Google Chrome crowned fastest browser with record Speedometer 3.0 score
The world's most popular browser is also the world's speediest (for now)
Google set to phase out Manifest V2 in a few days, breaking many ad blockers
The Year of Firefox: Google initially announced the Manifest V3 API in 2018, but the new extension technology was delayed several times because of the intrinsic limitations it imposed on ad blockers and security add-ons. Now that it is ready for release, Mountain View will begin phasing out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome next month.
Leaked documentation uncovers some of Google's secret recipe for website ranking in search results
No actual source code is included, but SEO specialists are going crazy nonetheless
Google issues yet another Chrome update to fix a high-severity, zero-day vulnerability
The world's leading web browser is also popular among cybercriminals
Google issues emergency security fix for Chrome's zero-day flaw
Google has become aware of an exploit for CVE-2024-4671 that exists in the wild. This "use after free" vulnerability in the Visuals component of the browser has been patched on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Microsoft Edge continues upward trend on PC, even as it remains 9th on mobile
Despite coming in 2nd on desktop, Edge is yet to make a dent on mobile
Devious "Brokewell" trojan masquerades as Chrome browser update to steal your banking data
Brokewell could make you broke if it gains control of your device
Google supercharges Chrome's omnibox address bar with machine learning
More relevant suggestions are on their way
Google launches Chrome Enterprise Premium, a paid-for browser with advanced security features
Google thinks enterprise browsers are the future of workplace security and productivity
Google to delete billions of Incognito mode browsing records as part of lawsuit settlement
Incognito mode gets a reality check in multi-billion dollar privacy cleanup
Chrome is getting better text rendering in Windows thanks to Microsoft engineers
A long-standing "bug" is about to be fixed in the upcoming Chrome release
Google Chrome gets real-time phishing and malware protection with upgraded Safe Browsing feature
It will be available on all desktop and mobile platforms by the end of this month
Google awarded $10 million in bug bounties last year, the second highest in the program's history
The largest single payout was $113,337
Chromium developers are working on a browser API for micropayments
TL;DR: Online micropayment systems, involving very small sums of money, have been proposed since the 1990s, but they have been unsuccessful so far. Chromium engineers are attempting to resurrect the concept through a new standardized API, though there is still a lot of work to be done.
Microsoft Edge under fire for stealing Chrome browser tabs
In context: Microsoft Edge is accused of stealing data from rival browser Chrome without users' consent. This raises privacy and security concerns, as well as some questions about Microsoft's tactics to gain market share. Is it just a bug or is there something more sinister at play?
Google Chrome 121 adds three new AI features: a tab organizer, custom themes, and a writing assistant
The latest Chrome update includes experimental GenAI features to organize your tabs, create custom themes, and get help with writing on the web. You'll be able to try these out from the "Experimental AI" page in Chrome Settings.
Mozilla calls on Apple, Google, and Microsoft to create a more level playing field in the browser market
The Firefox developer has compiled a list of platform-holder tricks that thwart competition
Google's Chrome browser is coming to Android-compatible cars
Browsing the web at 100 miles per hour, what could possibly go wrong?
Google OAuth secrets exposed as account-hijacking MultiLogin vulnerability discovered
A secure authentication standard that isn't so trustworthy, after all
Chrome incognito mode not so private: Google to settle in class-action lawsuit
Did Google portray incognito mode as more private than it really is?
Three malicious VPN extensions on the Chrome Web Store infected 1.5 million devices before being removed by Google
Malware remains a problem on the Chrome Web Store
Google improves Chrome's memory saver feature
Chrome now lets you save tab groups to access them later or on another device. Safety Check now runs automatically in the background. And you can also specify which sites remain inactive to continue saving memory.
Chrome will deprecate third-party cookies starting January 2024 as it implements Tracking Protection
Google is finally putting its ambitious Privacy Sandbox plans to the test
Google reveals the next step in its war on ad blockers: slower extension updates
The ad blocking arms race continues to grow
PSA: Google Chrome update addresses zero-day exploit
Google has released a critical security update on the Chrome stable channel. According to the notes, an active exploit exists for CVE-2023-6345 that could allow an attacker to steal sensitive data and other cyber attacks.