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Google tests Microsoft Edge-like ‘read aloud’ feature on Chrome

Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome that will alert users when an extension that they have installed is no longer in the Web Store…reports Asian Lite News

Google Chrome will soon add a Microsoft Edge-like “read aloud” feature for desktop users, currently available in the Canary version for testing.

With read aloud, users can control the rate at which articles are read aloud by adjusting the playback speed, reports BleepingComputer.

Moreover, in future updates, users will be able to switch between different voice options, enhancing the auditory experience.

According to the report, the read aloud feature offers a thoughtful design element in terms of user interface — as the article is narrated, the sentence being read is highlighted, while the sections that have been read fade out.

This makes it possible for users to easily track their reading progress. Chrome has added a button to turn off the highlighting for those who find it distracting.

Further, the report mentioned that Chrome is also improving its visual appeal.

Meanwhile, Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome that will alert users when an extension that they have installed is no longer in the Web Store.

“Starting in Chrome 117, Chrome will proactively highlight to users when an extension they have installed is no longer in the Chrome Web Store,” Oliver Dunk, Developer Relations Engineer for Chrome Extensions, said in a Chrome Developers post.

This will be limited to three specific cases: when the extension has been unpublished by the developer, it is taken down for violating Chrome Web Store policy, or it is marked as malware.

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Google asks users to trigger update as new bug hit found

The update is available for Chrome via version 99.0.4844.84 on Windows, Mac, and Linux…reports Asian Lite News

Google has started asking users on Windows, macOS, and Linux to update Chrome builds to version 99.0.4844.84, after finding a new vulnerability.

The company has highlighted that the exploit is being utilised in the wild and Google is aware of it.

“We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third-party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven’t yet fixed,” the firm said in a statement.

The update is available for Chrome via version 99.0.4844.84 on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

One can head over to the three-dot button on the top-right of Chrome and navigate to Help > About Google Chrome to trigger the update.

“We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel,” the company noted.

Meanwhile, Microsoft issued its own notice saying the issue was fixed in Edge version 99.0.1150.55 released the same day.

In its first big security update for the new year, Google rolled out 37 fixes for Windows, Mac and Linux and one of which was rated critical.

According to Google, 22 types of security fixes have been given in the latest Chrome browser, which works to increase user privacy.

It also recently updated the Chrome stable channel to 96.0.4664.93 for Windows, Mac and Linux, which is available for all users.

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