[ad_1] Google is introducing a new feature to Chrome that will have you asking how you lived without it before. Starting with the next version of the company’s browser, which the search giant will begin rolling out next week, you’ll be able to organize tabs together into customizable groups. Google The feature works almost exactly […]
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Android’s real-time captioning is coming to Chrome on desktops
[ad_1] You won’t need an Android phone to take advantage of Google’s real-time captioning before long. Techdows has noticed (via 9to5Google) that the latest Canary build of Chrome includes Live Caption support for media playing in the browser. You’ll have to enable the feature through an accessibility flag in the settings, but it should automatically […]
Opera’s desktop browser now includes quick access to Instagram
[ad_1] Opera has tried any number of special features to draw users away from rival browsers, but its latest might be the most straightforward: make a popular social network part of the software. It’s introducing Opera 68 for desktops with built-in access to Instagram. Click a button in the sidebar and you’ll have fast access […]
Apple Music’s web player is out of beta
[ad_1] Apple Music’s web player is no longer in beta, Mac Rumors reports. The browser-based version, which Apple introduced last fall, is now available at music.apple.com. This makes Apple Music essentially platform agnostic. You’ll no longer need to have iTunes or the Music app to stream your Apple Music playlists. Now, you can log in […]
Google releases Chrome 81 with less intrusive ‘app icon’ notifications
[ad_1] The stable version of Chrome 81 has arrived for Windows, Mac and Linux after a couple of weeks of delay brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. As ZDNet notes, Google had to move some of the features it was supposed to ship with to future versions, but it still comes with a few notable […]
Safari flaw let intruders hijack cameras on iPhones and Macs
[ad_1] If you're working on a Mac at home or reconnecting with friends on an iPhone, you'll want to be sure you have the latest security updates. Security researcher Ryan Pickren has detailed recently patched Safari vulnerabilities that allowed int… [ad_2] Source link
Microsoft Edge becomes the second most popular desktop web browser
[ad_1] It’s not hard to divine why Edge might grow so rapidly. Its status as Windows’ default browser helps, as does Microsoft’s overall clout. However, it also helps that the Chromium-based version eliminates many of the complaints about the old version of Edge running on Microsoft’s own engine, such as compatibility, speed and the range […]
Google resumes Chrome updates on a modified schedule
[ad_1] The team isn’t yet ready to commit to a schedule for Chrome 84, instead promising a “future update” on the release. Version 83 is moving to the Dev channel this week. This is good news if you were concerned that Google might have to hold off on important fixes or let Chrome’s features languish. […]
Safari now blocks all third-party cookies by default
[ad_1] The move should make life more difficult for aggressive advertisers and attackers alike. It should prevent sites from using login fingerprinting or even the state of your anti-tracking prevention to watch your behavior. It should also thwart cross-site request forgery attacks, and prevents the use of auxiliary third-party domains to identify users. The updated […]
Google’s new terms of service will (hopefully) be easier to read
[ad_1] The new terms also cover Chrome, Chrome OS and Google Drive. Google also isn’t taking any chances and stresses that it’s neither changing the privacy policy nor asking for restrictions on your legal rights. Google doesn’t expect the new terms to have a meaningful impact on how you use its services. At first glance, […]