Microsoft Edge Canary is now disabling Manifest V2-based extensions like uBlock Origin, following Google Chrome's lead in the transition to Manifest V3. Users can temporarily re-enable disabled extensions, but Microsoft's timeline for complete Manifest V2 deprecation remains unclear. Mozilla Firefox remains committed to supporting Manifest V2 extensions, offering users an alternative platform.
A developer created an experimental game of Pong that runs across 240 browser tabs, utilizing favicons and tab grids to extend the playing field beyond a single browser window. The project explores creative ways to synchronize multiple browser tabs and manage favicon updates, demonstrating innovative browser-based game development techniques.
Google Chrome is introducing a customizable select element feature allowing developers to style form controls with enhanced flexibility and functionality. The feature includes new pseudo-elements, content styling options, and improved accessibility controls, currently available for testing in Chrome Canary 130. The implementation builds upon the existing HTML select tag, ensuring backwards compatibility while enabling progressive enhancement.