New to the net surf tool areenergy saver and memory saver tools. Both parameters can be accessed and toggled in Chrome’s three-dot menu.

The online window’s icons are also getting an update “with a focus on legibility.” Google is also redesigning its Chrome Web Store that offers web client extensions. And the company touted the expansion of Search Generative Experience, or SGE, its new AI-powered search. People in the UScan opt into SGEin Google’s Search Labs. Finally, Google said it’s upgrading Safe Browsing in Chrome.

Google Chromeis getting a new ability to fix your hacked password fast. The feature reflects the growing importance ofpassword managers. “We’ll be in touch with developers as we continue to expand the feature.” Ultimately, Google hopes tobanish passwords altogether. “Ultimately, we’re on a mission to create a password-free future. … We want to free everyone from password pain.”

Finding a way tohelp advertisers while protecting privacyhas been tough, but Google believes it’s possible. Google has worked to buildnew tools to substitute for third-party cookies. Correction: This story initially misstated when Google will start blocking third-party cookies for 1% of users. It plans to start Jan. 4.

Google showed off some of the impressive results of its early access program ina post on Google’s blog. For starters, Google has certified295 devicesthat will work with ChromeOS Flex. However, even if a unit isn’t certified, it will likely still work with your box. Anyone who wants to test ChromeOS Flex can againdownload it for free. Installing it will also improve the performance of the operating system. Google’s blog post also showcased other ChromeOS Flex features....

Last time it took pi to 31.4 trillion digits. Google Cloud is partnering with Guinness World Records to validate its feat.

But for many watch owners it won’t arrive until 2022. Or, you won’t be able to get the new software at all. But that software update won’t be coming in 2021. Instead, it’ll be in the middle of next year. Samsung is expected to announce its newest Galaxy Watch on Aug. 11 during itssummer Unpacked event.

Last month, Apple was largely handed a major victory in its legal battles with Fortnite maker Epic Games. In a countersuit filed Monday, Google showed it’s a quick study. Epic didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Epic’s legal battle with Google was effectively on hold until after its lawsuit with Apple concluded. Both Apple and Epic have since filed their plansto appeal aspects of Rogers' ruling in their suit....

Google on Friday outlined steps it took to stop fake info from making its way onto Google Maps. Some of that user-contributed content, however, can be inaccurate or fraudulent. Google also stopped 20 million attempts to create fake business profiles, Gupta said.

NASA just crashed a $325 million spacecraft into a Colosseum-size asteroid about 7 million miles from Earth. The event was a joyous occasion. And that was the point of the entire mission. Your Google search could reveal something smashing! Think of it as a Hail Mary in football, only in reverse. Changing an object’s speed and trajectory could make a big difference. In the meantime, you’ll have to suffice in enjoying a jarring collision from your search results....

The health care company will use its own data to train machine learning models. This isn’t the first time Google has interacted with health data. Neither Ascension nor Google spoke publicly about the deal untilThe Wall Street Journalreported on it.

So, we’re simplifying things to ensure they can." Google adds to expect additional updates on its efforts to work with developers at theAndroid Developer Summiton Oct. 27-28.

Google is reportedly working on its own processors for Chrome OS-powered laptops and tablets. Google didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. See also:Are Chromebooks worth it? Here’s why they’re great for most laptop buyers