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Microsoft accidentally mark...

09/30, 2:50pm

Security suite removes browser app from computers

A new virus definitions update for Microsoft's Security Essentials (MSE) has inadvertently misidentified Google's Chrome browser app as containing a trojan and being a "severe" threat. MSE has been caught removing Chrome from users' computers. Microsoft has acknowledged the mis-categorization and issued a patch, but not before hundreds of users were forced to reinstall the browser on their computers.

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Google Chrome 11 beta packs...

03/23, 3:35am

Chrome 11 beta also brings new icon

Google has released the latest version of its Chrome browser in beta form. The release notes for Chrome 11.0.696.16 highlights two significant updates to the browser, including an HTML5 speech input API and GPU-accelerated 3D CSS. Additionally, the browser now sports a new Chrome icon.

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Crankshaft for Chrome gives...

12/07, 3:50pm

Google outs Crankshaft for V8 to boost JavaScript

Google on Tuesday announced a new compilation infrastructure for V8, the JavaSript engine in Google Chrome. Called Crankshaft, it is said to more than double the speed of JavaScript apps in most cases, such as when loading web pages and applications created with complex JavaScript. Benchmark tests reveal that Richards, DeltaBlue and Crypto get the most benefits.

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Briefly: Chrome for Snow Le...

09/01, 5:10pm

iPhone developer woes

In brief: With the release of Snow Leopard many developers had to release updates to ensure their software would continue to function properly. Some of the more recent updates relate to two iterations of the Google Chrome web browser. The latest developer build of Google Chrome, v4.0.203.4, fixes multiple problems that were encountered after updating to Snow Leopard.

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Google Chrome 1.0 launches ...

12/11, 4:50pm

Google Chrome 1.0 launches

As promised just yesterday, the full, non-beta version of Google's Chrome Internet browser is now available for download. The simple-appearing browser, which thus far supports only Windows Vista and XP SP2 systems, was released in beta form back in September and promises to make web browsing faster, easier and safer. It will allow users to perform Google searches straight from the address bar, which will return suggestions for searches and web pages as they type.

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