The Latest About Web Browsers
Microsoft Edge for Android Adds Full Extension Support
Microsoft Edge for Android now supports extensions, offering greater customization and functionality than Chrome, marking a major shift in mobile browsing.
Y Combinator Pushes White House to Back Europe’s Digital Markets Act
Y Combinator is urging the White House to support the EU's Digital Markets Act, aiming to promote fair competition and innovation among American startups.
Meta Alerts Users About Actively Exploited Freetype Vulnerability
Meta has warned users about the critical CVE-2025-27363 vulnerability in FreeType and has emphasized the need for swift patching to prevent exploitation.
UK CMA: Apple and Google’s Mobile Browser Duopoly Stifles Innovation
The UK’s CMA has concluded that Apple and Google's control over mobile browsers limits innovation and competition in the UK market.
DOJ Pushes Google to Divest Chrome Amid Antitrust Crackdown
The DOJ has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser to dismantle its search monopoly, a move that could reshape the tech giant’s market influence.
Microsoft Expands Edge Game Assist With Support for More Games and New Features in...
Microsoft has expanded Edge Game Assist with broader game support, ad-blocking capabilities, and improved in-game browsing, making it a serious competitor to Steam’s and Discord’s gaming overlays.
Microsoft Edge Phases Out Manifest V2, Disables Ad Blockers Like Ublock Origin
Microsoft Edge has blocked uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions, aligning with Google’s push for Manifest V3, leaving users with fewer ad-blocking options.
Perplexity AI’s Comet Browser Could Challenge Google’s Search Monopoly
Perplexity AI has unveiled plans for Comet, a browser designed to integrate AI-driven search directly into web navigation, potentially reducing reliance on Google.
Microsoft Unveils New Add-Ons Store For Its Edge Browser
Microsoft has redesigned the Edge Add-ons store, improving search, security, and developer tools to enhance extension management.
You Can Now Test Microsoft’s AI Powered Scareware Blocker for Online Scams
Microsoft Edge’s new scareware blocker uses AI and computer vision to protect users from malicious pop-ups and scams in real time.
OpenAI Introduces Operator, an AI Agent for Online Task Management
OpenAI’s Operator AI agent simplifies repetitive online tasks, offering enhanced automation and productivity features for ChatGPT Pro subscribers.
Microsoft to Keep Accounts Logged In Starting February, Raising Security Concerns
Microsoft has overhauled its sign-in behavior to keep users logged in automatically, leaving public device users with added responsibility for security.
Former EU Leaders Demand Breakup of Google’s Ad-Tech Monopoly
A group of former European heads of state have signed a letter calling for the breakup of Google’s ad-tech business to ensure a fair and open digital economy.
Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot Vision AI For Browsing Assistance
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision offers AI-driven web assistance while Google and Anthropic push competing tools.
Browser Makers Form Alliance to Challenge Microsoft´s “Anti-Competitive Practices”
Google, Opera, and Vivaldi lead a campaign urging the EU to regulate Microsoft Edge under the Digital Markets Act for fairer browser competition.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt About Breaking up Google: “It’s Just a Bad Idea”
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt critiques the DOJ’s antitrust remedies to possibly break up Google as risky and ineffective.
UK Regulators Target Apple’s iOS Browser Restrictions
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority criticizes Apple’s iOS browser rules, accusing the company of stifling competition and innovation.
OpenAI Tests Browser Waters as Antitrust Heat Builds on Google
OpenAI reportedly targets the browser market with an AI driven product, as Google faces antitrust scrutiny and a possible Chrome split-off.
Google Slams DOJ Plan to Sell Chrome and Break Up Android
The DOJ’s push to break up Google’s Chrome and Android ecosystems has sparked a major backlash from the tech giant.
Google Integrates AI Security in Chrome, Raising Concerns About Data Privacy
Chrome’s AI security features boost user safety, but data handling practices prompt renewed privacy concerns.
Google Accidentally Leaks Upcoming Jarvis AI Agent in Chrome Web Store
A leaked prototype of Google’s upcoming Jarvis AI agent hints at its focus on simplifying online tasks within Chrome, powered by Gemini 2.0.
Report: Google Prepares AI-Powered Jarvis Agent for Automated Browser Tasks in Chrome
Google Jarvis, an AI browser agent, might soob be joining Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet and Microsoft’s Copilot push for task automation and productivity using AI agents.
Microsoft: macOS Safari Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data
Microsoft has uncovered a macOS vulnerability in Safari that allowed unauthorized access to user data like the camera and microphone on MDM-managed devices.
Internet Explorer Remnants Exploited by North Korean Hackers in Massive Attack
Legacy components of Internet Explorer continue to expose users to malware attacks, as hackers leverage vulnerabilities in outdated software for cyber espionage.
Microsoft Edge Faces Scrutiny as Rival Browsers Seek EU Intervention
Several browser developers, including Vivaldi, Waterfox, and Wavebox, are calling on the European Commission to rethink its decision to exclude Microsoft Edge from the stringent Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. Their latest appeal comes...
How to Play and Hack the Hidden Google Chrome Dinosaur Game
We show you how to play and hack the hidden Google Chrome Dinosaur Game, including tips to speed up gameplay, make the T-Rex invincible, and more using Developer Tools.
How to Stop Microsoft Edge from Running in the Background
We show you how to prevent Microsoft Edge from running in the background after you close it to optimize your system’s performance.
Where Are Google Chrome Bookmarks Stored on Windows, macOS and Android
We show you where to find the Chrome bookmarks location on on Windows, macOS and Android devices and give you tips how to use the bookmarks file.
Google Addresses Tenth Zero-Day in Chrome This Year
In an ongoing battle against security exploits, Google has patched the tenth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome this year. The flaw resides in the V8 JavaScript engine and has been tagged as CVE-2024-7965. It permits...
Google Faces Renewed US Legal Challenge Over Chrome Data Practices
A class action lawsuit against Google has been reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, involving claims from Chrome users who allege improper data collection practices. The case had previously...
