Google Chrome may soon enable users to translate pages directly within Reading Mode.

      Yet, not everyone has access to it so far, even on Canary.

      Google Chrome has introduced a new button in the settings menu for its Reading Mode. The tech giant is discreetly testing a translation option for this feature in Chrome Canary, which is the browser's experimental testing channel where new concepts are available long before they are ready for general use.

      So, what does this new translation button do?

      The initial discovery was made by @Leopeva64, who posted a video demonstration on X showcasing the new button within Reading Mode’s dropdown menu. It appears alongside theme, font, images, and links controls, although it is not functional yet. Once this feature is activated, clicking it would translate the page or PDF you’re viewing into your chosen language, all while staying in Reading Mode.

      Currently, pressing the button does nothing at all. It seems Google has implemented the interface element first, prior to developing the actual translation capabilities. If you need to translate a web page for now, the existing Google Translate browser extension can handle that effectively.

      Is it being rolled out to all Canary users?

      Not just yet, it appears. PiunikaWeb tried this on the latest Chrome Canary build, but could not find the translate button. This discrepancy implies that Google might be testing this feature in limited batches rather than making it available to every Canary user at once, or it may be a rollout specific to certain platforms.

      In recent months, there have been several upgrades to Chrome. Earlier this year, Google revamped Reading Mode into a distraction-free, full-screen view and introduced vertical tabs as well. Additional features include split view, PDF annotations, and direct saving to Google Drive. Separately, Chrome is also developing native support for lazy loading of video and audio, which could enhance page loading times when released.

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      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with more than nine years of editorial experience.

      These are the compact printers I would recommend for back-to-school.

      For everything from dorm room paperwork to instant selfie prints, there's a small printer suitable for each requirement. Everything seems digital until you encounter that one professor demanding a printed essay, or a lease requiring your signature in ink, or a photo you want to decorate your dorm room with. At that point, you typically remember that you no longer own a printer, and the nearest one is at the library, with a long queue.

      I examined four compact printers that address this issue without cluttering your desk or straining your budget. Two are designed for documents, one is a comprehensive all-in-one suited for home office tasks, and another is unrelated to schoolwork but perfect for turning your camera roll into tangible prints.

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      Shopping for back-to-school? Here are the webcam lights I'd recommend using before a Zoom call.

      From an affordable clip light to a complete desk setup, there's a webcam light available for every budget.

      With online classes, group project meetings, and the occasional job interview via Zoom, your webcam will play a significantly more important role in school than it ever did at home. However, most laptop cameras struggle in low-light conditions, and just a single ceiling light or a window behind you can turn every call into a challenge of "can you see me clearly?"

      A quality webcam light can resolve that quicker than rearranging your entire desk. I selected five options, starting from the most budget-friendly to one that is truly excessive for a Zoom call, but still worth knowing about.

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      AI dramas require actors, prompting Chinese platforms to turn human faces into stock assets.

      Individuals can now earn money by licensing their likenesses to AI creators, although monitoring where those digital representations are used may become significantly more challenging.

      People in China have the opportunity to license their likeness to AI creators similar to how a photographer licenses stock images. AI creators can then animate that likeness to speak, move, and take on various roles in short dramas or advertisements. Contributors have reportedly earned between $15 and $700 through platforms like ActID and New Claw, according to Rest of World.