Venkat

Tech Journalist

Venkat is a tech writer with over 15 years of experience, known for spotting new browser features and tech changes before they go public. Based in India, he breaks down under-the-radar browser updates to help readers stay ahead.

Chrome tests mobile passkey unlock for desktop sign in

Microsoft Edge redesigns site permissions with one-time access and auto-removal starting March 2026

Firefox tests faster PDF viewing with hardware acceleration in Nightly

Microsoft Edge tests “Help me write” AI writing assistant in Settings

Firefox Smart Window interface in Nightly showing the centered AI input box.

Firefox Nightly Smart Window exposes real AI models and adds custom local LLM support

Chrome for Android may soon show personalized notifications based on browsing activity

Microsoft Edge updates the InPrivate disclaimer to clarify tracking prevention in private windows

Firefox Smart Window showing a Nightly-themed AI workspace with a centered “Ask, search, or type a URL” input.

Early first look: Firefox’s Smart Window brings memory, models, and a dedicated AI workspace

Microsoft Edge now puts a “make me default” button where you can’t miss it

Google tests Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome

Chrome is testing a new startup option on Windows

Chrome Wants Websites to Label AI vs. Human Content

Gemini in Chrome is now available to some users in India

Chrome on Windows 11 will soon let you drag and download multiple files from web apps to File Explorer

Chrome tests Windows 11 alerts after default browser changes

Chrome is testing an easier way to ask AI about any webpage using Google Lens

Chrome Extends Windows 11 Mica Titlebar Flag Until Version 160

Microsoft Is Killing Collections in Edge

Copilot Is Taking Over Edge’s Immersive Reader Mode

Microsoft Edge Is Still Pushing Chrome Imports Across Its Settings

Microsoft Edge Tests Copilot-First New Tab Page With Two Sidebars

Microsoft Edge tests removing the Third-Party Cookie Switch

Microsoft Quietly Kills the Chrome Web Store Extension Control in Edge

Chrome nudges users to try AI extensions with a “supercharge your browser” popup

Google Chrome catches up on Global Privacy Control

Chrome’s AI Mode Now Understands What You Were Just Reading

Reading Long Articles on Android Could Get Easier With Chrome’s Reading mode

Chrome Is Testing a Rust-Based Alternative to FFmpeg for Audio Decoding

Microsoft Edge Is Giving Users an Easy Way to Turn Copilot Mode Off

Chrome May Soon Close New Tabs When You Press Back, Like Safari

Microsoft Edge Pushes an “All in One Browser” Message on Chrome’s Download Page

Google Lens in Chrome Now Works as a Full AI Sidebar Assistant

Wait, Microsoft Edge Lets Copilot Work in InPrivate Mode Now? Yes, and It Just Appeared

Chrome’s Reading Mode is losing some toolbar buttons to cut clutter

Chrome Is Quietly Turning AI Mode Into a Native Browser Feature

Microsoft Edge tests moving Copilot Vision to Copilot on the web