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+1 reason why you must stop using Chrome and, if possible, Chromium browsers

(Upd: link to a post in Fediverse with tech details https://fedi.simonwillison.net/@simon/112757810519145581)

(Upd 2: MS Edge seems to have this issue; #Vivaldi also has it but it can be disabled; Ungoogled Chromium doesn't have it at all)

#Privacy #Tech #Technology #Browser #Chrome #Chromium #Firefox #Google #BigTech

Simon Willison

2024-07-09 17:54:05


It turns out Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on `*.google.com` access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage

You can test it out by pasting the following into your Chrome DevTools console on any Google page:

chrome.runtime.sendMessage(
"nkeimhogjdpnpccoofpliimaahmaaome",
{ method: "cpu.getInfo" },
(response) => {
console.log(JSON.stringify(response, null, 2));
},
);

More notes here: https://simonwillison.net/2024/Jul/9/hangout_servicesthunkjs/


hangout_services/thunk.js

It turns out Google Chrome (via Chromium) includes a default extension which makes extra services available to code running on the `*.google.com` domains - tweeted about today [by Luca Casonato](https://twitter.
simonwillison.net

#technology #tech #Google #Browser #Firefox #privacy #Chromium #chrome #Vivaldi #BigTech

Unfortunately, it never gets too repetitive to remember: this #Vivaldi browser is **not** #FreeSoftware ( #FreeAsInFreedom for users), nor even #OpenSource (a more practical technical approach), and claiming this program is such a good thing, literally under a "It's FOSS" title, does not help uninformed users understand possible consequences, even with a simple warning line at the end. There are plenty of #FOSS browsers to write about, many of which deserve much more praise.
#opensource #foss #freesoftware #Vivaldi #freeasinfreedom

One day after launching Vivaldi on iOS, Vivaldi is the top iPad app in Norway and #5 on iPhones. Not a bad start at all. We are on the list in many other countries as well.

Make sure to share the great news with all your friends! @Vivaldi is now available!

#Browser #Vivaldi #iPhone #iPad #Norway #Android #iOS

#android #iOS #iPhone #Browser #Vivaldi #ipad #norway @Vivaldi

Why Browser Wars Are Silly: Here's What Matters!

Mullvad Released a Browser, and It ROCKS!!

Mullvad Browser is here, by Mullvad & Tor! Let's talk about it, who it's for, how it compares to Firefox, hardened Firefox, arkenfox, Tor, and a lot more.Sma...
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#Firefox #Vivaldi #Brave #best privacy browser #Tor Browser

I remember when that album came out; it was revolutionary! Many arguments abt whether it was 'okay' to manipulate a revered classical composer's work in that way. Fast forward to #MaxRichter etc doing wonderful adjustments of #Vivaldi etc. Progress!
#Vivaldi #maxrichter

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