Arr, Google be listin' the finest Chrome add-ons o' 2023, but be missin' a treasure ye need!
2023-12-20
Arrr, Google be blabberin' 'bout this an' that, all these fancy tools for workin' and makin' things easier. But avast, they be not mentionin' the most important thing a pirate needs: an adblocker!
Google has released its list of the best Chrome extensions for 2023. Unlike its previous Android app awards, this list focuses on extensions for work and internet navigation rather than entertainment. The first group of extensions includes Scribe, which uses AI to document workflows and create step-by-step instructions, DeepL Translate, which translates web pages on the fly, and Sider, which allows access to ChatGPT through a sidebar.Accessibility tools are also highlighted, such as Transkriptor, which converts audio meetings into text, and Equalizer, which adds better audio controls for media. Speechify allows users to have AI voices read emails and PDFs, including a voice by Snoop Dogg. The only customization extension mentioned is Bonjourr, which transforms homepages into a minimalistic design.
The list ends with a few miscellaneous extensions: Coupert helps find promo codes, Boxel 3D adds a mini platformer game, and BTRoblox introduces new features to the Roblox website. Interestingly, there is no adblocker on the list. This is likely because Google has been actively fighting against ad-blockers, seeking to remove them from Chrome and YouTube. TechRadar provides a separate list of the best ad blockers for 2023.
Despite Google's omission, TechRadar highlights the importance of ad-blockers and encourages readers to check out their list. The humorous tone of the article reflects the playful language of a 17th-century pirate, adding a lighthearted touch to the tech news.