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The latest news, updates, and tips for using Google Chrome all in one place. If you’re not a fan of Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about Google’s web browser and operating system.
Your search engine could be hijacked by a Chrome extension that barely does anything
A simple Chrome setting is all some extensions need to hijack your searches. Learn how the scheme works and how to check your browser.
Acer’s first Googlebook could finally fix everything Chromebooks got wrong
Acer's first Googlebook 14 has surfaced with Core Ultra 7 355, up to 32GB RAM and a 2.8K OLED display, pointing to a premium Chromebook successor.
The best web browsers for 2026
We pitted Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge against one another to pick the best browsers for 2024. Want something different? We have alternatives too.
Google quietly rewrote Chrome’s AI documentation with important answers to on-device AI downloads
Google quietly expanded Chrome's On-device AI help documentation, detailing a 20GB free disk space requirement and device eligibility.
Chrome can finally stream Netflix in 4K, and Edge just lost bragging rights
Netflix now supports 4K playback through Chrome on compatible Windows 11 computers, although the service’s demanding display, hardware, codec, and subscription requirements still apply.
Chrome wants more extension reviews, but good ratings won’t keep malware out
Chrome may soon make extension reviews easier to find, but strong ratings can still hide malicious behavior introduced through later updates or compromised listings.
Google’s AI is digging up Chrome bugs that humans missed for years
Google reveals how Chrome now uses Gemini AI to discover, triage, and fix security vulnerabilities, including a 13-year-old bug, and how it fixed over 1,000 flaws in two updates.
Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode
Google is testing a translate button inside Chrome's Reading Mode on Canary, which would translate pages and PDFs without leaving Reading Mode.
ChatGPT is coming for one of Google’s smartest Chrome features
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Chrome extension brings context-aware AI directly into your browser, challenging Google's Gemini Side Panel with webpage summaries, explanations, and task automation.
Chrome is getting better at understanding the breaks and punctations you never say out loud
Chrome 151 Beta introduces automatic punctuation for voice recognition, allowing the browser to infer commas and periods from natural speech without spoken commands.
Gemini in Chrome can now see exactly what you’re looking at on screen
Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" tool for Gemini in Chrome, while Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities.
Filling out forms on mobile just got a lot easier thanks to Google Wallet
Google is bringing advanced Autofill to Chrome on Android and iPhone, allowing users to fill forms using information stored in Google Wallet.
Chrome is testing an Ask Gemini button that follows your text highlights around the web
Chrome Canary is testing a floating toolbar with Ask Gemini, Copy, and Share that appears whenever you select text on any webpage.
You may not necessarily want it, but a barrage of Googlebooks are coming from top brands
Googlebook could arrive with up to eight devices this fall, giving buyers more choices across Intel, Snapdragon, and MediaTek hardware, but key pricing, specs, and availability details remain unconfirmed.
Chrome browser is getting a security boost that you won’t see, but it’s good to have
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) as a default security feature in Chrome on Windows for all Workspace users.
Google is not killing your old and aging Chromecast, after all
Google says the casting issues affecting older Chromecast devices have now been resolved after users feared the company had quietly killed support for the aging hardware.
Thousands of Windows machines are being replaced in schools with MacBook Neo and iPads
Kansas City Public Schools is replacing thousands of Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neo laptops and iPads, giving Apple a major classroom test as Intel pushes cheaper Windows rivals.
Google will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon
Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Google’s next Chrome update is a big deal for Android users
Chrome on Android is getting a major AI upgrade with Gemini at its core, turning the browser into a more helpful assistant that can understand pages, handle tasks, and simplify how you use the web.
Google responds to Chrome’s silent Gemini Nano install, stops short of addressing consent
Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz has responded to backlash over Chrome's practice of silently downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano model onto user devices.
Google Chrome is installing a 4 GB AI model onto your device. Here’s how you can turn it off
Google Chrome is silently downloading a 4 GB Gemini Nano model to your device without consent. Here's what it is, where it lives on your computer, and what you can do about it.
You can now win back a shred of privacy with approximate location sharing in Chrome
Chrome on Android now supports approximate location sharing, letting users limit how precisely websites can track them while still enabling essential features.
I held off on the MacBook Neo. I hope the next one fixes these 5 papercuts before I plonk cash
The MacBook Neo is a genuinely impressive machine at $599, but five frustrating omissions are keeping my wallet shut until Apple gets the next one right.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026
Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?
A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
AI mode in Chrome gets a big upgrade to save you some tab hopping
Google's AI Mode upgrade for Chrome lets you browse websites and search at the same time, so you can ask follow-up questions without losing your place or opening yet another tab.