Norton’s new Neo browser wants to bring AI to the search bar
For years, the URL bar in your browser has done double duty: you can enter a web address, sure, but you can also use it to enter search requests. Now Norton has a new “free”…
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Perplexity teases Comet, an AI browser for ‘agentic search’
Search, AI, browsers: all three technologies naturally mix together. So it should be no surprise that AI-powered search engine, Perplexity AI, is teasing its entry into the browser market with “Comet.” Perplexity isn’t saying much.…
Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Firefox 135 debuts today, with (what else?) AI built right into the browser. Unlike Microsoft Edge and Copilot or Brave’s own Leo AI chatbot, Firefox isn’t investing in its own AI capabilities. Instead, the company…
I tried Opera Air, a browser that finally helped me calm down
Climate change, rising inflation, the possible demise of American democracy — it’s a lot to handle. Opera may have the right product at the right time: Opera Air, a free web browser that was actively…
SLAP and FLOP browser vulnerabilities threaten nearly every Apple device since 2021
Fresh off the fix of a zero-day vulnerability in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices, security researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have revealed a pair of vulnerabilities that affect all of Apple’s modern…
I switched to Vivaldi, but sometimes a bigger browser is better
Here’s something no one ever thinks about when choosing their favorite software… just how easy is it to set up on another PC? You’ve probably never thought about it, but there’s a reason that both…
The makers of Arc show off new AI-driven ‘smart browser’ called Dia
Back in 2022, The Browser Company released an innovative web browser called Arc that prioritized ease-of-use and user experience over all things. The simplified interface and feature set was good for niche users, but didn’t…
Should you use a VPN browser extension? What you gain, what you give up
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are an essential tool for those looking to privately and securely use the internet. They encrypt your online traffic and hide your true IP address from would-be hackers or other…
What the heck is a gaming browser, and do you need one?
Even some of the most elite gamers haven’t heard of the term “gaming browser.” That’s mostly because there’s only one true gaming browser in the market today: Opera GX. Even so, most browsers can be…
What to do when a browser page loaded from a Mac app won’t work
Many websites that offer financial services (such as banks and investing companies) let you connect your accounts to other software, such as Quicken. However, it’s often unwise to let any third party see your login…