Browser makers are calling out Microsoft for using Windows to push Edge on users
A coalition of browser developers just sent Microsoft's CEO a letter demanding it stop burying rival browsers
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Google accidentally published a four-year-old Chromium security bug, then tried to hide it again
Discovered in 2022 and rated high priority, it still hasn't been fixed
Facepalm: The open-source Chromium project provides the foundation for Google Chrome and many other popular web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. When a serious security flaw is discovered in the shared codebase, it can quickly become a widespread threat affecting millions of devices across multiple computing platforms.
Microsoft is baking even more Copilot functionality into the Edge browser
Are you still browsing the web, or is Copilot browsing you at this point?
Microsoft Edge stores all your saved passwords unencrypted in memory
The behavior was first documented in 2022 and has persisted for at least four years
DarkSpectre quietly infected millions through seemingly legit browser extensions
A sprawling campaign that hid in plain sight for years
Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS
Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.
Popular Chrome and Edge extensions go rogue, infecting over 4 million devices with spyware
A hot potato: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that infected millions of computers via browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge add-ons website. The extensions used to be legitimate apps but were updated with malicious code last year.
WebGPU now works across all major browsers, bringing desktop-class graphics to the web
Support stretches across multiple PC and mobile operating systems
Microsoft Edge adds Copilot Mode to rival OpenAI's Atlas browser
Copilot Mode in Edge turns the browser into an AI assistant that organizes sessions into "Journeys" and completes multi-step tasks like planning trips or managing subscriptions. With optional personalization via browsing history and a focus on privacy, Copilot Mode is clearly Microsoft's reaction to ChatGPT Atlas.
Microsoft blocks one-click IE Mode launch in Edge after browser exploits emerge
Researchers have already tracked malicious usage in the wild
Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge browser, brings AI chat and voice control
Uses AI to compare tabs, summarize pages, and book tasks
What just happened? Microsoft is taking a bigger swing at everyday AI integration with the launch of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. Now available on Windows and Mac, the update marks a significant step in Microsoft's push to embed AI directly into the browsing experience, making tasks like research, comparison shopping, and online navigation faster (to be seen), and voice-enabled.
Chrome and Edge browser extensions secretly hijacked, spied on millions of users
Some even received "Verified" and "Featured" badges from Google and Microsoft
Microsoft says Edge loads 40% faster after UI revamp, but AI features could slow it down
Edge UI loads in under 300ms thanks to modular WebUI 2.0 update
Microsoft Edge introduces AI history search and performance slowdown alerts
Microsoft Edge 138 introduces a new AI-powered history search that helps users find previously visited sites using synonyms, phrases, or even misspelled words. The update also adds performance notifications. When a slowdown is detected, the browser can alert and suggest optimization tools.
Microsoft stops nagging Windows users to make Edge the default browser, but only in Europe
*Everyone suddenly moves to Europe*
Microsoft says Edge 134 is up to 9% faster with real-world performance boosts
New features include an AI-powered scareware blocker
Microsoft Edge browser starts offering extensions on Android before Chrome
How Microsoft is setting Edge apart from Chrome on Android, though Firefox came in first
Edge browser now lets you limit how much RAM it's allowed to use
Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces a slider to limit RAM usage, allowing better resource control, especially for gaming sessions. It also adds a Live Capture feature that improves Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality.
Microsoft quietly removes 'Uninstall Edge' page that was just a promotion for its browser
The page didn't actually tell users how to delete Edge
Microsoft boasts of Edge's growth, but is it really at 30% market share?
Statcounter tells a different story
Bing search results in Edge are obscuring Chrome links, promoting Microsoft's browser
Does anyone even use Bing?
Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game
The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft's Phoenix project aims to modernize Edge with UI upgrades
Two experimental flags for now, maybe a complete UI overhaul later?
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now