Perplexity propositions Google with $34.5B to sell off Chrome

Perplexity has said it wants to buy Chrome from Google for $34.5 billion, despite Perplexity's value being considerably less than what it offered.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 6

Severe Chrome browser attack vector fixed in latest Apple OS updates

Apple has released security updates for iOS and its other operating systems that patches WebKit against a zero-day vulnerability that was actively in use against Google Chrome users.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 1

Firefox will be the only browser still supporting macOS Big Sur soon

You need a browser that gets security updates. If you're still using macOS macOS Big Sur, soon your only choices will be Firefox and Microsoft Edge.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 0

Google Lens-powered Screen Search arrives for Chrome on iPhone

Google has announced that it's bringing a new feature to iPhone that enables users to quickly search while browsing the web or watching videos.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 0

Google issues its remedies proposal in antitrust case surrounding its search engine

As part of an ongoing antitrust case related to its search engine, Google has submitted proposed remedies responding to the court decision, including how Apple may be affected.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 6

Google is 'three times a monopolist' says DOJ in anti-trust lawsuit

The DOJ said that Google "rigged" ad auctions in a way that hurt the competition in its closing arguments at an antitrust trial, but it isn't clear how the US District Court Judge will rule.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 5

Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell off Chrome

You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 22

US Department of Justice considering a break-up of Google after monopoly ruling

The Department of Justice is seeking to break Google into several parts to solve its search monopoly, with the company divesting itself of Android and Chrome as a possible solution.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 10

New Chrome update will help iPhone users keep track of tabs

Google is preparing even more updates to Chrome on iOS, all designed to help users manage their tabs while browsing on an iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

Google adds Chrome AI features that can search your browsing history

Google is rolling out a trio of new features for the Chrome browser in macOS, aiming to improve your web-surfing experience using AI.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Google gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookies

Four years after declaring it wanted to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Google has confirmed it won't block the online trackers after all.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 12

Chrome's new AI update brings a smart twist to browsing & text composition

Google Chrome's recent update introduces generative AI capabilities to enhance browser themes, assist in text composition, and incorporate a feature familiar to Safari users.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 7

Microsoft announces Bing AI coming to Safari and Chrome

Marking six months since the launch of its ChatGPT-like AI app, Microsoft has announced that it is bringing the technology to browsers such as Safari, "soon."

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Google Chrome gets iOS & macOS update with new features

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers available and is the go-to alternative to Apple's Safari — and both iOS and Mac versions got an update today.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 5

Google proposes a new tracking superpower in Chrome

Google might not be completely ready to give up website cookies just yet, but the company is certainly investigating alternatives like a user-tracking ad platform built into one of the most popular web browsers available.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 13

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