The Arc internet browser lets you customize (or vandalize) any websiteWant to make the Engadget home page neon green? Arc will do that for you.By N. Ingraham, 05.25.2023
Google, Apple and Mozilla team up to build a better browser benchmarkThe group's consent-based governing policy should prevent unfair advantages for any single browser.By W. Shanklin, 12.16.2022
Google delays phaseout of third-party cookies from Chrome to 2024The company said it would give organizations more time to test its Privacy Sandbox APIs.By I. Bonifacic, 07.27.2022
Someone made a tombstone to mark Internet Explorer’s end-of-support date“He was a good tool to download other browsers.”By I. Bonifacic, 06.18.2022
Google made a more accessible icon for ChromeThe company found the current one produces an “unpleasant color vibration.” By I. Bonifacic, 02.05.2022
Opera's Android browser is now optimized for ChromebooksYou'll get a free VPN and built-in messaging apps, among other features.By K. Holt, 07.01.2021
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla team up for a 'common vision' on extensionsA new spec will establish a common core of behaviors for developers to target.By R. Lawler, 06.04.2021
Opera's iOS app gets a cleaner look and shorter nameThe app's no longer called Opera Touch.By K. Holt, 03.22.2021
Microsoft will match Chrome with more frequent Edge updatesThe browser is moving to a four-week release cycle, starting with Edge 94.By K. Holt, 03.12.2021
Google revamps Chrome profiles to make switching easierYou can create custom color-coded themes for multiple users that are easier to identify.By S. Shah, 03.02.2021
Firefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sitesThe browser's latest release also includes a multi-view video option.By S. Shah, 02.23.2021
Opera's new online shopping cashback service is built directly into its browserThe new feature is currently available in Spain.By S. Shah, 02.17.2021
Microsoft starts testing a Kids Mode in its Edge browserParents can block or approve websites and Bing SafeSearch will be active.By K. Holt, 02.16.2021
Google says Chrome 87 has the biggest performance boost in yearsThe company says the enhancements will improve battery life.By K. Holt, 11.17.2020
Opera has baked Twitter into its desktop browserYou can add it next to the likes of Instagram in the sidebar.By K. Holt, 06.24.2020
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser rolls out through Windows UpdateThe revised build was previously only available as a manual download.By M. DeAngelis, 06.03.2020
Microsoft's Edge browser will add vertical tabs and tracking preventionThe new features are focused around usability and privacy.By M. DeAngelis, 03.30.2020
Mozilla combines tracker blocking with paid, ad-free browsingThe company partnered with Scroll to distribute funds to publications in place of ad revenue.By M. DeAngelis, 03.24.2020
Chrome will start protecting users from insecure downloads in AprilNon-HTTPS downloads will soon trigger a warning, but will later be blocked entirely.By M. DeAngelis, 02.07.2020
Chrome users can control media from a centralized toolbar buttonYou don’t have to swap tabs to pause or skip tracks anymore.By M. DeAngelis, 12.20.2019