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Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Google’s Search Monopoly
21 Nov

Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Google’s Search Monopoly

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To dismantle Google’s illegal monopoly over how Americans search the web, the US Department of Justice wants the tech giant to end its lucrative partnership with Apple, share a trove of proprietary data with competitors and advertisers, and “promptly and fully divest Chrome,” Google’s search engine that controls over half of the US market. The government wants Google to sell Chrome to a buyer it approves, arguing the divesture would “pry open the monopolized markets to competition, remove barriers to entry, and ensure there remain no practices likely to result in unlawful monopolization.”The recommendations are part of a detailed plan…
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Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
27 Oct

Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser

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Google may be close to unveiling an AI agent that can operate a web browser to help users automate everyday tasks. reports that the company is working on a “computer-using agent” under the codename Project Jarvis, and it may be ready to be previewed as soon as December. According to sources that spoke to The Information, Jarvis “responds to a person’s commands by capturing frequent screenshots of what’s on their computer screen, and interpreting the shots before taking actions like clicking on a button or typing into a text field.”Jarvis is reportedly made to work only with web browsers —…
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A new Chrome extension can reliably detect AI-generated voices
21 Oct

A new Chrome extension can reliably detect AI-generated voices

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Just in time for the 2024 US elections, the call screening and fraud detection company Hiya has launched a free Chrome extension to spot deepfake voices. The aptly named Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector “listens” to voices played in video or audio streams and assigns an authenticity score, telling you whether it’s likely real or fake.Hiya tells Engadget that third-party testers have validated the extension as over 99 percent accurate. The company says that even covers AI-generated voices the detection model hasn’t trained on, and the company claims it can spot voices created by new synthesis models as soon as they’re…
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10 Chrome extension to make you 10x webdeveloper
08 Sep

10 Chrome extension to make you 10x webdeveloper

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In webdevelopment, having the right tools at your disposal can make a significant difference in your workflow.  Chrome extensions, in particular, have become essential for developers and designers, as they offer everything from debugging aids to design inspiration directly in your browser.  Here's a selection of top Chrome extensions that every web developer and designer should consider adding to their toolkit. Mobile simulator - responsive testing tool This extension is must have for web developers who need to test their websites' responsiveness across various devices. They offer a wide range of Android and iPhone device frames, it allows you to preview your site…
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Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses
27 Jun

Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses

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Google is making subtle quality-of-life improvements to the Chrome mobile apps. The Android and iOS versions of the browser now offer quicker access to crucial info, trending searches and live sports scores in the Discovery Feed.Chrome Actions, preset tasks that appear in the browser’s address bar when cued by trigger words, now include one for local businesses. When you search for something like a nearby restaurant, a shortcut will appear at the top of the bar showing the eatery’s name and address, along with buttons to call, get directions or read reviews.The feature is available now in Chrome for Android,…
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Google makes it easier to multi-task with minimized in-app Chrome tabs
30 May

Google makes it easier to multi-task with minimized in-app Chrome tabs

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Sometimes, having to open a link from within another app on mobile could be disruptive and take you away from the task you were trying to accomplish. Now an update for Chrome could help keep you focused with the task at hand. When you click on a link within Gmail, for instance, and open a Chrome tab within the app, you can tap on the chevron icon in the toolbar right next to the "x" or the close button to minimize the browser. That turns the open tab into a compact, floating picture-in-picture window that you can drag anywhere on…
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