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Twitter's rebrand to X is causing scam alerts on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge's Progressive Web App Icon Change (PWA) indicates Twitter's rebrand to X may be a scam.
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In case you forgot, here are the worst things in tech this year.
Xbox consoles can now access NVIDIA GeForce Now via Microsoft Edge
Stream PC-only games like 'Dota 2' and 'CS:GO' to your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S.
Microsoft Edge update adds tab groups and new shopping features
Planning and booking a trip might be a bit easier too.
Microsoft rolls out a personalized news feed called Start
The service replaces Microsoft News, and it'll be available on Windows, the web and mobile.
Microsoft will truly, finally kill off Internet Explorer in June 2022
Microsoft 365 and other apps will end support for the browser in August.
Microsoft Edge Kids Mode rolls out in the US
We learned in February that Microsoft was testing a Kids Mode for its Edge browser — as of today, it's now available for English users in the US.
What would the internet look like without third-party cookies?
With recent news about Google committing to disabling third-party cookies in Chrome, it seems like the internet as we know it is about to undergo a seismic shift — at least behind the scenes. What will it look like?
Microsoft will match Chrome with more frequent Edge updates
The browser is moving to a four-week release cycle, starting with Edge 94.
Microsoft starts testing a Kids Mode in its Edge browser
Parents can block or approve websites and Bing SafeSearch will be active.
Microsoft will force Internet Explorer users to open some websites in Edge
When the company releases the next version of its Edge browser, Internet Explorer users won’t be able to access some 1,156 websites, including popular destinations like YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and ESPN.
Windows 10's October update is rolling out with a refreshed Start menu
Expect a new-look Start menu and Edge tabs to appear in the alt-tab window list.
Microsoft releases a final preview for Windows 10's October update
Windows 10's October 2020 update will change how the Start Menu looks, and bring more control to notifications.
Microsoft details how it will phase out Flash support in Edge after 2020
Microsoft has outlined how it will end support for Adobe Flash in its Edge browser, and it's a multi-step process with some exceptions.
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser rolls out through Windows Update
Microsoft's rebuilt Edge web browser is now part of Windows Update, making it easier for users to get the improved software.
Microsoft's Edge browser will add vertical tabs and tracking prevention
Microsoft finally did the deed and killed Internet Explorer. The company's new browser, Edge, is much more promising, and is even getting some compelling features that differentiate it from the likes of Chrome and Firefox. Today, the company announced enhancements like vertical tabs, password monitoring and tracking prevention -- as well as a mobile version of its useful Collections feature.
Engadget Podcast: Super Nintendo World, here we go!
This week, Devindra, Cherlynn and Senior Editor Nick Summers take a relaxing break from the madness of CES by diving into some of this week's news, like the trailer for Japan's Super Nintendo World park. They also question the wisdom of Sony abandoning E3 (yet again), and welcome Microsoft's new Chromium-infused Edge browser. Listen below, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcasts, the Morning After and Engadget News! Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Play Music Links Introducing Super Nintendo World Sony ditches E3 again The new Chromium Edge browser is here Jack Dorsey says Twitter probably won't ever get an edit button 2020 will bring new ways to upgrade your hearing Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low Producer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North & Terrence O'Brien
YouTube Music now plays nicely with Siri
Siri can now play YouTube Music, meaning you'll no longer have to choose between Apple Music or Spotify to listen through the Apple assistant. The change was made possible by iOS 13, and it works with Apple CarPlay, so you'll get hands-free control of YouTube Music as you drive.
Windows 10 update pushes Microsoft closer to a password-free future
With its Windows 10 May 2019 update, Microsoft is getting one step closer to eliminating passwords. The company's Windows Hello has earned its FIDO2 certification -- an industry standard that deems Windows Hello a secure authenticator. Now, users running Windows 10 version 1903 will be able to login to devices, apps and online services using biometrics or PINs, rather than passwords.
Microsoft Edge is getting an Internet Explorer mode
There are some big changes ahead for Microsoft's Edge browser. In December, the company announced that it'll be moving over to Chromium, the open source project that powers Google's Chrome. But that's not all: Microsoft announced today that the next version of Edge will come with an Internet Explorer mode, allowing you to run older websites that don't support modern browser tech. That probably won't mean much to most consumers, but it's a boon for corporate users and their IT departments, as they're often stuck using aging web apps.
