I tried Brave's new stripped down Origin browser, and now it's my top Chromium-based pick

If you like the idea of Brave's browser security, but all of the other features just get in your way, the developers have ...

New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea

Makers of AI browsers make lofty promises. With a single prompt, users can ask one to find a restaurant in a particular part ...

Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox: I tested each browser's AI, but I'm only sticking with one

I have a love/hate, or at least a like/dislike, relationship with AI. There are certainly things about it that turn me off.
IEEE

Smart Defense: Machine Learning-Based Web Application Firewall

Abstract: The rise in internet usage has been revolutionary, as nearly 8 billion people in the world in 2024—5.35 billion of them, or around 66% of the world's population, are active internet users.
PCMag

Vivaldi's Leader Has a Bold Pledge: No AI in Your Web Browser

While Chrome, Edge, and others race to add AI features, alternative browser Vivaldi has other plans. Its leader says users overwhelmingly feel the same about AI: “Hell no!” ...
Android Police

I downloaded 5 Android web browsers to escape AI, and one earned its place on my toolbar

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...
IEEE

An Empirical Evaluation of Energy Consumption Across Web Browsers

Abstract: Web browsers are among the most widely used software applications on modern devices, making their energy efficiency a critical factor for both battery life and environmental sustainability.