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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'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.

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 is adding vertical tabs and a more immersive reading mode to desktop Chrome, giving the browser two genuinely useful quality-of-life upgrades.

This sneaky little feature might speed things up for you.

US schools are scaling back Chromebook use due to distractions, behavior issues, and concerns that too much tech may hurt learning outcomes.

Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.

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-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.

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 is exploring a new Chrome feature that could clearly label which parts of a webpage are human-written or AI-generated.

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 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.

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.

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'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.

Google Chrome for iOS is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade that offers iPhone and iPad users a smarter browsing experience.

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.

Google’s next-generation desktop platform, Aluminium OS, has surfaced through a new job listing, revealing an Android-based, AI-driven operating system that may eventually replace ChromeOS.

Chrome for Android is testing a new toggle that lets websites access only your approximate location. Here's why it matters for your privacy and everyday browsing.

Google Chrome on Android has added the ability to pin tabs, letting you keep key pages locked in place while you browse the rest. It’s a small upgrade with big convenience.

Microsoft has found a new way to keep you on Edge. When Windows 11 users search for “Chrome” on Bing, they’re offered 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for not switching. Those points can be traded for Amazon, Spotify, or Roblox gift cards, turning your browser loyalty into real-world offerings and adding a new twist to the browser wars.

Google rolls out an AI Mode button on Chrome, making it easier for users to access AI without leaving the browser.

Apple is reportedly developing a budget-friendly MacBook to rival Chromebooks, expected in 2026, priced around $600–$900.

Windows can run on a Chromebook, but that doesn’t mean it should as performance and support trade-offs are too steep.

MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance.