Google Translate as a product is a great example of how artificial intelligence and deep learning models can enrich our lives. It powers much of our current technology, and many depend on it for everyday life. Soon, it may receive an update that will take its helpfulness even further. As spotted … [Read more...] about Chrome may soon give you translate options for selected text
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Chrome 104 to bring “Region Capture” for better tab sharing over video meetings
We've all been there. Someone shares their screen over a Meet or Zoom meeting, and suddenly, you have an endless hall-of-mirrors effect. Usually, that results in that someone having to either quickly stop sharing or disconnect from the meeting altogether. Thankfully, the most recent beta version of … [Read more...] about Chrome 104 to bring “Region Capture” for better tab sharing over video meetings
Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users who use Chrome as their preferred browser will be treated to 6 new features in the upcoming 103 version. These new features focus on safer browsing, password security, an easier-to-use interface, and ways to help you get things done quicker. Enhanced Safe Browsing iOS … [Read more...] about Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
As Chrome users, we are all familiar with its built-in password manager and how handy it can be for auto-filling saved passwords for us without much fuss. Although many may opt for a more feature-rich third-party solution, Google's first-party offering stores your credentials in your Google Account … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
Google announces the Advanced Web Apps Fund to support Web App projects
Google announced yesterday the launch of the Advanced Web Apps Fund, an initiative to support projects that make the web more powerful. As the web has become more advanced over time, allowing developers to bring high-performance applications to the web, the time has come to support those who have … [Read more...] about Google announces the Advanced Web Apps Fund to support Web App projects
Chrome’s new screenshot editor may be on its way soon
Last year, Redditor Leopeva64-2 uncovered a patch on the Chromium Gerrit that placed a Screenshot button in the Chrome share sheet. At the time, this feature was in the early stages of development, and though we didn't have much info on it, it was easy to see that it would also include a way to edit … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new screenshot editor may be on its way soon
Latest Chrome Beta adopts tab reordering via keyboard shortcuts
One of the best things about running a browser based on open-source code is the speed at which new features and improvements are introduced. Chrome is that kind of browser, with a slew of features constantly being tested in the Canary channel, where the brave and adventurous get to try out what's in … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome Beta adopts tab reordering via keyboard shortcuts
Google Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
Google has been experimenting lately with several ways to make Google Chrome your preferred password manager. One of the features that were spotted back in February to make this a reality was the ability to add notes to your saved passwords, as originally discovered by u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit in the … [Read more...] about Google Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
Google Lens in desktop Chrome adds translate and OCR text tool
Google Lens recently got a nice, new update on the desktop Chrome browser that expands its functionality from just recognizing images across the web to also recognizing and translating text. This new update brings the desktop version more on par with its mobile counterpart, where this functionality … [Read more...] about Google Lens in desktop Chrome adds translate and OCR text tool
How to set up site search shortcuts in Chrome
As a search engine, Google does a great job of helping with broad web searches – such as when you want to find a business or product online. However, if you are looking for results within a specific website, you will get faster and more accurate results by using the search feature built into that … [Read more...] about How to set up site search shortcuts in Chrome
Chrome issues emergency update to fix in-the-wild exploit
A new zero-day bug (CVE-2022-1096) has been discovered to affect Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Google explained via a blog post that the vulnerability already has an exploit in the wild, which is restricting access to information on the … [Read more...] about Chrome issues emergency update to fix in-the-wild exploit
How to identify images in Chrome using Google Lens
Besides web search, Google Lens may be one of the most helpful products Google has ever released. You can use it to scan and translate text in real-time, copy and paste printed or handwritten text, call a phone number on a street sign, or even identify that shoe you saw someone else wear that you … [Read more...] about How to identify images in Chrome using Google Lens
