It's a joke that if an API is Chrome-only, it might as well be proprietary.
Chrome-only (neither supported by Firefox or Safari) APIs typically have less concern for privacy and security. For example, Web MIDI lets a web browser install arbitrary binary executables on MIDI devices.
Chrome-only (neither supported by Firefox or Safari) APIs typically have less concern for privacy and security. For example, Web MIDI lets a web browser install arbitrary binary executables on MIDI devices.