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Google Removes Avast, AVG Extensions From Chrome Web Store
Google takes action over data collection concerns about browser extensions from Avast, AVG, joining similar action by Mozilla and Opera
Mozilla Removes Avast, AVG Extensions From Firefox Store
Add-ons from security vendor Avast pulled from Firefox online store, after they are accused of spying on user's web surfing habits
Microsoft Confirms Default DoH Adoption
Microsoft joins Mozilla and Google after confirming it will adopt DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) as browser default
Firefox To Halt Browser Pop-Ups
Early next year Firefox 72 will attempt to cut down on annoying pop-ups in the web browser
Google Follows Firefox Lead With Chrome DoH Test
Google confirms it will test DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Chrome 78, days after Mozilla makes Firefox announcement
Mozilla Strengthens Privacy With DoH Switch On
Another move to strengthen its privacy credentials, as Mozilla gradually switches on DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for its Firefox browser
Firefox 69 Blocks Tracking Cookies, Crypto-mining
No more cryptominers or third party tracking cookies, Mozilla promises with new Firefox release
Microsoft To Retire Flash From Chromium-Edge Browser
About time? Adobe Flash to be axed from Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser
Mozilla’s Famous Fox Fades For Firefox
A bit less fox. Famous fox logo has become a bit more ethereal, as Mozilla completes logo redesign
Microsoft ‘Tests’ Pop Up Warning For Rival Browsers
Not again! Microsoft mulls the idea of warning Windows 10 users when installing Firefox or Chrome browsers
Google Switches On Chrome Ad Blocker
Bad news publishers? Chrome web browser now enables its ad blocker to prevent annoying and "intrusive" ads
Google Parent Alphabet Feels The Impact Of Heavy Spending
Google veteran replaces Schmidt, as costly promotions for Pixel2 smartphone and YouTube TV impact results
Mozilla Fixes 32 Security Flaws, Accelerates Performance In Firefox 58
In its first major update in 2018, Mozilla adds incremental capabilities that help to make the Firefox Quantum browser faster than ever before.
Microsoft Edge Now Generally Available For iOS And Android
Microsoft Edge web browser leaves preview for iPhone and Android smartphones
Google Has Been ‘Tracking’ Android User Locations
Search engine collects location data on Android users, even when location services are switched off
Tech Quiz: Mozilla Firefox
What does the fox say? Find out with our Mozilla Firefox quiz!
Mozilla: Superfast Firefox Quantum Is Most Significant Update Since 1.0
Firefox Quantum turns up the speed to attract users in major update to the open source browser
Opera 49 ‘Reborn’ Browser Offers Integrated Chat And VR Player
Opera says users want a change and promises Opera 49 will make desktop browsing the same as using a mobile
Tales In Tech History: Internet Explorer
Microsoft's first web browser once ruled the world, but it almost resulted in Redmond being broken up
Opera 48 Gets Sharper UI & Conversion Tools To Compete In Browser Battle
The browser also comes packing a new engine under its improved interface
Firefox 55 Adds Web-Based VR App Support Through WebVR
Firefox 55 hopes to spread reach and aid cross-platform development of VR, alongside new features and improvements
Google Faces Record-Breaking £2.1bn EU Fine For Manipulating Search Results
The search giant is likely to appeal the decision
Google Search Results Will No Longer Show Medical Records
Google makes a departure from its usually hands-off approach when it comes to search results
RAM Boosts And Multiple Processes Make Mozilla Firefox 54 Faster Than Ever
Firefox 54 delivers speedier browsing thanks to minimal RAM utilisation, and better multi-tab management
Google Confirms Chrome Adblocker To Combat ‘Annoying, Intrusive Ads’
Google is ready to take on the web's most annoying advertisements
‘Quantum Compositor’ Powers Faster And More Stable Firefox Browser
Firefox for desktop also has two new themes and a redesigned permissions interface
Google Might Build Its Own Ad-Blocker For Chrome Web Browser
If it goes ahead with the plans, Google will block ads based on standards from the Coalition for Better Ads
Cross Channel: GDPR Complacency And Windows XP Popularity
All the news from the world of the IT channel, including GDPR complacency and the continuing prevalence of Windows XP
Opera 44 Adds Browser Support For Apple Mac Touch Bar
Opera adds Touch Bar support along with multiple new features in browser update