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The latest news, updates, and tips for using Google Chrome all in one place. If you’re not a fan of Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about Google’s web browser and operating system.

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Chrome just fixed some of its biggest daily annoyances

Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.
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Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web

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Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected

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Research reveals how these simple Chrome extensions are hawking your privacy

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Google wants Chrome to show what parts of a webpage are human or AI-generated

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Acer’s new Chromebook 311 offers a military-grade build and easy repairs

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Save 57% on a Samsung Chromebook that’s great for school basics

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Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats

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Chrome will soon tell you what you were reading a while ago with tab-aware AI

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Google turns Chrome into a native AI browser with Gemini-powered tools

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Chrome on your iPhone now offers a smarter, Gemini-powered browsing experience

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You cannot cast Netflix anymore unless you own one of these devices

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Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS

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.
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Chrome is testing a new feature that prevents websites from knowing exactly where you are

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.
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Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying

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.
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How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook

Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
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Microsoft is offering free gift cards if you stick with Edge over Chrome

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.
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Chrome’s new AI Mode button could be Google’s way of keeping you from rivals

Google rolls out an AI Mode button on Chrome, making it easier for users to access AI without leaving the browser.
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Apple’s first affordable MacBook could arrive as soon as next year, and I’m excited

Apple is reportedly developing a budget-friendly MacBook to rival Chromebooks, expected in 2026, priced around $600–$900.
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Why I wouldn’t install Windows on a Chromebook

Windows can run on a Chromebook, but that doesn’t mean it should as performance and support trade-offs are too steep.
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MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for chromebooks

MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance.
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Gemini’s next trick is hiding in Chrome, and it could change how you browse

Chrome’s Canary build quietly adds a “Contextual tasks” panel tied to Gemini. It's rough, but it points to agentic browsing, useful in small steps, as long as permissions, controls, and trust catch up.
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Chrome can now summarize articles using Gemini, and it does a better job than Safari

Google's Chrome browser now features Gemini-powered webpage summarization.
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I replaced Chrome with an AI browser, and you should too

Perplexity's Comet browser fundamentally reimagines what a web browser can accomplish by heavily pushing AI to speed up the boring tasks and putting more control in your hands.
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Google ending Steam support for Steam; Chromebook users to rely on Android and cloud gaming services

End of Steam Beta marks a pivot away from native Linux-based gaming on Chromebooks.
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Google’s ‘try it on’ tool lets you dress yourself with AI, try it now

You can now virtually try on clothes before hitting the buy button.
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Google Chrome makes it easier for iPhone users to separate work and play 

For iPhone users, Google will finally allow users to switch between personal and work profiles, with all the Enterprise controls and safety in tow.
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Best laptop deals: Save on the Dell XPS 16, MacBook Pro 16 and more

If you're on the lookout for laptop deals, we've rounded up the best bargains that you can shop right now involving devices by brands like HP, Apple, and Dell.
Accessibility improvements to Android.

Google Gemini eases web surfing for users with vision and hearing issues

Thanks to Gemini, users can now ask questions about what's appearing on their phone's screen, and even check if they can score a discount on shopping sites.
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Google Chrome is getting an AI-powered scam sniffer for Android phones

Google is adding a new AI-powered alert system that will warn users if a website is trying to scam them with fake security warnings and other related scams.
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Best Chromebook deals: Cheap computers starting at $55

A Chromebook can make an affordable alternative to the best laptops, and we've rounded all of the best Chromebook deals you can shop right now.
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Google might have to sell Chrome — and OpenAI wants to buy it

We don't know yet whether Google will really be forced to sell its Chrome business -- but OpenAI is already trying to put in a bid.
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I ditched Chrome for the Vivaldi browser, and it’s awesome

Until a few weeks ago, I barely knew anything about Vivaldi but after using it for a while, I am totally sold.
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MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip pits Chromebooks against Copilot PCs

MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, destined for Chromebooks, offers more AI firepower than Windows Copilot PCs and a host of other flagship-tier perks, too.