Firefox 138 introduces a revamped profile management system that allows users to create independent browser sessions with unique settings, history, bookmarks, and more. By default, this new profile interface isn’t enabled for all users yet, but you can manually activate it.
Firefox 138 Released With New Profile Manager and Improvements
Mozilla has released Firefox 138, adding several new features, performance improvements, and security updates. New versions have also been released to extend support for Firefox 115.23.0 and 128.10.0. Meanwhile, Firefox 139 has entered beta testing, with its official release scheduled for May 27. Here are the highlights of Firefox 138.
Google Changes Chrome’s Approach to Third-Party Cookies and Privacy Sandbox
Google’s VP of Privacy Sandbox has announced a revised strategy for how Chrome handles third-party cookies. Going forward, Chrome will block third-party cookies by default only in Incognito mode. The company also plans to review its use of Privacy Sandbox technologies and outline a new roadmap in the coming months.
Network Activity Analysis of Popular Web Browsers on First Launch
A recent study has shed light on the network activity generated by 19 popular web browsers during their initial launch on a user’s PC. The analysis focuses on the number and nature of background service requests sent by these browsers, excluding traffic related to user interaction or web page content. These service requests are often used for tasks such as checking for updates, downloading security filters, serving ads, or retrieving data for start pages.
Microsoft is committed to Responsible AI Principles in Windows development
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to developing AI features for Windows with a focus on responsible AI principles. These principles, outlined in the Microsoft Responsible AI standard, focus on fairness, trustworthiness, security, privacy, inclusion, and transparency. Microsoft ensures that its AI-powered tools not only enhance user productivity but also prioritize ethical considerations and user safety.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3915 starts the roll-out of AI features
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5055627 (build 26100.3915) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it bug fixes, various improvements, and initiates the roll-out of Recall, Click to Do and Improved Windows Search for all Copilot+ devices.
Recall and Click to Do features are available on all Copilot+ Windows 11 PC devices
Microsoft is releasing the most recent AI-powered features — Recall, Click to Do, and Improved Windows Search — for all Copilot+ PCs starting today. A PC must have a neural processing unit (NPU) with at least 40 TOPS of performance.
Microsoft is killing the inbox Maps app in Windows 11
Microsoft ends support for Windows 11 Maps App. It will be removed from the Microsoft Store in July 2025. Along with this, the company is going to release an update that will make the installed app unusable.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5305 (Beta) is the 23H2-based release for the Beta channel
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5305 (KB5055636) for Insiders in the Beta channel. This is the final build of Windows 11, version 23H2 for the Beta channel. All Insiders will soon receive an update to Windows 11, version 24H2. Going forward, all builds released to the Beta channel will be based on Windows 11, version 24H2, which is currently available as an optional update in the Beta channel.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5570 (Dev) adds profanity filter and Click to Do access from pen
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26200.5570 (KB5055632) to Insiders in the Dev channel. It introduces new features for the Click-to-Do, a profanity filter for voice typing, and several fixes.
