Google is updating the warning on Chrome’s Incognito mode to make it clear that Google and websites run by other companies can still collect your data in the web browser’s semiprivate mode. The change is being made as Google prepares to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the firm of privacy violations related to Chrome’s … Read more
One week ago today, Google disabled tracking cookies for 30 million Chrome users, amounting to just 1% of the 3 billion people who use the internet’s most popular browser. By the end of the year, Google will block these cookies entirely and replace them with a new tracking system that’s a bit more private called … Read more
Today marks the first of many upcoming moments of silence in Google’s years-long plan to kill cookies. As of this morning, the Chrome web browser disabled cookies for 1% of its users, about 30 million people. By the end of the year, cookies will be gone in Chrome forever—sort of. No Google AI Search, I … Read more
In 2020, Google was hit with a lawsuit that accused it of tracking Chrome users’ activities even when they were using Incognito mode. Now, after a failed attempt to get it dismissed, the company has agreed to settle the complaint that originally sought $5 billion in damages. According to Reuters and The Washington Post, neither … Read more
SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images Google Chrome users looking for the latest in safety and performance will want to update the desktop browser to its newest version. In a blog post published Thursday, Google highlighted a couple of new features designed to notify you of malicious activity and help free up the browser’s memory use. Also: Google … Read more
Google Chrome turned 15 in September, and it is by far the most popular web browser, with 61% of market share as of November. But it’s fair to say that it’s a little boring right out of the box. Thankfully, you don’t have to stick with the standard look. You can customize Chrome to be … Read more
SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images The introduction of custom AI-generated wallpapers was a big development on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and now Google is giving a little AI love to its Chrome browser. It was just a few days ago that Google announced a “Help Me Write” AI feature was headed to Chrome. … Read more
June Wan/ZDNET If you are one of the millions of worldwide Chrome users, it’s time for yet another update. That’s right, a sixth zero-day exploit has been discovered in Chrome and, fortunately, the update was released shortly after. If you’re uncertain as to what a zero-day vulnerability is, it’s simply a vulnerability that has been … Read more
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A critical security update is now available for some Chrome users on Mac, Linux, and Windows that patches a zero-day vulnerability that could make systems susceptible to data theft and other cyber attacks. On Tuesday, Google confirmed in a Chrome stable channel update that it “is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-6345 exists in the … Read more
When did you last visit the Chrome Web Store? Really visited the site, and browsed around, instead of merely downloading that extension you need? Well, now it might actually be worth it. Google kept the store looking curiously outdated for years, but now the company finally redesigned it to be in tune with its Material … Read more