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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.

By Ivan Franco, October 23, 2025, 4:07 PM

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OpenAI debuts Atlas web browser, integrating ChatGPT into your flow

Atlas is OpenAI's new web browser built on Chromium, with ChatGPT integrated into the browsing experience. It offers instant page summaries, inline editing, and an optional memory system that personalizes what you see and how you work. Agent Mode (in beta) can take actions for you. Atlas is available now on macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android versions on the way.

By Julio Franco, October 21, 2025, 5:03 PM

Software The Web

Tor browser's latest build cuts Mozilla's AI features in the name of privacy

While everyone else races to bake AI into the browser, Tor is ripping it out on purpose

By Cal Jeffrey, October 18, 2025, 9:03 AM

Security Microsoft

Microsoft blocks one-click IE Mode launch in Edge after browser exploits emerge

Researchers have already tracked malicious usage in the wild

By Skye Jacobs, October 15, 2025, 2:56 PM 8 comments

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Perplexity's AI browser Comet is now available for download

Comet combines traditional web browsing with an AI assistant in the sidebar. Built on Chromium, it supports familiar extensions and introduces features such as instant page summarization, contextual answers, task automation, and smart tab management. Comet is now free for everyone to use.

By Ivan Franco, October 14, 2025, 9:34 AM

Mobile Software

Mozilla Firefox makes Time's Best Innovations list despite falling market share

Recognized for a new AI-based feature on iOS

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 10, 2025, 11:36 AM

The Web Software

Google Chrome dominance grows, hits record 72% market share

Microsoft Edge still hasn't cracked 5%, Safari commands a decent 16%

By Daniel Sims, October 2, 2025, 7:27 AM 10 comments

Software The Web

Google turns Chrome into an AI browser with Gemini integration

Chrome is an AI browser now

By Daniel Sims, September 19, 2025, 10:16 AM 13 comments

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Vivaldi 7.6 introduces a unified tab button and full toolbar editing

Vivaldi 7.6 debuts a new Tab Button that serves as a central hub to search, switch, and recover tabs, while also grouping duplicates for easy cleanup. The update refines context menus, adds swipe gestures on Windows, and speeds up switching to hibernated tabs.

By Ivan Franco, September 18, 2025, 11:31 AM

Trivia Software

Which browser first introduced private/incognito mode?

Incognito origins: got a guess? Tap to play.

By TechSpot Trivia, September 16, 2025, 11:27 AM

Software The Web

Mozilla extends Firefox support for Windows 7 and older macOS until 2026

Firefox is the only mainstream browser still supporting legacy operating systems

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 4, 2025, 11:31 AM 12 comments

Software The Web

Vivaldi fights back against Chrome and Edge's AI browser push

Choosing power users and curiosity over hype and AI slop

Editor's take: Browser vendors are rushing to pack more AI features into their products, even though many users strongly dislike the trend. For those web "purists," it might be time to take a second look at Vivaldi. The Norwegian company has decided to take a completely different approach in this AI-saturated tech landscape we're currently navigating.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, September 3, 2025, 12:15 PM 10 comments

Software Microsoft

Nearly half of all desktop PCs now run Windows 11, Chrome widens lead in browsers

Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status in October

By Shawn Knight, September 2, 2025, 1:10 PM 13 comments

Security AI

Claude for Chrome arrives despite 11% prompt injection success rate

Pilot program only exposes 1,000 premium users to security risk

By Cal Jeffrey, August 28, 2025, 3:03 PM

The Web Software

Video editing comes to Google Drive, powered by browser-based Vids tool

Feature lets users edit videos directly in the cloud, available in select Workspace and AI Pro plans

By Skye Jacobs, August 24, 2025, 8:25 AM

Software Security

Free Chrome VPN extension turns malicious, silently recording user activity

Researchers warn FreeVPN.One weaponized user trust for data collection

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 22, 2025, 2:16 PM

Software Google

Perplexity AI apparently just offered Google $34.5 billion to buy Chrome

The 3-year-old startup is trying to purchase the world's most popular web browser?

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 12, 2025, 3:13 PM

Software The Web

Mozilla angers Firefox users with latest AI browser gimmick

The browser's inference process makes people's CPUs go "nuts"

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 11, 2025, 11:22 AM 24 comments

Software Apple

Japan orders Apple to open iPhone to rival browser engines by end of 2025

Open up iOS browsers – or else

By Cal Jeffrey, August 6, 2025, 4:14 PM 13 comments

The Web Software

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.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, July 29, 2025, 8:17 AM 9 comments

Download of the Week Security

Tor Browser is a private browser with built-in tools for anonymity

Tor Browser, based on Firefox ESR, uses a global network of relays to anonymize your browsing and protect your IP address. It includes a variety of privacy tools and differs from a VPN by routing traffic through multiple encrypted relays rather than masking it with a single server.

By Ivan Franco, July 24, 2025, 11:35 AM