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Android Authority
9 hours ago
- Business
- Android Authority
I've been using Arc browser for a year and am not switching back to Chrome
Andy Walker / Android Authority Arc browser was all the rage a year ago, and it made me curious enough to give it a try. After an early test run, I gave it a few months before switching to it full-time. If you ask me today whether I regret the decision, the answer is a resounding no. In fact, it's been one of the most refreshing tech switches I've made since moving from Windows to Mac many years ago. At a time when every browser started to look and feel exactly like the other — with most running Chromium under the hood — Arc felt like a breath of fresh air. While it was the visual upgrades that drew me in, the various smart features have kept me hooked for more than a year. And at this point, I don't even want to consider going back to Google Chrome — or any other web browser, for that matter. Would you ever consider switching from Chrome to Arc (or another browser)? 0 votes Yes NaN % No NaN % I've already ditched Google-ville NaN % The tab gods have blessed Arc with ingenuity Andy Walker / Android Authority I hate to admit it, but I've always struggled with managing browser tabs. I know a lot of users are in the same boat, but that reassurance never helped, as my situation was embarrassingly out of control. I had tabs open for months with no clue why I needed them, mixed in with temporary tabs like login pages that just piled on the clutter. I had accepted my fate — until I fully switched to Arc. To be honest, Arc was a big shift from what I was used to with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. But maybe that massive leap was exactly what I needed to finally change my habits for good. And I'm happy to report that it did. The most consequential change for me was Arc's default setting to automatically close all unsaved tabs after a day (you can customize this; I've set mine to a week). It flipped the script: instead of tabs being saved by default and piling up endlessly, they now disappear unless I deliberately save them. This alone has drastically reduced clutter on my most-used desktop app. This simple ingenuity is what won me over. Karandeep Singh / Android Authority Arc complements this approach with something called Little Arc, which is a mini window that pops up to open websites you only need temporarily and don't want clogging up your tab bar (think login pages and such). It's a huge part of my workflow now, even though it stays out of sight. Thinking about this as I write, I wonder how I ever worked without it and why more browsers haven't copied the idea yet. Arc vs Chrome: One makes the other seem dull Andy Walker / Android Authority Sure, most mainstream browsers, including Chrome, are now on the AI hype train, typically adding a chatbot into the sidebar like some patchwork. That saves you one step of visiting an AI tool's website, but not much else. Arc, on the other hand, has been offering genuinely useful and smart features for longer, and they're much better integrated. For example, you can hover over inline links to get a quick summary of the page before deciding whether to open it. Plus, the Cmd/Ctrl + F shortcut doubles as an AI-powered search bar that lets you ask questions about the page in your natural language. After all, what are tabs if not digital laundry that is back again the second you finish folding the last pile? The two things I use most are both related to tab management — which, if you haven't already guessed, is a huge deal for me. After all, what are tabs if not digital laundry that is back again the second you finish folding the last pile? To start with, Arc automatically renames tab titles and downloaded files with readable, contextual names, instead of the usual mess of gibberish filenames. And when I'm working on a big story with dozens of tabs open for research with no clear order or structure, I use the Tidy Tabs feature. One click from the sidebar, and Arc neatly groups similar tabs with appropriate titles, without me lifting a finger. For what it's worth, even Google Chrome has started catching up here, recently adding a similar feature with Gemini. Oh, and Arc also includes mini apps with built-in integrations for popular services like Gmail and Google Calendar — two things I use all the time. If I've got a meeting coming up, a join button appears right in the sidebar minutes before, letting me jump straight in without having to dig around my emails or calendar entries for the link. Similarly, I can see recent emails in a small pop-up window without needing to open a full tab. As the fruit company likes to say — it just works! I wish it was all rosy with Arc Andy Walker / Android Authority As much as I love Arc and plan to stick with it for the foreseeable future, it's not without flaws. The biggest issue for me, by far, is battery life. Arc eats up my MacBook Air's battery faster than I'd like. Chrome is just as bad, if not worse, while Microsoft Edge has been noticeably more battery-efficient — despite also running on Chromium. Arc's maker is now focusing on a new browser, with no new features coming to Arc, making the future of Arc look bleak. Then there was that major vulnerability that could potentially expose the entire browser to bad actors. Arc thankfully patched it before it became a widespread issue, but it still left many questioning its reliability. Add to that the recent news that the company is now focusing on a new browser, with no new features coming to Arc, and the future of Arc starts looking bleak. That last bit stings the most. But I've grown fond of Arc enough to keep using it until it becomes truly unreliable for daily work. Until then, Chrome can cry on Gemini's shoulder.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
IIT Mandi launches AI & Data Science program for all - Know fees, how to register & more
IIT Mandi has launched a new AI and Data Science program for all, even beginners. This specially designed 9-month course provides both foundational and advanced knowledge in AI and Data Science, offering learners a great opportunity to build a career in one of today's most in-demand fields. Interested students can apply at the official website - Let's take a closer look at the IIT Mandi AI and Data Science program, including the registration process, fee structure, syllabus, and more. A Beginner-Friendly Course Designed by Experts at IIT Mandi This AI and Data Science program by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IIT Mandi, is a 15-credit course that is ideal for beginners who have basic knowledge of maths and programming. You don't need to be an expert to apply. What makes this course unique: Created by top IIT Mandi professors Hands-on training in real-world AI and Data Science tools Covers both basic and advanced topics Open to students and professionals from any background Course Duration and Structure Total Duration: 9 Months Trimester Format: 3 trimesters Study Time: Around 10 hours per week Trimester Breaks: Two breaks of 2 weeks each Course Credits: 15 credits (equivalent to a minor degree) Limited Seats Available – Apply Now! Batch Start Date: 3rd June 2025 Seats Remaining: 164 only Make sure to apply early to grab your seat! Simple Admission Process in 3 Easy Steps To join this AI and Data Science program at IIT Mandi, just follow these steps: Clear the Qualifier Test Take the online entrance test at your allotted time. Duration: 60 minutes Topics: Mathematics, Statistics, and Problem-Solving Ability Test is available only once and must be taken on a desktop/laptop using Google Chrome. Complete the Onboarding Shortlisted candidates go through a brief onboarding process. Start Learning Begin your classes and learn from India's top educators at IIT Mandi. How to Register? Visit - Pay Rs 99 to book your test slot. Access a free mock test to practise before the real one. 100% refundable if you don't qualify or decide not to join after counselling. What You'll Learn in This AI and Data Science Program This course covers a wide range of topics from basic concepts to advanced applications: Trimester 1: Mathematics for Data Science Linear Algebra Calculus Probability & Statistics Optimisation Techniques Eigenvectors & Orthogonality Bayes' Theorem and more Trimester 2: Data Science and Machine Learning Supervised & Unsupervised Learning Ensemble Methods Model Evaluation Bias-Variance Trade-off Hyperparameter Tuning Trimester 3: Deep Learning & AI Applications Neural Networks (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) Generative Models (GANs, VAEs) NLP and Reinforcement Learning Computer Vision Ethics in AI Skills You Will Gain By the end of this AI and Data Science course by IIT Mandi, you will gain: Programming skills Data analysis & visualisation techniques Big data handling Machine Learning & Deep Learning knowledge Real-world problem-solving using AI Who Should Join? This IIT Mandi AI and Data Science program is suitable for: Students looking to enhance their profile while studying Working professionals planning a career switch to AI or Data Science Tech enthusiasts who want to stay ahead in the industry Entrepreneurs and innovators seeking AI-powered solutions Career Opportunities After This Course After completing the program, you can pursue exciting roles like: Data Scientist AI Engineer ML Engineer Software Developer Quantitative Analyst Tech Entrepreneur Why Choose the AI and Data Science Program at IIT Mandi? Top-Notch Faculty from IIT Mandi Comprehensive Curriculum from basics to advanced AI topics Capstone Projects to solve real-life problems Official IIT Mandi Certificate to boost your resume Job-ready skills for high-demand AI and DS careers Fee Structure You can choose between upfront payment or easy EMIs through NBFC partners. The AI and Data Science program by IIT Mandi is your gateway to the booming tech world. With expert guidance, hands-on learning, and a flexible structure, this course can give your career the right boost. If you have a passion for technology and are eager to grow in the field of AI and Data Science, don't miss this opportunity.
Axios
a day ago
- Business
- Axios
AI looms large as judge weighs remedies in Google Search antitrust case
The federal judge deciding how to remedy Google's dominance in online search repeatedly questioned how AI will impact future competition in the search market, as both Google and the Justice Department made final arguments in court Friday. Why it matters: At the endpoint of a historic tech antitrust case, there are still key questions about how online search works, what AI's role is and what Google owes its competitors in a landscape that has changed dramatically since the case was filed in 2020. Federal Judge Amit Mehta, residing over the case, has a gargantuan task in front of him: decide how to fix Google's search monopoly in an ever-changing market being upended by AI. The big picture: The case's conclusion is coming at a critical juncture as generative AI changes how people search the web and as Google shifts its main focus from traditional web search to AI products. It's also part of Trump administration continuing to flex its anti- Big Tech muscle in a case that has bipartisan support. Google has repeatedly argued people use Google Chrome because they like it; and that the companies it enters into exclusive distribution contracts with, like Mozilla, Samsung and Apple, benefit greatly. The government wants the judge to force Google to spin off Chrome, ban it from using its AI tools to further entrench its monopoly and to stop having exclusive browser and smartphone deals. What they're saying:"Do you think someone is going to come off the sidelines and build a new general search engine in light of what we are now seeing happen in the AI space?" Judge Mehta asked DOJ lawyer David Dahlquist. He asked Dahlquist if products like OpenAI, Claude and Perplexity fall outside the search engine market. Dahlquist said they do fall outside the market at question in this case, but feels that will change in the future. The other side:"Generative AI companies are not trying to out-Google Google," said Google attorney John Schmidtlein. "They are not general search engines... they are something else." "I would imagine [companies like OpenAI] are telling all of their large, massive investors, they're not a general search engine," Schmidtlein said. Inside the room:"This is a market that's been frozen in place for the best part of two decades," a senior DOJ official told reporters outside the courtroom, adding that a Chrome divestiture should be considered. "There's sufficient evidence there for a Chrome divestiture, and the judge has already found them liable. In the general search market, 30% of search queries go through that Chrome browser... So to me, it's a logical remedy," the official said
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE issues 'urgent' Google Chrome security alert, asks residents to update browser
The UAE's Cyber Security Council alerted Google Chrome users of a security update on Thursday. Google has released urgent security updates for Google Chrome to address a critical zero-day. The UAE Cyber Security Council has recommended applying the security updates and also circulating this information to subsidiaries and partners. The Cyber Security Council recommended that users update their Chrome browser to the latest version from Google. Google has released Chrome 137.0.7151.55/56 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as Chrome 137.0.7151.51 for iOS. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, corrupt memory, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial of service (DoS). The Council also said that it appreciates the ongoing cooperation towards providing a secure digital system. أصدرذ جÙ�جÙ� Ù�ؤخرÙ�اØ� Ø°ØدÙ�ثاذ Ø£Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø© طارئة Ù�Ù�ذصÙ�Ø Ù�رÙ�Ù� Ø� Ù�Ù�عاÙ�جة اÙ�ثذراذ اÙ�Ø£Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø©, Ù�ذا Ù�Ù�صÙ� Ù�جÙ�س اÙ�Ø£Ù�Ù� اÙ�سÙ�براÙ�Ù� بضرÙ�رة Ø°ØدÙ�Ø« Ù�ذصÙ�Ø Ù�رÙ�Ù� اÙ�خاص بأجÙ�زذÙ�Ù� Ø¥Ù�Ù� Ø£Øدث إصدار Ù�Ù� Ù�بÙ� جÙ�جÙ�. Ù�Ù�إطÙ�اع عÙ�Ù� Ø°Ù�اصÙ�Ù� اÙ�ثذراذ Ù�رجÙ� Ù�ذابعة اÙ�رابط اÙ�ذاÙ�Ù�: â�¦ — Cyber Security Council (@cscgovae) May 29, 2025 The Council had also alerted Google Chrome users of a security update earlier, after Google released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected system, the authority had said. The update included five security fixes and users could access the Chrome Security Page for more information.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Introducing Norton Neo: The Browser Ahead of You
From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome: 30 Years of Browser Evolution Thirty years ago, Netscape went public and helped launch the internet era. Its browser, Netscape Navigator, led the way and laid the foundation for how billions of people would access the web. As the internet grew, so did the competition. Internet Explorer soon surged ahead, at one point holding over 90% of the market share and becoming the default gateway to the online world. But as applications became more dynamic and interactive (with digital platforms like Gmail, Facebook and Google Maps), IE struggled to keep up. These apps ran slowly and fell short of expectations. Then, Chrome emerged. It wasn't just incrementally better; it delivered 10 times the leap in performance for JavaScript-heavy applications. The improvement was undeniable. What seemed impossible — taking market share from IE — became inevitable, simply because Chrome made life 10 times better for the new internet experience. Fast forward to 2024, I joined Gen with a clear vision: Generative AI will redefine how consumers enter the digital world. Fittingly, my team has been working in the same office building where Netscape Navigator team made history, and it's here that we're carrying the torch to re-invent the browser for the AI era. Browsers Were Due for a Revolution. This is it. Today, we face a new, equally urgent pain point. The internet is no longer only a collection of websites. It's a fragmented universe of emails, documents, messages, meetings, tabs and cloud and web services scattered across tabs and accounts. We're drowning in information and switching contexts all day, yet struggling to get to what really matters fast. We don't need more information. We need fewer barriers. Less friction. Less cognitive overhead. More clarity. More outcomes. It's time for a new leap. Introducing Norton Neo That leap begins with Norton Neo — the world's first Safe AI-native browser. Norton Neo is built for a world where information is abundant, but focus is scarce. Where apps multiply, but time doesn't. With Neo, AI works seamlessly within your browser — no app switching, no tab overload. Just a proactive assistant powered by ChatGPT-level intelligence you can trust. Neo doesn't just respond — it anticipates. Today's launch is more than a new product. It's a statement: That the browser, one of the most-used apps on every computer — is overdue for reinvention, and that meaningful innovation can come from an S&P 500 company like Gen. Our goal here is simple: to build technology that helps people live more freely and confidently online. During this early access phase of Norton Neo, we're excited to hear what people think — your feedback will help shape what Neo becomes. We're listening, we're learning and we're focused on creating a smarter, safer digital world for everyone. This is just the beginning — not only of a new product, but a new category. Here's what you can expect with Norton Neo in the future. A New Vision for the Way We Browse 1. AI-Native: Empowering You Behind the Scenes Most AI tools today feel disjointed. You jump between apps. You paste prompts. You reword questions. Neo plans to change that. Neo will bring you the intelligence of ChatGPT — but no heavy prompts, no friction, no effort. It works in the background, offering proactive support when you need it. 2. Reinventing Search: A Browser That Connects Your Entire Digital World The traditional browser searched the public web. The new browser searches and helps manage your entire digital world. Looking for a document you saw last week? Neo retrieves it. Need a meeting summary? It's already parsed and ready to go. Why leave the tab open when your AI can remember and find everything for you? Why juggle 100 tabs like it's still the last decade? This isn't just about finding faster as Google Chrome has been doing it for more than a decade. It's about discovering smarter. Neo turns chaos into clarity by being more proactive and more personalized. 3. More Than a Browser but a Doer The next browser isn't a tool. It's a partner, an agent or a personal assistant. It can take action, finish tasks and bring you clarity. The more capable your AI, the more powerful your experience. Need to cancel a reservation, send a follow-up email or fill out a form? Neo handles it or prepares for you. From routine tasks to complex decisions, it's the browser that works with you — quietly, intelligently and safely. It's not just faster browsing; it's smarter living. 4. Built-in Protection from the Start Neo is built on Chromium, so it works with the extensions you already rely on. But what makes it different is what's built in: always-on protection, free ad blocking and trusted safe browsing — all powered by Norton's decades of security expertise. As AI becomes more powerful, trust matters more than ever for everyday people like you and me. That's why Neo brings intelligence to your browser with protection built in from the very start. Backed by a brand known for putting people first, Neo is designed to help you explore what's next with confidence. You don't have to trade intelligence for security or speed for peace of mind. With Neo, smart is secure and your protection is always on. A Paradigm Shift in the Making Just like Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome defined their generations, Norton Neo is here to define the next one. This isn't about another upgrade. This is about a complete reinvention of how you live and work online. A shift from reactive browsing to anticipatory companionship. From clutter and fragmentation to clarity and flow. From Information to Intelligence to Outcome. It's about breaking down the barriers between you and your potential. It's about trust, intelligence, simplicity — and yes, a little bit of magic. The age of reactive browsing is ending. The age of the browser ahead of you is just beginning. Learn more about the First Safe AI-native Browser here: Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Gen Digital Inc.
