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Microsoft Edge Still Locks Custom New Tab URLs Behind Extensions, 2026 Guide Confirms
Microsoft Edge users hoping to set a custom new tab page have had the same workaround for years: install an extension. A freshly updated guide published on July 14, 2026, makes clear that nothing has...
Edge Canary Tests OneJS-Powered New Tab Page Tied to Microsoft 365 Cloud Search
Microsoft is experimenting with a radical overhaul of the Edge browser’s New Tab Page (NTP) in its Canary channel, replacing the standard grid of shortcuts and news feed with a sleek, Microsoft...
Microsoft Edge Tests Dual-Sidebar Copilot NTP: AI Takes Center Stage
Microsoft Edge is undergoing a radical transformation in its Canary channel, with the browser's New Tab Page being reimagined as a Copilot-first workspace featuring dual sidebar affordances. Recent...
Copilot prompt cards debut in Edge Canary’s New Tab Page for quick AI tasks
Microsoft Edge Canary has quietly introduced a significant change to the browser's New Tab Page, transforming it into a mini Copilot prompt board that pushes AI-powered suggestions front and center...
Edge Canary Lets You Fine-Tune the AI Feed on Your New Tab Page – Here’s How
Microsoft has introduced a set of feed customization controls for the Copilot Discover feature in Edge Canary, giving users direct say over the AI-curated content that appears on their New Tab Page....
Microsoft Copilot Arrives in Firefox Nightly as Mozilla Expands AI and Productivity Tools
The latest Firefox Nightly builds have quietly integrated Microsoft Copilot as a chatbot provider inside the browser's sidebar, marking a significant expansion of Mozilla's AI ambitions. Alongside...
Windows Terminal’s New Windowing Engine Overhauls Reliability, Adds Oklab Color Scheme and Enterprise Controls
Microsoft has shipped what may be the most consequential update to Windows Terminal since its inception, replacing the core windowing architecture that has quietly frustrated power users for years....
Edge Canary's Copilot-Inspired Theme Recolors Browser Frame When AI Is Active
Microsoft has begun testing a Copilot-inspired theme in Edge Canary that changes the browser frame’s color whenever Copilot Mode is enabled—a move that turns the browser’s chrome into a clear,...
Microsoft Edge 138 Update: AI-Powered Productivity & Privacy Enhancements
Microsoft Edge 138 marks a significant leap forward in browser technology, integrating cutting-edge AI features while reinforcing privacy protections. The latest stable channel release introduces...
Microsoft Edge's AI-Powered Copilot Transforms New Tab Experience with Smart Features
Microsoft Edge is revolutionizing the browser experience by integrating its AI-powered Copilot directly into the new tab page, offering users unprecedented personalization and productivity tools....
Edge 136 Brings Copilot Prompts to New Tab Pages, With 'Context Clues' on the Horizon
{ "title": "Edge 136 Brings Copilot Prompts to New Tab Pages, With 'Context Clues' on the Horizon", "content": "Microsoft has begun rolling out AI-powered Copilot prompts directly on Edge's New...
Edge 136's New Tab Page Now Defaults to Copilot AI Chat on Windows 11
Introduction Microsoft has unveiled a significant update with Edge 136, introducing Copilot AI directly into the New Tab Page (NTP) on Windows 11. This integration aims to revolutionize the browsing...