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How to turn off autoplay videos on Facebook, Twitter, Firefox, and moreHow to turn off autoplay videos on Facebook, Twitter, Firefox, and more
Cameron Faulkner and Barbara Krasnoff
Privacy and ads in Chrome are about to become FLoCing complicated

Google is forging ahead with its third-party cookie replacement technology

Dieter Bohn
Chrome now instantly captions audio and video on the webChrome now instantly captions audio and video on the web
Google says Chrome 89 keeps your Mac cooler, and saves ‘significant memory’ on WindowsGoogle says Chrome 89 keeps your Mac cooler, and saves ‘significant memory’ on Windows
Chrome for Android can now preview a page before opening a linkChrome for Android can now preview a page before opening a link
Google links Android phones to Chromebooks with new Phone Hub featureGoogle links Android phones to Chromebooks with new Phone Hub feature
Google is speeding up Chrome’s release cycle to every four weeksGoogle is speeding up Chrome’s release cycle to every four weeks
Google is making it easier to swap between user profiles in ChromeGoogle is making it easier to swap between user profiles in Chrome
Chrome OS now has a built-in screen recorderChrome OS now has a built-in screen recorder
Samsung’s $549 Galaxy Chromebook 2 will be available on March 1stSamsung’s $549 Galaxy Chromebook 2 will be available on March 1st
Chrome for iOS will soon keep incognito tabs even more secret with Face IDChrome for iOS will soon keep incognito tabs even more secret with Face ID
Chrome 88 update includes important security fix for zero-day vulnerabilityChrome 88 update includes important security fix for zero-day vulnerability
Google begins rollout of tab groupings in Chrome for AndroidGoogle begins rollout of tab groupings in Chrome for Android
Apple releases Chrome extension for iCloud passwordsApple releases Chrome extension for iCloud passwords
Google’s new Chrome 88 update improves dark mode, removes FTP and Adobe FlashGoogle’s new Chrome 88 update improves dark mode, removes FTP and Adobe Flash
The new Asus Fanless Chromebox could easily be mistaken for a wireless routerThe new Asus Fanless Chromebox could easily be mistaken for a wireless router
Google acquires Neverware, a company that turns old PCs into ChromebooksGoogle acquires Neverware, a company that turns old PCs into Chromebooks
Google gives Chrome users an easier way to sync info across devicesGoogle gives Chrome users an easier way to sync info across devices
Google is still making its mysterious Fuchsia OS, and now it wants your helpGoogle is still making its mysterious Fuchsia OS, and now it wants your help
Chrome OS 87 adds tab search and Bluetooth device battery levelsChrome OS 87 adds tab search and Bluetooth device battery levels
Asus announces new Chromebox 4 with 10th Gen Intel processorsAsus announces new Chromebox 4 with 10th Gen Intel processors
Google’s native version of Chrome for Apple’s Arm Macs is out nowGoogle’s native version of Chrome for Apple’s Arm Macs is out now
Get the old Google icons back with this Chrome extensionGet the old Google icons back with this Chrome extension
Chrome OS may finally be getting a dark modeChrome OS may finally be getting a dark mode
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513 is the first Chromebook with Snapdragon chipsAcer’s Chromebook Spin 513 is the first Chromebook with Snapdragon chips
Chrome bug meant browser didn’t respect user requests to delete YouTube site dataChrome bug meant browser didn’t respect user requests to delete YouTube site data
Chromecast Ultra is dead, long live Chromecast Ultra (and this new Ethernet dongle)Chromecast Ultra is dead, long live Chromecast Ultra (and this new Ethernet dongle)
Here’s what the new Chromecast’s Google TV software looks likeHere’s what the new Chromecast’s Google TV software looks like
Google is shutting down paid Chrome extensionsGoogle is shutting down paid Chrome extensions
Google seemingly discontinues the original Pixelbook but won’t quite sayGoogle seemingly discontinues the original Pixelbook but won’t quite say
Google can now scan malicious files for Advanced Protection usersGoogle can now scan malicious files for Advanced Protection users
How to set Chrome or Edge as your default browser on the iOS 14 betaHow to set Chrome or Edge as your default browser on the iOS 14 beta
Google Chrome will try to stop you from typing into risky text boxesGoogle Chrome will try to stop you from typing into risky text boxes
Chrome for Android will now label ‘fast pages’ and may eventually rank them higher in searchChrome for Android will now label ‘fast pages’ and may eventually rank them higher in search
Google is testing domain-only URLs in Chrome to help foil scams and phishingGoogle is testing domain-only URLs in Chrome to help foil scams and phishing
Google is delaying the shutdown of Chrome apps, but you probably weren’t using them anywayGoogle is delaying the shutdown of Chrome apps, but you probably weren’t using them anyway
Chrome’s autofill is getting more secure and convenientChrome’s autofill is getting more secure and convenient
How to prevent being tracked while reading your GmailHow to prevent being tracked while reading your Gmail
How to personalize your Google Chrome homepage with any GIFHow to personalize your Google Chrome homepage with any GIF
Android’s AirDrop-style file sharing feature may be available for more than just mobile devicesAndroid’s AirDrop-style file sharing feature may be available for more than just mobile devices

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