Reuters: ‘Smaller browsers used more after DMA went into effect’
A recent survey shows that smaller providers of internet browsers are seeing an uptick in usage after the EU's Digital Markers Act (DMA) went into effect. According to Reuters, this means that the laws and regulations for these providers are helping to make a dent in the market dominance of behemot... Read more
Which browser is the most secure?
Google continues to add security features to Chrome, which is by far the most widely used browser in the world. Yet only Mozilla Firefox meets the German government's security requirements, as it recently revealed. Is that justified? And aren't there enough alternatives that also value privacy more... Read more
Google enhances Chrome security for remote workers
Google will soon begin testing adding Private Network Access (PNA) technology on the Google Chrome Enterprise and Education versions of the browser Chrome. The addition will provide enhanced security aimed primarily at remote workers.
According to the tech giant, the new feature in its Chrome b... Read more
Arc browser tries to give multitaskers the best experience on Windows
The web browser Arc has been around for Mac users for a while and is now introduced to Windows users. The company behind Arc wants to move away from competitors such as Chrome and Bing and is trying to provide a better online experience for those working with multiple tabs open at once.
We saw ... Read more
Google Chrome may get Organize Tabs functionality
The Chrome browser may get functionality that automatically reorders users' tabs. The reordered browser tabs will then be organized into different groups.
According to experts, the new tab reordering feature is an extension of the existing Tab Groups functionality. This feature is a powerful too... Read more
Mozilla: ‘Manipulation threatens browser selection screens’
The screens that allow consumers to determine their default browser choice exert great influence on the outcome of that choice. This is stated by Mozilla, the developer of Firefox. These screens will be manipulated.
The Digital Markets Act will come into force next year in the EU. These regulati... Read more
Will Microsoft continue to impose Edge browser in Europe after all?
It seems that Microsoft is not making any changes to Windows after all to allow users to open links with their default browser. So Edge will continue to be forced on users.
Earlier, Windows Insider Preview build 23531 no longer seemed to impose the web browser Edge as the default browser. The c... Read more
Microsoft no longer forces Edge browser on European users
From now on, Windows users within the EU can open all links with their default browser of choice instead of Edge. Microsoft thus appears to be yielding to the continued pressure from European regulations.
In the current version of Windows 11, Microsoft apps open links via the Edge browser by def... Read more
New infostealer for Windows is hiding in web browsers
Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have discovered a new infostealer family for Windows systems: Stact Stealer. The sophisticated malware poses as an authentic Google ad.
According to Zscaler security researchers, the infostealer seeks access to victims' Windows systems by impersonating an authen... Read more
Zoho launches a new privacy-focused browser called Ulaa
Zoho has launched a new privacy-focused browser called Ulaa. The company has designed the browser to help users protect their privacy by blocking tracking and surveillance with features that allow for privacy customization, built-in browser modes, and integrated productivity tools while keeping use... Read more