As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
SlashGear

5 Of The Best Web Browser Apps For Android

One of the first smartphones, the iPhone, was launched as not just a multimedia device but one that could browse the internet anytime and anywhere. Fast forward to today, and smartphones have come a ...
The New York Times

This AI Browser Changed How I Use the Internet

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Signe Brewster Signe Brewster is an editor covering technology. She’s tested ...

Brave Origin is a minimalist browser that strips all the jargon, but you must pay $60 for that luxury

Brave has launched Origin, a $59.99 browser that strips out several features, but critics argue the features it removes can already be disabled for free.
EdTech

Beyond the Browser: How Artificial Intelligence is Boosting School Security

For over a decade, K–12 schools have relied on artificial intelligence on school-issued devices to manage digital safety: filtering harmful content, analyzing online activity and identifying students ...
bitcoin

Discover the Best Crypto and Web3 Browsers of 2026

Web3 browsers are transforming the way we interact with the internet, offering features tailored to the decentralized web. These innovative browsers empower users with tools to explore dApps, manage ...

For May, Patch Tuesday means 139 updates — but no zero-days

Microsoft delivered fixes for issues affecting everything from Windows to Office, .NET, and SQL Server, and several patches that should be deployed ASAP.
BBC

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

Internet access has started to be restored in Iran after being cut off almost three months ago, the country's first vice-president has said. "The first step toward free and regulated access to ...
Science Daily

First-ever direct image of the cosmic web reveals the Universe’s hidden highways

Astronomers have revealed the sharpest image ever captured of a filament in the cosmic web — the enormous hidden structure connecting galaxies across the Universe. The glowing strand stretches 3 ...
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 ...
PC Magazine

I Did the Math: You Probably Need Way Less Internet Speed Than You Think

Do not automatically sign up for your ISP's fastest tier. Follow our simple tips to find the perfect balance of throughput and cost. I'm the Executive Editor, Features & Special Projects at PCMag.com.