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Opera just revamped its built-in split-screen feature, making it a true multitasking tool inside a single browser window. You can drag or right-click tabs to create a split screen to arrange them vertically, horizontally, or in a grid.
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I wish Chrome and Safari could multitask like Opera’s upgraded split-screen mode
Opera’s updated split-screen now supports up to four tabs in a single window, making it easier to compare, research, and browse at the same time. It removes the need for messy window management entire...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Opera just revamped its built-in split-screen feature, making it a true multitasking tool inside a single browser window. You can drag or right-click tabs to create a split screen to arrange them vertically, horizontally, or in a grid.
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Opera updated its AI-powered Neon browser this week with a handful of welcome integrations and usability improvements, like a ‘1-minute Deep Research’ mode, and a model selector in Neon Chat that adds Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro models.
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Opera’s AI browser gets ‘1-minute Deep Research’ mode, more - 9to5Mac
Opera updated its AI-powered Neon browser today with a handful of welcome integrations and usability improvements. Here’s what’s new.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Opera updated its AI-powered Neon browser this week with a handful of welcome integrations and usability improvements, like a ‘1-minute Deep Research’ mode, and a model selector in Neon Chat that adds Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro models.
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Just in time for the Black Friday rush, Microsoft and Perplexity AI are stepping in to handle the holiday shopping stress for you.
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Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now
Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.
www.digitaltrends.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Just in time for the Black Friday rush, Microsoft and Perplexity AI are stepping in to handle the holiday shopping stress for you.
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www.digitaltrends.com/computing/do...
Microsoft Edge offers AI-powered Copilot integration, vertical tabs, collections, and split screen, which have helped me boost my productivity without installing additional extensions.
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4 Microsoft Edge features that show why it's still underrated
I treated Edge like a backup browser for years. These four features are what convinced me that it actually deserves a spot in my daily workflow.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Microsoft Edge offers AI-powered Copilot integration, vertical tabs, collections, and split screen, which have helped me boost my productivity without installing additional extensions.
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The developers behind the Tor network have announced a major upcoming change. The free overlay network, which enables anonymous communication on the web, will soon adopt a new encryption algorithm, boosting security for an already powerful privacy tool.
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The Tor project is rebuilding one of the oldest cryptographic algorithms powering the dark web
The developers behind the Tor network have announced a major upcoming change. The free overlay network, which enables anonymous communication on the web, will soon adopt a...
www.techspot.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The developers behind the Tor network have announced a major upcoming change. The free overlay network, which enables anonymous communication on the web, will soon adopt a new encryption algorithm, boosting security for an already powerful privacy tool.
www.techspot.com/news/110388-...
www.techspot.com/news/110388-...
“Aisle’s autonomous AI system uncovered this subtle boundary-condition vulnerability during our WebAssembly security deep dive, revealing meaningful memory-safety risks for roughly 180 million Firefox users.”
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Critical Firefox Bug Leaves 180M Users Exposed
A hidden WebAssembly bug in Firefox exposed 180 million users to potential code execution.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Aisle’s autonomous AI system uncovered this subtle boundary-condition vulnerability during our WebAssembly security deep dive, revealing meaningful memory-safety risks for roughly 180 million Firefox users.”
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www.techrepublic.com/article/news...
Think you know Windows 11? Hidden deep in Settings are strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably never stumbled across—until now.
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Windows 11 Is Full of Secret Tools. Here Are the Weirdest Ones You've Never Used
Think you know Windows 11? Hidden deep in Settings are strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably never stumbled across—until now.
www.pcmag.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Think you know Windows 11? Hidden deep in Settings are strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably never stumbled across—until now.
www.pcmag.com/explainers/t...
www.pcmag.com/explainers/t...
AI tools can be of great help, but they can also pose unique privacy risks, such as the potential for data misuse. Here are 5 tips to better protect your privacy before you go ahead and use them.
www.pcworld.com/article/2970...
www.pcworld.com/article/2970...
Don't feed AI your info! 5 tips to lock down your privacy
AI can put your privacy in jeopardy. So do these 5 things first before using any AI tool.
www.pcworld.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
AI tools can be of great help, but they can also pose unique privacy risks, such as the potential for data misuse. Here are 5 tips to better protect your privacy before you go ahead and use them.
www.pcworld.com/article/2970...
www.pcworld.com/article/2970...
Chrome on Android has begun rolling out a pin-tab feature, similar to what desktop users have enjoyed for years. The update lets you mark a tab so it remains framed first in your tab list.
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Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying
Google Chrome on Android has added the ability to pin tabs, letting you keep key pages locked in place while you browse the rest. It’s a small upgrade with big convenience.
www.digitaltrends.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Chrome on Android has begun rolling out a pin-tab feature, similar to what desktop users have enjoyed for years. The update lets you mark a tab so it remains framed first in your tab list.
www.digitaltrends.com/phones/chrom...
www.digitaltrends.com/phones/chrom...
Despite Google’s efforts to challenge the dominance of Windows and macOS, ChromeOS remains a distant third. To close this gap, the company is unifying ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, codenamed ‘Aluminium OS.’
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Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know
Goodbye ChromeOS, hello Aluminium OS: Here's everything we know about Google's plans to bring Android to PCs!
www.androidauthority.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Despite Google’s efforts to challenge the dominance of Windows and macOS, ChromeOS remains a distant third. To close this gap, the company is unifying ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, codenamed ‘Aluminium OS.’
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Comet browser offers not only many helpful options but also some hidden ones that are easy to overlook. Here are three that you might have missed: built-in ad blocker, highlight-to-ask search, and Cross-tab awareness.
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3 hidden Comet browser features that actually make it worth using
These often overlooked browser features quietly improve your experience with features you probably didn't know existed.
www.xda-developers.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Comet browser offers not only many helpful options but also some hidden ones that are easy to overlook. Here are three that you might have missed: built-in ad blocker, highlight-to-ask search, and Cross-tab awareness.
www.xda-developers.com/hidden-comet...
www.xda-developers.com/hidden-comet...
Web browsers have an option that promises privacy called Incognito Mode or Private Browsing, depending on which browser you’re using. But private browsing only hides certain things. So what does it actually protect you from – and what doesn’t it?
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Incognito Mode isn't as private as you think – here's what it really means, according to cybersecurity experts
Incognito Mode might sound like a secret window to the web. But experts say it’s not as private as you might think.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Web browsers have an option that promises privacy called Incognito Mode or Private Browsing, depending on which browser you’re using. But private browsing only hides certain things. So what does it actually protect you from – and what doesn’t it?
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www.techradar.com/computing/br...
Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser has finally made its way to the mobile platform, starting with Android. It shows a glimpse of a dramatically convenient future of web browsing on mobile.
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I tried Comet browser on my phone, and it’s a wake-up call for Chrome and Safari
I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.
www.digitaltrends.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser has finally made its way to the mobile platform, starting with Android. It shows a glimpse of a dramatically convenient future of web browsing on mobile.
www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-...
www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-...
Masked email addresses formalize a long-available feature known as email aliases as a privacy and security measure, where a randomized email address is created to hide (aka mask) your true email address for an online account.
www.pcworld.com/article/7083...
www.pcworld.com/article/7083...
What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges security
This additional privacy measure keeps your email address from leaking into public view—which can help better protect your online accounts.
www.pcworld.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Masked email addresses formalize a long-available feature known as email aliases as a privacy and security measure, where a randomized email address is created to hide (aka mask) your true email address for an online account.
www.pcworld.com/article/7083...
www.pcworld.com/article/7083...
Google has hit back at claims circulating on social media, which alleged that the tech giant is training its Google Gemini AI on users' emails without their permission.
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Google: No, We're Not Secretly Training Gemini on Your Gmail Account
A Google spokesperson has said that claims about Google Gemini automatically accessing users’ Gmail data to train the AI model are false, following rumors circulating on social media.
www.pcmag.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Google has hit back at claims circulating on social media, which alleged that the tech giant is training its Google Gemini AI on users' emails without their permission.
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www.pcmag.com/news/google-...
Gemini 3 inside Chrome means you don't need a dedicated AI browser like ChatGPT Atlas or Perplexity Comet anymore. Google has effectively turned Chrome into one, simply by upgrading Search.
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Gemini 3 in Chrome just made AI browsers pointless — even ChatGPT Atlas
Here's what you can do now
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November 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Gemini 3 inside Chrome means you don't need a dedicated AI browser like ChatGPT Atlas or Perplexity Comet anymore. Google has effectively turned Chrome into one, simply by upgrading Search.
www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-dont-ne...
www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-dont-ne...
Under the radar, Google has added features that allow Gmail to access all private messages and attachments for training its AI models. For some reason, Google has made them opt-out by default, rather than opt-in. Here's how to disable them.
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Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Under the radar, Google has added features that allow Gmail to access all private messages and attachments for training its AI models. For some reason, Google has made them opt-out by default, rather than opt-in. Here's how to disable them.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Google appears to be working on a Phone app feature that could allow urgent calls to reach you, even when you might not be in the mood for talking.
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Phone by Google could soon let you scream 'Urgent' before a call
Google's Phone app may soon let you mark your calls as "Urgent," so the other person has a higher chance of picking up.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Google appears to be working on a Phone app feature that could allow urgent calls to reach you, even when you might not be in the mood for talking.
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Several months ago, reports surfaced that Google would soon roll out a long-requested feature for its Chrome browser -- vertical tabs. The time has arrived, and you can officially try out vertical tabs on Chrome.
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You can finally get built-in vertical tabs in Chrome - here's how and why they're better
Rejoice, browser fans, vertical tabs are officially here for Chrome.
www.zdnet.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Several months ago, reports surfaced that Google would soon roll out a long-requested feature for its Chrome browser -- vertical tabs. The time has arrived, and you can officially try out vertical tabs on Chrome.
www.zdnet.com/article/you-...
www.zdnet.com/article/you-...
Vivaldi 7.7 for Mobile has just been released with several highly requested features predominantly for Android users, along with key stability improvements for iOS.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Vivaldi 7.7 for Mobile has just been released with several highly requested features predominantly for Android users, along with key stability improvements for iOS.
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www.neowin.net/news/vivaldi...
AI startup Perplexity announced Thursday that Comet is now available on Android, marking the first time that the AI web browser has been made available on mobile devices.
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www.zdnet.com/article/perp...
Perplexity's Comet lands on Android - can it crush Chrome? How to try it
Although Android is owned by Google - Perplexity's biggest and most powerful competitor - it could help to make Comet the default browser for many users.
www.zdnet.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
AI startup Perplexity announced Thursday that Comet is now available on Android, marking the first time that the AI web browser has been made available on mobile devices.
www.zdnet.com/article/perp...
www.zdnet.com/article/perp...
Starting today and beginning with Google's Pixel 10 smartphones, Quick Share can work with AirDrop to send data to iPhones, iPads, and Macs of any variety.
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Got a Pixel 10? Google’s Android Phone Can Now Share Files With Apple’s AirDrop
You can now share deets (and other digital treats) across the mobile divide.
www.wired.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Starting today and beginning with Google's Pixel 10 smartphones, Quick Share can work with AirDrop to send data to iPhones, iPads, and Macs of any variety.
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www.wired.com/story/pixel-...
ChatGPT Atlas launched last month as the latest AI-infused browser, and today Atlas added nine new features to its Mac app, including iCloud passkey support and vertical tabs.
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ChatGPT’s Mac browser just got new features, like iCloud passkeys - 9to5Mac
ChatGPT Atlas launched last month as the latest AI-infused browser, and today Atlas added nine new features to its Mac app.
9to5mac.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ChatGPT Atlas launched last month as the latest AI-infused browser, and today Atlas added nine new features to its Mac app, including iCloud passkey support and vertical tabs.
9to5mac.com/2025/11/19/c...
9to5mac.com/2025/11/19/c...
In a move that could reshape the email client market, Mozilla’s Thunderbird has finally integrated native support for Microsoft Exchange email accounts, a feature long demanded by enterprise users.
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Thunderbird’s Exchange Leap: Native Support Upends Email Landscape
Mozilla's Thunderbird 145 introduces native Microsoft Exchange email support via EWS, eliminating add-ons and easing Outlook migrations. This update enhances synchronization, adds DNS over HTTPS, and ...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
In a move that could reshape the email client market, Mozilla’s Thunderbird has finally integrated native support for Microsoft Exchange email accounts, a feature long demanded by enterprise users.
www.webpronews.com/thunderbirds...
www.webpronews.com/thunderbirds...
Vertical tabs are one of the features we wish Chrome would steal from its rivals. Vivaldi has long had this feature, and you’ll also find it on browsers like Edge, Firefox, and Brave. It looks like Google has finally gotten the hint.
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Chrome is finally getting a highly requested feature that its rivals have long had
The latest Canary version of the Chrome browser for desktop has introduce a new feature that's been highly requested.
www.androidauthority.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Vertical tabs are one of the features we wish Chrome would steal from its rivals. Vivaldi has long had this feature, and you’ll also find it on browsers like Edge, Firefox, and Brave. It looks like Google has finally gotten the hint.
www.androidauthority.com/chrome-brows...
www.androidauthority.com/chrome-brows...