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Users will have the ability to block or allow the autoplay of audio for websites through permissions.

Mozilla Firefox to mute auto-playing video by default

Mozilla said that Firefox 66 will block automatically playing audible video and audio on websites on desktop and Android.

06 Feb 2019 2:54 PM

The rumoured codename for the project is Anaheim.

Microsoft may roll out Chromium to replace Edge browser

The said browser will be built on Chromium, the same open source base behind the current favourite Chrome.

04 Dec 2018 6:16 PM

Users can overhaul the browser to their needs by modifying how the browser looks with the layout.

Vivaldi browser upgraded to version 2.0

The new version gets a sleek user interface, revamped theme options and an upgraded onboarding experience.

26 Sep 2018 1:56 PM

In Firefox 65 version, the company plans to strip cookies and block storage access from third-party tracking content.

Mozilla Firefox will soon block ad tracking by default

One of the most important changes will be the automatic protection against ad tracking.

31 Aug 2018 5:47 PM

Opera reportedly has about 322 million monthly active users.

Internet browser developer Opera's shares pop in debut

Opera was originally owned by Norwegian software firm Otello Corp ASA before being bought by a consortium of Chinese investors in 2016.

29 Jul 2018 8:28 AM

The new version will be active on all the operating systems including Linux, Windows and Chrome OS.

Google Chrome getting more curves with material design update

The representation of tabs on top of the screen, which currently are trapezoidal, will become curvy and rounded.

23 Jul 2018 8:11 PM

Vivaldi users can update the browser to v1.15 either through company's website or can check in the update section within the browser.

Vivaldi browser gets updated to version 1.15

The updated version now enables its users to have even more control over the appearance and functionality of the browser.

27 Apr 2018 11:59 AM

This feature is especially helpful for bloggers, journalists and researchers to quickly and instantly format text.

Vivaldi introduces 1.14 vertical reader mode

This update has markdown support for notes, rearrangeable web panels, and the ability to reorder search engines.

31 Jan 2018 12:25 PM

The description section of the patent describes how the feature actually works and triggers the automatic switching to the private mode.

Watching porn? Microsoft browser will cover your tracks online

Microsoft has developed a technology that could enable its Edge browser to remove all traces of loading certain website on a specific PC.

28 Nov 2017 8:45 PM

The new tweaks also bring improved functionality to the left and right swiping to go back and forth between pages.

Microsoft Edge for iPhone now has a Dark Mode

The company also rolled out an update to solve some major issues such as battery drain the app was causing.

28 Nov 2017 2:15 PM

Other improvements include allowing users more easily swipe between pages. Users can also now add a Dark Theme and customise the look of the web pages rendered by the app.

New update to fix severe issues with Microsoft Edge browser

The new update will reportedly solve some major issues such as battery drain the app was causing.

26 Nov 2017 3:39 PM

UC Browser has been around from the old days of Nokia Symbian phones and has been downloaded over 500 million times from the Play Store.

UC Browser is back with updated app in Google Play

UC Browser is one the most popular browser in India. UC Web even claims that with a user base share of 45%.

22 Nov 2017 2:26 PM

Right-clicking on the image and selecting Image Properties from the drop-down menu reveals all the information available based on the image meta data.

Vivaldi debuts new browser version 1.12

With the new built-in image properties feature, many tasks that previously required another application can be done in the Vivaldi browser.

21 Sep 2017 1:38 PM

The WebVR on Firefox will be available for all Windows users with HTC Vive or the Oculus Rift headset. The WebVR also allows browsers to run VR experiences. The feature is already available on Firefox Nightly, the pre-release version of Mozilla’s browser.

Firefox to get VR support

Firefox was revamped in June with a speed boost. The latest version of the version will be launched on August 8.

08 Aug 2017 12:56 PM

Google is stepping up efforts to filter out annoying online ads as part of an effort to improve the browsing experience. (photo: AFP)

Google moves to block 'annoying' ads in browser

Google's move, in the works for some time, could end up reducing some ads served and impact its own revenue.

03 Jun 2017 8:35 AM

The Graphic and Intelligence based Script Technology, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune is executing a project titled 'Tools & Technologies for Development in Sindhi language' under the aegis of NCPSL.

Software tools, e-books in Sindhi released

Host of software tools like Sindhi language Unicode typing tool, Unicode compliant fonts, Office software, eBooks, web browser were released

11 Apr 2017 9:29 PM

Most people browse adult content behind the doors. And to make it even private, people use the browser’s incognito mode so that their browsing history isn’t saved on the PC.

Google now knows you are watching porn

Google now knows if you are watching porn even if you are browsing incognito.

31 Mar 2017 12:07 PM

'Scaleup' for an improved in-flight Wi-Fi performance

The extension called ScaleUp drew a website page four times faster, saving 60 seconds, researchers from Northwestern University said.

16 Mar 2017 9:33 AM

If you continue to use Chrome Browser v53 or lower on the older operating systems, your Gmail could be vulnerable to attacks and you won’t be able to get any security patches or bug fixes.

Gmail wont work for you from February 8, confirms Google

Google has confirmed that Gmail will stop working on Chrome Browser version 53 and below, starting February 8, 2017.

03 Feb 2017 11:48 AM

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