Chrome has received several updates ever the past year to cut down on memory usage, but the ubiquitous browser is still notorious for being somewhat of a resource hog. Well, more enhancements are on the way, with Google Chrome 55 bringing new changes that dramatically reduce the amount of RAM used by up to 50%. […]
While it was originally scheduled for last week, some last-minute issues preventing the software non-profit organization from releasing it until today. This version is expected to expand their multi-process support, which separates UI updates from site updates. Typically, Firefox disables the feature with add-ons, because they are given the tools to make decoupling these two […]
Google said it plans to support emails made with responsive design so they are easier to view and interact with on mobile devices. Responsive design allows emails to reformat themselves based on the screen size and shape, making text, links, and buttons bigger. This in turn makes it easier to tap or select items within emails. […]
Beginning January 2017, Chrome version 56 and beyond will begin to label HTTP websites as “Not Secure.” Initially, only pages that transmit passwords or credit card numbers will be labeled this way, but Google’s end game is to mark all HTTP connections as non-secure. Google has been encouraging HTTPS adoption for some time through incentives […]
Apple has doubled the maximum amount of iCloud storage people can subscribe to. The new tier provides up to 2TB for $19.99. Apple also offers 1TB for $9.99, 200GB for $3.99, and 50GB for $0.99. The fees are assessed on a monthly basis. All users are given 5GB of iCloud storage for free.
Netflix, being one of the biggest video streaming services in the world, tested how efficient various video codecs are for a given level of quality. The company discovered that the royalty-free VP9 codec developed primarily by Google is almost as efficient as HEVC, and can sometimes be even better at resolutions of 1080p and higher. […]
Four years ago, Google introduced the idea of Chrome apps. These were web apps that would work as if they were native apps with offline capabilities. However, Google recently announced it would no longer support Chrome apps because they are used by only 1% of Chrome users The idea of Chrome apps was mainly introduced […]
The fifth developer beta of macOS 10.12 Sierra. The latest release is available now through the Mac App Store for developers. If you’re just starting to test macOS Sierra with this beta, you can find a promo code for the download via Apple’s developer website. The headlining feature of macOS Sierra is support for Siri, while […]
Microsoft has updated Skype for Android, iOS, Mac, the web, and Windows devices and given the communications tool access to more chat bots. Microsoft says it worked with select partners this time around to bring dedicated services to Skype. A bot from Skyscanner lets Skype users search for flights, while a StubHub bot makes it […]
Following the release of macOS Sierra’s third developer beta, Apple has pushed out the second macOS Sierra public beta for non-developer testers. macOS Sierra brings dozens of new features to the Mac including Siri for the first time. Aside from Siri, macOS Sierra enhances the Photos app with new object recognition and search features, a […]
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