Microsoft Edge

TCS eyes tieups with Microsoft, AWS, Nvidia, Google for data-centre biz

TCS is in discussions with Microsoft, AWS, Google and Nvidia to co-develop enterprise solutions for its HyperVault data centre business

Microsoft Copilot in Edge can draw from all tabs, make reservations, more

After experimenting with Copilot Mode in Edge, Microsoft has begun rolling it out in limited preview, adding conversational task execution, automatic project recovery via Journeys, and more

Microsoft Edge for Android to allow YouTube in background: What it means

Microsoft Edge's Canary release has a new built-in feature that lets users play YouTube in the background on Android device, without requiring premium subscription

Microsoft Edge gets Copilot Mode as AI browser race intensifies: What's new

Microsoft Edge's new Copilot Mode brings AI-powered tools into the browser, enabling users to search, summarise, and complete tasks with optional voice input

Microsoft Authenticator app to drop password autofill: How to export data

Soon, Microsoft Authenticator will cease its autofill support, with all saved passwords being deleted in August. Here's how to switch or export your data

CERT-In issues alert for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge browser: Details

Microsoft has already addressed these vulnerabilities in the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel, and users are advised to update to the latest version to avoid any security threats

CERT-in issues high severity warning related to ChromeOS and Edge browser

CERT-in recommends that Google ChromeOS and Microsoft Edge browser users should immediately update to the latest version or install security patches

Microsoft to add support for extensions on Edge browser for Android: Report

Extensions support would allow users to install add-ons for specific tasks on the Microsoft Edge browser for Android, similar to the desktop version

Microsoft rolls out major Copilot update on Edge for Android, iOS: Details

Microsoft Copilot for Edge browser can now summarise YouTube videos and PDF files opened in the browser

Microsoft launches new update of Edge to includes support for Workspaces

The tech giant had said at its Build 2023 conference last month that Workspaces would gradually become available over the coming months

Microsoft adds 'Detach from Edge' option for improved multitasking in Edge

According to GeekerMag, the Edge Sidebar is a built-in panel on the right side of the browser that houses a variety of features, shortcuts, and websites for quick access

Microsoft to let users block unwanted autoplay videos in its browser

To enable this feature users will need to navigate to edge://settings/content/mediaAutoplay in the address bar and select Block from the drop-down menu to try it

Cyber criminals using ChatGPT popularity to spread malwares via FB accounts

Cyber criminals are exploiting popularity of ChatGPT to spread malware through hijacked Facebook accounts, cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK said on Monday. CloudSEK in its investigation has found the presence of 13 Facebook pages or accounts including those with Indian content, totalling over 5 lakh followers, that have been compromised and are being used to disseminate the malware via Facebook ads. "Cybercriminals are capitalising on the popularity of ChatGPT, exploiting Facebook's vast user base by compromising legitimate Facebook accounts to distribute malware via Facebook ads, putting users' security at risk. Our investigation has uncovered 13 compromised pages with over 500k followers, some of which have been hijacked since February 2023. We urge users to be vigilant and aware of such malicious activities on the platform," CloudSEK cyber intelligence analyst Bablu Kumar said. CloudSEK claims to have uncovered at least 25 websites engaged in the nefarious practice of impersonati

Microsoft may integrate Crypto Wallet feature into its Edge browser

It comes secured by a password, along with a trusted recovery method if users ever lose their password, the report said

Microsoft's AI-powered Bing search engine crosses 100 mn active users

About 15 per cent of Chat sessions are people using Bing to generate new content demonstrating they are extending search to creativity, he said

Microsoft may soon roll out built-in VPN support in Edge for stable users

Edge's VPN "Edge Secure Network" uses Cloudflare to protect users' devices and sensitive data while they browse, but it will not be a replacement for their VPN, reports BleepingComputer

AI-powered Microsoft Bing, Edge now on iOS, Android mobile devices

The company also said it envisions bringing AI-powered Bing capability to other communications apps, like Teams, in the future

Microsoft partners with Adobe to bring Acrobat PDF tech to Edge in March

Moreover, Microsoft Edge users with existing Adobe Acrobat subscriptions can use the Acrobat extension inside Edge at no extra cost

Microsoft introduces new AI-powered Bing search engine, Edge browser

Users can also ask the browser to help them compose content, such as a LinkedIn post. Moreover, it can also help users to update the tone, format and length of the post

Microsoft Edge may soon allow users to split two tabs in single window

Microsoft is reportedly testing a new split-screen feature for Edge that will let users compare two tabs side-by-side