Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that aims to be faster, safer and easier to use than other browsers. It was first released in 2008 and uses the WebKit layout engine. Key features include a task manager to view memory and CPU usage per tab, unified search and address bars, draggable tabs, support for web apps, and an incognito browsing mode. While lightweight and colorful, it is still in beta and may have some bugs, but was designed for modern web standards using new technology to avoid memory leaks of other browsers.