Google has extended its built‑in Gemini AI experience to Chrome on iPhone and iPad after earlier rollouts on desktop and Android. The new integration adds a spark icon beside the address bar that opens a "Pages tool" offering Lens and an "Ask Gemini" chat window. Users can ask Gemini to summarize pages, generate FAQs, simplify complex topics, test knowledge, modify recipes, and compare information. The feature currently works only in the United States, requires English‑language Chrome, a signed‑in account, and is unavailable in incognito mode or for users under 18. Read more →

Tech companies are racing to embed artificial intelligence into web browsers, challenging Google Chrome's long-held dominance. OpenAI launched an AI‑first browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into tabbed browsing, while Microsoft, Mozilla, and newer entrants such as Perplexity and The Browser Company are adding AI features to Edge, Firefox and their own products. The competition promises smarter browsing, automated tasks, and deeper personalization, but also raises concerns about data privacy, security and the future of the open web. As AI becomes a core browser capability, the next wave of browser wars could redefine how users interact with the internet. Read more →

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode to its Edge browser, offering AI‑driven assistance such as Actions and Journeys. The feature, available in a limited preview for U.S. users, lets people talk to the browser, have it perform tasks, and revisit previous browsing sessions. Edge now joins competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity’s Comet, and Google’s Gemini in Chrome, intensifying the AI‑focused browser wars. Users can toggle the mode on or off, and Microsoft says data collection is limited to improving the experience while preserving privacy. Read more →

Microsoft Edge now displays a "Try Copilot" button when users visit popular AI services such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Deepseek. The button opens the Copilot assistant in the browser sidebar, a move Microsoft says is meant to promote its own AI offering. The prompt does not appear on visits to Google’s Gemini, and a larger pop‑up appears when users navigate to the Chrome download page, urging them to stay with Edge. Some users find the nudges intrusive and have discovered how to disable the Copilot button through the browser’s settings. Read more →

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a generative AI‑enhanced web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. Available now for macOS, the browser offers traditional features like tabs and bookmarks alongside AI functions such as a built‑in sidebar for summaries, in‑line writing assistance, and natural‑language commands. Atlas also includes optional memory to track past research and a beta agent mode that can perform limited tasks for users. The rollout arrives amid growing competition, with Google embedding Gemini in Chrome and Perplexity releasing its own AI browser, while OpenAI faces a copyright lawsuit from Ziff Davis. Read more →

Google Gemini is positioning itself as a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT by offering deep integration across Google services, real‑time information access, and native support for files, images, and audio. The assistant operates within Chrome, Android, Workspace, and other Google products, allowing users to ask questions about PDFs, Docs, images, and short audio clips without extra steps. Gemini also taps into Google’s vast data ecosystem, offers image generation through the Nano Banana model, and can orchestrate tasks across Maps, messaging, and calendars. While praised for its polished design and multimodal capabilities, some users voice concerns about data privacy. Visits to Gemini have risen sharply, indicating growing interest. Read more →

Google TV now incorporates the company’s Gemini AI, letting users talk to their smart televisions. Viewers can request show recommendations, season recaps, homework help, recipes and more, using the same “Hey, Google” command that activates the mobile assistant. The Gemini for TV feature launches on select TCL models and will expand to other devices later in the year, while Google continues to embed Gemini across its ecosystem, including Chrome and YouTube creator tools. Industry observers note the move underscores Google’s shift toward AI‑driven services, even as it raises broader content‑generation concerns. Read more →

In a recent Engadget podcast, hosts discuss the muted excitement ahead of Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, a U.S. antitrust judge's decision that Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, upcoming Gemini-powered smart home announcements, the Browser Company’s sale to Atlassian, Instagram’s first iPad app after 15 years, Dolby Vision 2 with AI features, and Ooni’s AI‑driven Volt V2 pizza oven. The episode also highlights new hardware from Remarkable, Acer, and Samsung. Read more →

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to every Chrome desktop user in the United States, removing the previous subscription requirement. Users with Chrome set to English will see a new sparkle icon that launches Gemini, which can now operate across multiple tabs, recall browsing history, and integrate tightly with services like Calendar, YouTube and Maps. Gemini Nano powers enhanced protection against deceptive sites, while new password‑manager tools let users update compromised credentials on select platforms. Future updates promise agentic capabilities for tasks such as grocery ordering, and an AI Mode shortcut has been added to the address bar. Read more →

Google is embedding its Gemini generative AI directly into the Chrome web browser, adding a new Gemini button that launches a chatbot and introducing AI‑powered search, research, and page‑analysis tools. The features, initially available to paying subscribers, have now been rolled out to all desktop users in the United States who browse in English, with Android users already able to access aspects of Gemini and an iOS update forthcoming. The move positions Chrome as the first major browser to offer built‑in generative AI capabilities, signaling a shift toward AI‑enhanced web experiences. Read more →

Google announced that Gemini is now available to all U.S. desktop Chrome users on Mac and Windows, extending the capability beyond its earlier limited rollout. The company also unveiled plans for agentic browsing features, allowing the AI to perform tasks across tabs and integrate with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, and Maps. An AI Mode search function will be embedded directly in the address bar, enabling complex queries and follow‑up questions. Additional security tools include AI‑driven scam detection and one‑click password resets for compromised accounts. The updates signal a broader push toward more autonomous and secure web experiences. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google is introducing its Gemini AI assistant to the Chrome browser for Windows and Mac desktop users. The feature appears as a new icon in the top‑right corner and works only when Chrome is set to English. Gemini can summarize web pages, compare prices across tabs, and perform tasks such as ordering food. It also integrates with other Google services like Calendar, YouTube, and Maps, and adds AI‑driven security protections. Senior vice president Rick Osterloh said the move evolves the browser to help users get more from the web while keeping Chrome’s speed and safety. Read more →

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini artificial‑intelligence assistant to Chrome users on the Pro and Ultra plans in the United States. The integration embeds Gemini directly into the browser on both Mac and Windows when English is the selected language. Early users can ask Gemini to explain web content, summarize information across tabs, and draw on data from Google apps such as Maps, YouTube, and Calendar. Google says the feature will evolve to let Gemini take actions on users’ behalf, while keeping the speed, simplicity, and safety that define Chrome. Read more →

Google is rolling out a major upgrade to Chrome that embeds its Gemini AI across the desktop, Android, and soon iOS versions of the browser. A new Gemini button lets users ask questions and receive summaries of content in any open tab, while AI Mode becomes reachable directly from the omnibar. The integration also links to Google services such as Calendar and YouTube and adds AI‑driven security tools that can spot common scams and help manage compromised passwords. The enhancements aim to make browsing more intuitive, productive, and secure. Read more →

In a recent Engadget podcast, hosts discuss the muted excitement ahead of Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, a U.S. antitrust judge's decision that Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, upcoming Gemini-powered smart home announcements, the Browser Company’s sale to Atlassian, Instagram’s first iPad app after 15 years, Dolby Vision 2 with AI features, and Ooni’s AI‑driven Volt V2 pizza oven. The episode also highlights new hardware from Remarkable, Acer, and Samsung. Read more →

In a recent Engadget podcast, hosts discuss the muted excitement ahead of Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, a U.S. antitrust judge's decision that Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, upcoming Gemini-powered smart home announcements, the Browser Company’s sale to Atlassian, Instagram’s first iPad app after 15 years, Dolby Vision 2 with AI features, and Ooni’s AI‑driven Volt V2 pizza oven. The episode also highlights new hardware from Remarkable, Acer, and Samsung. Read more →

Google announced that Gemini is now available to all U.S. desktop Chrome users on Mac and Windows, extending the capability beyond its earlier limited rollout. The company also unveiled plans for agentic browsing features, allowing the AI to perform tasks across tabs and integrate with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, and Maps. An AI Mode search function will be embedded directly in the address bar, enabling complex queries and follow‑up questions. Additional security tools include AI‑driven scam detection and one‑click password resets for compromised accounts. The updates signal a broader push toward more autonomous and secure web experiences. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google is embedding its Gemini generative AI directly into the Chrome web browser, adding a new Gemini button that launches a chatbot and introducing AI‑powered search, research, and page‑analysis tools. The features, initially available to paying subscribers, have now been rolled out to all desktop users in the United States who browse in English, with Android users already able to access aspects of Gemini and an iOS update forthcoming. The move positions Chrome as the first major browser to offer built‑in generative AI capabilities, signaling a shift toward AI‑enhanced web experiences. Read more →