For quite some time now, the massive Department of Justice antitrust case against Google has loomed over the tech world, with the potential for seismic, landscape-altering changes. One of the most extreme remedies proposed by the DOJ was the forced sale (or divestiture) of Google's most critical … [Read more...] about Google wins in court as Chrome and Android are safe from a forced sale
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Stunt or not, AI startup Perplexity makes a $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome
In what is undoubtedly one of the boldest moves of the year, AI search startup Perplexity has made a formal, unsolicited offer to acquire the Google Chrome browser for a staggering $34.5 billion. The news is a bit of a bombshell, connecting the meteoric rise of AI and the massive regulatory pressure … [Read more...] about Stunt or not, AI startup Perplexity makes a $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome
Google upgrades web payments and online checkout with these 3 new payment features
Chrome's autofill feature is one of those quietly brilliant tools that saves me countless clicks and keystrokes every single day. Today, Google is making that experience even smarter and more helpful, announcing three new features designed to give online shoppers more choice, convenience, and value … [Read more...] about Google upgrades web payments and online checkout with these 3 new payment features
Chrome’s new ‘store reviews’ feature will help you shop online with more confidence
We’ve all been there: you stumble upon a cool new online store you’ve never heard of, but a little voice in the back of your head asks, "Is this place legit?" Before you hand over your credit card information, you probably open a new tab and start searching for reviews. It's a necessary but clunky … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new ‘store reviews’ feature will help you shop online with more confidence
Chrome on iPhone finally gets proper work and personal account separation
In today's "Bring Your Own Device" world, many of us use our personal phones for work tasks. This often creates a blurry line between our personal and work lives, especially in our web browser where tabs, history, and passwords can get jumbled together. While Chrome on desktop has long had profiles … [Read more...] about Chrome on iPhone finally gets proper work and personal account separation
Chrome’s bottom address bar is finally rolling out widely on Android
After the initial announcement last month had us all excited, the day has finally arrived. Google is now widely rolling out the option to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen in Chrome for Android. For anyone who has struggled to reach the top of their increasingly tall smartphone … [Read more...] about Chrome’s bottom address bar is finally rolling out widely on Android
Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
Performance has always been one of the foundational pillars of Google's Chrome browser. While new features are great, the core experience of a fast, responsive browser is something we all value, and it’s an area where Google has never stopped investing. In a new post on the Chromium Blog, Google is … [Read more...] about Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
At some point, you've likely seen that warning from Google Chrome that warns a data breach on a site or app exposed your password. Your heart sinks a little, you know you should fix it, but then the thought of navigating to each individual website, finding their specific password change form, … [Read more...] about Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Alright, Google I/O 2025 has just delivered tons of cool new AI features, and one of the standouts is Gemini in Chrome - AI browsing assistant built right into the Chrome browser on desktop, ready to summarize, clarify, and eventually even navigate for you. It sounds fantastic, and we're genuinely … [Read more...] about Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Just announced in the flurry of Google I/O 2025 news, Google is embedding its powerful Gemini AI directly into the Chrome browser on desktop, giving users access to Gemini anywhere they are on the web at any time! This new feature is set to begin rolling out tomorrow, May 21st, and it will likely … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Google highlights Chrome and ChromeOS accessibility features for GAAD 2025
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an important reminder of the ongoing work needed to make technology accessible and empowering for everyone. This year, Google is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a range of valuable accessibility features built right into Chromebooks and the … [Read more...] about Google highlights Chrome and ChromeOS accessibility features for GAAD 2025
OpenAI and Perplexity are both eyeing Chrome if Google is forced to sell
Google's been under the antitrust microscope for a while now, especially after last year's court ruling finding it holds a monopoly in online search. While the final outcome is far from certain, the Justice Department threw a major curveball last month by suggesting Google might need to sell off the … [Read more...] about OpenAI and Perplexity are both eyeing Chrome if Google is forced to sell
