Topic: browser updates
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Chrome AI features could use up 4GB of storage
Google Chrome automatically downloads a hidden 4GB file called weights.bin for its Gemini Nano AI model, which powers features like scam detection and writing assistance, consuming significant storage without clear user notification. Simply deleting the file is ineffective as Chrome will re-downl...
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Google Chrome 146 Blocks Windows Session Theft with DBSC
Google has rolled out its Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) security feature to all Windows Chrome users to combat session cookie theft, with macOS support planned for a future update. The feature binds authentication sessions to a user's specific hardware using a non-exportable private key...
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Firefox adds free VPN with 50GB monthly data
Firefox 149 introduces a new, free built-in VPN proxy, offering up to 50GB of monthly data to encrypt browser traffic and hide a user's IP address. The feature is initially rolling out to users in the US, UK, Germany, and France and can be toggled on/off or restricted to specific websites to cons...
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Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Flaws
Google has urgently patched two actively exploited Chrome vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-3909 & CVE-2026-3910) and advises users to update immediately. The flaws involve an out-of-bounds write in the Skia graphics library and an inappropriate implementation in the V8 JavaScript engine, both posing ser...
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Mozilla Lets Firefox Users Disable AI Features
Mozilla is introducing a centralized AI control panel in Firefox 148, allowing users to easily enable or disable all AI features at once or customize them individually, directly addressing community feedback for more user choice. The update responds to notable user resistance to initial AI tool r...
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Your Car's Browser Is a Cyber Risk
Integrated browsers in devices like cars and smart TVs are often unpatched for years, creating significant security vulnerabilities and enabling phishing attacks. A study using crowdsourced testing found many newly released devices contain browsers several years out of date, with manufacturers fr...
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Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google has issued an urgent update for Chrome to fix a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-13223) that is actively being exploited, requiring immediate user action to prevent data breaches. The vulnerability is a type confusion flaw in the V8 engine that attackers can exploit via malicious ...
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Firefox Profiles Let You Separate Your Browsing Sessions
Mozilla is introducing a new profiles feature in Firefox, launching on October 14th, allowing users to create separate browsing environments with distinct bookmarks, history, and extensions. Each profile is fully independent, with personalized avatars and themes, offering enhanced privacy and eli...
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The Best Smart Glasses Just Got Even Better
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 smart glasses offer significant upgrades in battery life and functionality, providing a polished user experience for wearable tech enthusiasts. Vivaldi 7.6 browser update emphasizes deep customization for a personalized experience, while Google for Windows reemerge...
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September 2025 Patch Tuesday: What to Expect from the CVE Matrix
CVE identifiers provide a universal system for cataloging and assessing software vulnerabilities, enabling organizations to prioritize and apply security patches effectively. Vulnerability scanners and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) help identify and manage security risks by linking system c...
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