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Google is moving its AI features beside the + button for AI Mode in Chrome Canary. The “Ask Google about this page” and “Search with Google Lens” options now appear next to the AI upload control in the address bar. When users click “Ask Google about this page,” Chrome does not open the side panel right away. Instead, AI-generated questions appear in the address

Microsoft is preparing a new Copilot integration for Edge that will automatically open the Copilot side pane when users click links from Outlook emails. Copilot can then provide AI insights and suggested actions based on the email and the webpage. According to the Microsoft 365 roadmap, the feature is currently in development and is scheduled to begin rolling out in May 2026. Copilot is

Chrome now shows new page-aware prompts inside the address bar dropdown. These prompts did not exist before. When you select a page’s full URL in the omnibox, Chrome can suggest actions such as summarizing the article, explaining changes, or comparing updates. In Chrome Stable, these prompts open in the Search side panel with AI Overview. In Chrome Beta, they open in AI Mode instead.

Chrome dominates the browser market, but its desktop interface has changed little in recent years. Google has now introduced a new project called “Glow Up.” The name now appears in Chrome's development code as the company prepares its next desktop design update. Update: The “Desktop Glow Up” flag is now available. Enabling it does not activate any interface changes. Image Credit: Venkat | Digital

Chrome is testing a new “Autofill @memory” feature that lets users type "@@" inside any text field to open a searchable popup of their saved personal information. Chrome already fills forms with saved emails, addresses, and payment details. With @memory, instead of waiting for Autofill to trigger automatically, users can type "@@" directly in a field to bring up a popup and search their

Connecting Google Sheets with Microsoft Excel allows you to share data between cloud-based spreadsheets and desktop Excel files. Whether you want to export data, keep files synced, or collaborate with others, there are multiple ways to connect both platforms. This guide explains the easiest methods to connect Google Sheets with Microsoft Excel on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Method 1: Download Google Sheets as

Google has already announced plans to support automated password changes in Chrome using AI. A newly spotted Chromium commit introduces a change to how Chrome handles the Change password action. Instead of only opening a password-change page in a new tab when users click Change password, Chrome is preparing to route the action through its internal Glic system, which is designed for guided task

Chrome Canary introduces a redesigned menu opened by the + (Add) button in the address bar that changes how users choose a Gemini model during browsing. The latest version lets users select "Gemini Auto" or "Gemini Pro" before starting an AI task. Gemini Auto serves general, faster responses. Gemini Pro focuses on deeper reasoning and more complex requests. This places model choice at the

Chrome Canary now shows early work on a "Summarize" button inside the native PDF viewer. The button sends the open document to Gemini and prepares Chrome to offer quick overviews and follow-up insights without leaving the browser tab. The PDF summarize button appears in the top-right toolbar as a pill-shaped control. When active, a click will send the PDF to Gemini and open results

Mozilla is testing a new security protection in Firefox that stops harmful websites from sending browser notifications. The protection is enabled by default in Firefox 149 Nightly. Any site flagged as malicious by Google Safe Browsing can no longer deliver notifications. The browser also removes notification permission granted earlier. Firefox has relied on Google Safe Browsing for many years to warn users about dangerous

Google is integrating Gemini into Chrome’s Vertical Tabs through a dedicated toolbar entry that activates only in that layout. The change links AI access directly to the browser’s tab workspace instead of keeping it inside separate panels or menus. A fresh Chromium commit, introduces a new "ToolbarGlicButton" in the browser toolbar. The control becomes visible only when Vertical Tabs are in use. This layout-specific

Microsoft is testing a new way to access Workspaces faster in Microsoft Edge. A hidden flag in the Canary version adds support for pinning individual Workspaces so they stay easy to reach at all times. Workspaces are one of Edge’s built-in productivity features. They group related tabs into separate spaces for tasks such as work, study, or personal browsing. This keeps different activities organized

Google is testing a new Projects panel for Chrome’s vertical tabs that could organize browsing into structured tasks instead of separate pages. Vertical tabs themselves were only recently made available behind a flag in Chrome. They place open tabs in a vertical layout along the side of the browser window instead of the traditional top row. The new Projects panel builds on that layout

Microsoft is preparing a new autofill capability for Edge that is expected to handle passport and driver’s license details automatically on desktop. The feature appears in the Microsoft 365 roadmap under the name Enhanced Autofill, with rollout scheduled to begin in June 2026. Today, Edge autofill mainly fills common personal details such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and saved addresses. The upcoming change

Google is exploring a Chrome change that would block ads from using camera, microphone, and location permissions granted to a website. The work follows recent Chrome changes such as lazy loading for video and audio. Today, when a user allows a site to access sensitive features such as the camera, microphone, precise location, screen sharing, or clipboard, that approval applies to the entire page.

Google is testing a new Chrome feature in the Canary version that groups similar browsing visits on the History page instead of listing every page in one long, cluttered timeline. The experiment, called "Browsing History Grouping Improvements", is available behind a flag. Right now, Chrome History records each page as a separate entry, so long research sessions are difficult to revisit because related pages

Microsoft Store is throwing error 0x80244022, and it usually means the Store cannot properly reach Microsoft’s update or download services. When this happens, installs and updates may fail, downloads can get stuck, and even opening app pages can feel unreliable because the backend request is timing out or being blocked. This error is commonly linked to connection and service issues rather than one specific

Google is testing a new visual transition for Reading mode in Chrome on Android. The change adds a short blur animation that plays when users open or exit Reading mode, replacing the abrupt jump between the webpage and the reading interface. The feature is hidden behind the “Reader Mode blur transition animation” flag in the Canary version of Chrome for Android, where the blur

The MacBook Air M5 release date is expected to fall in spring 2026, likely around March based on Apple’s launch pattern. The upcoming MacBook Air upgrade is anticipated to bring improved efficiency, AI performance, and graphics gains while retaining the familiar design and display approach users already know. The MacBook Air remains Apple’s best-selling laptop, and that status shapes how Apple upgrades it. Instead

Perplexity has released Advanced Deep Research for Max users, expanding its AI research tool while introducing the DRACO benchmark, an open framework designed to evaluate AI research agents. The update focuses on improving AI research accuracy, completeness, and citation reliability for complex, multi-step research queries across professional domains. Key Highlights Launch of Perplexity Advanced Deep Research Availability initially for Max users Introduction of the