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Chrome update fixes 33 security flaws, including seven critical bugs

Google Chrome remains the default browser for billions of users. Latest release 149.0.7827.156 is largely a security update, but a significant one, fixing 33 vulnerabilities including seven rated critical and numerous high-severity flaws tied to memory corruption, WebRTC, extensions, passwords, and authentication systems.

By Julio Franco, June 17, 2026, 10:26 AM

Software The Web

The end of uBlock Origin in Chrome is now weeks away, not months

Ad-Verse: Google announced the transition from Manifest V2 browser add-ons a few years ago, but kept a few well-known "secrets" available to support legacy extensions. Now, Chromium developers have explained that MV2-based extensions are completely going away in just a few weeks.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, June 11, 2026, 8:46 AM 46 comments

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Google tests making AI Mode the default in Search, then says it was an error

Google's "accidental" AI Mode test gives users a glimpse of a possible Search future most don't want

By Rob Thubron, June 6, 2026, 8:07 AM 16 comments

The Web Security

Google accidentally published a four-year-old Chromium security bug, then tried to hide it again

Discovered in 2022 and rated high priority, it still hasn't been fixed

Facepalm: The open-source Chromium project provides the foundation for Google Chrome and many other popular web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. When a serious security flaw is discovered in the shared codebase, it can quickly become a widespread threat affecting millions of devices across multiple computing platforms.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, May 21, 2026, 1:08 PM

Software Google

Google Chrome has been silently pushing a 4GB AI model to your device without asking

The browser automatically redownloads Gemini Nano files if users delete them

By Daniel Sims, May 5, 2026, 6:06 PM 45 comments

The Web Google

Chrome finally gets vertical tabs, plus an improved Reading Mode

Google is finally adding one of Chrome's most requested features, alongside a smarter full-page reading view

By Rob Thubron, April 8, 2026, 8:16 AM 11 comments

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PSA: Chrome patches 26 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws

Google Chrome 146 fixes 26 security vulnerabilities but with no evidence of active exploitation so far. The update addresses three critical memory-related flaws, along with several high-risk issues impacting components like WebGL and the V8 JavaScript engine.

By Ivan Franco, March 20, 2026, 11:33 AM

Security The Web

Popular Chrome extension "Save Image as Type" was hijacked, impacting over 1 million users

Hackers acquired the popular WebP conversion extension last November

By Daniel Sims, March 18, 2026, 10:57 PM

Software The Web

Google will start shipping a new Chrome version every two weeks

Faster two-week Chrome release cycle could ripple across the entire browser ecosystem

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 4, 2026, 7:08 PM 14 comments

Google Security

Google is rolling out quantum-resistant HTTPS certificates in Chrome to future-proof the web

Why it matters: One of the greatest risks of quantum computing is its potential to break many of the cryptographic protocols that keeps the internet safe today. Thankfully, quantum is still fairly distant from being that great a risk – at this stage, it can't break internet encryption. But Google isn't exactly waiting around for that to happen. On Friday, the company announced that Chrome is rolling out a new type of web certificate that's essentially designed to be quantum-proof from the ground up.

Full story By Zo Ahmed, March 1, 2026, 10:13 AM 15 comments

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Google Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Drive saves

Chrome has received a trio of new productivity upgrades on the desktop. The browser's new built-in split view lets you run two tabs side by side without juggling windows, while its PDF viewer can now handle highlights, notes, and even signatures. There's also a new 'Save to Google Drive' option that sends docs to the cloud into a dedicated folder.

By Julio Franco, February 19, 2026, 9:32 PM

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Chrome rushes emergency patch for actively exploited zero-day bug

Google has pushed an emergency update for Chrome to close a high-severity zero-day vulnerability that's already being exploited in the wild. The flaw stems from a use-after-free bug in Chrome's CSS font handling and can lead to crashes, rendering issues, or worse.

By Julio Franco, February 16, 2026, 11:10 AM

Software AI

AI browsers are about to eat the internet

The future of on-device AI might just be... Chrome

By Bob O'Donnell, January 30, 2026, 3:40 PM 13 comments

Software AI

Google introduces agentic AI browsing to Chrome with "Auto Browse"

While 90% of DuckDuckGo users say no to AI, Google wants to shove it

By Skye Jacobs, January 29, 2026, 11:07 AM 15 comments

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Google Chrome 144 fixes important bugs and adds new dev tools

Chrome 144 includes 10 security fixes ranging from low- to high-priority issues. New features include highlighted find-in-page search text via a new pseudo-element, improved location permission handling through the Geolocation API, and expanded support for the modern Temporal date and time API.

By Erik Orejuela, January 14, 2026, 10:34 AM

Security The Web

DarkSpectre quietly infected millions through seemingly legit browser extensions

A sprawling campaign that hid in plain sight for years

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 3, 2026, 12:57 PM 7 comments

Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, January 2, 2026, 12:04 AM TechSpot Software

Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.

Security AI

These popular browser extensions protecting your AI chats were actually copying them

Chrome and Edge add-ons found quietly recording your chats

By Skye Jacobs, December 19, 2025, 6:15 AM 11 comments

Software Google

Google's latest experimental browser turns tabs into custom mini-apps

The new project, powered by Gemini AI, reimagines how browsers interact with the web

By Skye Jacobs, December 12, 2025, 12:08 PM

Security The Web

Popular Chrome and Edge extensions go rogue, infecting over 4 million devices with spyware

A hot potato: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that infected millions of computers via browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge add-ons website. The extensions used to be legitimate apps but were updated with malicious code last year.

Full story By Kishalaya Kundu, December 4, 2025, 1:06 PM 13 comments

Software The Web

WebGPU now works across all major browsers, bringing desktop-class graphics to the web

Support stretches across multiple PC and mobile operating systems

By Daniel Sims, December 2, 2025, 8:16 AM

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Google patches critical Chrome zero-day exploited in active attacks

Google has addressed a high severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion bug in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. The flaw is being actively exploited and could allow arbitrary code execution through a malicious webpage. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately.

By Ivan Franco, November 18, 2025, 7:37 PM

Google The Web

Google pulls the plug on Privacy Sandbox, leaving cookies in place

Google's post-cookie vision for the web has collapsed

By Skye Jacobs, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM 7 comments

The Web Software

Google Chrome dominance grows, hits record 72% market share

Microsoft Edge still hasn't cracked 5%, Safari commands a decent 16%

By Daniel Sims, October 2, 2025, 7:27 AM 10 comments

The Complete List of Alternatives to Every Google Product

FEATURE By Bill Mann, September 25, 2025, 5:10 AM TechSpot Google

Discover privacy friendly alternatives to every Google product. Take small steps to protect your data, reduce tracking, and regain control of your digital life with secure, reliable tools.