chrome browser's Live Captions feature via a developer flag by the same name and I have to say, it's a pretty awesome feature. For those who are unaware, the browser will utilize machine learning and AI in order to automatically generate captions for live … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
Hello Darkness! Night Eye App brings full dark mode and more to the web
If you're like me and millions of other users, you're a fan of Dark Mode. Maybe you aren't so much a fan but you spend a lot of time in front of a screen and you're looking for a break from the countless websites that present glaring bright backgrounds and elements. Whatever your reason, bringing … [Read more...] about Hello Darkness! Night Eye App brings full dark mode and more to the web
Chrome decides to extend support for Windows 7 in light of the pandemic
Because of the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies' plans to upgrade their infrastructure from Windows 7 to Windows 10 have been slowed or halted completely in favor of more pressing IT support and network needs. According to Google, 22% of companies are either still … [Read more...] about Chrome decides to extend support for Windows 7 in light of the pandemic
