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technology22 days ago•6 min saved

Four Trade-Offs to Consider When Ditching Chrome for Firefox

Firefox offers stronger privacy protections and lighter memory use, but switching from Chrome comes with four drawbacks: a far smaller extension ecosystem (about 69k extensions in Firefox vs ~289k in Chrome), potential site and app compatibility issues due to Firefox's different web tech support, slower performance in benchmarks compared with Chrome, and weaker, less seamless integration with Google services (no built‑in password management or account-wide syncing).

via bgr.com|

#chrome #extensions #firefox

technology22 days ago•3 min saved

Chrome to block policy-installed hijacker extensions on unmanaged devices

Google is adding a Chrome defense that blocks policy-controlled extensions from overriding the New Tab page or default search on unmanaged Windows and macOS devices. When detected, the installation is canceled and the extension ID is blocked for future policy checks; manual extensions remain controllable and a device that loses trusted management will have affected extensions automatically removed. The change is still under review and not yet shipped, but would be enabled by default via the kBlockDseNtpOverrideExtensionsOnUnmanagedDevices flag, with metrics and an escape hatch for legitimate admins.

via BleepingComputer|

#chrome #extensions #new-tab-page

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

MCP Overhaul Goes Stateless, Expands Extensions

Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) is getting its biggest 2026 overhaul: it sheds protocol-level sessions for a fully stateless design, rewrites routing and data transfer, deprecates features like sampling and Roots, and adds extensibility and official extensions (including MCP Apps); the update aims to simplify cloud deployment, but legacy MCP engines will need substantial rework, and compatibility requires both sides to support the same protocol era.

via The Register|

#ai #anthropic #extensions

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Knicks Willing to Spend, Not Cross the NBA’s Second Apron

Knicks owner James Dolan says the team won’t enter the NBA’s second apron to stay competitive, even if it means forgoing some roster-building flexibility. New York sits about $16.5 million below the second-apron threshold, with extensions due for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride, and free-agent options including Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Jose Alvarado. Crossing the apron would limit trades (no aggregated contracts, restricted use of exceptions, or cash in deals) and even affect the ability to trade the 2034 first-round pick, shaping how the Knicks construct their roster this offseason.

via theScore|

#extensions #nba #new-york-knicks

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Siri could gain plug‑and‑play AI, but Apple paused its rollout at WWDC

iOS 27 beta reveals an Extensions framework that would let Siri swap between third‑party AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) via a settings panel and App Store entry, yet Apple didn’t announce it at WWDC amid EU DMA negotiations, potential legal action from OpenAI, and strategic messaging concerns. The system is built and backend‑toggled, with Gemini powering Siri behind the scenes; the feature could make Siri a true platform, but regulatory, legal, and communications headwinds may delay or derail its rollout.

via The Next Web|

#ai #extensions #ios27

technology2 months ago•17 min saved

Siri Reimagined: iOS 27 Elevates Siri to a Personal AI Chatbot with Extensions

Apple plans a major Siri overhaul in iOS 27, transforming it into an on‑device AI chatbot with access to personal data for task completion, onscreen awareness to act on what you see, and deeper app integration. It will support third‑party AI services via an Extensions system, include a dedicated Siri app, and use a Dynamic Island–centric UI with a new Search or Ask interface. Privacy remains a priority, with on‑device processing and configurable chat auto‑delete options. Previewed at WWDC 2026, the features target iPhone 15 Pro models and later, with betas in July and a September release.

via MacRumors|

#apple-intelligence #dynamic-island #extensions

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Packers' Six-Pick Draft Sparks Big Post-Draft Debate

Green Bay’s six-pick draft—the smallest of GM Brian Gutekunst’s tenure—fuels immediate post-draft chatter: Watson and Kraft are positioned for extensions, Wyatt’s future is less clear due to age and role, and Jordan Morgan is trusted at left tackle with Jager Burton added at center/guard. After signing Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, Skyy Moore and trading for Zaire Franklin, the Packers indicate major moves are behind them for now and expect mostly minor tweaks unless a long-term opportunity arises.

via A to Z Sports|

#2026-draft #extensions #nfl

computing4 months ago•81 min saved

108 Chrome extensions quietly exfiltrate data and inject ads across sites — remove them now

Security researchers found 108 malicious Chrome extensions—designed as games, utilities, or add-ons—that quietly siphon user data and inject ads across every site. Despite different publishers, all stolen data is sent to a single command-and-control server; 54 extensions harvest Gmail addresses, full names, and Google 'sub' IDs to build a persistent profile. If you have any of these extensions installed, delete them via Chrome or Edge extensions manager. To stay safe, download only trusted extensions, inspect permissions, enable Enhanced Safe Browsing, and consider antivirus and identity protection to guard against similar threats.

via Tom's Guide|

#chrome #computing #data-theft

technology4 months ago•9 min saved

Siri gets its own app and Extensions in iOS 27

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says iOS 27 will add a standalone Siri app with an 'Extensions' feature across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, enabling text and voice interactions, access to past conversations, and a marketplace for third-party AI chatbots; a redesigned Siri UI with systemwide 'Ask Siri' and 'Write with Siri' buttons is expected, with a developer beta in June and a wide release in September.

via MacRumors|

#ai #apple #extensions

sports5 months ago•43 min saved

Cubs Open 2026 With Opening Day Loss, Extensions, and an Infield Locked In

Bleacher Nation breaks down the Cubs’ Opening Day loss to the Nationals, notes Matthew Boyd’s rough outing and an offense that generated traffic but left nine runners on base, and highlights two major extensions—Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner—plus the infield being locked in through 2029 and what that means for the Cubs going forward.

via Bleacher Nation|

#cubs #extensions #nico-hoerner

tech5 months ago•36 min saved

Apple opens Siri to third‑party AI chatbots with Extensions in iOS 27

Apple’s iOS 27 will let users link third‑party AI chatbots to Siri via a new Extensions system, enabling App Store–downloaded rivals like Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude to fetch Siri replies and work with a forthcoming standalone Siri app.

via The Verge|

#ai #apple #extensions

baseball5 months ago•5 min saved

Opening Day 2026 kicks off with Yankees-Giants as rosters buzz and big extensions loom

Opening Day 2026 launches with a Yankees-at-Giants matchup (Logan Webb vs. Max Fried) while the Yankees start Jose Caballero at short due to Anthony Volpe’s injury and the Giants feature new adds Luis Arraez, Harrison Bader, and Rafael Devers. Across MLB, teams are finalizing rosters, signing opt-outs, and making 40-man moves ahead of today’s games. The extension season remains active, led by the Cubs’ six-year, $115 million deal with Pete Crow-Armstrong, with other players and executives also signing or negotiating as spring progresses.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #extensions #mlb

sports5 months ago•20 min saved

Blue Jays Lock In Atkins and Schneider with Multi-Year Extensions

Toronto rewarded GM Ross Atkins with a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider with a two-year deal through 2028 after a landmark playoff run, with ownership backing Mark Shapiro and signaling continued long-term planning around core players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other rising talents, including pursuing Dylan Cease and additional extensions for key veterans in the coming years.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blue-jays #extensions #john-schneider

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Chrome Gemini Panel Flaw Could Let Extensions Escalate Privileges (CVE-2026-0628)

Security researchers disclosed a now-patched Chrome vulnerability, CVE-2026-0628, caused by weak WebView policy that could let a malicious extension inject code into the Gemini Live panel, enabling privilege escalation and access to local files, camera, microphone, and screenshots. The flaw affected Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.192/193 (Windows/macOS) and 143.0.7499.192 (Linux) and was fixed by Google in early January 2026. The incident underscores risks from AI-enabled browser components expanding the attack surface and the potential for abuse via extensions with basic permissions.

via The Hacker News|

#chrome #cve-2026-0628 #extensions

technology5 months ago•7 min saved

Customize Chrome's Toolbar for a Faster, More Efficient Browse

You can tailor Chrome's top toolbar by pinning frequently used extensions, rearranging icons, and using the toolbar customization panel to show or hide buttons like Home, Forward, Bookmarks, Reading List, History, Incognito, and Task Manager. You can also access quick features such as Google Lens search, QR code sharing, Reading Mode, and Copy Link directly from the toolbar. For broader changes, change Chrome's theme via Customize Chrome to apply different colors and backgrounds, with an option to revert to the default look.

via WIRED|

#browser #chrome #customization