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Google Adding New AI and Accessibility Features for Android and Chrome Browser

Google Adding New AI and Accessibility Features for Android and Chrome Browser

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Google announced the roll out of new artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility features to Android and the Chrome browser on Thursday. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced these features on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, observed on the third Thursday in May. The company has added Gemini capabilities to the alt text description feature and is now expanding the Expressive Captions feature, which was only available in the US. Additionally, the Google Chrome browser is also getting two new accessibility features to help those with low vision. Google Introduces New Accessibility Features In a blog post, the tech giant said that it is rolling out new updates to Android and Chrome to create customised experiences for vision and hearing. Additionally, Google is also adding new resources for developers building speech recognition tools. Starting with Android, the tech giant is introducing a new feature and expanding the other to more users. Last year, the company integrated Gemini-powered capabilities into TalkBack, Android’s screen reader, enabling it to generate descriptive captions for images without alternative …

Google Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees In Android, Pixel Group: Report

Google Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees In Android, Pixel Group: Report

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Hundreds of employees have been reportedly laid off from Google. Alphabet’s Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android software, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

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Google’s latest crackdown on browser extension has rendered popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin inoperable on Chrome, as the company pushes forward with its switch to Manifest V3. The move, which critics say weakens privacy protections, affects all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. Meanwhile, Firefox is doubling down on its commitment to ad-blocking tools, promising to support both Manifest V2 and V3, ensuring users retain control over their browsing experience. Manifest V3 is the newest version of Chrome’s extension framework but it has faced criticism for cutting off access to some of ad blockers’ functionality. It serves as the foundation for WebExtensions, which power browser APIs. Google has defended Manifest V3, calling it “the first step in our platform vision to improve the privacy, security, and performance of extensions.” More Google news & tips Why won’t uBlock Origin work on Chrome? uBlock Origin, a popular and highly customizable open source ad blocker, previously functioned on Manifest V2 through a feature called blockingWebRequest. Chrome has replaced blockingWebRequest with declarativeNetRequest, which restricts how extensions interact with web …

New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates

New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates

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A new macOS malware called FrigidStealer is spreading through fake browser update alerts, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, according to research from Proofpoint. This sophisticated campaign, embedded in legitimate sites, tricks users into bypassing macOS security measures. Once installed, the malware extracts browser cookies, stored passwords, cryptocurrency-related files, and Apple Notes – potentially exposing both personal and enterprise data. Two newly identified threat actors operate parts of these web-inject campaigns: TA2726, which may act as a traffic distribution service for other threat actors. TA2727, a group that distributes FrigidStealer and malware for Windows and Android. They may use fake update alerts to enable malware and are identifiable by their use of legitimate websites to send scam update alerts. Both threat actors sell traffic and distribute malware. Fake updates trick Mac users into bypassing security The update scam includes deceptive instructions designed to help attackers evade macOS security measures. At the end of January 2025, Proofpoint found that TA2727 used scam update alerts to place information-stealing malware on macOS devices outside of the United States. …

Apple M-Series Chips Are Vulnerable to Side-Channel Attacks

Apple M-Series Chips Are Vulnerable to Side-Channel Attacks

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Security researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum discovered two side-channel vulnerabilities in devices with Apple name-brand chips from 2021 or later that could expose sensitive information to attackers. Specifically, the vulnerabilities known as SLAP and FLOP skim credit card information, locations, and other personal data. Data can be gathered from sites like iCloud Calendar, Google Maps, and Proton Mail via Safari and Chrome. As of Jan. 28, Apple is aware of the vulnerabilities. “Based on our analysis, we do not believe this issue poses an immediate risk to our users,” an Apple representative told ArsTechnica. According to the researchers, Apple plans to release a patch at an undisclosed time. The researchers have not found evidence of threat actors using these vulnerabilities. Which Apple devices are affected? The following Apple devices include vulnerable chips, according to the researchers: All Mac laptops from 2022 to the present (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro). All Mac desktops from 2023 to the present (Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Studio, Mac Pro). All iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models …

Linux Foundation Announces Initiative to Support Chromium

Linux Foundation Announces Initiative to Support Chromium

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The Linux Foundation announced on Thursday a fund to support and organize open projects to build Chromium-based browsers. The Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers now accepts new members. “With the launch of the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers, we are taking another step forward in empowering the open source community,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, in a press release. “This project will provide much-needed funding and development support for open development of projects within the Chromium ecosystem.” Many browsers, including Arc, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, use Google’s Chromium as their underlying infrastructure. Interested potential partners can apply with the Linux Foundation. What’s hot at TechRepublic What is the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers group? The purpose of the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers group is to “provide a neutral space where industry leaders, academia, developers, and the broader open source community can work together to support projects within the Chromium ecosystem,” the Linux Foundation wrote. As such, the group will “remove barriers to innovation, expand adoption, and ensure that projects within the Chromium ecosystem receive …

Should You Make the Switch?

Should You Make the Switch?

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Arc Browser: Fast facts Key features: User-centered, highly customizable design, rich in features, integrates apps with web browsing to create an all-in-one multitasking experience. Pricing: Free. Best for: Users looking for a modern, customizable, and private browser. Web browsers have always been a sector dominated by big names, but Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari, and Microsoft’s Bing have a new competitor in Arc. The concept behind this hyper-personalized browser, developed by The Browser Company, is to provide a customizable web experience and act as the web’s operating system, integrating online content with apps and files. Pricing Arc is a freeware web browser. It’s available for free to all Mac and Windows users. Arc is also available for iPhone,  iPad, and Android users in a stripped-down version. Is Arc available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS? As of January 2025, Arc is available for Mac and Windows but not Linux. Arc is mainly designed as a desktop browser; therefore, its mobile iOS version for iPhones, iPads, and Android has some limitations. SEE: The U.K.’s competition watchdog …

Google Chrome Could Soon Reportedly Benefit from AI-Powered Gemini Live Capabilities

Google Chrome Could Soon Reportedly Benefit from AI-Powered Gemini Live Capabilities

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Gemini Live could soon make its way to the desktop version of Google Chrome, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The two-way conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature was initially rolled out to Gemini Advanced users on Android in September and finally made its way to the iOS platform last month with the introduction of the Gemini for iOS app. However, flags for the feature discovered on the desktop version of a Chrome build suggest it could be the next home for Google’s AI feature. Gemini Live on Google Chrome Tipster Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) detailed the rumoured arrival of Gemini Live on Google Chrome last month. A new feature flag was discovered in Chromium Gerrit, a code review tool for developers working on the Chromium open-source project. It is said to be implemented with the GLIC codename, which is speculated to be an abbreviation for Gemini Live in Chrome. The new button in Chrome’s tab strip now opens a floating panel, although it is not yet possible to interact with this panel; after digging …

OpenAI Planning AI-Powered Web Browser, Could Rival Google Chrome: Report

OpenAI Planning AI-Powered Web Browser, Could Rival Google Chrome: Report

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OpenAI is reportedly planning to build a native web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI). As per a report, the AI firm is planning to take on Google Chrome with its browser platform and has started discussing its plans with several website and app developers. Separately, the AI firm is reportedly also in discussions with Samsung to integrate its AI feature into the latter’s devices. These developments, in addition to the recently released SearchGPT feature, could see OpenAI compete with Google on several fronts. OpenAI Reportedly Planning to Develop a Web Browser A report in The Information citing people familiar with the matter sheds some light on OpenAI’s plans. OpenAI is planning to develop a native web browser that can be integrated with ChatGPT to offer an AI-powered experience to users, according to the publication. OpenAI has reportedly spoken with several website and app developers such as Condé Nast, Redfin, Eventbrite and Priceline to build the web browser. The discussions reportedly also included deals to power search features for travel, food, real estate, and retail websites. The …

US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment | Technology News

US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment | Technology News

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US regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the US Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions to prevent Android from favoring its own search engine. A sale of Chrome “will permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point and allow rival search engines the ability to access the browser that for many users is a gateway to the internet,” Justice Department lawyers argued in their filing. Although regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android too, they asserted the judge should make it clear the company could still be required to divest its smartphone operating system if its oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. The broad scope of the recommended penalties underscores how severely …