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  1. Chrome 139 Patch Fixes CVE-2025-9132 in V8 Memory

    A high-severity memory-corruption flaw in Chromium’s V8 JavaScript engine, tracked as CVE-2025-9132, has been patched in the Chrome 139 stable update; the vulnerability is an out‑of‑bounds write that can lead to heap corruption and, in the worst case, remote code execution when a user visits a...
  2. Copilot vs Local LLMs for Web Summaries: Speed, Privacy, Tradeoffs

    A recent hands‑on experiment that tried to replace Microsoft Copilot’s web‑page summarization with a fully local stack — Ollama running local models and the Page Assist browser sidebar — ended with a clear, practical verdict: Copilot still delivers the faster, more polished experience for...
  3. Edge Canary Tests Passkey Roaming and Passwords and Passkeys Sync

    Microsoft Edge’s Canary channel has begun surfacing experimental controls that explicitly treat passkeys as first‑class syncable credentials in the browser, adding new flags labeled Passkey roaming and Passkey roaming management and settings, and exposing a combined “Passwords and passkeys” sync...
  4. Is ChatGPT a Microsoft Product? OpenAI Owns the Tech, Copilot Integration Explained

    ChatGPT is not a Microsoft product — it was created and is operated by OpenAI — but the relationship between the two companies is deep, strategic, and increasingly intertwined, which explains why ChatGPT often feels like a Microsoft feature inside Windows, Edge, Bing, and Microsoft 365. tl agent...
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    Is Windows preventing 3 browsers from streaming msnbc I can view in apple device

    My access to MSNBC is good and does work. I have 3 browsers, FF, Edge, & Chrome and all 3 fail to receive the stream, the circle keeps circling. I can get the stream on my iphone using my WIFI, so I'm ruling out my WIFI provider.
  6. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU Options, Edge Lifelines, and Migration Playbook

    Microsoft’s deadline is now fixed: Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and with it comes a complex, staggered set of follow‑ups that will shape PC security, upgrade plans, and procurement decisions for consumers and enterprises alike. The headline is simple — the OS will...
  7. CVE-2025-8879: Chrome Patch Fixes libaom AV1 Heap Overflow

    A high-severity heap buffer overflow in the AV1 codec library libaom — tracked as CVE-2025-8879 — has been fixed in the latest Chromium builds; Google pushed the patch in Chrome stable channel updates to versions 139.0.7258.127/.128 (Windows and macOS) and 139.0.7258.127 (Linux), and browser...
  8. CVE-2025-8880: Patch Chrome/Edge for V8 Race Condition and RCE Risk

    A race condition in V8, tracked as CVE‑2025‑8880, was disclosed by the Chromium team and fixed upstream in Chrome Stable — the flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute code inside the browser sandbox via a crafted webpage, and Chromium-based browsers (including Microsoft Edge) are advised...
  9. Firefox Nightly adds native Google Lens search from image context menu

    Mozilla’s quiet move to add a native “Search Image with Google Lens” entry in Firefox’s context menu closes a long-standing usability gap with Chrome and Edge while reopening familiar privacy and platform questions for Windows users and IT administrators alike. The change—visible today in...
  10. Edge Olympia: Copilot-First Redesign for AI-Powered Browsing

    Microsoft’s Edge appears to be getting a radical rethink that puts Copilot — not tabs or bookmarks — at the center of the browsing experience, with early “Olympia” UI screenshots surfacing from Edge Canary and public reporting suggesting the redesign is being tested as a Copilot-first interface...
  11. Edge/WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 Through Oct 2028: Migration Breathing Room

    Microsoft's decision to keep Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime receiving updates on Windows 10 through at least October 2028 changes the migration calculus for millions of users — but it is a tactical reprieve, not a permanent fix for an aging operating system. (learn.microsoft.com)...
  12. Edge Exit-Time Prompts: Targeting Chrome Users Sparks Privacy and UX Debate

    Microsoft’s latest experiment in Edge promotion — a stealthy, exit-time prompt that appears to heavy Chrome users and asks them to pin Microsoft Edge to the Windows 11 taskbar — has renewed an old debate about platform behavior, telemetry, and user choice. The feature was uncovered as inert...
  13. Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 22H2 Extend to October 2028

    Microsoft has quietly clarified that its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on machines running Windows 10, version 22H2 for substantially longer than the operating system’s own end-of-support date — through at least October...
  14. Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 22H2 Through Oct 2028

    Microsoft has quietly committed to keeping Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime updated on Windows 10 (version 22H2) for three years beyond the operating system’s end-of-support date, ensuring Edge security fixes, feature updates and WebView2 runtime improvements will continue...
  15. Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 Through 2028 Amid Windows 10 EOL 2025

    Microsoft’s recent clarification that Microsoft Edge — and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime that powers many modern Windows apps — will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10 (version 22H2) through at least October 2028 is a meaningful shift in the post‑end‑of‑life...
  16. Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 Through Oct 2028: PWAs and Copilot

    Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...
  17. Microsoft Boosts AI Leadership by Hiring Top DeepMind Talent Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

    Microsoft has significantly bolstered its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by recruiting over 20 specialists from Google's DeepMind research lab in recent months. This strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to leading the AI industry, particularly in consumer applications...
  18. European Windows Users Gain Control: Uninstall Edge, Bing, and Store Thanks to Regulatory Reforms

    For decades, Microsoft’s Windows operating system has greeted users with a familiar preloaded landscape of apps: Edge for web browsing, Bing for internet searches, the Microsoft Store for downloading software, and a smattering of baked-in experiences like widgets and curated news feeds. For...
  19. Firefox 138 Introduces Tab Groups and AI-Based Organization for Better Browsing

    Here's a concise summary of the article and the news about Firefox tab groups: Firefox has (finally) added tab grouping in version 138, a feature already present for years in browsers like Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Safari. The feature allows users to organize tabs into color-coded groups, making...
  20. Motorola Unveils New AI Features for Razr and Edge Devices in Bold Innovation

    Motorola has taken off its usual conservative garb, swapped it for digital sequins, and crashed the AI party. Moto AI, previously that shy beta at the back of the software dance floor, just strutted out with new features and a few heavy-hitting friends: Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Perplexity...