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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.
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.
Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo
Microsoft's 2026 Surface refresh brings OLED screens and new chips, but no affordable option to counter the MacBook Neo, which outperforms all the budget rivals.
You can now save and reuse Gemini prompts in Chrome with the new Skills feature
Google has launched Skills in Chrome, a new feature that lets you save Gemini prompts as reusable one-click tools and run them across multiple tabs without retyping anything
Google Chrome’s new vertical tabs could make tab chaos much easier to handle
Google is adding vertical tabs and a more immersive reading mode to desktop Chrome, giving the browser two genuinely useful quality-of-life upgrades.
Google Chrome’s secret loading feature could speed up browsing for you
This sneaky little feature might speed things up for you.
Chromebooks are running out of favor in US schools for surprising reasons
US schools are scaling back Chromebook use due to distractions, behavior issues, and concerns that too much tech may hurt learning outcomes.
Chrome just fixed some of its biggest daily annoyances
Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.
Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web
Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.
Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected
Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.
Research reveals how these simple Chrome extensions are hawking your privacy
Research shows that even simple Chrome extensions can quietly invade user privacy, with some hijacking clipboards, impersonating trusted tools, and tracking activity without clearly telling users what is really happening.
Google wants Chrome to show what parts of a webpage are human or AI-generated
Google is exploring a new Chrome feature that could clearly label which parts of a webpage are human-written or AI-generated.
Acer’s new Chromebook 311 offers a military-grade build and easy repairs
Acer launches two rugged Chromebooks with MediaTek Kompanio 540, up to 15 hours of battery life, MIL-STD durability, easy repairability, and Wi-Fi 7, starting at about $499 in the U.S.
Save 57% on a Samsung Chromebook that’s great for school basics
Save 57% on the Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Chromebook Go, now $129.99 (was $299.99). A simple ChromeOS laptop for students, Google Docs, web browsing, and streaming.
Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats
A “Featured” browser add-on marketed as privacy protection may have been copying AI chats. Koi Security says Urban VPN Proxy began intercepting prompts and replies after a July 9, 2025 update.
Chrome will soon tell you what you were reading a while ago with tab-aware AI
Google Chrome is gaining smarter AI features that let it understand what you are reading, summarize content across tabs, and help you get work done without jumping between pages.
Google turns Chrome into a native AI browser with Gemini-powered tools
Google's latest Chrome update is its most ambitious ever, infusing the desktop browser with advanced AI tools powered by Gemini, including contextual answers, summaries, and enhanced security.
Chrome on your iPhone now offers a smarter, Gemini-powered browsing experience
Google Chrome for iOS is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade that offers iPhone and iPad users a smarter browsing experience.
You cannot cast Netflix anymore unless you own one of these devices
Netflix has removed casting support for most modern TVs and streaming devices, leaving only older Chromecast models and select cast-enabled TVs on its approved list. The change appeared quietly, confirmed only after users reported missing Cast button.