Google claims that the new and free browser is more stable, faster, safer, simpler and more efficient (than Internet Explorer, although they didn’t mention the name). You can read more about the idea behind Google Chrome via Google’s comic books if you are into techie stuff.

Google said that the Chrome is meant to add value for users and is just another option that could help drive innovation on the web. While the statement is not untrue, the rivalry between Google and Microsoft for online dominance is heightened obviously.

Internet Explorer still dominates the web browser usage around the world; it’s estimated that 75% of the web surfers are using IE.

The BETA version of Chrome is available for download for Windows user only at the moment. I am testing the browser now… at first glance, it’s a bit too simple for my liking, although simplicity is one of its advantages that Google has stressed about.

Google released Chrome web browser from YeinJee's Asian Blog

2008-08-08 8.08pm

The number ‘8′ is seen as a symbol of prosperity for Chinese. The Beijing organisers are optimising their wish for prosperity to the max obviously… by running the opening ceremony on 8.08pm, on the 8th of August, 2008.

Renowned director Zhang Yimou and choreographer Zhang Jigang are the co-directors for tonight’s show at the Beijing National Stadium.

It’s still a mystery on who will light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony. It’s heavily rumoured that gymnastic legend Li Ning will take the honour; we’ll see how true the speculations are.

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Beijing Olympics roundup (2) from YeinJee's Asian Blog