Microsoft Edge just removed the biggest roadblock for Chrome users

You no longer have to create or sign in with a Microsoft account just to keep your browser data synced in Edge. Version 150 ...

Microsoft Edge AI History Search Raises New Privacy Questions for IT Teams

Microsoft Edge 150 keeps AI history search policy active. See what IT teams should audit across Edge AI controls, Copilot ...
Tech Times

Microsoft Pulls 119 Malicious Edge Extensions Hiding Malware in Images

StegoAd Microsoft Edge extensions malware affected up to 2.6 million users after the company removed 119 add-ons that hid ...

Edge users beware — this malicious extension can break out of the sandbox and install ransomware

Researchers from Zscaler found a new malware campaign dubbed Edgecution.
Digital Trends

Microsoft just killed one of the coolest features of its Edge browser to favor more AI

Microsoft is officially shutting down Collections, one of the more unique productivity features inside the Edge browser, and many users believe the move reflects the company’s growing obsession with ...
CNET

Microsoft Build 2026 Recap: AI in Windows, Data Center Conflicts and Chips Galore

Live from San Francisco, we compiled all the biggest news from Microsoft's annual developer conference. This is how Microsoft sees the future of AI computing. Microsoft Build is officially over, but ...
Mashable

Microsoft launches new personal AI agent, Microsoft Scout

Microsoft Scout is a new AI agent thats available today to early-access Microsoft 365 customers. Credit: Samuel Boivin / Shutterstock Microsoft delivered major AI announcements this year at its annual ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft backpedals: Edge to stop loading passwords into memory

Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup after previously stating it was "by design." This behavior was ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs

The new features include AI podcasts, summaries, and quizzes based on what you’re browsing. The new features include AI podcasts, summaries, and quizzes based on what you’re browsing. is a news writer ...
Forbes

Microsoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Mashable

Microsoft Edge is storing passwords as plain text? Here's what Microsoft says.

UPDATE: May. 6, 2026, 9:40 a.m. EDT This piece was updated to include a statement from Microsoft. Password managers are supposed to make life easier for users by remembering their passwords and ...
CNBC

Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap as stock plunged most since 2020

The selling frenzy around Microsoft cut $357 billion off the software company's market capitalization, leaving it at $3.22 trillion as of Thursday's close. Analyst Ben Reitzes said Microsoft needs to ...