browser market share

Jon von Tetzchner’s renewed vow to keep generative AI out of Vivaldi’s browser has turned what might have been a niche product decision into a full‑scale manifesto about the future of the web — and a direct challenge to Google and Microsoft’s push to bake AI into the browsing experience...

Firefox is getting a new layer of resilience on Windows 11, as Mozilla quietly prepares to roll out a smart “desktop launcher” allowing the browser to reinstall itself if it's wiped during a system upgrade or transition to a new device. This practical enhancement aims to solve a problem that's...

Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. The complaint alleges that Microsoft's practice of pre-installing its Edge browser as the default on Windows...

Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. Opera alleges that Microsoft's practices surrounding its Edge browser on Windows operating systems constitute...

For more than two decades, the web browser market has been marked by fierce competition, regulatory scrutiny, and recurring debates over fair play—ultimately shaping how billions interact with the internet. The latest development in this long-running saga is the recent complaint filed by Opera...

Microsoft’s unveiling of “Copilot Mode” for the Edge browser signals not just another feature update, but an ambitious attempt to redefine how users interact with the web by seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence into every facet of browsing. For a company that has struggled to recapture...

Windows users are no strangers to the longstanding rivalry between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, a browser battle that shows no sign of waning. Yet, the latest wave of Windows 11 AI upgrades has propelled the debate to new heights, giving users far more pressing reasons to reconsider the...

Microsoft has once again ignited conversation in the competitive world of web browsers with the debut of a new comparison banner on Bing, targeting users searching for Google Chrome while using Microsoft Edge. This latest move underscores the company’s persistent ambition to reclaim browser...

For millions of Windows users worldwide, the latest moves by Google and Microsoft signal a decisive turning point in the ongoing shift from Windows 10 to Windows 11. As much as Microsoft insists on the holistic security and performance upgrades of its newer operating system, real-world momentum...

The warning signs first emerged quietly, as frustrated Windows users took to Reddit and technology forums to share an alarming discovery: Google Chrome, the world’s most popular desktop browser, was suddenly refusing to open, or crashing instantly, whenever Microsoft’s Family Safety parental...

Microsoft’s complex relationship with Google Chrome has once again come under scrutiny, this time due to an unexpected twist involving Windows 11’s well-intentioned Family Safety features. For over a month, scores of users—most notably younger students and families—found themselves unable to...

The digital software landscape in Germany during the second quarter of 2024 saw extraordinary momentum, with three titans—Google Search, Google Chrome, and Microsoft 365—maintaining commanding leads across multiple performance metrics. According to Sensor Tower’s latest analytics, these brands...

The growing frustration among Windows 11 users around Microsoft Edge prompts is a story as much about technology as it is about regulatory influence, user autonomy, and the seamier side of software nudges. Since its launch, Microsoft Edge has carried the complex legacy of Internet Explorer while...

The unending push to secure browser market share has never been subtler nor more persistent than on the mobile front, and Microsoft’s latest trial with Edge for Android demonstrates this corporate appetite with a bold new flavor. Reports have surfaced—corroborated by independent tech monitoring...

Whether you’re a Windows devotee or simply searching for the best online experience, choosing the right browser can transform your digital life. For years, Google Chrome has held an iron grip on global browser market share. Yet, Microsoft Edge has emerged not just as a “worthy alternative,” but...

The history of web browsers is a tale of relentless innovation, technological rivalry, and shifting user allegiances. For many Windows users, the browser of choice has often dictated the rhythm of their daily digital lives—how many tabs they juggle, whether their system lags under intense memory...

Few sagas in tech so perfectly encapsulate the struggle between user desire, corporate strategy, and the relentless march of market dominance quite like Microsoft’s ongoing attempt to make Edge the browser of choice for Windows 11 users. After a decade in the browser wilderness following the...

Numbers rarely lie, but sometimes they stagger out of the bar, tipsy and swearing they saw a unicorn. According to StatCounter—an outfit notorious for peering into the internet’s tea leaves and calling it statistics—Windows 10’s share of US web traffic has tumbled off a digital cliff. In just...

Microsoft has recently taken a retrospective victory lap by publishing the 2024 year-in-review stats for its Chromium-based Edge browser. While the numbers are nothing short of staggering, the celebratory announcement seems to sidestep an awkward reality — Edge's market share remains more or...