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Chrome Enterprise is Google’s enterprise-centric version of its popular Chrome browser. With Chrome Enterprise, businesses get the ability to remotely manage the browser and its various aspects, for all their employees across the company.

They can, for instance, manage and control the use of web apps, and extensions, and can influence all kinds of browser settings. Chrome Enterprise also offers several security controls, protects against malware and phishing attempts, and even offers data loss prevention functionality.

This is especially useful these days as web browsers have emerged as a doorway to cyberattacks. In fact, several security reports have shown that a majority of security breaches hit companies through their browsers.

This doesn’t come as a surprise since the growth of cloud-based applications, and powerful SaaS platforms, combined with the accelerated adoption of remote working, has helped transform the web browser into an all-in-one workstation.

Here’s everything you want to know about Chrome Enterprise and whether it’s the best web browser for your business.

Chrome Enterprise: Features

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Chrome Enterprise is built around the Chrome web browser and inherits all its security features, and productivity enhancements.

For instance, Chrome Enterprise too runs every web page and web app in an isolated environment of its own to protect other tabs against malicious code. You also get Google’s Gemini AI to help create content and summarize information, as well as improve your search with Google Lens.

Besides the regular browser features, Chrome Enterprise also gets you a cloud-based management and reporting interface for free in the form of Chrome Enterprise Core.

After signing up for Chrome Enterprise Core, IT admins can control how your employees use their browsers, from a single console, irrespective of whether they use Windows machines, Linux distros, MacBooks, and Macs, or even iOS and Android devices.

The IT department can segregate browsers into multiple groups for fine-tuned control. This allows them to define and implement different policies for different departments, different job profiles, and even different offices. They can, for instance, mandate certain extensions for the sales team, while disabling them for remote developers.

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Talking of extensions, you can use Chrome Enterprise Core to allow, block, force-install or pin Chrome extensions, and even enable your employees to request extensions. IT admins can also remotely send commands to the browser, for example, to delete browser caches or cookies, and tweak all kinds of settings.

In addition to controlling the browsers, Chrome Enterprise also offers detailed reports on the browser’s deployment and use across your organization. You get the ability to view all versions of Chrome installed in your company, along with all the installed web apps and extensions. It’ll also help you keep track of things such as browser crashes, password reuse and more.

For more advanced security and data protections, you can subscribe to Chrome Enterprise Premium, which costs $6/user/month. This will get you additional controls to enforce policies, detailed security reporting functions, and more.

Chrome Enterprise: Privacy

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The biggest advantage with Chrome Enterprise is that it enables centralized browser management. This helps reduce privacy risks by enabling knowledgeable IT admins make informed decisions on behalf of the employees, not all of whom will be well-versed with the dangers lurking on the web.

Chrome Enterprise benefits from Chrome’s malware and phishing protections, and will also prevent users from visiting harmful sites. It’ll also help the IT department keep an eye on the use of extensions and their behavior, for instance, if they are accessing cookies.

Chrome Enterprise also helps cure some of Chrome’s nefarious privacy-invading features. For instance, it’ll help you control your users’ ad privacy settings, and override whether the browser sends usage statistics and crash-related data to Google.

This is especially useful as depending on how it’s configured, the usage stats include details such as memory usage, button clicks, as well as web page URLs and other personal information. Similarly, crash reports contain system information at the time of the crash, and even URLs, and personal information depending on what the user was doing when the crash reporting was activated.

(Image credit: Google)Chrome Enterprise: Ease of use

The management console of Chrome Enterprise Core is fairly intuitive and easy to navigate, which, Google claims, makes it accessible to IT admins of varying technical skill levels. It helps IT define and enforce policies and browser configurations across different operating systems and devices using a point-and-click interface that’s easy on the eyes.

It also helps ease the process of managing a large number of devices, as all browser settings and policies are controlled from a single console.

The cloud-based management console has interactive setup guides that’ll take admins through the entire setup and configuration process. The process to enroll browsers is straightforward and well-documented with detailed OS-specific instructions.

Chrome Enterprise: Competitors

Chrome Enterprise is built around the regular Google Chrome browser, and has all the features you’d expect from a modern desktop and mobile web browser. As an everyday browser, it’s right up there with the best such as Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and their ilk.

The primary competition for Chrome Enterprise Core comes from other enterprise-focused browser management solutions. Different enterprise browsers have different capabilities and go about securing the browser differently.

One of the first enterprise browsers in the market was Island. While Chrome Enterprise takes pride in its management capabilities, especially for large-scale deployments, Island offers fairly detailed reports about how the users are using the web, as well as granular security controls.

Other popular enterprise browsers include the Citrix Enterprise Browser whose USP is its seamless integration with the Citrix Workspace platform. There’s also Microsoft Edge for Business that similarly offers tight integration with Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.

In addition to standalone browsers, you also get products that operate much like browser extensions. They are designed to make regular internet browsers act like enterprise browsers. Solutions like LayerX Enterprise Browser Extension, and Red Access add extra security layers to your existing browser, saving your employees the effort to switch to a completely new browser.

Chrome Enterprise: Final verdict

Chrome Enterprise offers the familiarity of the Chrome web browser along with the centrally managed advantages of an enterprise browser.

You can sign up for Chrome Enterprise Core for $0, which makes it affordable to even the smallest of organizations. Chrome Enterprise is a good option for businesses with mixed device environments, and even more so for those that need to strengthen their BYOD policies.

The product’s central management console is fairly intuitive and well-documented for IT admins, and presents a familiar user experience to end users. Combined with its no-cost tier Chrome Enterprise presents itself as a must-try option for any business looking for an enterprise browser.

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• T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite service has just fully launched
• You can connect to satellites without needing apps or settings changes
• It’s available for a monthly fee, even to non-T-Mobile customers

T-Mobile has just launched its Starlink satellite service, dubbed T-Satellite, after testing it for many months. It brings connectivity to remote areas not currently served by any of the major mobile networks – but what do you get from T-Mobile, and how does it compare to the free alternative offered by Apple?

With T-Satellite, T-Mobile says you’ll get coverage provided by over 650 satellites orbiting the Earth. Your phone will connect automatically, with no apps to download or settings to change. That said, you may get a small amount of downtime as your phone disconnects from one satellite and connects to another – the satellites are moving in orbit, after all, so you won’t always be hooked up to the same one.

According to T-Mobile, the service works with over 60 mobile devices. That includes every iPhone from the iPhone 13 onwards, the Samsung Galaxy S21 and later, Google Pixel phones going back to the Google Pixel 9, and more.

Other supported devices include the latest Motorola Razr 2025 series and the latest Samsung Galaxy A56. You can read the full list on T-Mobile's eligibility guide. The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are listed as "coming soon".

If you’re on T-Mobile’s Go5G Next or Experience Beyond plans, you get T-Satellite included for free. Other T-Mobile customers can access it for $10 a month per line, although the company says the price will rise to $15 per month after a “limited time.” Customers of other networks can also sign up for $10 a month (later $15 a month) by contacting T-Mobile.

How does Apple compare?

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Apple has offered its own satellite service for a few years now, so you might be wondering what its advantages and disadvantages are compared to T-Satellite.

For one thing, Apple’s offering is a lot broader than what you get with T-Mobile. With Apple, you can send and receive messages, contact emergency services, share your whereabouts with Find My, organize roadside assistance for your vehicle, and get weather reports. T-Satellite, meanwhile, only supports sending and receiving text messages. It doesn’t offer data or any of the other services that Apple supports.

As well as that, Apple’s satellite functionality is entirely free (for the time being, at least), whereas T-Mobile’s requires a monthly subscription. On the other hand, you can only access Apple’s satellite service if you have an Apple device, while T-Mobile’s works with a range of iOS and Android products.

You’ll need to consider which option suits you best based on your circumstances. But with T-Satellite emerging from its beta-testing period, you’ve got another choice for staying connected when you’re off the grid.

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• Report finds over half of UK companies could be missing out on revenue from slow AI adoption
• 30% are worried they've missed the AI adoption window
• UK businesses are among the most AI-optimistic

Over half of UK companies could be losing up to 5% of monthly revenue simply down to a delay in AI adoption – a considerable loss that could be easily fixed.

Research by Couchbase found four in five (79%) agree AI tools give them a competitive advantage, but many are failing to move quickly enough, with as many as one in three (30%) now fearing they've missed the AI adoption window.

"The AI race has clearly already begun and while the potential is clear, complexity and fragmentation leave many businesses struggling to keep up," Couchbase Global Customer Technology Strategy Leader Chris Bridgland explained.

UK businesses are missing out on the AI race

More than half (51%) of the businesses surveyed said they're worried about project failure, which is holding them back from adopting AI.

Others battle with data access and management (44%), creating safe environments for AI experimentation (40%) and security issues associated with third-party AI solutions (43%).

Although AI readiness is at its highest with generative AI, this still only stands at 56%. Alarmingly, only 40% feel ready for AI-powered applications, and even fewer (32%) feel prepared for agentic AI, which promises huge automation benefits.

Despite the challenges, the UK still leads the way when it comes to optimism, with 50% believing it will enhance customer experience compared with 35% in India and 32% in Germany. Half (52%) also believe agentic AI will help them to identify new trends.

Looking ahead, two-thirds (68%) agree that AI would be easier to control when there are fewer technologies involved. "As AI architectures grow more sophisticated, organisations are realising that simplicity isn’t a compromise, it’s a competitive advantage," Bridgland added.

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• France Travail breach could affects thousands
• No threat actors assumed responsibility, and the data has not yet been abused
• This is not the first time France Travail has been hit

France’s national employment agency has suffered a cyberattack in which threat actors allegedly accessed sensitive data on “hundreds of thousands” of people.

In a data breach notification letter, sent to affected individuals and seen by French local media, France Travail said the criminals accessed the data through Kairos, a digital platform mostly used by training organizations and employment counselors to manage professional training activities, including tracking course enrollment, validating funding requests, and monitoring job seeker progress.

Initial reports place the number of affected individuals at roughly 340,000, with the exposed data including full names, postal addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and France Travail ID numbers.

Suspects arrested

While there is no evidence of abuse in the wild, this type of data is valuable for criminals looking to carry out identity theft or other activities.

Knowing the identities and contact information of people who were looking for work, threat actors can create convincing emails, inviting people to fake job interviews. Through these interviews, they can deploy all sorts of malware, or even ransomware.

Lazarus Group, for example, is famous for its Operation DreamJob campaign, in which it invites their targets to fake job interviews.

The good news is that financial information, such as banking data or credit card information, was not leaked. Still, France Travail urged all users to remain vigilant, and pay special attention to unsolicited emails.

According to Cybernews, this is not the first time France Travail suffered a cyberattack, as a March 2024 incident was significantly larger in scope, affecting 43 million individuals - more than two-thirds of the country’s entire population, making it the largest cyberattack in French history.

In the aftermath, three suspects aged 21 to 23 were arrested in connection to the attack. All three were based in France and allegedly impersonated Cap Emploi advisors to gain access. No known ransomware group has claimed responsibility, and the attack has not been formally attributed to any organized cybercriminal group.

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• Battlefield 6 will be officially revealed in a special livestream today
• The broadcast begins at 4pm BST / 5pm CEST / 11pm EST / 8am PST
• A cinematic trailer or the first look at gameplay is likely to be showcased

Electronic Arts has officially announced Battlefield 6, and a first look at the next game will be revealed today in a special livestream.

The 'Battlefield 6 Official Reveal Trailer' broadcast is scheduled to take place today, July 24, at 4pm BST / 5pm CEST / 11pm EST / 8am PST and can be watched on the official Battlefield YouTube channel.

A teaser was shared earlier this week showing four soldiers overlooking what appears to be a war-torn New York City, with the Brooklyn Bridge caught in an explosion.

EA hasn't confirmed the details of the upcoming livestream or how long it will last, but we're expecting a cinematic trailer at least or a potential gameplay overview showcasing the setting, roles, and first-person shooter action.

Closed beta tests for Battlefield 6 have been running for the past few months, so this will be the first time the game has been shown off to the public.

Before the livestream announcement, it was reported that content creators familiar with the series had been receiving special packages from EA.

It was also claimed by Battlefield content creator Rivalxfactor that there will be a three-day EA event following the game's official reveal; however, the creator stated this would occur on July 29, which we now know to be false and is happening today instead.

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Phoenix is a fast and intuitive web browser designed explicitly for mobile devices, and supports both Android and iOS. Developed by CloudView technology in 2016, Phoenix is best known for simplifying watching and downloading videos online.

Whether or not Phoenix can be your next default browser will be answered today — read our guide till the end to know everything about its features, disadvantages, privacy policies, and more.

Phoenix browser: Features

Phoenix supports video downloads in multiple formats and from multiple sites.

Say you want to know which videos are downloadable on a site — you don't have to click on them individually to check.

Phoenix has a smart video detection feature that automatically points out downloadable videos and leads you to them. However, this feature doesn't work on YouTube owing to Google Play’s privacy policy.

The browser also has a “data saver” feature that the developers claim will compress web pages before they are displayed on your device, in order to reduce the amount of mobile data used while browsing the web.

Another benefit of using Phoenix is its built-in video player. No more hopping onto your gallery to play a video you've downloaded — play the video directly on the browser and lock the screen to avoid disturbances.

Using the video player you can control playback speed, and it also supports a picture-in-picture mode to play videos outside the browser over other apps.

The Phoenix browser comes with an incognito mode, which allows you to browse the web privately without saving your browsing history, cookies, or cache.

Phoenix’s interface is a treat to the eyes. Its web view is built on Chromium, just like Chrome and Edge. This means that when you load a new site, all the elements of that site are displayed without breaking the site design.

The browser also lets you take custom screenshots of the web page. You can take a custom-sized picture by dragging your mouse and then annotating the picture right after. Unlike other browsers, you won't have to go back to the gallery for the edits.

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Phoenix ships with a built-in ad blocker that keeps away ads, pop-ups, and annoying notifications. The ad blocker also keeps track of the number and type of ads it has blocked, and the amount of mobile data saved, as well as other details.

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Talking of built-in apps, the browser also has a fully functional file manager that you can use to view all kinds of files including PDF and Word documents, Excel sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and a lot more.

The app also has some PDF tools that’ll help convert images, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations into PDF documents.

Phoenix browser: Privacy

When it comes to privacy, Phoenix pretty much covers the basics. For starters, it has an incognito mode that you can use to prevent the browser from logging your data and search history.

Its builtin ad blocker will also help boost your privacy by discarding any tracking scripts, cookies, and other data-gathering elements on web pages. This can substantially limit the amount of information websites and advertisers can collect about your browsing habits.

You can also use Phoenix to clean junk files from your mobile, as well as all kinds of browsing data, such as cached images and videos, along with cookies and browsing history, and more. As an added bonus, it can also help free up space by helping find and remove videos, large files, and WhatsApp data.

(Image credit: Phoenix)Phoenix browser: Ease of use

Phoenix browser has a clean interface, with a search bar in the middle of the interface and pinned websites below it. At the bottom, you get buttons to launch the file manager, switch tabs, and more.

Its file manager is also pretty intuitive to use. It gives easy access to the downloaded files, as well as the PDF tools. There’s also a find function to help find files.

You also get buttons to quickly access all audio files, video files, documents, images, and more, and can easily clean browsing data, and more with a single tap.

The ad blocker is enabled by default, which is a plus. That said, you do get the option to disable it for specific websites using its icon next to the address bar.

(Image credit: Phoenix)Phoenix browser: Competitors

Phoenix is one of the few mobile browsers that has interesting features such as a very helpful video downloader, and a fully functional file manager.

It also ships with a built-in ad blocker, much like Opera and Brave.

On the downside though, unlike its popular peers, be it Chrome, Edge, or Safari, Phoenix is ad-supported, and will occasionally display full-screen ads.

Also, when it comes to other browsers like Avast, Opera, Mullvad, or even Firefox, Phoenix gets a lower rank in terms of user privacy. All these browsers offer extra privacy in some way or the other, such as with a built-in VPN. However, all that Phoenix has to offer for free is an ad blocker.

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Phoenix browser: Final verdict

Phoenix is a pretty decent browser. Sure, it doesn't drop jaws in any parameter, be it privacy or features, but it does a little bit of everything, which makes it the perfect solution for those looking to replace their default mobile web browser.

The built-in ad blocker, combined with the “data saver” functionality, is a boon for those who want to save mobile data. Its activated-by-default nature will also appeal to privacy conscious users.

Phoenix’s download manager is ideal for those who regularly download videos on their mobile. In the same vein, the file manager and its productivity features also make it an interesting option for those looking for such functionality.

If you care for any of these features, and can live with its shortcomings, you should take Phoenix for a spin.

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Epic Browser is a popular privacy-centric web browser built on the Chromium codebase and released in 2010. It’s owned by an Indian software company called Hidden Reflex, founded by Alok Bhardwaj.

Along with tons of privacy features, its biggest USP is its simple and approachable interface that makes it easy to use for most people.

In this review, we’ll cover Epic’s features, privacy policies, and pros and cons in detail — know everything you have to before you decide if it's the best browser for you.

Epic Browser: Features

Epic is always in private browsing mode, which means exiting the browser deletes all browser data. The browser is based on Chromium, which the developers claim to have sanitized by removing Google’s tracking code.

Third-party cookie tracking is disabled by default, and its developers claim the browser is well equipped to protect against all kinds of fingerprinting techniques.

Epic’ headline features are its uBlock-based ad-blocker, and the encrypted proxy that encrypts and routes traffic between your computer and the internet, masking your location for added privacy. The proxy has nodes in seven countries including the US, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

The Epic browser comes with a “Reader” mode that lets you convert web pages into plain text, making it easier for you to skim through the paragraphs. Plus, this mode isn't cluttered with unnecessary ads or images, either. This feature is perfect for you if you want your focus only on the written text with no distractions whatsoever.

In addition to Windows and macOS, the browser is also available for Android and iOS devices. The Android version of the browser offers some additional functions, such as the “Audio Queue” feature that’ll use Android text-to-speech function to read out the text on queued webpages.

(Image credit: Epic Browser)Epic Browser: Privacy

The first thing Epic Browser does to keep your online activities private is not store your browsing data.

What's more, all third-party cookies, annoying ads, and even fingerprinting attempts by hackers are blocked — Epic ensures you get a clean and clutter-free environment to work with every day.

Furthermore, it comes with a built-in encrypted proxy that hides your IP address from everyone, making it impossible for anyone to track you.

The browser uses two search engines, with the default being Yahoo. While the browser encrypts all search queries to Yahoo, the search engine, and a few other Yahoo websites, bypass both its proxy and ad-blocker.

If that spooks you, use the browser’s EpicSearch search engine that strips all your personal information before passing on your search query to a search engine. However, EpicSearch comes with a price tag and costs $2.50/month.

Epic Browser: Ease of use

The browser’s interface is the standard fare. There’s a prominent search bar in the middle of the screen. Like Brave, Epic visualizes privacy protections by displaying stats about the number of trackers and fingerprinting attempts it has blocked.

Unlike other browsers, Epic doesn’t ship with a set of favorite websites of its own, and instead gives you the option to plug the ones you visit most often.

Below the search bar, you get links to a few common browser functions. There’s one that’ll take you to the browser’s privacy and security settings, and another to enable/disable Epic’s ad blocker, and encrypted proxy extensions. You’ll also be able to switch to the paid EpicSearch search engine from the dashboard itself.

If you’ve enabled the two Epic extensions (ad blocker, and encrypted proxy), you’ll get buttons to control their behavior next to the address bar. For instance, you can use the encrypted proxy’s icon to change the country.

Next to these plugin buttons, you have a button to toggle the side panel that can either display your bookmarks, or reading list of saved articles and web pages that you can read later or when offline.

Epic Browser: Competitors

Epic seems to be competing on two criteria — usability and privacy. In terms of usability, it isn’t much different from its peers. Thanks to the browser’s Chromium-base, you shouldn’t face any issues switching to it from another browser.

In terms of privacy and user security, Epic is up there with the best. Its encrypted proxy feature is free to use and gives you the option to switch between 7 different countries. Opera’s VPN is free to use as well, but doesn’t offer as many countries. Similarly, Edge too has a free VPN, but it comes with a monthly usage cap.

Similarly, just like Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera, Epic too ships with a built-in ad blocker, and has several protections to thwart attempts to fingerprint you.

However, besides the ad-blocker and encrypted proxy, Epic doesn’t have any extensions of its own. Instead it falls back on its Chromium-base to claim compatibility with virtually all of the extensions of the Chrome Web Store.

Epic also lacks performance settings like the ability to put inactive tabs to sleep that you get with many of the top browsers such as Chrome, Edge and Firefox. It also doesn’t have any AI-powered assistants that are becoming a norm in mainstream browsers.

Epic Browser: Final verdict

Try Epic if online security is paramount. It’s one of the few browsers with a built-in encrypted proxy that hides your IP address. Turning on this feature will make it impossible for your ISP, government officials, or even hackers to follow you around the internet.

The Epic browser is also quite easy to use and comes with a navigable interface.

New users won’t have to muck about its settings to take advantage of its privacy-centric features, which is a definite plus.

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Dandadan season 2 made its triumphant return to Netflix at the beginning of July, and has since released three episodes under its belt. So far we’ve seen Jiji become possessed, a giant death worm threatening to trap people and Momo outright escaping death. Episode 3 ended with a volcanic eruption impending on the resort town and we’ll be able to see what happens next in episode 4, which is set to air later this week (July 25).

Instead of the hit Netflix anime tapering off after its explosive season 1, it’s a case of so far, so much better when it comes to Dandadan season 2. The action sequences are more dynamic, the tension has been raised even higher through fatal stakes, and there’s enough lore and backstory to never fully know whether you’re coming or going. We could put this down to the incredible storytelling and craft we knew we should expect from season 1, but is that all?

As it turns out, no. The more I watch Dandadan season 2, the more it feels like there’s been a change that I can’t put my finger on. To my surprise, I’m actually onto something, with the show’s creators confirming as much – about the change that’s been right in front of us the entire time – at Anime Expo 2025.

Dandadan season 2’s creators have purposefully changed colours to make scenes more exciting

According to series director Fuga Yamashiro, the change in Dandadan season 2 is down to a change in the show’s color palette to highlight key moments when the team were originally running out of colors to use. “At first, I thought I could continue with Dandadan's signature use of shifting color palettes,” he explained (via ScreenRant). “However, I quickly ran into a problem as audiences tend to interpret colours very literally. For example, what I see as a subtle difference between pink and red might look identical to someone watching the anime at home. I began running out of colors to differentiate characters and scenes thematically.”

He continued: “So rather than just playing with color, I introduced different visual textures to Dandadan. This season, you’ll notice some cuts have rougher finishes resembling oil paintings for instance rather than watercolor. This shift gives scenes a totally different impression because of its texture rather than its hue. This was my big experiment this season.”

As far as I’m concerned, it’s a big experiment that’s paid off. It’s hard to tear your eyes away from the screen as it is, but the extra lift in the show’s most dynamic moments make it nigh on impossible. If anything, it’s strange there was a sense of uncertainty from the creative team when on screen, Dandadan feels more certain of its own greatness than ever.

We’ve still got eight episodes of season 2 left to go, and absolutely anything can play out over that space of time. There are some things we can take a logical guess will happen in all their newly found bright glory (such as the Evil Eye continuing to haunt Jiji), but the original manga arcs can only tell us so much. Our best guess is that season 2 will close out with the Space Globalists Arc, while a Kaiju continues to threaten the search for the second golden sphere in the meantime. Whatever happens, more screen time for Turbo Granny, please.

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Maxthon was designed to support blockchain apps and make it easier for users to access them. Released in 2002, this Chromium-based browser works on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Currently, it's available in 55 different languages.

The browser is best known for its rich catalog of features. It might not be as popular as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, but it can stand up to these stalwarts in terms of features.

In this review, we have covered everything about Maxthon’s features, competitors, and pros and cons so that you can decide for yourself whether it's the best browser for you.

Maxthon: Features

Maxthon comes with a built-in notepad called “Maxnote” that can be used to take notes as you browse, copy information, web addresses, and images, and arrange them on different platform devices.

The Passkeeper is a password manager that helps you save passwords, usernames, and other login credentials in one click. The next time you try logging in, Maxthon will automatically offer to auto-fill the details on your behalf.

Maxthon’s most unique feature is the “Snap Screen.” This box selection tool lets you select a particular area of the screen to take a screenshot. With most other browsers, you’ll have to take a screenshot and then crop it in the gallery. However, with Maxthon, you can directly crop the desired area before taking the snapshot. If you want to capture the whole screen with a click, go for the “Snap Page” option.

If you want to run a quick background check on certain images, videos, or music, Maxthon’s resource sniffer will be your friend. Within seconds, this feature will extract the URL of any digital asset and lead you to it. The only issue is that this feature is only available in the desktop version.

Maxthon is also one of the very few browsers that supports customizable mouse gestures for common functions, such as switching tabs, and scrolling pages.

Another benefit of using Maxthon is “Tab Grouping.” This feature lets you group tabs on similar topics together to create a more harmonious workspace. After all, if you’re working on multiple topics and have multiple tabs open, keeping track of each page without proper categorization can be challenging.

If you have a lot of tabs open at once, you can also put the inactive ones to sleep. This will prevent your system from lagging or going into overload.

The browser also offers a free VPN as an optional extension that you can add while installing the browser. However, you’ll have to agree to occasionally share your computer’s free resources and your IP address, to use the feature.

Maxthon also has a “Reading mode” that removes distracting elements from a webpage. You can also consume the content using the “Read aloud” function that’ll convert the text on the web page into speech.

The browser also includes a free trial of an AI chatbot. You can also use it to download any video on any webpage. This functionality too is implemented as a free trial.

The headline feature of the browser is its support for blockchain apps, thanks primarily to the inclusion of a blockchain wallet and identity manager called VBox.

(Image credit: Maxthon)Maxthon: Privacy

Maxthon, like most browsers, mentions in its privacy policy that it doesn’t disclose user data to any third party apart from certain special scenarios, such as legal cases.

They also say they collect usage data to improve user experience and browser functionality. But they claim to anonymize the data and ensure that it can’t be used to identify individuals.

Maxthon Browser also claims that it is equipped with robust anti-phishing mechanisms to help protect users from fraudulent websites that trick you into revealing personal information. However there’s no option to tweak, or customize, or even disable this protection in the browser’s settings.

Also, the browser, like virtually all its peers, allows you to browse the web in the Incognito Mode. A more robust option is its VPN service. However, using that will expose your IP address and even use the free resources on your computer, nullifying its existence for many users.

Maxthon: Ease of use

You are asked to sign in/create a Max account when you launch the browser for the first time. This will help sync the browser data across installations. But if you don’t want to use this feature, you can choose to sign in with a guest account.

Also, while its dashboard follows the design philosophy of most web browsers, Maxthon has a rather busy interface.

The dashboard has a dozen pinned websites and you can add and remove them as per your needs. There’s also a search bar, which defaults to Maxthon’s Google-powered MaxAsk search engine. You can of course switch to other options such as Bing, and DuckDuckGo, without much effort.

Some unique Maxthon features, such as Read aloud, Reading mode, Snap Screen, MaxNote, and AI chat, are all easily accessible either from the address bar at the top, or the left sidebar.

The dashboard displays random wallpapers by default, but you can tweak this behavior to display a local image, or none at all. You can also show and hide all the other elements in the dashboard.

You can enable/disable and tweak all of Maxthon’s features from inside a dedicated section in the browser’s neatly arranged Settings section.

Maxthon: Competitors

Maxthon was founded way before Chrome and Edge, which is why it enjoys a user base of over 100 million users in 140 different countries.

As an old and experienced player in the market, Maxthon is aware of what users want, which is evident through its smart features.

For example, it comes with a useful screen-splitting feature that gives you two interfaces to work with at the same time. This feature is a godsend for multi-tasking fans.

Another benefit of using Maxthon over Chrome and Edge is it doesn't track your behavior. It might collect basic, non-personal data such as your time and frequency of browsing, but it’ll never spy on your online activities.

Maxthon follows Edge’s footsteps to optimize speed and performance and puts inactive tabs to sleep. The logic here is quite simple — the more open tabs you have, the heavier it is on your system. But when you put inactive tabs to sleep, it’ll free up a lot of space and CPU power which can then be used to support other apps and processes.

In terms of security though, Maxthon is clearly defeated by the likes of Firefox, Opera, and Tor. Although it does bundle a free VPN, its riders make it a no-go for privacy-conscious users.

Maxthon: Verdict

Maxthon is a good browser for those who care for its built-in blockchain wallet and identity manager. It's not the best browser in the market in terms of performance or security, but when it comes to features, Maxthon is up there with the best.

That said, some of its interesting features like the FreeVPN and the AI chatbot are only available as free trials.

All things considered, Maxthon is a good option for those interested in its blockchain-friendly features. The browser has all the features you’d expect from a modern browser, but none of them unique enough to help it stand out from the crowd.

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The recent ransomware attack on Peter Green Chilled, a UK logistics provider responsible for refrigerated deliveries to major supermarkets, didn’t just delay shipments. It sent a warning shot to the entire retail industry. When chilled goods can’t reach stores, the consequences are immediate: shelves go empty, supply chains falter and customer trust erodes. This attack joins a string of recent incidents targeting retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, Harrods, Adidas and Victoria’s Secret.

What’s happening isn’t random. Retail is being deliberately and strategically targeted by cybercriminal groups aiming to create high-impact disruption. These organizations are particularly vulnerable because they rely on just-in-time logistics, operate on thin margins and depend on a vast network of third-party vendors and suppliers. When one link in that chain breaks, the effects cascade, making retailers more likely to pay ransoms to get back online fast.

Scattered Spider and the Evolution of Social Engineering

Among the groups behind this wave of attacks is Scattered Spider, also known by its designation UNC3944, a highly sophisticated collective that has focused its efforts on enterprises in both the UK and the U.S.

Scattered Spider rose to notoriety through phishing and SIM-swapping campaigns, but it has since evolved into a much more formidable threat. Today, the group employs a blend of social engineering, credential harvesting and abuse of legitimate tools to infiltrate environments and evade detection.

Key to Scattered Spider’s effectiveness is its ability to impersonate internal support teams. By using tactics like help desk impersonation and SMS-based phishing, also known as smishing, they exploit trust relationships within an organization. Employees, particularly those in IT and administrative roles, become the primary targets. When these workers are convinced to reset MFA settings or hand over credentials, the attackers gain immediate, privileged access.

What sets Scattered Spider apart is its fluency in English, familiarity with Western business operations and ability to operate in real time. These are not language-barrier-limited, spray-and-pray operations. These are targeted intrusions executed with precision.

When Trusted Tools Become Threat Vectors

Perhaps most concerning is how attackers are co-opting the very tools defenders rely on. Remote administration utilities like AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Microsoft Quick Assist are frequently used by internal IT teams for legitimate support tasks. But in the hands of an adversary, they become stealthy weapons.

These tools don’t raise red flags in the same way malware might. They’re signed, trusted and often already whitelisted in security policies. That makes them perfect vehicles for attackers seeking to maintain persistence and move laterally inside networks.

Retail organizations, with dispersed physical locations and complex logistics ecosystems, are particularly reliant on remote access software. This reliance opens up a massive surface for abuse, especially when access permissions are overly broad or insufficiently monitored.

A Playbook for Retail Resilience

As threat actors increasingly exploit trusted tools and personnel, retailers must focus on reducing their attack surface and limiting the blast radius of potential breaches. This means going beyond reactive measures and embedding proactive security into everyday operations. Retailers can take action with strategies like these:

Harden Identity Controls: Organizations must implement strict policies for MFA and password resets. Real-time monitoring of these actions is essential to catch anomalies such as MFA enrollment from an unfamiliar device or rapid changes to high-privilege accounts.

Lock Down Remote Access: Remote access tools should be treated as sensitive assets. Their use must be tightly controlled, with policies in place to ensure they are only enabled when explicitly approved. Security teams should maintain inventories of authorized tools and actively hunt for unauthorized use.

Monitor for Behavioral Anomalies: Relying solely on signatures and known indicators of compromise is no longer sufficient. Security operations centers (SOCs) should implement behavioral analytics to identify unusual access patterns, like logins during off-hours, large data transfers from point-of-sale systems or unusual access from vendor accounts.

Prioritize Training for High-Risk Roles: Help desk workers, IT administrators and third-party vendors often have elevated access and are prime targets for social engineering. These employees must receive ongoing training not just on phishing, but on impersonation tactics, smishing attempts and unusual requests that should raise red flags.

Protecting Trust, Operations and the Bottom Line

The recent surge in retail-targeted ransomware attacks underscores a critical truth: security is no longer just a back-office function. It’s a frontline defense that directly affects customer experience, brand reputation and business continuity.

Retailers can no longer afford to take a reactive stance. The focus must shift toward continuous control validation, proactive threat hunting and investing in tools that reduce human error and shorten response times. That means combining technical controls with a strong culture of awareness, empowering employees to be an extension of the security team, not just a vulnerability.

The next ransomware attack won’t just compromise data. It could halt the movement of goods, empty shelves and leave customers questioning a brand’s reliability. For retailers, cybersecurity is now a matter of operational survival. And for groups like Scattered Spider, the attack surface has never been more inviting.

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• A banner showing off all four Pixel 10 models has been spotted on the Google Play Store
• You can see the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold from the back
• Other leaks have revealed possible dimensions and colors

The Google Pixel 10 series is now just weeks away, but there might not be much left for Google to unveil at this rate, as the company has seemingly accidentally shared a render showing all four expected models.

Android Authority has found a banner in the Google Play Store app showing the Pixel 10 itself, the Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google presumably didn’t mean for this banner to appear yet, as the accompanying text says ‘Now available’ – but perhaps the company won’t mind so much given that it has already intentionally shown off the Pixel 10 Pro.

In any case, three of the phones are shown here in a gray-blue shade believed to be dubbed Moonstone, while the base Pixel 10 is pictured in a much brighter blue that’s reportedly called Indigo.

A render of all four Pixel 10 models, leaked by Google itself (Image credit: Google / Android Authority)

Sadly, the phones are only shown from the back, and thanks to previous leaks, there’s not really anything here that we haven’t seen before. But we can now say with certainty that this is what the Pixel 10 series will look like.

In other news, Android Headlines has claimed that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be sold in just two shades – the Moonstone option pictured above, and Jade, which is more of a pale green.

Previous leaks suggested the other Pixel models will be sold in four shades, so you might not have as much choice here, but at least Moonstone and Jade are a bit more interesting than what Google could have gone with.

Getting thicker and heavier

And finally, Android Headlines has also shared what it claims are the dimensions for the entire Google Pixel 10 series. Supposedly the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro will both be 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm, making them the same height and width as their predecessors, but 0.1mm thicker.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is said to be 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm, making it identically sized to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, but apparently it will be heavier at 232g, compared to the 221g of its predecessor.

And the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is apparently 155.2 x 150.4 x 5.2mm when unfolded and 155.2 x 76.3 x 10.8mm when folded, making it marginally narrower but thicker than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold when folded, and marginally wider and thicker when unfolded. It’s also apparently 1g heavier at 258g.

So, if these leaked dimensions are accurate, then unlike many smartphone makers, Google won’t be making any attempts to slim its phones down.

Google is holding an event on August 20 where we expect all of these devices to be unveiled, so we’ll find out exactly what they’re like then – or perhaps sooner if Google accidentally reveals more details in the meantime.

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Created by the Tor Project in 2008, the Tor Browser is a rather unique browser that was established with the intent to help people use the internet anonymously. This is quite evident through its features that resemble VPNs.

Tor, an acronym for The Onion Router, is a software that allows you to browse the web anonymously. Its goal is to prevent people from learning your location or tracking your browsing behavior.

From IP masking to triple-layer encryption, Tor will keep your online business private and lock out nosy intruders such as trackers and malware.

The Tor Browser rolls the benefits of Tor into a web browser. Our review today covers every detail of the browser, including its features, ease of use, privacy, and much more. Read on to know more about its top competitors and how different Tor is from them so that you can make the right choice.

Tor Browser: Features

The Tor Browser is available for all popular desktop operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. You can also use it on your Android device, but not on iOS.

Under normal circumstances, when you visit a website, your computer establishes a direct connection between your computer and the website. The website knows your IP address and where you are coming from and your ISP (or malicious entities) knows which websites you are visiting.

Tor thwarts their surveillance by creating a network of relay nodes across the internet. When you visit a website using Tor, the data to and from your computer is bounced around these nodes before ending up at the intended website. This masks your origins from the website and no one knows where the network traffic from your computer is headed.

By default, the Tor Browser protects your security by encrypting your browsing data three times as it passes over the Tor network. You can also use the browser to disable certain web features, such as JavaScript, that nefarious users can exploit to compromise your security and anonymity.

On top of that, the Tor Browser isolates each website you visit so third-party trackers and ads can't follow you. It also thwarts any attempts to fingerprint you by making all its users look the same. The browser will also delete any cookies and your browsing history automatically when you're done browsing.

Apart from Tor, no other browser gives you access to locked or geo-restricted content, straight out of the box. This feature works a lot like VPNs. Since using the browser masks your location and IP, the target website cannot recognize that your request is coming from a banned location, and you get to access their content. On the flip side, if the ban is imposed by your home network, Tor will help you bypass that as well and access whatever content you need.

(Image credit: Tor)Tor Browser: Privacy

The Tor browser uses three security levels to safeguard your privacy.

It is safe to use on most device types, such as Androids and macOS, and in most cases, it does fairly well in terms of privacy.

For starters, it passes your web traffic through three layers of encryption so that no online tracker can monitor your activity or collect your data. On top of that, it's also one of the few browsers that hide your IP address by default, making it harder for spammers to target you.

The browser enables the NoScript extension by default, which blocks active content, like WebGL, Flash, Java applets, and such) for all websites until you explicitly allow it from trusted sites.

It’ll also thwart any fingerprinting attempts, and will also zap cookies automatically when you close the browser. And unlike many of its peers, it uses the privacy-respecting DuckDuckGo search engine by default.

Tor Browser: Ease of use

Tor browser is relatively easy to use. On launch, you’ll first have to ask the browser to connect to the Tor network. You can do this manually, or toggle the option on the main page to do this automatically every time you launch the browser.

The interface is quite simple, with a minimal menu and options, so you don't have to spend too much time figuring out the setup.

The layout is quite standard with no fancy dashboard. You get the address bar and tabs on the top margin of the screen. On the left side of the address bar, you’ll find the options to control navigation, where you can choose whether to load a page or go back to the previous one.

On the right side of the address bar, you’ll get buttons to switch the security level, and to get a new identity. When you click the New Identity button, the browser will restart and establish new Tor circuits for all connections. This helps ensure that subsequent browsing activity cannot be linked to what you were doing before.

Tor Browser: Competitors

Tor is unique in what it does and how it does it. While you could use the Incognito mode that's available in Google Chrome, the Private Browsing in Mozilla Firefox or the InPrivate mode in Microsoft Edge, to stop other people who share your computer from seeing your browsing history, they won't prevent your ISP from monitoring the sites you're visiting.

Its closest competitors are free VPN equipped browsers like Opera and Edge.

While Chrome has the biggest market share in the industry, it cannot beat Tor in security and user privacy.

In fact, Chrome’s quite infamous for its poor user privacy measure. The browser has also been involved in many consumer privacy rights lawsuits and is known to sell user data.

Tor, on the other hand, goes out of its way to keep all your online sessions secure and even brought in VPN-like features to keep away hackers, trackers, and malware. For example, it helps you hide your location and contact details so that any unauthorized party can neither spam you nor impersonate you.

The only downside to using Tor is that websites load slower than usual as the data to and from the website passes through so many relay nodes in the middle.

Tor Browser: Final verdict

Tor is a great browser for those who take web security and data privacy very seriously. It's one of the few well-known browsers to use multiple encryption levels to filter your online traffic and prevent trackers and malware from reaching your system.

It's also quite simple to use, lightweight, and goes easy on your battery. What’s more, it helps you bypass the site blocks imposed by your home network so that you can freely browse any content you want. In short, it's the finest example of simplicity meeting power — check it out for a taste of its full potential.

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Brave is a unique browser that puts a strong emphasis on privacy. While you can equip the popular web browsers to thwart unwanted information leaks, the Brave web browser ships with privacy strengthening features built right into its core.

A relatively new entrant, the Brave browser was only founded in 2016. But thanks to its unique set of features, the browser has emerged as one of the most promising entrants in the industry and has amassed over 70 million users in less than a decade.

Besides its strong emphasis on privacy, another interesting feature in Brave is that it offers users the option to earn cryptocurrency by viewing privacy-respecting ads.

If you want to know more about how Brave can transform the internet for you, read on.

Brave browser: Features

It’ll be in fact a folly to look at Brave as just another web browser. Instead, think of it as an ecosystem of apps and services.

Along with the list of recently visited websites, you can also ask the browsers to enable the Brave News service.

One prominent component of that ecosystem built into the web browser is Brave Rewards, which again you can enable from the dashboard. When toggled, Brave Rewards will display the occasional, unobtrusive advert. In return however, if you view enough of them you’ll be rewarded in Brave’s native cryptocurrency, the Basic Attention Token. You can then pass these over to your favourite content creators.

Also, by default the browser uses Brave Search, which is the browser’s privacy-centric search engine. You do however get the option to switch to any of the other popular options. Another interesting feature is its ability to display vertical tabs.

The privacy offered by Brave is simply unparalleled. It clearly states on its website that it isn’t in the business of selling user data. In fact, it actively fights trackers, malware, hackers, and anyone who might try to break into your system through the browser.

Brave will let you know exactly how many ads and trackers it's blocking every day. Along with that, you’ll also get to customize your browser’s shield settings. For example, if you want to keep the ads coming in from a website you’re familiar with and block the ones from the rest, you can adjust those settings accordingly.

For additional security, Brave offers a built-in VPN and firewall. While most other browsers with VPNs limit their functionality to masking IPs alone, Brave goes a step ahead and encrypts everything you do online. In short, there’ll be no way to trace back any activity to your account.

Brave also includes a privacy-focused video conferencing feature called Brave Talk. You can use it to make free, unlimited one-to-one video calls, without creating a separate account. The browser also integrates Tor to help you browse the internet anonymously.

It also includes a webpage translation function, and will help you find archived versions of missing web pages thanks to its integration with the Wayback Machine service.

If you don't like the default design of the browser, you’ll have plenty of options to experiment with the colors and the background. By default, the browser displays random images as the background, but you can add images from your system, edit, crop, or resize them and turn on the dark/night mode to protect your eyes during long working hours.

Reading a report or blog is highly convenient and quick with Brave’s Speedreader feature. All unnecessary visual elements are removed upon activating this feature, and only pure content is filtered out and displayed in a simpler format. Reducing design elements also helps the page load faster, which further reduces the reading time.

And keeping up with the times, Brave also includes an AI assistant called Leo that can summarize web pages, answer questions about content on a web page, and more.

Besides the Brave-specific functionalities, the browser has all the features you’d expect from a mainstream web browser. As it’s based on Chromium, the browser is compatible with all the extensions in Google Chrome’s Web Store. Oh, and it’ll hide those irritating cookie consent notices.

(Image credit: Brave)Brave browser: Privacy

After reading through Brave’s privacy policy and observing its performance over the years, it's safe to claim that it's a privacy-friendly browser. As per its policy, it doesn’t store your data, track your activities or sell details about you to any third party.

Brave also supports fingerprint randomization, which essentially makes you appear different to all websites, further thwarting any tracking attempts. There’s also its Tor mode for anonymous browsing.

If you want more robust privacy, you can use Brave’s built-in VPN to keep all your online activities anonymous.

Speaking of built-in tools, Brave also offers integrated ad blockers and tracker blockers so that it becomes impossible for any third party to monitor your web history or disrupt your experience with annoying pop-ups.

Also, since it's a Chromium-based browser, you can look up Brave’s code any time you want and come up with your own ways to make it more secure.

(Image credit: Brave)Brave browser: Ease of use

Whether you are an experienced campaigner or a newbie, getting started with Brave shouldn’t pose a problem. On first run the browser offers to import settings and bookmarks from other installed browsers.

The interface of the Brave browser is quite similar to Chrome, so if you’re familiar with the latter, getting started with Brave will be a piece of cake for you.

The main page is quite simple and clutter-free. Brave’s dashboard proudly displays the number of trackers and ads it has blocked, and the bandwidth and time this has saved.

If you want to enroll in the Brave Rewards program to earn some extra tokens, simply click on the red triangular icon on the right side of the search bar to get started.

Next to it is the Shields icon that’ll give you details about the trackers, ads, and other nefarious privacy-intruding elements that it has blocked. You can enjoy the protection as is, or customize it using this icon.

Most useful functions, such as the VPN are also within reach and can be toggled with a single click. Some, such as the Talk video conferencing tool, don’t take much effort to get going.

Brave browser: Competitors

Brave is rather new to the market, just like Vivaldi. Its lack of experience puts it at a disadvantage, especially against big tech companies like Google and Microsoft, which are dominating the industry.

However, there are more than a few reasons why Brave could be your next default browser. Firstly, unlike Chrome, Brave is renowned for the tight security of user data. It not only comes with a built-in tracker blocker and ad blocker but also disables bad cookies by default.

On top of that, its privacy policy page confirms that it neither collects your data nor sells it to any third party.

Brave is also the only well-known browser that lets you earn rewards and tokens for watching privacy-respecting ads. The money you earn from these ads can then be forwarded anonymously to creators you want to support through its own payment portal called Brave Payments.

On the downside though, Brave doesn’t have the same extensive portfolio of extensions that you’ll find on some of its peers like Chrome. And while its ad-blocking can be a boon to privacy conscious users, it’ll cause issues on certain websites.

Also, while it does ship with a VPN, unlike VPNs in Opera and Edge, Brave VPN is a paid subscription service that offers a 7-day free trial. It’s also currently not available on the Linux version of the browser.

Brave browser: Final verdict

Although Brave is relatively new to the market, its new-age features and adaptive design have given a glimpse into its potential.

Brave offers some unique features like no other browser. For example, it lets you earn rewards by watching privacy-respecting ads, which you can then donate to support your favorite creators.

Also, it deletes all bad cookies and prevents any unauthorized third-party software from tracking by default. This means that even before you configure its settings, Brave will ensure that all your online activities are safe from day one.

All things considered, if you value your online privacy and can live with the occasional site breakage, you can’t go wrong with Brave.

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Need a browser to handle sensitive information? A secure and encrypted browser like Vivaldi might just be what you’re looking for.

Vivaldi might not be one of the most popular browsers, but if you’re after a feature-loaded option, it's a must-try. The browser is created by former Opera developers, and aims to add unique features and functionality on top of its Chromium-base.

It's also fast, responsive, and incredibly light on your system. Read till the end to find out more about Vivaldi and see if it's the best browser for you.

Vivaldi browser: Features

The best thing about Vivaldi is its tag management features. For starters, you can put inactive tabs on hibernation mode to save battery and free up more space. For managing multiple tabs, Vivaldi offers a separate set of features. You can open them in a split-screen view to see multiple pages at once. Or, you can also group similar tabs together in a two-way stack, keeping your workspace clean and clutter-free.

Say you want to access all the tabs you opened in one particular session — Vivaldi allows that by giving you the option to name each session. Once done, all you have to do later is type in a particular session’s name, and the tabs will be in front of you. It's the perfect feature for both students and working professionals who work on the same topic on a long-term basis.

Vivaldi comes with a built-in ad blocker, so it offers a calm and peaceful “Reader View.” This basically means that you can cut through all the unnecessary notifications, ads, and floating windows to concentrate on your work and enjoy nothing but the content you’re looking for online. It can also hide the irritating cookie banners and popups on most websites.

You can also use its “Break mode” that fades content and pauses any playing media to help you take your eyes off the screen, and relax. It also includes a mail client, calendar, and a feed reader. They are disabled by default, but you can enable them from the settings.

If you want to watch a video as you work or browse the internet, Vivaldi will put that on a floating window. Of course, you’ll be able to adjust the position of this small window so that you can look at it and still see what’s playing on the screen behind it. This facilitates multi-tasking too.

Vivaldi’s installation sharing is another benefit of using this browser. No need for multiple installations for different users — after you create a user profile, you can share the installation with other users.

If you want to check social media feeds or chat with someone as you work, you can add additional web panels on the side of the screen. If not, this space will be occupied by the default menu that lets you manage your bookmarks, downloads, and more.

The sidebar also includes a Notes feature, as well as a Translate tool. Like any modern browser, Vivaldi also has a Sync feature that allows you to synchronize bookmarks, history, passwords, open tabs, and more with other Vivaldi installations.

Another interesting feature is its support for mouse gestures. Thanks to this feature you can perform common tasks such as open and close tabs, open a link in a new tab, reload page, and more with a flick of the mouse. The browser ships with several default gestures, and you can also define your own.

(Image credit: Vivaldi)Vivaldi browser: Privacy

Vivaldi does pretty well in terms of privacy and security. It doesn't track your browsing history, and according to its privacy policy, it doesn't profile and track users, nor does it collect and sell user data.

If you use the Sync option, your download history and other browser data will be synced to other devices via an encrypted channel. As already mentioned, there’s also a built-in tracker and ad blocker, plus the ability to disable all cookies from third-party sites. Also, like most of its peers, Vivaldi supports private browsing and has a very capable password manager as well.

Together, these features protect you from trackers and potential hackers who might want to break into your system.

(Image credit: Vivaldi)Vivaldi browser: Ease of use

Vivaldi is quite easy to use. It’s Chromium-based and made using the latest algorithms, so the user interface won't take too long for you to master. The same goes for the Vivaldi mobile app, which is quite similar to the web version in terms of aesthetics and appeal and is just as easy to use.

After installation, it takes through an onboarding process that helps you import bookmarks and other data from other browsers, choose a theme, and more. By default it places tabs at the top, but you can also place them on the left, right, or at the bottom of the window.

The best thing about the browser is its fully functional sidebar. Besides providing easy access to the browser’s downloads, history, and bookmarks, you can also access all of Vivaldi’s most used tools from here.

We particularly like how the browser’s design is customizable, and you can experiment with multiple themes of your choice.

Vivaldi browser: Competitors

Vivaldi faces tough competition from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera, to name a few.

The biggest drawback of Vivaldi is that it's relatively new to the market. On the other hand, browsers like Opera, Firefox, and Chrome have been around for a long, long time. They have a strong hold over the market, making it difficult for new browsers like Vivaldi to break in.

The browser has also deliberately avoided jumping on the AI-bandwagon with its CEO saying that AI isn't a priority for them.

Vivaldi also doesn’t have extensions of its own. Instead it points users to the ones on the Chrome Web Store, thanks to its Chromium base. But this comes with a caveat—not all extensions designed for Chrome will work flawlessly on Vivaldi.

However, on the flip side, Vivaldi not only includes a free VPN like Opera and Edge, but its implementation, courtesy of ProtonVPN, is uncapped. That said, the VPN facility is currently only available on the desktop version.

Also, Vivaldi is one of the few browsers that provides a commendable environment to foster work and efficiency — it offers a separate set of task management tools that helps you manage your tabs and keep your workspace clutter-free.

Vivaldi browser: Final verdict

People who enjoy feature-rich browsers will certainly enjoy Vivalidi. After all, there’s just so much to do.

For example, it makes browsing multiple tabs more efficient through the Tab Stacking feature — group two or more tabs of the same subject together. You can also send the inactive ones into hibernation mode to save battery and CPU power.

On top of all this, Vivaldi also comes with a built-in tracker and ad blocker, which, to be fair, are available on most browsers. That said, their presence is certainly appreciated. One protects you from malicious websites that collect user data, while the latter blocks annoying pop-ups and ads that might otherwise disrupt your experience.

All said and done, thanks to the inclusion of an email client, and a feed reader, Vivaldi is designed for people who want to use their web browser for more than just browsing the web.

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• Some Pixel 9 exclusive photo-editing tools could be heading to older phones
• The Auto Frame and Reimagine AI tools may roll out more widely
• Handsets from the Pixel 6 onwards are tipped to get the upgrade

The Google Pixel 9 series launched with a stack of AI photo-editing features that were exclusive to those devices – but now it looks like Google is preparing to push some of these features out to older Pixel handsets.

As spotted by @AssembleDebug and Android Authority, the latest version of the Google Photos app for Android features code that suggests both Auto Frame and Reimagine are going to be made available to the Pixel 6 and newer phones.

Auto Frame lets you make sure the primary subject of your photo is well placed within that photo – that might involve cropping the image, or expanding the background using some AI magic. There's also a similar feature on the best Samsung phones.

As for Reimagine, this lets you tweak parts of your photo using a text prompt and AI image generation. You might want to add a car to a street scene, for example, or a tree to a nature landscape – if you can imagine it, Reimagine in Google Photos can do it.

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Reimagine lets you add elements to photos, like these palm trees (Image credit: Google / Future)

Google hasn't said anything officially yet, so it's not clear when these new features will reach handsets such as the Google Pixel 8 (assuming Google follows through with this) but the rollout shouldn't be far away.

It makes sense that Google would want to make as many of its AI photo-editing features available to as many people as possible, assuming that their phones have the necessary processing power to run them.

While keeping features exclusive to newer handsets can drive sales, it's not clear how many users have been upgrading to the Pixel 9 just to use the AI image features – though we've been largely impressed by what they're capable of.

In less than a month we'll do it all again, when the Google Pixel 10 series gets its grand unveiling on Wednesday, August 20. Expect a lot more talk about the power of AI, and perhaps some features that are only available on the new Pixel 10.

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Google Chrome needs no introduction. For many of us, Google Chrome was our first browser. Credit to its simplicity and close knit integration with the Google ecosystem of apps and services, Chrome remains the #1 browser in searches, user base, integrations, and more.

While the exact figures vary, all benchmarks give Chrome well over 50% of the web browser market share, across all platforms. Many suggest that over two-thirds of the world uses Chrome to browse the web.

If you’re looking for an all-in-one browser that’s fast, secure, and easy to use, Chrome could be the best web browser for you. Read on for more details.

Google Chrome: Features

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Google Chrome offers a built-in password manager that automatically asks if you want to save your passwords and then later offers to autofill when you log back in. The browser will also warn you if any of your passwords is compromised due to a data breach anywhere on the web. It’ll also help you identify weak passwords and offer to change reused ones.

The browser’s dark mode is perfect for night owls. If you don't want the pertinent blue light to hurt your eyes, this feature is for you. Google also lets you experiment with many other artistic themes along with the default and dark themes.

The Chrome browser is automatically integrated with other Google products such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. If you look up something on the browser, all your files containing that keyword will pop up in the suggestions.

Tab management is a cakewalk with Google Chrome. To increase your productivity, Google lets you open and manage multiple tabs at once. You can also group tabs with similar topics so that you keep track of all of them in the crowd.

The best feature of Google’s tab management is that it lets you pin tabs that you use frequently. This way, the pinned tab or website will open automatically, saving you the hassle of starting the process from the beginning.

Managing your other Google accounts is also quite easy. All you have to do is click on your profile picture in the top-right corner, and it’ll roll down a list of your other Google accounts. Having separate accounts is a great way to keep your professional and personal life apart.

Google analyzes your searches to see what exactly you’re interested in. This data is then used to create a personalized news feed for you on your mobile.

For example, you might have noticed that if you research a new college course, all details regarding the best colleges and upcoming exam dates will pop up in your news feed — that’s Google Chrome’s doing.

To top it all, Chrome also bakes in popular Google services like Google Translate and Google Lens. You can use Google Lens to search and ask questions about anything you see on a webpage, including text in a video. Chrome can also translate captions in near real-time while playing audio and video.

The browser also ships with Google Cast built-in, which means you can also stream content from Chrome to your Google TV/Android TV or Chromecast device without much effort. Similarly, you can also quickly access other Google services that aren’t included with Chrome, such as the Gemini AI.

Google Chrome: Privacy

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Google Chrome has a built-in security system that protects you from malware and viruses even before they reach your device. It also uses high-level encryption to keep your data safe, especially during transit through emails.

Chrome also has a Privacy Guide feature that’s accessible via the Settings, which takes you through multiple steps to help you strengthen and customize the browser’s privacy settings.

However, despite all these claims of security and privacy, Chrome has often been accused of selling personal user data. Sure, almost every other browser does it, but Chrome does it more than anyone else. In fact, Google had many long-running consumer privacy lawsuits filed against it. One was settled in 2022 for a whopping $85 million. Another seeking $5 billion for misleading consumers regarding Chrome’s Incognito mode was settled in 2024.

So if you’re looking for a truly secure and private browser, you're much better off with Tor, Firefox, or Brave.

Google Chrome: Ease of use

Google Chrome is undoubtedly an easy-to-use browser, at least on a basic level. Your first and most basic interaction with Chrome would be to look up things on the internet. Just open the app and type in your query in the search box located right in the center — it's impossible to miss it.

This design is so popular that it has now been adopted by several of the other leading web browsers in the market.

Next, you can access other Google apps via Chrome. Pretty straightforward again, Click on the dotted square next to your profile picture. All Google apps, such as YouTube, Drive, Contacts, Photos, Google Meet, etc., will pop right up. It won't take you long to learn your way around the app.

On top of this, most of Google’s powerful tools such as Translate, Lens, and Cast are easily accessible via the right-click context-menu.

Google Chrome: Competitors

Google Chrome remains the number one choice of many users due to its wide availability. Unlike many of its peers like Opera or Brave, a majority of devices and operating systems have Chrome as their default browser.

Google’s number one competitor these days is Microsoft Edge. Sure, Edge's market share is far below Chrome, but it has a few points over Chrome with its tab management feature that lets you stack them vertically. Chrome, on the other hand, has only one option, and that’s to line them up horizontally. Another benefit of using Edge, and Opera, are their built-in VPN service.

However, on the flip side, Chrome is faster at pushing out updates and fixing vulnerabilities with security patches. Others do it, too, but not as fast as Chrome.

Also, Chrome’s extension store is much better than Edge, or any other browser. You have about 130,000 options that are easy to add and will drastically improve your experience.

Google Chrome: Final verdict

Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world commanding well over 50% of the market share. So it's needless to say that Chrome is certainly a reliable and worthy browser that should surely win you over.

Also, you won't have to go through too much trouble to get started with Chrome. The interface is quite simple, and while it offers enough options to maximize your experience, it doesn’t demand technical adeptness.

The browser is especially useful for those who rely on Google’s apps and services. Once you settle in, have all your documents saved in the drive, upload your passwords to the password manager, and get your Gmail account — Chrome will offer an integrated experience and ecosystem that you’ll never want to leave.

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• The latest PS5 firmware beta update will arrive in the coming months and include a new DualSense pairing feature
• Sony will soon allow DualSense controllers to be paired across multiple devices simultaneously
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Sony has announced the new features for its latest PlayStation 5 beta firmware update, which includes simultaneous DualSense pairing across multiple devices.

The details were shared on PlayStation Blog, where Sony said that it believes enabling compatibility of its peripherals across multiple platforms "creates a more flexible and seamless gaming experience."

To further this effort, the latest beta update will preview a new feature that allows DualSense wireless controllers and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to be paired across multiple devices simultaneously, making it easier for players to switch between them without needing to pair each time.

"With this update, you can now register up to four devices simultaneously, and easily switch between them directly from your controller," Sony explained.

"For example, you can take your controller which you use with your PS5, then seamlessly switch connection to a PC to play PC games, or connect it to a smartphone to enjoy Remote Play from your PS5. With this enhanced flexibility, you can enjoy gaming more freely across multiple devices."

Sony also revealed a new Power Saver mode that, when enabled, allows supported PS5 games to run with lower power consumption and reduce environmental impact.

This is part of its Road to Zero environmental plan, and will appear as a new option in the PS5 settings menu when it's released.

This feature won't be in the latest beta update, which is set to release globally in the coming months, but Sony did say it will be available at a later date.

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