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Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature
The "Choice Screen" feature allows users to choose their default search engines during the initial set up of their new Android device. COMCO said Google had removed this feature in Switzerland, even though it remained available in other countries in Europe.
Atlassian bets on AI browsers with $610 million deal for The Browser Company
Atlassian will acquire The Browser Company for $610 million, expanding into AI-driven browsers. The deal, funded from cash reserves, closes by December pending regulatory approvals.
Perplexity in talks with phone makers to pre-install Comet AI mobile browser on devices
Perplexity AI, backed by Nvidia, is in talks with mobile makers to pre-install its AI-powered Comet browser, aiming to rival Google. Comet, currently in beta, offers agentic AI features like task automation and personal data queries. Perplexity hopes to reach millions, following a $14 billion valuation and major investor backing.
Nvidia at $4 trillion m-cap! Chip titan just 5% away from surpassing India’s GDP
Fueled by the AI boom, Nvidia surged nearly 3% on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, reaching a 52-week high and crossing the coveted market milestone.
Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser to take on Google Chrome
Perplexity AI, supported by Nvidia, has introduced Comet, an AI-powered web browser designed to rival Google Chrome. Comet integrates an AI assistant for tasks like product comparison and content summarization, prioritizing user privacy by storing data locally. While facing criticism for content usage, Perplexity aims to challenge established browsers and explore new revenue opportunities.
Microsoft to stop support for Office apps on Windows 10. Time to upgrade
From October 10, Windows 10 won't support Office apps. Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Windows 11 2025 is the year for Windows 11 PC refresh
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What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly
The US Justice Department has proposed aggressive measures to curb Google's market dominance in online search, including a potential breakup of the tech giant. These recommendations, if adopted, could force Google to spin off its Chrome browser, license its search data to competitors, and cease prioritizing its own services in search results.
Google play trial thrusts Android into spotlight
Android is less integral to Google than its search and advertising business which is the subject of a different federal antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department the Epic trial offered a window into previously unpublicized strategic forays by the world's fourth-largest company by market cap and deals it has made with Samsung Electronics Co., Activision Blizzard Inc. and Spotify Technology SA.
Microsoft's Bing plans AI ads in early pitch to advertisers
In a meeting with a major ad agency this week, Microsoft showed off a demo of the new Bing and said it plans to allow paid links within responses to search results, said an ad executive, who spoke about the private meeting on the condition of anonymity.
Mozilla challenges 'anti-market practices' of Google, Apple, Microsoft
Mozilla, the developer of Firefox Internet browser, has hit out at the trinity of Apple, Google and Microsoft, saying their operating systems make it very difficult for browsers like open source Firefox to be used on the platforms they control.
Google, Apple facing anti-competitive complaint in Mexico
The complaint was brought to Mexico's telecommunications regulator IFT yesterday by Mony de Swaan Addati, who once headed the former telecommunications federation that was later replaced by IFT.
Brighter and simpler. Google updates Chrome’s logo after 8 years
The tech giant is working on variations of the logo for different Operating Systems.
Microsoft to unplug Internet Explorer as it seeks edge in browser war
Launched in 1995, Microsoft's Internet Explorer became the dominant browser for over a decade, but started losing out to Google Chrome in the late 2000s and has become a subject of countless memes for its sluggishness.
Internet Explorer's impending end signals govt must modernise
Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE), which once was the world’s most popular browser, had a peak market share of 95% in 2003 will soon become history. Microsoft has announced that it will cease all support for it in August next year.
As Windows 7 nears end of support, India has a new cybersecurity headache
These include systems that are used in banks and govt. It is unclear if these systems are being upgraded.
Alibaba unveils new zero-buffer mobile browser version in India
UC Browser 12.0, according to China-based Internet giant, has surpassed 130 million monthly active users in India, and has become sixth-most downloaded mobile app in the country.
India accounts for 20% of UC Browser's global userbase
"Digital content consumption is on the rise and the challenge is how can we customise, curate and present diverse content to users," Kenny Ye added.
UC Browser becomes world's 2nd most popular mobile browser: Study
UC Browser has become the second-most popular mobile browser in the world with a 17.42% market share, according to StatCounter.
Microsoft's new web browser is up to 112 per cent faster than Google Chrome
Google's Chrome web browser is the most popular web browser but Microsoft's new web browser for Windows 10, called Edge, might prove to be superior.
Mozilla, Yahoo crash into Google's search party
Google nevertheless remains the US leader in the search market by a wide margin, ahead of Microsoft’s Bing at 12.5 per cent and Yahoo at 10.4%.
Apple dethrones Nokia in global mobile Internet usage market
Apple for the first time has toppled Nokia to become the leading smartphone in terms of worldwide Internet usage on handsets.
Firefox most used web browser in Europe: StatCounter
StatCounter said that globally, Internet Explorer's share slipped to 46.9% in December, while Firefox was at 30.8% and Google Chrome was at 14.9%.
Browser war: It's Chrome vs. Internet Explorer in India
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Google Chrome unseats Safari as third most popular Internet browser
Google Chrome last week unseated Apple Safari for the first time as the third most used Internet browser in the United States, according to figures released on Monday by StatCounter.
Internet Explorer losing ground
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Internet Explorer sees steep dip
The IE has lost almost 20% market share in India in the past two years, even as Google's Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox make strident foray.
Internet search mkt share: Bing's loss is Google's gain
For the first time since its launch four months ago, the market share of Microsoft's search engine Bing slipped in September while that of its rival Google rose.
Google to reveal PC operating system: report
Google will announce plans for a personal computer operating system, the New York Times reported, in what will be another clash between the Internet search king and software giant Microsoft.
Microsoft adds selected "tweets" to Bing
Microsoft is integrating messages from prominent users of Twitter, the hot micro-blogging service, into the results generated by its new Internet search engine Bing.
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