Tag: browsers
Microsoft plans to debloat Edge browser and take a leaf out of Google Chrome’s book when it comes to Settings
Microsoft is planning to streamline its Edge browser considerably when it comes to the configuration of the app. Windows Latest noticed that the official roadmap website for Microsoft 365 now has an update for Edge which informs us that the Settings for the browser are going to be revamped to…
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Google is developing a new Web Monetization feature for Chrome that could really change the way we pay for things online
Google’s monopolistic throne in online search and related advertising matters may have just been hit with a major blow, but that’s just one type of digital market and Google (of all entities) knows that there are plenty of others out there – y’all ever heard of Patreon? Now, Google is…
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Safari wants to fix your broken web browsing experience with its new ‘distraction control’ feature
Apple seemingly didn’t fit all of its new Safari features into its jam-packed WWDC 2024 keynote in June, as it’s just announced ‘one more thing’. Alongside updates to Reader, a new web page summary tool called ‘Highlights’, and ‘Viewer’ (for making watching videos less of a chore), Apple also wants…
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Chrome could revolutionize search on PC with a big Google Lens upgrade that lets you Circle to Search images
Google Chrome on the desktop is going to get the equivalent of the popular Circle to Search feature on mobiles, and the ability, powered by Google Lens, should arrive in the browser soon. As 9 to 5 Google reports, on a Chromebook, the feature will be activated by clicking on…
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Google u-turns on Privacy Sandbox endeavor, deciding that cookies won’t be replaced after all – here’s what that means for you
Several years ago, Google boldly set out to replace third-party cookies in its Chrome browser (the browser that enjoys the largest user base by far), intending to offer up the Privacy Sandbox as its replacement. Now, Google has announced an update on the Privacy Sandbox that it will now be…
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Google’s Manifest V3 will make the fight against third-party adblockers even worse
After years of delays, Google is finally rolling out its Manifest V3 Chrome extension framework, encouraging extension developers to make the switch as it begins to drop support for Manifest V2 on Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary channels. Google has even been sending emails to users informing them when an…
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