Google makes it easier to try Chrome's experimental features
Chrome Labs puts test features a couple of clicks away.
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Google is reportedly testing dark mode for desktop web searches
You might not sear your eyes searching the web at night.
Google's 2020 web developer summit puts security at the top of the agenda
The virtual event will also focus on tools to make more powerful and private apps and extensions.
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Google may ban IAC's Chrome extensions over 'deceptive' practices
IAC claims Google is being anti-competitive.
Google Podcasts lets you add shows using their RSS feeds
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Reddit shares its daily user figures for the first time
The site is about a third of Twitter's size, but it's still big.
Chrome extensions will have to show how they use your data
There are also limits on how extensions can use that data.
Hackers tricked GoDaddy into helping attacks on cryptocurrency services
The intruders had a relatively easy time getting in.
Microsoft hopes to win over Zoom fans with free 24-hour Teams web calls
Keep in touch with friends and family every waking hour.
Apple Podcasts now has support for web embeds
You can embed the Apple player with a show or episode on just about any website.
Company made to change name that could be used for website hacks
Script jokes don't go over well with the UK government.
Older Android phones won't support many secure websites by September 2021
It highlights issues with Android update policies.
Internet Archive adds fact checks to explain web page takedowns
You'll know if a page was pulled down over misinformation.
Microsoft will force Internet Explorer users to open some websites in Edge
Popular sites like YouTube, Twitter and Instagram won't be accessible through IE.
Google drops curated news plans in Australia over 'unworkable' policy
It argues that it would be forced to pay.
Microsoft Edge adds an online shopping comparison tool
It also has a new feature for capturing scrolling screenshots.
iOS 14 picture-in-picture video stops working with YouTube's mobile website (updated)
Watching YouTube while you multitask will have to wait.
Waze lets you plan trips on the web and save them to your phone
It will send push notifications so you know when to leave the house.
Microsoft details how it will phase out Flash support in Edge after 2020
The Internet Explorer mode will help some business users hang on, however.