Helium browser picks up v0.19.4 update with private vault improvements and UI fixes

The developer behind the open-source Helium browser has rolled out version 0.19.4 on GitHub, shipping an upgraded Chromium engine alongside fixes for data syncing and everyday interface...
Oct 19, 2026 2 Min Read

Aside outlines v2 roadmap, shifting focus to background automation and computer control

If you’re one of the many who moved from browsers like Dia and Comet to Aside, you should prepare for a major shift. The company’s co...
Oct 19, 2026 2 Min Read

Brave CEO acknowledges Apple integration issues, pledges fixes for passwords and spellcheck

Brave CEO Brendan Eich has openly admitted that using Brave on Apple devices can still be a headache, especially when it comes to basic tools like password autofill and spellcheck...
Oct 19, 2026 2 Min Read

Can your browser stop ads from silently hacking you? Brave explains the new ‘AdFection’ threat

The folks at Brave are warning users about a terrifying new way hackers are breaking into phones and computers without anyone even clicking a link. In a recent thread on...
Oct 19, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft Edge is getting ‘Watermarking Protection’ this December to curb data leaks

Microsoft is getting ready to roll out a new Watermarking Protection feature for Edge for Business this December that stamps your username and a timestamp right across confidential work pages...
Oct 19, 2026 2 Min Read

Dia’s latest update targets power users with GitHub Live Group imports, collapsible PR stacks, and custom skills

The Browser Company has rolled out a new update for Dia, bumping the browser to version 1.53.0 on Mac and version 1.2.0 on Windows. According to...
Oct 16, 2026 2 Min Read

Firefox is testing a way to show when you last visited a website

Mozilla is testing a small update for the Firefox address bar that shows when you last visited or bookmarked a webpage right inside your search suggestions. It is currently available...
Oct 16, 2026 1 Min Read

Firefox aims to beat Chrome and Edge to native Private Window locking on Windows

Mozilla is building a new feature for desktop Firefox that locks your private browsing windows behind a password or fingerprint when you step away from your computer. This upcoming feature...
Oct 16, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft Edge could eliminate one of the biggest annoyances with browser updates

Microsoft is experimenting with a seamless update system for Edge that installs new versions in the background without forcing you to close and reopen the browser. Normally, when the browser...
Oct 16, 2026 2 Min Read

OpenAI rolls out major Chrome extension upgrade with tab control and browser automation

The ChatGPT extension for Chrome has picked up a major update today, letting the AI read through your open tabs and perform tasks directly on web pages. Before the update...
Oct 16, 2026 2 Min Read

Brave and Vivaldi pick up minor desktop updates with security and bug fixes

Both Brave and Vivaldi have just pushed out small maintenance updates on desktop to patch up security flaws and squash a few lingering bugs. These updates add no major new...
Oct 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Google Chrome is finally getting a native "Copy Link(s)" tool for tabs and groups

Google is working on a built-in “Copy Link(s)” button for Chrome that lets you grab the web addresses of an entire tab group or multiple selected...
Oct 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Google and Mozilla collaborate to bring native split view control to extensions

Chrome 155 might seem like a minor update at first glance, but there’s much more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. In a post on X...
Oct 15, 2026 1 Min Read

AdGuard nears release of AdGuard Mini for Android as early beta bugs get squashed

After weeks of testing, AdGuard is preparing to roll out the stable version of AdGuard Mini for Android, having wrapped up most of its early beta bug fixes. In a...
Oct 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Google pays record $250,000 bounty for AI-assisted Chrome exploit affecting 1 billion users

Google has made a record payout of $250,000 to security firm XBOW after its team used a public AI model to build a Chrome exploit affecting roughly 1 billion...
Oct 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Google used Gemini 4 Argon to eliminate an entire category of Chrome crashes

After making AI enthusiasts wait what felt like an eternity, Google finally released its frontier AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, to the public earlier today. In the official blog post...
Oct 14, 2026 2 Min Read

Google rolls out new Chrome 155 update with 37 security fixes for desktop and Android

Google has rolled out another update packing a bunch of security fixes for desktop and Android. The update is rolling out as version 155.0.8059.79 or .80 on...
Oct 14, 2026 2 Min Read

New Chrome update brings true windowed web apps to Googlebook

Google seems to have taken care of a big shortcoming with Googlebooks right out of the gate. The latest Google Chrome update now lets users turn any regular webpage into...
Oct 14, 2026 2 Min Read

Firefox considers bringing multi-language news and sponsored stories to New Tab Page

It looks like Mozilla is collecting feedback on a potential change to Firefox’s New Tab Page. A screenshot of a survey posted on the Firefox subreddit is rubbing...
Oct 14, 2026 2 Min Read

A fake Chrome app with 100,000+ downloads was spotted on the Play Store [U: Removed]

Update 14/10/26 – 05:40 pm (IST): Shortly after we published the article, the app was removed from the Google Play Store. Visiting the direct link shows the...
Oct 14, 2026 2 Min Read

Apple takes the gloves off against Chrome with new 'Switch to Safari' campaign

For the most part, Apple likes to pretend that competition doesn’t exist, whether in hardware or software. But the company is now changing its approach. It has launched...
Oct 13, 2026 2 Min Read

Missing multiple Chrome profiles on your new Googlebook? Google says an update is on the way

 If you recently picked up one of the shiny new Googlebooks, you probably spent your first day trying to set it up like a normal computer. And if you...
Oct 13, 2026 2 Min Read

Mozilla launches Firefox Enterprise to challenge Chrome and Edge's grip on corporate IT

It looks like Mozilla is ready to take on Google and Microsoft in the corporate browser market. The company just announced Firefox Enterprise, aimed at businesses that are tired of...
Oct 13, 2026 2 Min Read

Chrome and Brave make grabbing clean video screenshots a one-click task

If you have ever tried pausing a YouTube video to grab a screenshot of the video frame, you know how annoying it can get. You hit the spacebar, and suddenly...
Oct 12, 2026 2 Min Read