Chrome OS comes in ARM computers!

Some time ago, Google made ​​it clear that we will see the browser-based software in tablets or smartphones, but never said the Chrome OS will not run on devices with similar processors. In fact, new data from the Chromium OS project suggest that the procedures have started to become compatible with the Chrome OS computers architecture ARM. namely the processor Exynos 5250 of Samsung.


The processor of Samsung seems to be on new devices, code-named "Daisy", but there is no further details. Although Google shows that it works on new ARM gadget, it is important to note that the Chromium project works with the major contribution of users, so perhaps the development of such devices may not come directly from Mountain View.

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Google confirms the preparing of Chrome for Windows 8

Google says working on a version of Chrome that works on the environment Metro. These new come after the declaration of Mozilla Firefox that develops for Metro.
Google spokeswoman told Mashable that the new version of Chrome is based desktop browser (unlike the Android version).
"Our goal is to offer users a fast, simple and safe experience of Chrome on all platforms, including both desktop and Metro versions of Windows 8. To achieve this, we are in the process of developing Metro version of Chrome with the improved desktop Chrome for Windows 8, with the support touch capabilities. "
This means that when the first Windows 8 tablets start to move later in 2012, customers will be able to use the same browsers were and Windows 7, but designed for the environment Metro.
Metro is a friendly touch mode of Windows 8, which is ideal for tablets, but works equally well with mouse and keyboard. Users will be able to use the Metro or the traditional Windows desktop.
Of course, until recently there were doubts about whether Microsoft will allow other browsers beyond Internet Explorer environmental Metro. In a recent communication, the company revealed that other browsers will be welcome at the Metro, and will have some advantages over other Metro apps (like multitasking). Disadvantages, however, users can use only one default browser in the Metro.
We therefore expect the Google team and 1/1 Chrome browser demo of the new environment of Windows 8, soon.

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Google Chrome: Hacked within a few minutes in the contest Pwn2Own!

A few days ago that Google felt confident of the security of the browser Google Chrome and even announced awards of $ 60,000, $ 40,000 and $ 20,000 for those who manage to break the safeguardswhile rumming the competition Pwn2Own.

Eventually, VUPEN Security has managed to overcome the security of any Google Chrome in just a few minutes and run their own code in the whole platform web browser!




As is logical, it was unknown how penetration or "vulnerable" spots, but Google has compensated the team with $ 60,000 and 32 points for the contest Pwn2Own underway, while repair problems before they release the next version of Google Chrome.

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Most popular browser is the Internet Explorer, followed by Chrome

New data from StatCounter report that the share of Internet Explorer continues to decline over the past three months, while Chrome has a steady growth and Firefox remained broadly stable. The data suggest that IE lost almost the same percentage who won Chrome, with other browsers remain stable for the same period. However, the analysis firm Net Applications has a different opinion, and says the development has stopped Chrome, Internet Explorer has started to revive, Firefox lost about 0.9%, while Opera, Safari and other browsers are the 7-10 % of the market.

The difference in the figures illustrates the different methods companies use statistics by StatCounter show dramatic changes, while Net Applications has remained generally stable in the elements. Both companies agree that the Internet Explorer browser remains the first in the market, others to climb. The question is whether Microsoft will be able to reverse the data in the Internet Explorer 10.

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ChromeVox: screen-reader tool for Google Chrome, for the visually impaired [Video]

In the recent past, we've seen here in Techgear.gr several notable efforts to promote technology for people with vision problems, such as the application BrailleTouch, but even more pleasing is that Google has decided to participate more actively in the provision of facilities through its services.




Specifically, the company updated the Tool ChromeVox (in beta) for the browser Google Chrome, which "reads" the display to the user and facilitates the use of major services of the company (like Google Docs, Gmail, Sites, and Calendar), with new keyboard shortcuts for better communication, and support these services.


Moreover, expanding the vocal descriptions and provide subtitles (for people with hearing problems) in more than 135 million videos on YouTube, a number that has tripled over last year.

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Google offers $ 60,000 to anyone who hacks the Chrome!

In a few days out the contest Pwn2Own, where participants try to find vulnerabilities in browsers and operating systems. Last year, Internet Explorer and Safari broke within a few minutes, while Google Chrome has managed for the sixth consecutive year to resist the efforts of hackers and remain unscathed.




This time, Google raises the bar by offering prizes of $ 60,000, $ 40,000 and $ 20,000 for those who manage to break the valves SECURITY popular browser, but also a Chromebook.


"While we are proud of the record of Chrome in previous competitions, the truth is that you do not have the opportunity to learn and improve. To maximize the chances we decided to increase the prize money. "

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Chrome will become No.1 browser in 2012!

A few years ago, Microsoft with Internet Explorer controlled the market for browsers and the only alternative was Firefox's Mozilla. In 2008, Google built its own browser, the Chrome. In late 2009, Chrome began to appear dynamically in StatCounter stats and beganrising to become the most widely used desktop browser in the world in 2012.
A few months ago, Chrome passed Firefox and rising seems to accelerate. In these circumstances, Chrome seems tosurpass IE around the summer of 2012.

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