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Google is testing LiteRT-LM for On-Device AI across Windows, Mac, and Linux via the OnDeviceModelLitertLmBackend experiment. The runtime switch is now live in a field trial for Chrome’s on-device model service. LiteRT-LM was announced in 2025 as a production-ready engine designed to run large language models directly on devices, including Chrome. It powers certain local AI tasks in the browser, such as page summaries

Microsoft is testing “inline window switching for Workspaces” in Edge Canary. The feature lets users switch between different Workspaces inside the same browser window instead of opening a separate window for each one. Microsoft Edge Workspaces let users create dedicated browsing spaces for different projects. Each Workspace keeps its own set of tabs and can be shared with others. It is designed for project-based

Google is preparing to promote Gemini inside Chrome for Android with a new message aimed at users who have not tried it yet. The prompt introduces Gemini directly from Chrome’s three-dot app menu on Android. Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Chrome. It lets users get answers without leaving the browser. You can ask questions, get quick explanations, summarize long articles, and pull

Chrome’s Desktop Glow Up project now includes detached tabs, tab strip decluttering, and a glass-style toolbar prototype, according to recent Chromium code changes. What started as a project name in the code now includes concrete changes to the tab strip and toolbar on desktop. Update: The glass toolbar flag is now available and produces a visible translucent effect when enabled. Recent updates in Chrome’s

Mozilla is adding built-in PDF page organization to Mozilla Firefox. The latest Nightly builds offers a "Manage" option in the PDF thumbnail sidebar that lets users move, cut, copy, and delete pages directly inside a document. After choosing Save as, the exported file reflects the new page order and deletions. The built-in PDF viewer can now change a document’s page order and remove pages

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.