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07.08.19

Google is testing a global video play/pause button for Chrome

That would make it easier to stop annoying auto-play videos.

By S. Dent, 07.08.19

06.19.19

YouTube may restrict kids' videos to its dedicated app

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YouTube may restrict kids' videos to its dedicated app

It could also disable autoplay for child-oriented clips.

By J. Fingas, 06.19.19

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02.04.19

Mozilla will mute auto-playing videos in Firefox

Mozilla joins Google and Microsoft in fighting back against annoying websites.

By A. Dellinger, 02.04.19

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07.24.18

Firefox is the latest browser to block autoplaying web audio

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Firefox is the latest browser to block autoplaying web audio

A test release gives you the choice to silence annoying videos.

By J. Fingas, 07.24.18

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06.14.18

Latest Windows 10 test build adds SwiftKey and mixed reality options

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Latest Windows 10 test build adds SwiftKey and mixed reality options

New accessibility, video autoplay and Game Bar features are also included.

By K. Holt, 06.14.18

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05.08.18

Chrome's new automatic mute feature muzzles some web games

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Chrome's new automatic mute feature muzzles some web games

The anti-autoplay feature is working too well.

By J. Fingas, 05.08.18

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05.03.18

Chrome learns to mute sites based on your web history

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Chrome learns to mute sites based on your web history

It's no longer an all-or-nothing affair.

By J. Fingas, 05.03.18

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03.21.18

The next version of Chrome will block autoplaying videos with sound

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The next version of Chrome will block autoplaying videos with sound

Certain conditions have to be met for media to be allowed to autoplay.

By M. Locklear, 03.21.18

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01.24.18

Chrome update rids Android devices of pop-ups and redirects

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Chrome update rids Android devices of pop-ups and redirects

Chrome 64 arrives on Android before any other platform.

By R. England, 01.24.18

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12.15.17

Google Chrome beta delivers mute tool for autoplay videos

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Google Chrome beta delivers mute tool for autoplay videos

Among other improvements, like a better pop-up blocker.

By D. Lumb, 12.15.17

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Autoplay

Google is testing a global video play/pause button for Chrome

YouTube may restrict kids' videos to its dedicated app

Mozilla will mute auto-playing videos in Firefox

Firefox is the latest browser to block autoplaying web audio

Latest Windows 10 test build adds SwiftKey and mixed reality options

Chrome's new automatic mute feature muzzles some web games

Chrome learns to mute sites based on your web history

The next version of Chrome will block autoplaying videos with sound

Chrome update rids Android devices of pop-ups and redirects

Google Chrome beta delivers mute tool for autoplay videos

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