#web-browsers — Public Fediverse posts

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/12/microsoft-lets-bing-users-turn-off-copilot-ai-answers-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has released a browser extension that turns off Copilot-style search answers while also setting Bing as the browser default.

#AI #Bing #Microsoft #BingSearch #AISearch #MicrosoftCopilot #SearchEngines #MicrosoftEdge #WebBrowsers #Google #GoogleChrome

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/12/microsoft-lets-bing-users-turn-off-copilot-ai-answers-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has released a browser extension that turns off Copilot-style search answers while also setting Bing as the browser default.

#AI #Bing #Microsoft #BingSearch #AISearch #MicrosoftCopilot #SearchEngines #MicrosoftEdge #WebBrowsers #Google #GoogleChrome

Microsoft’s Edge browser will soon transition to a faster two-week release cycle, just like Google Chrome https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/337303/microsoft-edge-is-moving-to-a-2-week-release-cycle-in-august #microsoftedge #webbrowsers #technology #microsoft

Microsoft’s Edge browser will soon transition to a faster two-week release cycle, just like Google Chrome https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/337303/microsoft-edge-is-moving-to-a-2-week-release-cycle-in-august #microsoftedge #webbrowsers #technology #microsoft

Web Browsers on Video Game Consoles

https://vale.rocks/posts/game-console-browsers

#HackerNews #WebBrowsers #GameConsoles #TechNews #GamingCommunity #ConsoleGaming

Web Browsers on Video Game Consoles

https://vale.rocks/posts/game-console-browsers

#HackerNews #WebBrowsers #GameConsoles #TechNews #GamingCommunity #ConsoleGaming

@johan : je hebt een punt, maar de hele certificaten-industrie is ziek, webbrowsers zuigen en er bestaat veel te veel misleidende informatie (voorbeeld: zie plaatje met AI-bullshit - zie Alt voor info).

Er bestaan ook Europese certificaatuitgevers - wellicht minder voor DV-certificaten. Echter, met het CA/B-forum (de "toezichthouder" op certificaatuitgevers) bijna volledig in handen van US-organisaties zou Trump ook kunnen opdragen dat browsers alle certificaten van uitgevers in "vijandige" landen niet langer vertrouwen.

De supervisor van organisaties die domeinnamen verhuren is ook grotendeels Amerikaans.

Oftewel, autonomie wensen beperkt zich niet tot certificaten uitgegeven door Google en Let's Encrypt. Ons voorbereiden op worst-case scenario's lijkt mij zeer verstandig.

Overigens heb ik eerder een oplossing voorgesteld voor het phishing-probleem dat ik aankaartte, maar dat is kennelijk off-topic (ik sloeg aan op de kul dat certificaten iets met veilige websites te maken zouden hebben, een leugen die mensen al heel lang op het verkeerde been zet).

@wlaatje @wiert @wendyhk @publicspaces @FTM_nl

#GoogleIsEvil #BigTechIsEvil #USterroristCountry #DigitaleAutonomie #DVcertsAreEvil #CloudflareIsEvil #MitM #AitM #IETF #CABforum #WebBrowsers #Browsers #BeveiligdeWebSite

@johan : je hebt een punt, maar de hele certificaten-industrie is ziek, webbrowsers zuigen en er bestaat veel te veel misleidende informatie (voorbeeld: zie plaatje met AI-bullshit - zie Alt voor info).

Er bestaan ook Europese certificaatuitgevers - wellicht minder voor DV-certificaten. Echter, met het CA/B-forum (de "toezichthouder" op certificaatuitgevers) bijna volledig in handen van US-organisaties zou Trump ook kunnen opdragen dat browsers alle certificaten van uitgevers in "vijandige" landen niet langer vertrouwen.

De supervisor van organisaties die domeinnamen verhuren is ook grotendeels Amerikaans.

Oftewel, autonomie wensen beperkt zich niet tot certificaten uitgegeven door Google en Let's Encrypt. Ons voorbereiden op worst-case scenario's lijkt mij zeer verstandig.

Overigens heb ik eerder een oplossing voorgesteld voor het phishing-probleem dat ik aankaartte, maar dat is kennelijk off-topic (ik sloeg aan op de kul dat certificaten iets met veilige websites te maken zouden hebben, een leugen die mensen al heel lang op het verkeerde been zet).

@wlaatje @wiert @wendyhk @publicspaces @FTM_nl

#GoogleIsEvil #BigTechIsEvil #USterroristCountry #DigitaleAutonomie #DVcertsAreEvil #CloudflareIsEvil #MitM #AitM #IETF #CABforum #WebBrowsers #Browsers #BeveiligdeWebSite

The privacy-focused @brave browser is launching today a paid 'Origin' version without extra AI and Web3 features that generate revenue for the company https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/337044/brave-releases-paid-origin-version-of-its-browser-without-revenue-generating-features #brave #webbrowsers #technology

The privacy-focused @brave browser is launching today a paid 'Origin' version without extra AI and Web3 features that generate revenue for the company https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/337044/brave-releases-paid-origin-version-of-its-browser-without-revenue-generating-features #brave #webbrowsers #technology

MakeUseOf: 5 neat Google Chrome tricks that have nothing to do with browsing the web. “If you strip away the websites, feeds, login pages, and a dozen open tabs silently judging your attention span, Chrome still has a few party tricks left. Almost all of these do not require an internet connection, an extension, or a Google account. They are all baked into the browser you probably already have […]

MakeUseOf: 5 neat Google Chrome tricks that have nothing to do with browsing the web. “If you strip away the websites, feeds, login pages, and a dozen open tabs silently judging your attention span, Chrome still has a few party tricks left. Almost all of these do not require an internet connection, an extension, or a Google account. They are all baked into the browser you probably already have […]

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/03/microsoft-tests-local-ai-model-in-edge-for-more-pcs-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has expanded Edge on-device AI with Aion and local language APIs, testing whether browser AI can run across lower-end GPUs and CPUs in preview.

#AI #Aion10Instruct #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #OnDeviceAI #AIModels #AITranslation #WebBrowsers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/03/microsoft-tests-local-ai-model-in-edge-for-more-pcs-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has expanded Edge on-device AI with Aion and local language APIs, testing whether browser AI can run across lower-end GPUs and CPUs in preview.

#AI #Aion10Instruct #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #OnDeviceAI #AIModels #AITranslation #WebBrowsers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/03/microsoft-tests-local-ai-model-in-edge-for-more-pcs-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has expanded Edge on-device AI with Aion and local language APIs, testing whether browser AI can run across lower-end GPUs and CPUs in preview.

#AI #Aion10Instruct #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #OnDeviceAI #AIModels #AITranslation #WebBrowsers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/03/microsoft-tests-local-ai-model-in-edge-for-more-pcs-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has expanded Edge on-device AI with Aion and local language APIs, testing whether browser AI can run across lower-end GPUs and CPUs in preview.

#AI #Aion10Instruct #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #OnDeviceAI #AIModels #AITranslation #WebBrowsers

Bleeping Computer: Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users. “Available in beta since April, DBSC [Device Bound Session Credentials] was first announced in 2024 as a way to cryptographically bind session cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from using such stolen cookies to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack users’ accounts.”

Bleeping Computer: Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users. “Available in beta since April, DBSC [Device Bound Session Credentials] was first announced in 2024 as a way to cryptographically bind session cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from using such stolen cookies to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack users’ accounts.”

@jonah 1:11:42 Spot on regarding #BraveBrowser! "Just switch to Brave" takes care of the basics like adblocking and a more private search engine regardless of device or OS, something that other cross-platform FOSS #webbrowsers have still not done yet.

@jonah 1:11:42 Spot on regarding #BraveBrowser! "Just switch to Brave" takes care of the basics like adblocking and a more private search engine regardless of device or OS, something that other cross-platform FOSS #webbrowsers have still not done yet.

PCMag: Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari? We Pick the Best Browser for 2026. “PCMag has been evaluating web browsers since the dawn of the internet in the late ’90s, so we have the expertise to inform your decision. Here, we examine the top five browsers in the US by popularity (according to Statcounter) and provide guidance on selecting the best one for your needs.”

PCMag: Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari? We Pick the Best Browser for 2026. “PCMag has been evaluating web browsers since the dawn of the internet in the late ’90s, so we have the expertise to inform your decision. Here, we examine the top five browsers in the US by popularity (according to Statcounter) and provide guidance on selecting the best one for your needs.”

Vivaldi Blog: Vivaldi 8.0: our biggest design overhaul, ever. “We respect your time, your privacy, your preferences, your intelligence. Every release we ship is another expression of that belief. Vivaldi 8.0 is the biggest expression of that idea we have shipped in years. A new design direction that makes the browser feel more alive and more unified than any version before it. In other words: […]

Vivaldi Blog: Vivaldi 8.0: our biggest design overhaul, ever. “We respect your time, your privacy, your preferences, your intelligence. Every release we ship is another expression of that belief. Vivaldi 8.0 is the biggest expression of that idea we have shipped in years. A new design direction that makes the browser feel more alive and more unified than any version before it. In other words: […]

Another thrilling deep dive into the thrilling world of *gasp*... web browsers 😴💻. Yeunjoo Choi from #Igalia shares groundbreaking #insights that will revolutionize how you check your email. Don't quit your day job, but definitely read this if you need help falling asleep! 🛌✨
https://theconsensus.dev/p/2026/05/20/yeunjoo-choi-from-igalia-on-chromium.html #webbrowsers #YeunjooChoi #techhumor #sleeplessnights #HackerNews #ngated

Another thrilling deep dive into the thrilling world of *gasp*... web browsers 😴💻. Yeunjoo Choi from #Igalia shares groundbreaking #insights that will revolutionize how you check your email. Don't quit your day job, but definitely read this if you need help falling asleep! 🛌✨
https://theconsensus.dev/p/2026/05/20/yeunjoo-choi-from-igalia-on-chromium.html #webbrowsers #YeunjooChoi #techhumor #sleeplessnights #HackerNews #ngated

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/22/google-tests-lighthouse-llmstxt-checks-for-ai-agents-xcxwbn/

Google is testing experimental Lighthouse Agentic Browsing audit that checks whether websites are structured for AI agents, including llms.txt-related signals.

#AI #GoogleChrome #Google #GoogleSearch #AIAgents #AgenticAI #WebBrowsers #SearchEngines #Web #Lighthouse

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/22/google-tests-lighthouse-llmstxt-checks-for-ai-agents-xcxwbn/

Google is testing experimental Lighthouse Agentic Browsing audit that checks whether websites are structured for AI agents, including llms.txt-related signals.

#AI #GoogleChrome #Google #GoogleSearch #AIAgents #AgenticAI #WebBrowsers #SearchEngines #Web #Lighthouse

@MostlyTato @cwebber

Exactly! #OpOut should never be used for a #web page/service precisely because there are 1000s of good reasons to "delete all #cookies" including "I just felt like it."

#AI #Security #WebBrowsers

@MostlyTato @cwebber

Exactly! #OpOut should never be used for a #web page/service precisely because there are 1000s of good reasons to "delete all #cookies" including "I just felt like it."

#AI #Security #WebBrowsers

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-20-26

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-05-20-26/

Engadget: Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile. “On a day when Google announced AI feature after AI feature at I/O, here’s something a little different: Today’s Firefox 151 release brings AI controls to both iOS and Android systems.”

Engadget: Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile. “On a day when Google announced AI feature after AI feature at I/O, here’s something a little different: Today’s Firefox 151 release brings AI controls to both iOS and Android systems.”

ZDNet: Microsoft Edge just stopped storing your passwords in plaintext – but you’ll need the latest update. “In a recent post by Microsoft Edge Security Team Lead Gareth Evans, the company announced that it will no longer store your plaintext passwords in Edge in memory. The change comes in response to a recent finding that questioned the safety and security of your stored passwords.”

ZDNet: Microsoft Edge just stopped storing your passwords in plaintext – but you’ll need the latest update. “In a recent post by Microsoft Edge Security Team Lead Gareth Evans, the company announced that it will no longer store your plaintext passwords in Edge in memory. The change comes in response to a recent finding that questioned the safety and security of your stored passwords.”

ZDNet: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2026: Expert tested . “In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted a thorough editorial review and changed the rankings of our top choices to better reflect new developments. We also overhauled our FAQ section.”

ZDNet: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2026: Expert tested . “In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted a thorough editorial review and changed the rankings of our top choices to better reflect new developments. We also overhauled our FAQ section.”

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/16/windows-11-and-microsoft-edge-hacked-at-pwn2own-be-xcxwbn/

Microsoft Edge and Windows 11 were successfully exploited at the Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking event, contributing to a $523,000 day-one payout total.

#Cybersecurity #MicrosoftEdge #Windows11 #Pwn2Own #SecurityResearch #Exploits #ZeroDayVulnerabilities #WebBrowsers #WindowsSecurity

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/16/windows-11-and-microsoft-edge-hacked-at-pwn2own-be-xcxwbn/

Microsoft Edge and Windows 11 were successfully exploited at the Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking event, contributing to a $523,000 day-one payout total.

#Cybersecurity #MicrosoftEdge #Windows11 #Pwn2Own #SecurityResearch #Exploits #ZeroDayVulnerabilities #WebBrowsers #WindowsSecurity

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/14/microsoft-updates-edge-on-desktop-and-mobile-xcxwbn/

Microsoft is pushing more Copilot features directly into Edge across desktop and mobile, broadening the browser's built-in AI workflow.

#AI #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #MicrosoftCopilot #AIAssistants #AIIntegration #WebBrowsers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/14/microsoft-updates-edge-on-desktop-and-mobile-xcxwbn/

Microsoft is pushing more Copilot features directly into Edge across desktop and mobile, broadening the browser's built-in AI workflow.

#AI #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #MicrosoftCopilot #AIAssistants #AIIntegration #WebBrowsers

The Verge: Microsoft’s Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs. “Microsoft Edge is adding a new feature that will allow its Copilot AI chatbot to gather information from all of your open tabs. When you start a conversation with Copilot, you can ask the chatbot questions about what’s in your tabs, compare the products you’re looking at, summarize your open […]

The Verge: Microsoft’s Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs. “Microsoft Edge is adding a new feature that will allow its Copilot AI chatbot to gather information from all of your open tabs. When you start a conversation with Copilot, you can ask the chatbot questions about what’s in your tabs, compare the products you’re looking at, summarize your open […]

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/13/google-deepmind-details-a-gemini-powered-mouse-poi-xcxwbn/

Chrome users may soon be able to point at a page and ask Gemini for help without writing long, text-heavy prompts.

#AI #MagicPointer #GoogleDeepMind #GoogleChrome #GoogleGemini #Google #WebBrowsers #AIAssistants #AIIntegration

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/13/google-deepmind-details-a-gemini-powered-mouse-poi-xcxwbn/

Chrome users may soon be able to point at a page and ask Gemini for help without writing long, text-heavy prompts.

#AI #MagicPointer #GoogleDeepMind #GoogleChrome #GoogleGemini #Google #WebBrowsers #AIAssistants #AIIntegration

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/11/googles-big-bet-adding-native-android-app-support-xcxwbn/

Google appears to be adding native Android app support to Chrome as part of a broader Android-ChromeOS laptop convergence.

#ChromeOS #Google #Android #AndroidApps #GoogleChrome #OperatingSystems #WebBrowsers #BigTech #Alphabet

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/11/googles-big-bet-adding-native-android-app-support-xcxwbn/

Google appears to be adding native Android app support to Chrome as part of a broader Android-ChromeOS laptop convergence.

#ChromeOS #Google #Android #AndroidApps #GoogleChrome #OperatingSystems #WebBrowsers #BigTech #Alphabet

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/11/google-tweaks-chrome-ai-privacy-wording-insists-pr-xcxwbn/

Google has changed Chrome's on-device AI privacy wording, removing an explicit promise that user data would not be sent to its servers.

#AI #GoogleChrome #Google #GeminiNano #GoogleGemini #OnDeviceAI #AIPrivacy #WebBrowsers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/11/google-tweaks-chrome-ai-privacy-wording-insists-pr-xcxwbn/

Google has changed Chrome's on-device AI privacy wording, removing an explicit promise that user data would not be sent to its servers.

#AI #GoogleChrome #Google #GeminiNano #GoogleGemini #OnDeviceAI #AIPrivacy #WebBrowsers

Ars Technica: Chrome’s 4GB AI model isn’t new, but you’re not wrong for being confused. “Some desktop Chrome users have also noted that the browser appears to suddenly want more storage space for AI. This is true—Chrome does download a 4GB AI model for on-device processing. It’s been doing that for years, though. Google hasn’t actually changed anything about Chrome’s on-device AI, […]

Ars Technica: Chrome’s 4GB AI model isn’t new, but you’re not wrong for being confused. “Some desktop Chrome users have also noted that the browser appears to suddenly want more storage space for AI. This is true—Chrome does download a 4GB AI model for on-device processing. It’s been doing that for years, though. Google hasn’t actually changed anything about Chrome’s on-device AI, […]

ZDNet: Why Edge stores your passwords in plaintext, according to Microsoft. “A security researcher found that Edge stores your plaintext passwords in memory when you use the browser to manage them. In a social media post, researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning explained how the process works and posted a video showing it in action.”