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Windows 11 adds registry control to block Chrome AI downloads

New Windows 11 control: A registry setting now lets users block Chrome and Edge from downloading local AI models without permission. Privacy concerns raised: The ...

Chrome’s 4GB AI model isn’t new, but you’re not wrong for being confused

Because Gemini Nano is constantly appearing on machines for the first time, people may think this is something new. In ...

Beyond benchmarks: Why Reddit users prefer specific features in Edge and Chrome

Choosing between Edge and Chrome is no longer about speed. Here's what Reddit users say really matters in 2026.
TechCrunch

Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace

As part of its slate of Google Cloud Next announcements on Wednesday, the company shared plans to bring “auto browse” agentic capabilities to Chrome users in the enterprise, along with enhanced ...
InfoWorld

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

The Chrome and Edge browsers have built-in APIs for language detection, translation, summarization, and more, using locally hosted models. Here’s how to take advantage of them. With every passing year ...
Bleeping Computer

Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability

Google Chrome will shift from a four-week to a two-week release cycle to roll out new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements more frequently. With the release of Chrome 153 on September 8, ...
ZDNet

Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn't have - here's how to try it

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

I let Chrome's AI agent shop, research, and email for me - here's how it went

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
TechCrunch

Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks

Last year, a swarm of AI browsers from companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, Opera, and The Browser Company launched with the aim to replace Chrome with features like sidebar assistants and automated ...
SlashGear

Microsoft Has A New Strategy To Stop Windows Users From Downloading Chrome

When you think of a web browser, odds are your mind immediately jumps to Google Chrome. Since launching in 2008, Chrome has become the dominant web browser, regardless of the device. Thus, it makes ...
CNET

iOS Gets More AI as Chrome Adds Google's Gemini for iPhones

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...
Forbes

CISA Issues Update Warning For Chrome And Edge Users

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. ForbesDangerous December—Emergency Update Warning For All ...