Microsoft introduces innovative AI assistance in Edge browser, potentially appeasing Critics of Copilot, offering memory assistance.
Spice Up Your Browsing with Edge's AI History Search and Media Control Center
Get ready to streamline your browsing experience, as Microsoft Edge is cooking up two power-packed features in its beta testing kitchen.
Get Your Sites QuickSay goodbye to the eternal chase for that elusive website you once visited but can't remember the exact URL for. Edge's AI-powered web history search is here to save the day!
Microsoft Edge brings a brand new AI-infused search functionality to its beta release, version 138.0.3351.14. This intelligent search mechanism spreads its scope wide, understanding synonyms, phrases, and even minor typos. So, even if you forget a word or two (or make a few typos), you'll still be able to fish out your desired site from your lengthy browsing history.
Your Media MasterIn addition to the power-search, Edge also introduces a media control center. This central hub will serve as a one-stop solution to manage all your ongoing video or audio playback within the browser, along with media-casting activities to other devices. To access this control center, simply click on the musical notes icon nestled alongside the address bar in Edge.
Keep It On the Down Low
Remember, these incredible features are still swimming in the beta waters. As for the AI-powered web history search, it's currently limited to a select group of testers, so even if you decide to stake your claim in the beta version of Edge, you might need some patience before tasting these delicacies.
Worried about your privacy with AI snooping around your browsing history? Fear not, as Microsoft is committed to an "on-device model." Your browsing data will never leave your device, destined for the cloud or any Microsoft servers. Furthermore, the feature doesn't go live by default. You have the power to enable or disable it at your discretion.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, as Microsoft continues to expand its AI arsenal!
Pro Tip:
You might want to keep your eyes peeled for another tantalizing morsel in the tech realm – the latest Opera Air browser, already coming up trumps with 3 fantastic features that might just make you turn your back on Chrome. And if you're struggling to switch your trusty laptop's OS to Windows 11, you can always join the chorus of disgruntled users who are being coaxed into buying a new Copilot+ PC by Asus, and Microsoft themselves.
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- Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft Edge allows users to explore home-and-garden products and lifestyle trends while browsing, as it scans through pages for potential related items.
- As technology advances, consumers may also find camera reviews and computing tips more accessible, with Edge's AI search feature suggesting relevant resources based on previously visited sites and search queries.
