Microsoft has launched Copilot Mode in Edge, transforming it into an AI-powered browser with features like chat, search, web navigation, and voice commands, while emphasizing user privacy and control. The feature is currently free for a limited time and aims to enhance browsing efficiency and experience.
Google is introducing several changes to Chrome's search and address bar, known as the omnibox, to enhance web navigation. These changes include correcting URL typos, smarter autocomplete predictions based on keywords, searching within bookmarks, and displaying popular website URLs in suggestions. While these features improve user experience, they may lead to fewer Google searches. However, Google's recent antitrust lawsuit and the increasing cost of AI-powered search may make the company more open to such features. Additionally, Google is tweaking the visual layout of the omnibox for better readability and faster loading. The changes reflect the evolving nature of internet search and Google's efforts to maintain Chrome's dominance.