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  OpenAI Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered Web Browser, to Compete With Google Chrome

  OpenAI is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) web browser and is close to releasing it. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI firm is readying the browser to compete with Google Chrome. The name of this browser is not known; however, it is said that it will support AI capabilities natively.

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  Apple Adds iCloud Passwords Support For Mozilla Firefox Via Browser Extension on Windows

  After being listed on Mozilla Firefox’s add-ons page for months, the iCloud autofill passwords extension is now functional for Windows 11 users. Earlier, Apple had only provided support for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, according to Reddit users. However, there is no standalone password manager for iCloud passwords.

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  Google Chrome Update Patches Security Flaw That Granted Attackers Access When Users Visited Malicious Websites

  Google Chrome was recently impacted by a security flaw that enabled remote code execution, with the company confirming active exploitation by hackers. An update addressing the vulnerability is rolling out to users across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users are urged to install the latest Chrome version to ensure their computers are protected against thi...

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  Google Chrome for Android Now Lets You Move Address Bar to the Bottom of the App

  Google Chrome has rolled out a new update for its Android app which lets users change the position of the address bar. It can now be moved to the bottom of the screen on the web browser for more flexibility. As per Google, this change makes it easier to use Chrome for Android on devices with different-sized screens, enabling users with varied hand ...

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  Google Chrome Gets 'Highest Ever' Speedometer Score; Company Reveals Optimisations Behind Improved Performance

  Google Chrome has achieved its "highest score ever" on the Speedometer 3 browser performance benchmark, a company blog post announced. Chrome's performance has reportedly improved by 10 percent since August 2024, with browsers based on Google's open-source engine typically excelling in these tests.

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  Google Chrome Security Flaws Could Grant Hackers Unauthorised System Access: CERT-In

  CERT-In has warned of multiple high-severity security flaws in Google Chrome for Desktop, potentially exposing numerous users. Google has since released patches to address the vulnerabilities. The Indian cybersecurity agency has urged all individuals and organisations using Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux to update to the newest version to safegu...

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  Google Adding New AI and Accessibility Features for Android and Chrome Browser

  Google announced rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility features to Android and the Chrome browser on Thursday. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced these features on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, observed on the third Thursday in May. The company has added Gemini capabilities to the alt te...

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  Google Reveals How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Scams in Search, Chrome and Android

  Google released a new report on Thursday, highlighting how it has been combating online scams across different products using artificial intelligence (AI). The report specifically focuses on how AI technology is being implemented in Search, Google Chrome, and Android. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that generative AI is enabling it to dete...

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  Google May Introduce New Samsung DeX-Style Desktop Experience for Phones with Android 16

  Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is ...

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  Google Chrome Fixes 23-Year-Old Bug That Let Sites See Your Previously Visited Links

  Google Chrome is set to fix a 23-year-old privacy bug that allowed malicious sites to track users' browsing history. Earlier measures partially addressed the issue, but Google says Chrome version 136, launching this month, will block exploits used to identify visited links. This update marks a significant advancement in user privacy protection.

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  Google Chrome Update Fixes Zero-Day Security Flaw That Targeted Media, Government and Educational Institutions

  Google has patched a critical security flaw in its Chrome browser that allowed attackers to bypass protections. Discovered by Kaspersky’s GReAT team, the vulnerability reportedly targeted media, educational, and government entities. Chrome users should update their browsers promptly, while updates for other Chromium-based browsers are expected to...

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  Google Vids Video Creation App Gets Updated With an AI Voiceovers Feature

  Google Vids, the company's artificial intelligence (AI) video creation tool, is getting a new feature. Announced last week, the Mountain View-based tech giant is now adding AI-powered voiceovers to its ‘Help me create’ feature. With this, the tool will automatically add voiceovers for each scene generated by it. Users will have granular control...

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  Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links

  Google Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions involving affiliate marketing links and codes have been revised. Affiliate links are an important income source for content creators, and the updated policy aims to stop extensions from injecting affiliate links that override those shared by creators. This change follows recent accusations aga...

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  Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android

  Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...

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  Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature

  Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such ...