New test versions of Google's browser catch up to a processor upgrade that began a decade ago. Google promises better speed, security, and stability. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...

Google’s been testing 64-bit builds of its Chrome web browser for Windows for a few months. Now Chrome 37 has graduated from beta status and Chrome 64-bit is available to anyone running a 64-bit ...

The newest Chrome for Windows is faster at some tasks, better at thwarting attacks, and renders fonts better. The 64-bit Chrome for Mac still is a work in progress, though. Stephen Shankland worked at ...

Google explains that going 64-bit has three main advantages, all of which align with its core principles for Chrome: Speed: 64-bit allows Google to take advantage of the latest processor and compiler ...