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technology4 months ago•6 min saved

The Pros and Cons of Browser Password Managers

While browser password managers like Chrome and Safari have improved security and encryption, they still pose inherent risks by consolidating sensitive data in one place, making them less secure than dedicated third-party password managers. Using a browser's password manager is better than reusing passwords or storing them insecurely, but for enhanced security, especially against targeted attacks, third-party solutions with additional features are recommended.

via WIRED|

#browser-password-managers #encryption #google-chrome

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

OpenAI's Atlas Browser Challenges Google Chrome in the Web Browser Arena

OpenAI has launched Atlas, a new web browser integrated with ChatGPT, aiming to compete with Google Chrome by offering AI-powered browsing features. The move could increase traffic and revenue for OpenAI but faces significant challenges against Chrome's dominance. The browser's innovative 'agent mode' allows AI to navigate the web on users' behalf, raising questions about privacy and the future of browsing. Despite the potential, market competition and user adoption remain significant hurdles.

via KSL.com|

#ai-competition #atlas-browser #google-chrome

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Perplexity Launches Free Comet AI Browser and Revenue-Share Scheme for Publishers

Perplexity is offering its AI-native browser, Comet, for free to combat low-quality internet content, aiming to provide a better, more accessible online experience. The browser, normally costing $200/month, now includes features like webpage summarization and link analysis, with a paid option that grants access to premium media outlets. This move also positions Perplexity as a competitor to Chrome, emphasizing high-quality sources and fair revenue sharing with publishers.

via Business Insider|

#ai-browser #comet #google-chrome

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Google Chrome's AI-Driven Upgrades Boost Alphabet Stock to $290

Alphabet's stock is targeted to reach $290 as analyst Andrew Boone praises Google's significant new AI-powered Chrome update, which enhances browser functionality and ecosystem integration, positioning Google to maintain its dominant market share and potentially boost its stock value.

via TipRanks|

#ai-integration #alphabet #andrew-boone

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Google Launches First iPhone App with Liquid Glass Technology

Google Chrome 141 for iOS has been updated with Liquid Glass UI enhancements, including modernized context menus, rounded corners, a new tab loading indicator, and a redesigned keyboard, aligning with the visual style introduced in iOS 26.

via 9to5Google|

#google-chrome #ios-26 #iphone

technology6 months ago•9 min saved

Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: The Ultimate Browser Showdown

The article compares Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, highlighting that Chrome dominates in market share but Edge offers more innovative features like AI tools, better privacy options, and unique browsing capabilities, making it the preferable choice for many users despite Chrome's speed and compatibility advantages.

via PCMag|

#browser-comparison #features #google-chrome

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Perplexity Launches $34.5 Billion Bid to Acquire Google Chrome

Perplexity, an AI company with a valuation of $18bn, has made an unsolicited $35bn cash bid for Google Chrome, a move that is unusual since Chrome is not for sale and Google is facing legal challenges that could lead to its divestiture. This reflects the broader trend of inflated valuations and unconventional deal structures in the AI sector, driven by uncertainty over AI's true worth and speculative market dynamics. The AI dealmaking frenzy continues amidst high valuations and complex transactions, but a market correction may be inevitable.

via Financial Times|

#ai #business #dealmaking

business6 months ago•2 min saved

AI Startup Perplexity Proposes $34.5 Billion Acquisition of Google Chrome

AI startup Perplexity has made a surprising $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome, proposing to keep it independent and user-focused amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny of Google. The bid aims to promote user choice and support open web standards, though its success is uncertain given Google's current legal and market position.

via BBC|

#ai #antitrust #business

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

AI Startup Perplexity Launches $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome

Perplexity AI has made a $34.5 billion all-cash bid for Google's Chrome browser, aiming to leverage its user base for AI search advancements amid regulatory pressures and antitrust concerns. The bid includes plans to keep Chrome's open-source code and invest heavily in AI development, but Google is unlikely to sell, potentially leading to a lengthy legal battle.

via Reuters|

#ai-browser #antitrust #bid

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Perplexity Launches $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny and a competitive AI landscape, with the company backing the deal through several investors and launching its own AI-powered browser called Comet.

via CNBC|

#acquisition-bid #ai-technology #antitrust

business6 months ago•2 min saved

AI Startup Perplexity Launches $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome

AI startup Perplexity has made a $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google's Chrome browser amid antitrust scrutiny, aiming to offer an alternative and expand its AI-driven web tools, with plans to invest heavily in Chrome and Chromium if successful.

via Bloomberg.com|

#acquisition-bid #ai #antitrust

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Urges Windows Users to Switch from Google Chrome to Edge

Microsoft is intensifying its campaign to persuade Windows users to switch from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge, including new taskbar flags that promote Edge when Chrome usage exceeds 90%, reflecting ongoing efforts to dominate the browser market and steer users towards its ecosystem.

via Forbes|

#browser-war #edge #google-chrome

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Google Chrome Enhances Password Autofill Security with New Features

Google Chrome on Android will soon require biometric verification before autofilling passwords, addressing a security loophole where current autofill features do not ask for user verification, thus enhancing security against theft or unauthorized access.

via Android Authority|

#android #biometric-authentication #google-chrome

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Google Chrome Introduces AI Summaries to Enhance US Shopping Experience

Google Chrome has introduced an AI-powered feature for U.S. shoppers that provides store reviews and reputation summaries based on reviews from various partners, aiming to enhance shopping safety and efficiency. Currently available on desktop in English, this feature helps users make informed purchase decisions and competes with similar AI tools from Amazon and other browsers. The update is part of Google's broader effort to integrate AI into its shopping and browsing experience.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-generated-store-reviews #ai-technology #browser-updates

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

The Case for Deleting All Your Passwords in Chrome

The article advises users to delete passwords stored in Google Chrome due to security risks and switch to dedicated, secure password managers that offer better protection, such as zero-knowledge encryption and hardware security, especially as major companies push for passwordless authentication methods like passkeys.

via Forbes|

#google-chrome #passkeys #password-management