Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course
Monopolies always claim disaster when their market dominance is challenged
Chrome is worth around $50 billion, DuckDuckGo CEO guesstimates
OpenAI, Perplexity, and even Yahoo have said they would like to buy Chrome
Google Chrome abandons plans to phase out third-party cookies
Google's u-turn leaves digital advertising industry in limbo
OpenAI wants to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell
The big picture: If Google really is forced to sell Chrome – as proposed by the DOJ after the company was ruled a monopoly in its antitrust trial – OpenAI could emerge as a potential buyer. The ChatGPT maker has admitted it's interested in acquiring the world's most popular browser and turning it into an "AI-first" experience.
New Chrome update to fix a long-standing bug in user privacy for visited links
The problem has plagued the web for 20 years
Researcher uncovers network of risky Chrome extensions with over 4 million installs
Many ironically promise to scan Chrome for sketchy browser extensions
Microsoft says Edge 134 is up to 9% faster with real-world performance boosts
New features include an AI-powered scareware blocker
Google promotes new security requirements for HTTPS encryption providers
Linting and MPIC technologies can significantly improve the safety of web connections
Are Passwords Dead? What Are Passkeys, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them
Tired of forgetting passwords and getting locked out of your accounts? Passkeys offer a simpler, safer way to log in---no passwords, no frustration, just a quick scan or tap on your device.
Mozilla Firefox will soon reduce the need for dangerous DLL injection for enterprise users
Less foreign code means a more stable browsing experience for employees
Google's Gemini AI can now see your search history to offer "better" answers
More reasons to delete your browser history
Apple and Google browser policies are "holding back" browser innovation, UK probe says
Rules restrict third-party browser engines and features
PSA: Firefox urges users to update now to prevent add-on issues
A Mozilla root certificate will expire on March 14, 2025, potentially breaking add-ons, DRM-protected content like streaming services and other Firefox features. To avoid issues, users must update to the latest version of Firefox, including those opting for the ESR version.
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.
Developer makes Pong playable across 240 Chrome tabs using synced favicons
Who said tabs are all clutter?
Apple resists UK regulator demands to open up iOS browsers, citing security risks
Offering third parties free WebKit updates might give them an unfair advantage over Safari
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
Opera Air is a new browser designed for mindfulness
There's a browser for that, too, it seems. Opera Air focuses on mindfulness and digital well-being, offering guided meditation and exercises to encourage regular breaks and enhance focus. Opera Air is available for Windows and Mac.
Microsoft boasts of Edge's growth, but is it really at 30% market share?
Statcounter tells a different story
Brave Search lets you tweak site rankings with a personalized voting system
Upvote and downvote your way to better results
Vivaldi 7.1 improves dashboard, adds seamless tab imports
Vivaldi now allows users to import open tabs from other browsers, offers more style options for the dashboard, introduces a new Add Speed Dial dialog, and rolls out its Send Tab to Device feature.
Game devs are flocking to PC, leaving consoles behind, according to GDC survey
The rising popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is one reason
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.