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Google is testing a new Chrome feature in the Canary version that groups similar browsing visits on the History page instead of listing every page in one long, cluttered timeline. The experiment, called "Browsing History Grouping Improvements", is available behind a flag. Right now, Chrome History records each page as a separate entry, so long research sessions are difficult to revisit because related pages

Microsoft Store is throwing error 0x80244022, and it usually means the Store cannot properly reach Microsoft’s update or download services. When this happens, installs and updates may fail, downloads can get stuck, and even opening app pages can feel unreliable because the backend request is timing out or being blocked. This error is commonly linked to connection and service issues rather than one specific

Google is testing a new visual transition for Reading mode in Chrome on Android. The change adds a short blur animation that plays when users open or exit Reading mode, replacing the abrupt jump between the webpage and the reading interface. The feature is hidden behind the “Reader Mode blur transition animation” flag in the Canary version of Chrome for Android, where the blur

The MacBook Air M5 release date is expected to fall in spring 2026, likely around March based on Apple’s launch pattern. The upcoming MacBook Air upgrade is anticipated to bring improved efficiency, AI performance, and graphics gains while retaining the familiar design and display approach users already know. The MacBook Air remains Apple’s best-selling laptop, and that status shapes how Apple upgrades it. Instead

Perplexity has released Advanced Deep Research for Max users, expanding its AI research tool while introducing the DRACO benchmark, an open framework designed to evaluate AI research agents. The update focuses on improving AI research accuracy, completeness, and citation reliability for complex, multi-step research queries across professional domains. Key Highlights Launch of Perplexity Advanced Deep Research Availability initially for Max users Introduction of the

Microsoft Edge now prompts users when they close the last open tab, offering a way to avoid closing the browser by accident. Choosing the Keep option changes how Edge behaves when the final tab is closed. The change is live in Edge Beta, Dev, and Canary, while Stable continues to close the browser with no prompt. When you try to close the final open

Google is improving its AI-powered history search in Chrome. Gemini now helps power how Chrome searches and filters browsing history. A new “Auto browse” section appears at the top of the page, below the disclosure, and separates pages you opened yourself from pages Gemini visited automatically in the background. Chrome’s AI-powered history search helps users find previously visited pages using natural language instead of

Google is testing a new protection in Chrome that warns users when an extension tries to change the default search engine. Google’s aim is to keep users in control of their search choice. Chrome already protects the default search engine from unauthorized or malicious changes. Extensions installed unknowingly by users can also trigger such changes. Until now, Chrome warned users only on the Search

Google is testing a redesigned Security settings page in Chrome Canary on Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS to simplify managing security. Chrome already includes built-in security settings such as Safe Browsing, with Standard and Enhanced protection options. Standard blocks known dangerous sites and downloads, while Enhanced uses real-time checks and shares more data with Google for stronger protection. Users can access the page from

Google is testing a new feature in Chrome that stops websites from interrupting users with permission pop-ups the moment a page loads. The feature is called "Permissions Gesture Gated Prompts". Chrome describes the experiment as a way to “mute non-user-initiated permission requests.” In practice, sites can request notifications or location access only after the user interacts with the page. Today, many websites trigger permission

Google is working on a change that could make webpages with lots of videos and audio load faster in Chrome. Chrome already delays loading images and embedded content until you scroll near them. This helps pages open quicker and saves data, especially on slower connections. Now, Google wants to bring the same behavior to video and audio too. Why Chrome is working on delayed

Mozilla is testing a new "AI Controls" section in Firefox Nightly that lets users block built-in AI features inside the browser. These controls give users clearer control over which AI features can run in Firefox. Firefox currently uses AI for features such as tab group suggestions, image descriptions in the built-in PDF viewer, key points in link previews, and on-device translations. The required models

Google has started early work on a new tab-related interface in Chrome for Android, now visible in the Canary version behind an experimental flag. Tab bottom sheet in Chrome for Android The new UI appears when you tap the tab counter button and choose New tab. Instead of opening a full-screen page right away, Chrome brings up a bottom sheet from the bottom of

Microsoft raised prices for its Personal and Family subscriptions as the company embeds its AI assistant, Copilot, into the core apps. The increase applies to both new and renewing subscriptions. You now pay more to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps with built-in Copilot AI features. Existing subscribers keep access to Copilot when their plan renews at the new rate. They can

Google has changed how Reading Mode looks and behaves in Chrome Canary on desktop. The page now looks calmer, cleaner, and more focused on reading. Google started testing immersive reading mode, including line focus, in the Chrome Canary version earlier. The aim was to reduce visible browser UI and make the page feel like a dedicated reading space. Microsoft Edge already offers a similar

Microsoft is starting to replace the "Immersive Reader" label with "Reading mode" in the browser’s interface in Edge Canary. For years, Edge used the Immersive Reader name to describe its distraction-free reading view. Many users associated that name with Edge’s identity, even though both browsers offer a distraction-free reading view, but the interface and tools are different. Edge is renaming Immersive Reader to Reading

After Unified Trust Panel, Firefox is testing a Chrome-like safety check inside the Privacy & Security section in Nightly. The new panel focuses on common privacy and security issues and brings several checks into one visible space. Firefox already includes many privacy and security protections. It provides regular updates to keep the browser secure and includes tracking protections to protect user privacy. However, it

After years of missing HDR video on Windows, Firefox now enables it by default in version 148 Nightly. The feature is experimental, but it already works on supported systems. HDR means High Dynamic Range. For video, it improves bright areas without losing detail, dark scenes with clearer shadows, and richer, more natural colors. On Windows 11 with an HDR-capable screen, HDR video looks noticeably