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Tom's Guide
9 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Searching for Chrome on Bing? Microsoft has a new clingy tactic to beg you to stay
Microsoft is at it again with another ploy to stop Bing users from switching over to Google Chrome, this time with a full banner right on the search page. As Microsoft Edge is Windows' default browser, many users often use it to download Chrome through the Bing search engine. Many will know that the browser often delivers a message stating why it's worth using Bing instead, but Windows Report has noticed a new comparison banner pops up. When typing in "Chrome" using Bing on Edge, there's now a banner that takes up a big part of the page before web search results are shown. The report found a comparison between the two browsers, stating " Microsoft Edge offers the speed of Chrome with the security of Microsoft." Notably, it also details what Edge offers and what Chrome doesn't, including Microsoft Rewards, a built-in VPN (although this isn't available in all regions), AI personalization and Microsoft's "recommended" for optimized browsing. This is a "Promoted by Microsoft" ad, and a large one at that. It's yet another way Microsoft is urging users to stay on Edge, although I'm not sure if this will stop users in their tracks. When trying this myself, I received another banner that showed the Microsoft Reward points to gain by trying Edge, with tiles showcasing Amazon, Starbucks, Xbox Game Pass and Roblox gift cards. Either way, instead of just a small pop-up notification, there's now a full-on banner before reaching the list of search results for Google Chrome. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. With Chrome continuing to be the most popular browser around, it comes as no surprise that Microsoft wants you to stick with Edge. According to statistics from analytics firm Backlinko, there are an estimated 3.69 billion users worldwide, compared to Microsoft Edge's estimated 292 million users. Thankfully, those in the EU won't have to put up with Microsoft begging you to make Edge your default browser, thanks to the Digital Markets Act. However, the rest of the world will still get pop-ups to give Edge a go. Interestingly, research has shown that Chrome is the hungriest browser around, with Microsoft Edge using far fewer system resources. However, Bing itself, which Edge uses, is only a few steps behind Chrome in the amount of data it collects. With Microsoft Edge now being promoted as an AI browser, it still has a lot of competition in the market, with Perplexity AI launching its first AI browser, and Opera offering its own agentic AI browser. We're sure to see more tactics Microsoft uses to turn Edge into the browser for all (instead of Chrome), but if you want to uninstall Microsoft Edge instead, that's always an option.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S26 display leaked: Check out the expected specifications, and more
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks: Samsung Galaxy S26 leak is sparking fresh buzz as rumours suggest Samsung may retire its long-standing Plus model in favour of a sleek new Edge variant for the 2026 Galaxy S lineup . Leaks indicate three models in the S26 series: the base Samsung Galaxy S26, the S26 Edge, and the expansive S26 Ultra, each offering tailored display sizes—6.27‑inch, 6.66‑inch, and 6.89‑inch respectively. This shift echoes Apple's strategy with its iPhone 17 lineup, emphasising premium design, refined performance, and slim form factors. As Samsung looks to streamline its flagship portfolio and sharpen its competitive edge, anticipation builds for the full reveal in early 2026. Stay with us for what could be a turning point in Samsung's flagship evolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 expected launch timeline We may anticipate the Galaxy S26 series to debut sometime in early 2026, most likely in January or February, if Samsung follows its usual release timetable. Samsung Galaxy S26 display leaks The Elec, a Korean website, claims that Samsung is presently developing three Galaxy S26 versions. But there isn't a "Plus" model on the list. Rather, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are reportedly in the works at Samsung. The leak also discloses the display sizes: the S26 Ultra is anticipated to have the largest screen at 6.89 inches, the S26 Edge may have a 6.66-inch panel, and the standard S26 may have a 6.27-inch screen. These dimensions are derived from manufacturing information for components that are currently in production. If true, the report represents a significant change for Samsung. Since the release of the Galaxy S8 Plus in 2017, the business has regularly introduced a Plus model each year. Prior to it, the Galaxy S7 Edge was the model with the bigger screen. To date, Samsung has released nine different Galaxy S Plus models. However, because the Galaxy S25 Edge was added to the list this year, it appears that this was more than a one-time experiment—possibly a test to gauge consumer reaction. The basic S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge, and S25 Ultra are the four phones that Samsung now offers under the Galaxy S25 line. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powers them all. The Ultra receives a 6.9-inch screen, the S25 Plus and Edge have 6.7-inch panels, and the S25 itself has a 6.2-inch screen. Therefore, the Edge would become the mid-size choice if the Plus were to disappear. Samsung Galaxy S26 expected specifications Design: Apart from possible name modifications, there isn't any verified information at this time on particular design components like color schemes, materials (glass, metal, or a combination), or general aesthetic preferences. The titanium frame, which is now only available on the Ultra and Edge, may eventually be used on other models. Performance: Which chipset will power the Galaxy S26 series and in which regions are still unknown. According to one source, Samsung would "definitely" resume giving its own Exynos CPUs first priority in the S26 series. In particular, it appears to be the Exynos 2600. It's unclear, though, if this would apply to North America, which has only recently embraced Snapdragon chipsets, even when non-Ultra variants with Exynos were offered in Europe. It would be shocking if there were no Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 devices available in any area. In fact, according to a different source, Samsung and Qualcomm are collaborating to create their own version of the next Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagship, most likely with the "for Galaxy" designation once more. Cameras: Up from the S25 Ultra's 50Mp periscope telephoto camera, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might include a state-of-the-art 200Mp camera. However, instead of two 200Mp sensors, there might be one. As more Chinese phone makers start integrating high-resolution periscope lenses into their top products, Samsung will be joining the trend. The S26 Ultra receiving such a significant telephoto improvement would be fantastic. In some places, the principal camera on the standard Galaxy S26 might have a variable aperture. This would adjust to various lighting situations, enhancing both low-light and bright daylight photography. Samsung has several options for implementing this feature. The tech behemoth might use a dual-aperture design similar to the 2019 Galaxy S9. More likely, Samsung would follow Xiaomi's example and provide a variety of aperture choices with the 14 Ultra. Although the exact sensor is unknown, an updated version from the same ISOCELL GN family is anticipated to replace the Samsung ISOCELL GN3, which has been in the last three generations of base models. The standard S26 is anticipated to keep the 50Mp main rear lens like its predecessor. Battery and Charging: A possible competitor for the S26 series is silicon-carbon battery technology, which offers the ability to increase battery capacities to the 6000–7000mAh range. Higher energy density is another possible benefit of this technology, which could result in longer battery life and quicker charging times. Even if the S26 Ultra makes the switch, it's still possible that its battery won't be more than 5500mAh. It's unknown if other Galaxy S26 versions will have silicon-carbon batteries or if the Ultra will be the only one with them.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S26 leak just revealed huge shakeup — this model now looks dead
The Galaxy S25 Plus released earlier this year may prove to be the last of its kind. A new report out of Korea claims that Samsung will only have three variants for the Galaxy S26 series — and one of them figures to be a successor the Galaxy S25 Edge instead of a new Plus. The Elec posted an article today (July 14) saying that next year Samsung will release a 6.27-inch base model, a 6.66-inch Edge, and a 6.89-inch Ultra phone. That would seem to spell the end of the Plus model in Samsung's Galaxy S lineup. This isn't exactly a new rumor, and The Elec isn't the only place reporting this rumor today. Regular tipster Instant Digital posted (via MacRumors) on the Chinese site Weibo that the S26 lineup would consist of the S26, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra. Ever since rumors emerged about Samsung producing an Edge-style phone, it's been assumed that the ultra-thin phone was likely to replace the Plus model. The move would make each S series phone a distinct model, rather than the Plus just being larger version of the base model. Beyond thinness, both the S25 Edge the S25 Plus have a lot in common between a 6.7-inch display, 50-megapixel main camera and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. That said, the Edge has more of a premium feel with its titanium chassis and ultra-thin design. As for the rumored display sizes, The Elec's numbers point to similar displays as the S25 series For comparison, that is a slightly larger display on the S26 base model, with the Galaxy S25 having a 6.2-inch screen. The S26 Ultra is about the same size as the Galaxy S25 Ultra which we have listed at 6.9-inches. The rumored 6.66-inch Edge display is the same as the current Galaxy S25 Edge. Currently, the Galaxy S25 Plus features a 6.7-inch screen. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It's been rumored that Apple and Samsung are following similar paths with their lineups. Most Apple observers assume the company will replace its Plus model with the much-rumored iPhone 17 Air later this year. That would make this year's coming lineup the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Current leaks paint a picture of a slightly smaller Air with lower battery life than the long-lasting iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 17 lineup might launch between September 8 and September 12, if a new Bloomberg report is to be believed.
CNBC
a day ago
- Business
- CNBC
Index fund giant Vanguard is getting more active in its approach to market
Actively managed exchange-traded funds are having a moment, but it's not going to be a passing fad. This year alone, a record number of ETFs have been introduced, with 288 new funds and the potential for over 1,000 new ETFs by this year's end, many bringing actively managed strategies from the traditional mutual fund world to ETFs. There are currently more than 2,000 active ETFs, and while they only make up about 10% of total ETF market assets, they have taken in over one-third of the flows this year from investors and reached the $1 trillion mark in total assets this year. ETF experts say as more major fund companies add actively managed portfolios, it will help to shape the ETF industry's long-term future. Case in point is the biggest index fund company of all, Vanguard. Vanguard has launched eight active fixed-income ETFs. Roger Hallam, Vanguard global head of rates, cites these strategies in being integral for generating repeatable returns for clients. "We're very focused on delivering bottom-up security selection to ensure that our alpha generation is as high information as it can be, so that we deliver repeatable returns for our investors over the investment cycle" Hallam said on a recent CNBC "ETF Edge" segment. The Vanguard ETFs include an ultra-short treasury ETF (VGUS), a 0-3 month T-Bill ETF (VBIL), a short duration bond ETF (VSDB), and a long-term tax exempt bond ETF (VTEL) amongst others. ETF experts caution that there is a big difference between adding active strategies to add return potential around a portfolio core of index holdings and becoming market timer, with the latter still a mistake too many investors make when markets are volatile. Active fixed income strategies have allowed managers to be more surgical in approach to a bond market which has faced high and atypical levels of volatility, and in light of the fact that the big traditional index from the bond market, the AGG, is considered by many bond experts to be out of date in its composition (the same would not be said of the S&P 500 for stocks). In the equities space, some of the newest active approaches are designed to limit risk in the stock market rather than ratchet risk up. Amid a year which already experienced one huge market drop, it's important for investors to not over-correct based on short-term swings in performance. But active strategies make sense in ETFs, according to BlackRock's U.S. Head of Equity ETFs Jay Jacobs, for reasons that go beyond the recent bond and stock market volatility. "You've seen hundreds of billions of dollars pouring into ETF models that are scalable, repeatable, and cost efficient. And increasingly those models are adding active strategies to introduce new sources of alpha for their clients. So, there's a lot of tailwinds," he said, adding that the tax-efficient nature of buying and selling within ETFs is another benefit contributing to the adoption of active ETFs. "Previously, strategies that maybe were harder to access, or there was investment minimums, or the tax efficiency meant they could only be used by institutions that were tax advantaged, that has largely gone away with active ETFs" Jacobs said. "The world has shifted a lot in the last few years," he added. The ETF experts also say that investors may seek more return generation from active approaches if the last decade of market returns proves to be unrepeatable. The ultra-low interest rate policies from the Federal Reserve which boosted the performance of the stock market in particular are not expected to return, and that has implications for what investor can expect from their core holdings. The shift to more of these active strategies marks not only a significant change in how asset managers are tweaking their ETF portfolio lineups, but in how investors are approaching the market. Disclaimer
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked display specs reveal no Plus model this year
Come 2026, we may not see a Galaxy S Plus model for the first time in nearly a decade. If fresh leaks are anything to go by, Samsung could be ready to retire the 'Plus' variant from its Galaxy S series altogether. These rumours have been doing the rounds ever since the Galaxy S25 Edge was quietly launched earlier this year. At the time, many believed Samsung was simply experimenting with a new form factor or naming strategy. But now, the leaks suggest that the Edge might officially take the place of the Plus model in the next S to Korean publication The Elec, Samsung is currently working on three Galaxy S26 models. However, the list does not include a 'Plus' model. Instead, Samsung is said to be preparing the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26 Edge, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leak reveals the display sizes too: the regular S26 may come with a 6.27-inch screen, the S26 Edge could get a 6.66-inch panel, and the S26 Ultra is expected to offer the biggest at 6.89 inches. These sizes appear to be based on manufacturing details related to parts already being report, if accurate, marks a big shift for Samsung. The company has consistently launched a Plus model every year since the Galaxy S8 Plus in 2017. Before that, the Galaxy S7 Edge carried the torch as the larger-screened version. In total, Samsung has launched nine Galaxy S Plus models to date. But with the Galaxy S25 Edge having joined the lineup this year as an additional option, it now seems like that was more than just a one-off experiment, possibly a test to see how buyers would respond. Right now, Samsung is offering four phones under the Galaxy S25 series: the standard S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra. All of them are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. In terms of display sizes, the S25 has a 6.2-inch screen, the S25 Plus and Edge feature 6.7-inch panels, and the Ultra gets a 6.9-inch one. So if the Plus is indeed going away, the Edge would step in as the mid-size from the S series, Samsung also recently refreshed its foldable lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE. While the company hasn't confirmed anything officially about the Galaxy S26 series yet, leaks like these often point towards what's coming. Whether fans will miss the Plus model or welcome the Edge as a proper replacement, we'll know early next year when Samsung is likely to launch the S26 series.- Ends
