Surprise! Google's favorite Chrome extensions of 2025 are all free AI tools - here's the full list

The list shows just how important extensions are becoming to Chrome. Instead of simply letting you browse, Google is aiming to make Chrome your hub for everything online. You can find these extensions ...

Chrome’s Best of 2025: 10 Extensions from Meeting Transcripts to AI Writing

See the list of Google Chrome's favorite extensions for 2025 with the best tools for automation, productivity, editing, and ...

OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.1 versus Google's Gemini 3: Here's how the models stack up in the AI race

After ChatGPT blindsided Google 2022 and turned OpenAI into the face of generative AI, Google spent three years working to ...

Stealthy browser extensions waited years before infecting 4.3M Chrome, Edge users with backdoors and spyware

A seven-year malicious browser extension campaign infected 4.3 million Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users with malware, including backdoors and spyware sending people's data to servers in China.

This critical Android security feature is disabled out of the box - how to enable it ASAP

ZDNET's key takeaways Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings.Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and ...

7 Android security settings I change first on every new phone

On a new phone, I immediately go to Settings > Security > SIM card lock and activate it. Your carrier usually provides a ...

Tired of Chrome? OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT Atlas with 3 highly requested features

ChatGPT Atlas has only been around for a few weeks, but it already feels like OpenAI’s chatbot-powered browser is growing up fast. The first major update has landed on macOS and it adds three ...
BGR

AI Mode Is Now Even Easier To Access On iPhone And Android

Google on Tuesday announced an update for the Google Chrome app that will make it even easier to access AI Mode, the chatbot-like experience that's available in Google Search to users who want to ...
ExtremeTech

Chrome to Make HTTPS-Only Browsing Default Starting Next Fall

Starting in October 2026, Google Chrome version 154 is set to have “Always Use Secure Connections” turned on by default. This means Chrome will try to connect to every public website using HTTPS. If ...
The Verge

Chrome is about to show even more safety warnings

The browser will enable its ‘Always Use Secure Connections’ option for everyone in October 2026. The browser will enable its ‘Always Use Secure Connections’ option for everyone in October 2026. is a ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Chrome To Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Google Chrome will enable "Always Use Secure Connections" by default in October 2026, warning users before accessing public sites without HTTPS encryption. Google Chrome will enable "Always Use Secure ...
Android Authority

Say goodbye to unsafe websites as Chrome makes key decision in your favor

Google Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default starting with Chrome 154 in October 2026. The browser will automatically try HTTPS first and warn users only when visiting new or ...