Scammers’ latest phishing attacks are using that little green padlock to fool you
Hackers are now building fake sites with secure HTTPS connections in the hope of fooling users into believing that their phishing website is in fact legitimate. Because these fraudulent sites rely on a secure connection, hackers are able to bypass the security warnings on most browsers.
Chrome update could create tab groups for easier reading
Google is reportedly working on an update for its Chrome browser which would introduce groups to its tabs, thereby making it possible to bring related tabs together to help declutter the tab bar. Such a system would also make it easier to read what tabs are what, an improvement over the existing shrunken tabs.
Won’t get fooled again: Chrome 71 to block all ads on abusive sites
If a website displays ads which are designed to trick or manipulate users and Google finds out about it, its Chrome browser will start blocking all of their ads, starting in December. The Chrome 71 release is looking to crack down on abusive web practices, and hoodwinking ads is one of them.
Riddled with problems, Chrome 69 isn’t the celebration Google hoped for
Even though Google gave Chrome a makeover with an entirely new look, a number of users would like the option to revert back to an older build of the browser for more stability. Chrome's new design also brought new problems, and many users are reporting issues on Google's product support forum.
Unlock Google’s cool new Material Design interface hidden inside Chrome 68
Although Google’s Material Design user interface recently popped in the Chrome Canary channel, you can actually enable part of this interface in Chrome 68 for the desktop and Apple iOS devices. This is done by enabling the setting using the “flags” command in the address bar.
Mozilla goes all-in on voice commands with its latest browser concept
A recent Mozilla Foundation talk saw it discuss the possibility and architectural requirements for a new kind of web browser that would have fully integrated vocal commands at its core. The new browser ideal would build on existing vocal systems to provide a platform that was intuitive for those with sight limitations.
Web trackers aren’t just spying on you; they’re slowing you down
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the privacy concerns of modern life online, anti-tracker extension maker, Ghostery, has drafted a new study that looks how a major component of many online services – trackers – could be doing more than invading users privacy: they might be slowing down the internet as we know it too.
Like the internet? Google wants to attach it to your face
Google announced the new WebXR APIs to help developers create augmented and virtual reality experiences for the browser. The move will create a more immersive web experience, allowing VR and AR content to be viewed on mobile VR headsets, desktop VR devices, and on the mobile web through Magic Window.
Firefox to take another crack at putting ads in new browser tabs
Firefox creator Mozilla is having another crack at incorporating ads into its web browser. They'll appear as personalized sponsored links when a user opens a new tab, though Mozilla insists the personalization will occur "without needing to vacuum up all of your personal data or sharing it with others."
Latest Vivaldi browser fixes audio issues, provides more visual customization
A new version of Vivaldi is now available, bringing the browser up to 1.15. This release includes a list of fixes and tweaks, such as an option to use a custom image for the browser's background. Other ingredients include an additional bookmarks option, fixes to HTML5-related sound, and more.
Amazon’s Internet is a new lightweight browser app for emerging markets
Mobile users in developing nations with slower internet connections don't need to download Chrome or go onto Safari -- instead, they can simply get on Internet. The aptly named app is the latest product to emerge from Amazon, and it's an Android web browser meant specifically for emerging markets.
Google Chrome Canary update adds new quick-access emoji menu
Google has added a new emoji menu to its Chrome browser in the latest Canary release, making it easier to show your emotion in text boxes online.
Microsoft misses another Edge-related 90-day security disclosure deadline
Google's Project Zero reported another Microsoft Edge vulnerability this week after the company missed its 90-day disclosure deadline.
The latest Firefox revs up browsing by stitching more threads into your CPU
A new version of Firefox is out, and it promises faster performance due to the way it now renders web pages.
A sneaky extension for Chrome, Firefox prevents its removal, hijacks browser
Malwarebytes discovered an extension for Chrome and Firefox that prevents its removal and hijacks the browser.
Mozilla moves ‘Mr. Robot’ promo app following Firefox user outrage
Many Firefox users were outraged when a Mr. Robot promo app was secretly installed on their browser without their permission.
Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions
In this guide, we'll teach you how to uninstall Chrome extensions so that your web browsing experience is just how you want it.
A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70
The number of Microsoft Edge extensions has now reached more than 70 and Microsoft has big plans for the future of its flagship browser.
Opera is ‘Reborn,’ with new features that help usher in modern browser market
Opera Reborn is a new blueprint for a contemporary browser, with VPN, ad blocking, and chat tools all built into the browser.
Clever web app obscures your browsing activity by visiting random pages
Internet Noise is a web app designed to obscure your meaningful search history by searching for random items in the background.
Tinder Online is testing web-browser version and Facebook-less logins
Tinder Online is the new browser-based version of the popular dating app. It may not also require a Facebook login to use.
Vivaldi browser will become much more share-happy with version 1.7 update
The Vivaldi browser has been updated to version 1.7, adding the ability to screenshot entire webpages, including annotations.
Opera Software's latest browser predicts and loads websites users want to visit
The latest version of the Opera web browser packs predictive technology that loads a web page before the user finishes typing its address.
Opera Neon is a web browser for the modern age that is unlike any other
Opera, a precursor to the modern browser, calls Neon a "radical re-imagining of what a browser can be," and it's not hard to see why.
Browser extension unveils the hidden tags Facebook gives your photos
A new extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox will unveil the hidden tags Facebook doesn't usually let you see with a simple hover of your cursor.
New Vivaldi browser offers users exciting customization options
Users already have great ability to customize their Vivaldi browser, and now it will enable you to customize your physical world.
The most unstable version of the Chrome browser is now available on Android
The most unstable version of Google's Android browser, Chrome Canary, has finally come to mobile. It is publicly available.
Opera Sync gets hacked, 1.7 million people's data could be compromised
According to Opera, its sync system was breached by intruders, possibly compromising the data of 1.7 million Opera Sync users.
Why every browser sucks eventually (It’s all your fault)
The more you use a browser, the more you bog it down. Which is why you should never trust that new browser smell: every browser sucks eventually.
How to personalize the Vivaldi browser and make it your own
Customization is the heart and soul of Vivaldi, a new web browser poised to become the next big thing. Here's how to personalize it to your liking.
Relive the 80s with thousands of Amiga games right in your browser
The Internet Archive now hosts a collection of Amiga games, making many of the platform's most memorable releases playable for free in modern web browsers.
The ‘secret weapon’ powering Microsoft’s Edge browser
Microsoft posted two blogs on Thursday, one listing new features in its Edge browser, and the other explaining the benefits of its new EdgeHTML 14 platform.
The new Chrome for Android plays back videos a lot more smoothly
The newest release of Google's Chrome for Android, version 52, improves video playback.
Firefox 48 gets a new media component that’s a little ‘rusty’
Mozilla's Dave Herman recently said that Firefox 48 will have a media parser derived from the Rust programming language, replacing the current C++ version.