Microsoft Edge users testing Beta builds, version 137, have noticed a surprising redesign of the browser’s new tab page. The updated layout puts the Copilot AI assistant at the center of the experience, integrating AI literally everywhere. While the feature is still in its early stages, it gives a glimpse of how much Microsoft is betting on its artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft has detailed significant performance improvements in Edge 134
According to the Redmond firm, Microsoft Edge 134 brings notable performance improvements. Those include up to 9% faster performance on the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark. Also, it offers 1.7% faster navigation times , 2% faster startup times , and 5% to 7% better web page responsiveness. The changes are part of optimizations made to both Edge and the Chromium engine on Windows and macOS.
Edge 135 released with several new features and improvements
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 135 for everyone, The version tag is 135.0.3179.54, and it includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Microsoft Edge 134 stable release, blocks fake antiviruses (scareware)
Two days ago, Microsoft began distributing the stable version of Microsoft Edge 134 (134.0.3124.51), which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Microsoft is rolling out Edge RAM Limiter to the public
After a year of testing, Microsoft Edge stable finally reveals the RAM Limiter feature to everyone. Dubbed "Resource controls", it lets users control how much memory the browser uses. If you're someone who enjoys gaming on your computer, this could be particularly helpful because it allows you to allocate resources more efficiently.
Microsoft Edge 133 is out with Scareware Blocker and a new Downloads UI
Microsoft Edge 133 stable is now available to everyone. Version 133.0.3065.51 includes new features like Scareware blocker, Shopping Product Tracking and a new Downloads UI. The browser also comes with the improved handling of MIP-protected PDFs for sovereign cloud clients), URL handling updates to improve web compatibility, and much more.
Microsoft Edge adds Scareware Blocker that uses ML to detect scams
Microsoft Edge now offers a preview of Scareware Blocker, which utilizes machine learning to safeguard users from deceptive web pages. It can detect websites that attempt to mislead users into believing their devices are compromised by malware. Such sites often try to convince the user into granting remote access to their systems. For that, they show a prompt to contact a fraudulent technical support hotline.
You can now try Game Assist in Microsoft Edge stable
Recently, Microsoft has started testing Game Assist, a feature that makes a Edge browser become part of Game Bar. It appears as an overlay on Windows 11. The company has now announced that this feature is available in the stable version of Microsoft Edge. So now gamers can finally try it out without installing any extra software (specially preliminary Edge versions) or change their default browser.
Microsoft Edge 132 Stable Released
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 132 (132.0.2957.115), which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here is everything new included in the release.
Microsoft Edge Game Assist lets you browse the web while gaming
Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Microsoft Edge Game Assist, which lets you display a full Edge browser window in the Game Bar overlay in Windows 11. With Game Assist, you can find game guides, access services like Discord or Spotify, and watch videos while you play. The browser window can be pinned on top of a game, just like any other Game Bar widget.
