Searching for Chrome on Bing? Microsoft has a new clingy tactic to beg you to stay
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.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Entrepreneur
15 minutes ago
- Entrepreneur
How Much Do Microsoft Employees Make? Salaries Revealed
Data from thousands of new federal filings shows how much Microsoft is paying its employees, from software engineers to product designers. How well does it pay to work at Microsoft? According to federal filings, seen by Business Insider on Tuesday, Microsoft is compensating software engineers from $82,971 to $284,000 in base salary. It's slightly lower than other tech giants; Google pays software engineers from $109,180 to $340,000, and Meta pays anywhere from $120,000 to $480,000. Related: Here's How Much a Typical Salesforce Employee Makes in a Year Microsoft product managers can make up to $250,000, while product designers can take home up to $208,058. Data scientists are offered salaries of up to $274,500 at the tech giant, as business analysts are paid up to $191,580. The data is drawn from 5,400 documents Microsoft filed with the U.S. Department of Labor during the first quarter of 2025. The filings are required when Microsoft hires foreign workers through the H-1B visa program, which allows highly skilled professionals to work in specialty occupations. The documents show the base annual salaries awarded to H-1B visa workers, excluding additional compensation in the form of signing bonuses and stock options. The typical Microsoft employee makes nearly $200,000. A mid-level employee at Microsoft made $193,744 for the fiscal year 2024, per a filing the company submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December. According to the H-1B filings, Microsoft pays other roles as follows: Business Program Manager : $102,380 to $195,100 : $102,380 to $195,100 Cloud Network Engineer : $122,700 to $220,716 : $122,700 to $220,716 Customer Experience Engineer : $126,422 to $239,585 : $126,422 to $239,585 Data Analyst : $132,385 to $205,000 : $132,385 to $205,000 Electrical Engineer : $138,995 to $247,650 : $138,995 to $247,650 Research Scientist : $146,054 to $208,000 : $146,054 to $208,000 Technical Program Manager: $120,900 to $238,000 The SEC filing showed that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received an annual total compensation of $79.1 million in 2024, or 408 times more than that of the median employee. Stocks comprised most of Nadella's compensation. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made nearly $80 million in 2024. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images In comparison, Google CEO Sundar Pichai earned over $10.7 million in 2024, roughly 32 times more than the $331,894 earned by the median Google employee last year. Related: Here's How Much a Typical Nvidia Employee Makes in a Year Microsoft recently laid off thousands of employees, including 6,000 employees in May. Earlier this month, the company announced that it would be cutting an additional 9,000 workers, or around 4% of its workforce. Microsoft is one of the most valuable companies in the world, second only to Nvidia, with a market value of $3.769 trillion at the time of writing. For the full list of roles and salaries at Microsoft for H-1B workers, click here. Join top CEOs, founders and operators at the Level Up conference to unlock strategies for scaling your business, boosting revenue and building sustainable success.
Time Business News
29 minutes ago
- Time Business News
Latest PL-300 Exam Dumps Pass Microsoft Data Analyst Exam
Are you preparing for the Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification? If yes, then using the Latest PL-300 exam dumps can significantly boost your chances of passing on your first attempt. At Dumps4Expert, we provide real PL-300 questions and answers designed by certified experts to help you prepare smarter, faster, and more effectively. Whether you're a beginner or a working professional aiming to advance your career in data analytics, our resources are designed to meet your needs. The Microsoft PL-300 certification is an essential credential for anyone looking to prove their expertise in analyzing data with Microsoft Power BI. It validates your skills in transforming raw data into meaningful insights and helps organizations make data-driven decisions. Earning the PL-300 not only increases your professional credibility but also opens up new job opportunities in the competitive data analytics market. This is why using the best PL-300 exam preparation materials, like those offered by Dumps4Expert, is crucial for success. At Dumps4Expert, we understand how important it is to have accurate and up-to-date exam materials. Our PL-300 exam dumps PDF are carefully compiled from real exam questions and verified by Microsoft-certified professionals. Each question reflects the latest exam patterns and objectives, giving you a realistic idea of what to expect in the actual test. These dumps cover all the exam domains including: Preparing data Modeling data Visualizing data Analyzing data Deploying and maintaining assets With our latest PL-300 dumps, you can identify your strengths and work on your weak areas effectively. The format of our PL-300 practice dumps is designed for convenience and learning efficiency. The PDF format allows you to study anytime, anywhere—whether on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Our exam dumps are more than just memorization tools; they are crafted to help you understand each concept thoroughly. You'll gain hands-on familiarity with Power BI features, DAX functions, data modeling techniques, and more. Plus, our dumps come with detailed explanations to help you learn the 'why' behind each answer, so you truly master the subject matter—not just pass the exam. There are many sources online, but Dumps4Expert stands out because of our quality, accuracy, and affordability. Here's why thousands of professionals trust us: 100% Verified PL-300 Dumps : All questions are checked and verified by experts. : All questions are checked and verified by experts. Free Updates for 90 Days : Get updated content whenever Microsoft changes the exam. : Get updated content whenever Microsoft changes the exam. Money-Back Guarantee : If you don't pass on your first try, we offer a refund policy. : If you don't pass on your first try, we offer a refund policy. Secure Payment and Instant Download: Safe checkout and immediate access to files. Also, don't forget to check out our Microsoft Exam Dumps collection for other certifications, or explore our Data Analyst Associate certification dumps if you're preparing for multiple credentials. Thousands of candidates have achieved success with our PL-300 dumps PDF. Many users report scoring above 85% in their actual exam after using our materials for just two weeks. Testimonials highlight the clarity, reliability, and effectiveness of our dumps, especially for professionals juggling study time with full-time jobs. Our real-world practice questions simulate the actual exam environment, reducing test anxiety and boosting confidence. With Dumps4Expert, you don't just study harder—you study smarter. If you're serious about passing the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam, don't rely on outdated or low-quality study materials. Dumps4Expert gives you access to the most trusted and latest PL-300 exam dumps PDF, designed to align with the official Microsoft curriculum. Start preparing today with reliable, accurate, and effective resources. Get instant access to your PL-300 PDF dumps, take control of your certification journey, and move one step closer to becoming a certified Microsoft Data Analyst. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Miami Herald
34 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
Meta delivers eye-popping AI announcement
Catastrophic forgetting. Don't worry. I am not talking about politics. Catastrophic forgetting is a "lovely" feature of deep neural networks. They overwrite old knowledge when learning new things. There are different ways to mitigate this, but the problem persists. If this problem were solved, we wouldn't have new papers with new mitigation methods. The most recent one is from July 11, titled "Catastrophic Forgetting Mitigation Through Plateau Phase Activity Profiling." Science still doesn't know how human memory works. I don't even need to discuss different theories about how memories are "stored" in the brain to prove my point. Related: Microsoft wants to help you live longer Quote from a study, Beyond the Pump: A Narrative Study Exploring Heart Memory, should be enough: "Studies indicate that heart transplant recipients may exhibit preferences, emotions, and memories resembling those of the donors, suggesting a form of memory storage within the transplanted organ." What is the next big advancement for AI, artificial hearts? I've already written that there is no intelligence without consciousness, and you can't get consciousness by "building" intelligence. It does not work that way. Alas, I have to admit, forgetting is something that Homo sapiens does have in common with neural networks. Humans forget things too quickly. This is why our civilization works the way it does. Don't get me wrong: I don't hate "AI". Google's DeepMind is doing wonderful research on deciphering the way Dolphins communicate, which is a perfect example of how large language models are put to good use. Unfortunately, most companies are super focused on using LLMs to build "real" AI chatbots, which will lead nowhere. One company that has become hellbent on building the best AI in the universe is Meta Platforms. Don't you hate those horrible buzzwords like quiet quitting, career catfishing, and other cringeworthy horrors of LinkedIn? Well, I have one buzzword for Meta free of charge: panic investing. Meta (META) thinks the clock is ticking, and some other company might get the holy grail of all tech, such as AGI, superintelligence, or, to be comical, Skynet. Whoever makes that AI will be spared by the Terminators. That is how Meta's investing strategy makes it look. I covered Meta's string of recent investments, which ended with what to me looks like a desperate move. But let's go over that list again. Related: How Apple may solve its Google Search problem The investment speed shifted gear after Meta invested $14.8 billion in Scale AI and acquired a 49% nonvoting stake. The company poached big AI names like Alexandr Wang, Koray Kavukcuoglu, Dr. Jack Rae, voice AI expert Johan Schalkwyk, OpenAI researchers Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai. The desperate move was hiring Apple's executive in charge of AI models, Ruoming Pang. Meta isn't stopping; if anything, it is shifting gears again and investing even more. Mark Zuckerberg posted his plan for superintelligence on Threads and Facebook on Monday. "We're also going to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into compute to build superintelligence. We have the capital from our business to do this," said Zuckerberg in his message. Zuckerberg also said that Meta is building several multi-GW clusters. The first one, Prometheus, is supposed to go online next year. That is an interesting name choice, but it is a bit ominous. At least it isn't Skynet. More AI Stocks: Veteran fund manager raises eyebrows with latest Meta Platforms moveGoogle plans major AI shift after Meta's surprising $14 billion moveAnalysts revamp forecast for Nvidia-backed AI stock According to Tom's Hardware, Elon Musk's xAI is buying an overseas power plant and shipping it to the U.S. xAI's new data center is supposed to be powered by one million GPUs and up to 2 Gigawatts of power under one roof, which could power almost 2 million homes. It looks like Zuckerberg needed to top this, so he also announced that Meta is building Hyperion, which will be able to scale up to 5GW over several years. So, I guess that will consume power for about 4.75 million homes. Nice, but why stop there? "We're building multiple more titan clusters as well. Just one of these covers a significant part of the footprint of Manhattan," said Zuckerberg. If this pace continues, Meta should announce a supercomputer covering a Rhode Island-sized area before the end of the year. Related: Oracle CEO sends blunt 2-word message on its business The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
