Author

Venkat

Venkat is a tech writer with over 15 years of experience, known for spotting new browser features and tech changes before they go public. Based in India, he breaks down under-the-radar browser updates to help readers stay ahead.

31 articles

Articles by Venkat

News

Installing Web Apps in Chrome May Soon Take More Than One Click

Installing a web app in Chrome could soon involve more than the quick confirmation prompt users see today. Google is…

Venkat · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Chrome and Gemini icons representing Gemini Live voice assistant integration in Chrome

News

Chrome tests Gemini Live voice assistant in a floating overlay panel

Chrome may soon let users speak with Gemini through a floating overlay panel. A recent Chromium commit reveals early work…

Venkat · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

News

Chrome’s Organizer feature may sync Gemini and AI conversations across devices

Google is testing a feature in Chrome called Projects Panel that groups tab activity and AI interactions. Chrome Canary now…

Venkat · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

News

After Chrome, Edge tests launching the browser automatically when you sign into Windows

Microsoft has started prompting users in the Canary version of Microsoft Edge with a message that the browser can launch…

Venkat · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

News

Firefox for Android Tests Hidden “Shake to Summarize” AI Feature

Update (March 25): Firefox for Android Nightly now includes a Page summaries section in Settings. Users can control AI summaries…

Venkat · March 11, 2026 · 2 min read

News

Chrome Prepares Nudge to ‘Move Tabs to the Side’ as Vertical Tabs Near Release

Chrome Starts Nudging Users to “Move Tabs to the Side” When Many Tabs Are Open in Canary. The nudge brings…

Venkat · March 8, 2026 · 2 min read

News

Chrome for Android Prepares Gemini “Let Chrome Browse for You” Setting

Google continues to work on Gemini inside Chrome. The latest Chrome Canary for Android now includes a setting called “Let…

Venkat · March 7, 2026 · 2 min read

News

Chrome’s Projects Panel Will Show Gemini and AI Mode Activity

Google is working on a new “Projects panel” in Chrome that brings tab groups and AI conversations into one place.…

Venkat · March 7, 2026 · 2 min read

News

Chrome’s GlowUp Design Brings Tab Strip Declutter, Tab Glow Effect, and Glass Toolbar

Google is testing a new desktop interface in Chrome internally called “GlowUp.” This Chrome GlowUp design cleans up the tab…

Venkat · March 6, 2026 · 2 min read

News

Chrome May Soon Open Your Webcam for Photo Uploads on Desktop

Google is working on a Chrome feature that could change how file uploads work on desktop websites. When a site…

Venkat · March 5, 2026 · 2 min read