Microsoft shares more Project Spartan info for web developers
Some legacy support remains
Microsoft introduced its new browser for Windows 10 on Wednesday but only shared a glimpse of what to expect from Project Spartan.…
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Microsoft patches major Internet Explorer security flaw, even for Windows XP
Microsoft has patched a major Internet Explorer browser security flaw. The security update was issued for all Windows devices running IE 6 to IE 11.
Google disables Microsoft’s YouTube Windows Phone app, blames Internet Explorer
The spat between Google and Microsoft may be about more than just a YouTube app for Windows Phone. Google is now alleging that Microsoft’s mobile browser technology makes it impossible to develop modern HTML5 apps.
Massive bot network is draining $6 million a month from online ad industry, says report
An analytics firm has uncovered a network of more than 200 sites that appears aimed at defrauding the online ad industry. The network tricks marketers into serving billions of “targeted” ads to bots every month.
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Hands on with OnLive Desktop: Windows works surprisingly well on the iPad
Sometimes Windows is just what the doctor ordered, and with OnLive’s new Desktop app for iPad, I suspect it’ll be the prescription I’m looking for much more often. Here’s a look at what the fresh new Windows virtualization app for iPad offers.
Apple Adds ‘Do Not Track’ Privacy Feature To New Safari Browser
In some ways, Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has been fairly unresponsive when it comes to the online privacy debate. Of the four major browser companie…
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Are You Ready for IE9 and Firefox 4?
In the past few days, the final versions of Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4 have both arrived. We haven’t seen any major issues yet, but here is a short list of tests you’ll want to make when a new browser becomes available.
Firefox Dethrones IE, But Its Real Battle is With Chrome
Firefox has taken the number one spot in browser market share in Europe, pushing past Internet Explorer for the first time, according to StatCounter. But the real battle for Firefox is with Chrome, the Google browser that continues to gain market share at a rapid pace.
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Behold RockMelt, Browser for the Social Set
RockMelt, a Mountain View, Calif.-based start-up with backing from the likes of Marc Andreessen, has made a new socially-aware, media-consumption-centric browser that’s available in beta soon. The company says its browser is optimized for the modern web and focuses on making sharing easy.
Internet Explorer 9: A More Beautiful Web?
Over the years, IE has fallen some way behind its competitors in terms of raw speed and standards compliance. So has the the new version done anything to make up that lost ground? I ran it through some benchmarking tools to find out.
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Notable: In July, Internet Explorer, Safari Show Browser Market Share Gains
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser, seems to be reversing its misfortunes and showing microscopic gains in browser market share. it grew 0.42% worldwide in July 2010. Safari grew 0.24% while Opera gained 0.22% market share. Mozilla Firefox and Google’s Chrome showed marginal declines in market share.
Exclusive: Firefox by the Numbers – Users, Usage & Downloads
There is a lot of talk about Firefox losing to Chrome. And that may be true in early adopter circles, this exclusive data about Firefox’s daily active users and the number of downloads shows that Mozilla’s game changing browser isn’t out of the game just yet.
Firefox 3.5 Now World's Most Popular Browser
Mozilla Firefox has passed Microsoft’s Internet Explorer to become the world’s most popular browser, according to StatCounter. Firefox 3.5 had 21.93 percent market share at the end of last week, compared with 21.2 percent for IE 7 and 20.33 percent for IE 8.
Microsoft and the EU: Set to Kiss and Make Up?
Microsoft (s msft) is closing in on sealing a far-reaching agreement with the European Commission that would end an antitrust battle that’s…
Browser Updates: A Faster Version of Chrome, and More
This week brings several pieces of significant news on the browser front, about Google Chrome (s goog), Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet…
Is It Time to "Just Say No" to Internet Explorer 6?
As web workers, sometimes we have to walk a fine line between keeping clients happy, and providing the best possible services. For…
Microsoft and IE: Getting Desperate?
Microsoft’s (s msft) latest attempt to get people to use Internet Explorer is a competition, being run by Microsoft Australia, that promises…
Surf Canyon: Targeted Search Extension for Firefox Gets an Update
As Simon noted in his review of the Search Site Firefox extension, some browser extensions can really help streamline online searching. One…
What’s the Weather Like Outside?
Weather apps on the Mac are sorely lacking. You generally have to use a Dashboard widget to find out the latest weather…
On the Browser Front, Competition is Heating Up
There were several important updates on the browser front this week, from Mozilla, Microsoft and Google. From where I sit, there is…
Why is Google Releasing a Browser?
Google will release a browser tomorrow in what seems like a full frontal assault on Microsoft. Maybe! But it can also help Google realize its mobile ambitions. Plus my interview with Mozilla CEO John Lilly, who isn’t too worried about Google browser for now, but is happy to compete. Continue Reading the story. The browser will be available for download at this site at 12 Noon PST.
Schilling’s Laws for Perfect Start(up)s
Last Thursday, June 7, I took my son to the *Red Sox vs. A’s baseball game in Oakland.* Curt Schilling was starting…
