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Kagi's Orion Browser Hits Stable macOS Release

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:09:25 -0500

Highlight of the Orion browser is its commitment to privacy: it includes no telemetry and no AI-bloatware.

Perplexity Comet’s Hidden MCP API Raises Structural Security Questions for AI Browsers

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

SquareX’s analysis of Perplexity’s Comet browser reveals that it includes two hidden extensions with access to an undocumented MCP API capable of executing system-level commands.

Google Chrome To Get Agentic Browsing Capabilities

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:33:00 -0400

Google is upgrading Chrome with Gemini AI “agentic capabilities” that let it handle multi-step tasks for users.

Vivaldi Browser Now Includes Built-in Proton VPN

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:43:38 -0400

Vivaldi browser has partnered with Proton VPN to offer an integrated VPN directly within the browser, providing users seamless access to secure browsing without additional extensions or software installations.

The DOJ Continues Push for Chrome Divestiture by Google

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:40:53 -0400

US DOJ remains committed to driving substantial structural reforms within Google, emphasizing the need for the company to divest its Chrome browser.

Malicious Browser Extensions Can Easily Impersonate Legitimate Ones

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:05:00 -0500

Security researchers at SquareX have revealed a significant security flaw that allows malicious browser extensions, dubbed “Polymorphic Extensions,” to disguise as trusted extensions. By replicating legitimate interfaces and icons, attackers trick users into granting access to sensitive data.

Google Completes Manifest V2 Extension Phase-Out for All Chrome Users

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:50:10 -0500

Google has almost completed its phased rollout of disabling Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome stable version, marking a significant transition in the browser’s extension ecosystem.

Perplexity Comet Browser with Agentic Search

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:10:49 -0500

Perplexity has announced a new web browser, Comet, featuring “Agentic Search” capabilities. This strategic move marks Perplexity’s expansion beyond search functionalities, aiming to integrate AI seamlessly into everyday browsing experiences.

Firefox Will Continue Supporting Manifest V2 Browser Extensions

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:47:52 -0500

Mozilla has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting browser extensions built on Manifest V2 APIs, even as Google phases them out in favor of Manifest V3.

IP Protection Feature Coming To Google Chrome

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:13:18 -0500

Google Chrome is currently developing a new privacy feature called IP Protection. This feature is designed to limit the exposure of users’ IP addresses in third-party contexts while using Incognito mode on Android and desktop platforms, thereby enhancing privacy by preventing cross-site tracking based on IP addresses.

AI-Powered 'Automated Password Change' Feature Coming to Chrome

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:08:54 -0500

Google is testing an AI-powered “Automated Password Change” feature in Chrome browser, aiming to enhance user security by streamlining the process of updating compromised passwords.

Opera Air Browser with Features to Reduce Digital Stress

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:23:38 -0500

Opera has unveiled a new web browser, Opera Air, designed to enhance user mindfulness and mental well-being during internet use. This Opera variant introduces features aimed at reducing stress and promoting relaxation, addressing the growing concern of digital overwhelm among users.

Browser Syncjacking Vulnerability in Chrome Extensions

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:17:14 -0500

SquareX’s research team has identified a critical security flaw in browser extensions, called “Browser Syncjacking.” This vulnerability enables attackers to take full control of a user’s browser and device through a series of hijacking stages.

Kiwi Browser Discontinued

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:10:28 -0500

Kiwi Browser, a popular Android web browser known for its support of Chrome extensions, has officially been discontinued. The development team announced that the browser will no longer receive maintenance or updates after January 2025.

Chrome Doubles Speedometer Scores on Android

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:37:39 -0500

By creating specialized versions for high-end devices, optimizing how it processes code, and collaborating with hardware partners, Chrome has significantly enhanced its speed and responsiveness on Android.

Chrome PDF Viewer To Get Annotation Feature

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:10:11 -0400

Google Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer is set to receive an annotation feature, allowing users to highlight text, add comments, and draw directly on PDFs within the browser.

Accept-Language HTTP Header and Privacy Concerns

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:15:15 -0400

The Accept-Language HTTP header contains information about the language preferences we have set in our browser. It can be used to track browsing activities and uniquely identify users.

Google Input Tools for Windows Discontinued

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:42:00 -0400

Google has discontinued Google Input Tools for Windows. While it’s is still available as a Chrome extension, the Windows installer is not available for download anymore.

WebAPK Arrives to Chrome Stable on Android

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:26:00 -0400

Chrome team has enabled WebAPK to the stable version of Chrome for Android. Progressive Web Apps (PWA) can now be installed on Android, similar to the native apps.

How to Disable Omnibox in Chrome?

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:00:56 -0700

Learn how to disable search suggestions, URL prediction and Instant Search features of Google Chrome’s Omnibox.

How To Uninstall Chromebook Apps?

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:00:18 -0700

Can’t figure out how to remove a certain app from your Chromebook? Here is a helpful guide on uninstalling apps on Chromebook.

Caps Lock on Chromebook

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:24:23 -0800

How to enable Caps Lock on Chromebooks, as there is no dedicated Caps Lock button on Chromebook keyboard? Learn the keyboard shortcut.

theme-color Meta Tag

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:00:57 -0800

Chrome on Android Lollipop supports a new type of Meta tag, with name theme-color, which can be used by webmasters to set the toolbar color.

Why You Should Not Use Chrome and Firefox Clones

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:03:00 -0800

Google’s Chrome browser is based on its open-source Chromium project, which simply means that anyone can create a Chrome clone and distribute it publicly under the open source licensing terms. Similarly, Mozilla also releases its Firefox browser under the open source license which allows anyone to create a forked version of Firefox with specific customizations and features. We already have many successful projects like Opera (based on Chromium), Pale Moon and Waterfox (based on Firefox) offering additional features and user interfaces. Unfortunately, apart from few popular ones, most of the forked products are quite disappointing and should be avoided by the end users.

Noto Sans Devanagari Font

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:59:02 -0500

Noto Sans is an Unicode supported font for Devanagari script, and can be used for languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali, Marathi etc.

Difference Between Private Browsing and Guest Browsing Modes

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:52:42 -0700

Learn how to enable and use private (incognito) browsing mode and guest browsing mode. When you turn on the Guest Mode in Firefox on Android, it closes the your current browsing session and starts a new one.

Disable Search and URL Suggestions in Chrome's Omnibox on Android

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:22:45 -0700

Chrome on Android shows search and URL suggestions when a user types in its address bar (omnibox). To disable this feature, uncheck its option in the Privacy settings of Chrome.

Mozilla Proposes prefer HTTP Header To Bring Parental Control To Web

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:06:22 -0400

Mozilla has proposed a new HTTP Header, prefer: safe, to be send with each web request, which would tell websites about users’ preference to browse in ‘safe mode’.

How to Delete Omnibox History in Chrome

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:21:20 -0700

Learn how to clear the omnibox history items. In short, disable the omnibox history sync, and then delete the history and saved autofill form data.

How to Check Battery Health of Chromebook

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:48:00 -0700

If you own a Chromebook or any other ChromeOS device, here is a useful trick to check battery health and performance.

Delete Key on Chromebook

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 04:55:31 -0800

Although the Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated Delete key, you can use a preset keys combination to function as the Delete button.