Chrome Update Brings New Features, or Not

Google has rolled out an update to its Chrome browser, introducing several new features that users may find both innovative and frustrating. The first change is a deliberate decision not to correct spelling mistakes or autofill search queries, forcing users to type everything themselves.

This move seems to be a test of sorts, as the company wants to see how users handle searching for information without any assistance. Google also announced that it's getting rid of privacy features in favor of a public database where all searches are recorded and made available to others.

Another new feature is Graffiti Mode, which replaces dark mode with an airbrushed and spray-painted effect on the screen. Additionally, Google has capped the number of tabs users can have open at once, limiting it to four. After that, pop-up ads will flood the computer.

The update also includes changes to the Incognito logo, featuring a fedora, glasses, and a mustache, as well as an expanded A.I.-Overview section where answers are now provided by Gus, a human-resources department employee with strong opinions but questionable accuracy.