It's Black History Month and Google is using its platform to educate, inspire, and promote diversity. Earlier this month, Google launched a Voices and Stories Collection, a Black History Culture Project, supported Black-owned businesses, and featured the artwork of a Black artist every Monday on the … [Read more...] about Google Celebrates Black History Month with New Chrome Themes
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Google changes Chrome omnibox custom search keywords behavior – then changes it back
For those not familiar, Google Chrome gives users the ability to add custom search engines based on keywords. For example, in my daily work I have to perform many searches - be it to search for an employee on the company Intranet or to search the ticketing system for an existing service request - … [Read more...] about Google changes Chrome omnibox custom search keywords behavior – then changes it back
Google Chrome will no longer support dusty old computers from the mid-2000s
If you're someone who's using the same Windows computer today that you first played the original Guild Wars on or purchased the year that Youtube and Reddit were born, then you may soon face some difficulty going forward if you prefer the Chrome browser for surfing the web. Though admittedly … [Read more...] about Google Chrome will no longer support dusty old computers from the mid-2000s
Chrome 88 officially rolls out Dino QR codes, but a share button would be a simpler solution
Dino QR codes have been around for a little while, and we covered them when they first hit the developer channel. Though they were working, they needed to be activated with a Chrome flag. With the release of Chrome 88, however, you can now generate a QR code for any web page without any added … [Read more...] about Chrome 88 officially rolls out Dino QR codes, but a share button would be a simpler solution
Google patches exploited zero-day in Chrome, update now
The Chrome browser just received a small but crucial incremental update and you should drop what you're doing and click that "check for updates" button. Seriously. Do it right now. I'll be here when you're done to explain what's going on. Back? Good. The Chrome browser gets updates all the time. … [Read more...] about Google patches exploited zero-day in Chrome, update now
Chrome Reading List feature set to get weekly reminders for forgetful users
While we're still awaiting the actual arrival of the long-awaited Reading List feature for Chrome, it seems yet another new part of the service is coming online in just the past few weeks. According to a new commit in the Chromium Repositories, the Reading List for Chrome will get the ability to … [Read more...] about Chrome Reading List feature set to get weekly reminders for forgetful users
Chrome OS “Full Restore” option will soon no longer launch the browser on startup
The "Full Restore" feature for Chrome OS restores a user's applications and browser tabs after their Chromebook crashes or shuts down abruptly. It's relatively new, but we're already seeing a significant development that could make it all the more useful and could possibly solve an age-old annoyance … [Read more...] about Chrome OS “Full Restore” option will soon no longer launch the browser on startup
Chrome is finally rolling out the ability to hide your notifications while screen sharing
Back in September, we discovered that Google had plans to help you hide your Chrome notifications while you had screen sharing enabled, you know, in case they were embarrassing. Now, this awesome feature is officially rolling out! Chrome provides an incredibly innovative set of features that are … [Read more...] about Chrome is finally rolling out the ability to hide your notifications while screen sharing
Your Google ‘My Activity’ page just received a dark theme revamp
"Dark theme all the things," I always say, and so it seems that someone at Google has stolen the phrase I totally didn't coin by myself. In addition to Google News, Chrome OS, and even a brief stint of Google Search featuring a dark theme, your 'My Activity' page is now much easier to look at for … [Read more...] about Your Google ‘My Activity’ page just received a dark theme revamp
Youtube web app gains PWA install prompt – may be hinting at offline support
Hot off the heels of the Google Calendar web app gaining offline support for Workspace users, the Youtube web app is now showing the PWA install prompt in the Chrome Omnibox for some. It's important to note that some users have stated that they've seen this for a while now, but a mass rollout is … [Read more...] about Youtube web app gains PWA install prompt – may be hinting at offline support
Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’
I've been covering Chrome extensions and their many mishaps for quite a while here now. Each time something crazy happens with a developer stealing user data and such, like the 15 cases of this last month, the four last week that Facebook busted, and even the popular tab suspension tool gone rogue, … [Read more...] about Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’
Chrome 88 is rolling out now with a heavy focus on security, web app features, and more
Chrome 87 dropped back in November, and with it, a load of improvements to the browser's speed and battery. In fact, it featured the largest jump in performance that we've seen in Chrome for years! Now, Chrome 88 is rolling out and has shifted gears to focus heavily on security features, though it … [Read more...] about Chrome 88 is rolling out now with a heavy focus on security, web app features, and more
