What is DNS? A computer engineer explains this foundational piece of the web – and why it’s the internet’s Achilles’ heel

The Domain Name System, like most pieces of the internet, was designed to be distributed across many computers. Concentration ...

Google says Search AI Mode will know everything about you

Google wants 'AI mode' on Search to be as personal as possible, and it'll soon tap into services like Gmail or Drive to know ...
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Chrome to Make HTTPS-Only Browsing Default Starting Next Fall

Starting in October 2026, Google Chrome version 154 is set to have “Always Use Secure Connections” turned on by default. This ...

Google is making HTTPS the default in Chrome in a very smart way

For over a decade, Google has been on a mission to make the web a safer place by pushing for the adoption of HTTPS. This week ...
CNET

Why Wikipedia Is Losing Traffic to AI Overviews on Google

Wikipedia has seen a decline in users this year due to artificial intelligence summaries in search engine results, as well as the growing popularity of social media, according to a blog post from ...
SecurityWeek

Chrome to Turn HTTPS on by Default for Public Sites

Starting October 2026, when Chrome 154 is projected to arrive, the ‘Always Use Secure Connections’ setting will be on by ...

Google DeepMind’s BlockRank could reshape how AI ranks information

Google's new BlockRank model promises faster, smarter AI retrieval and hints at how Google’s future ranking systems may evolve.

Chrome Users Won’t See Quick Review of Class Status Denial

A group of Google Chrome users won’t get a quick appeal of a district court’s decision to deny class certification in a privacy suit challenging the browser’s data collection practices.