Your bi-weekly update on the latest developments in browsers and search.
Welcome to Browser Bytes, a bi-weekly round-up of the latest in browser and search news.
From AI-powered browsing to a radical reimagining of search, this episode covers the major moves by Microsoft and Google, plus a shake-up in the open-source browser landscape that could change how we experience the web.
(00:00) Intro
(00:21) Microsoft Edge
(01:22) Google Search
(02:27) Others making strides
(03:25) Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers
(04:24) Perplexity goes enterpise
Welcome to Browser Bytes, a bi-weekly round-up of the latest in browser and search news.
In this episode we recap 2024, a transformative year in browsers, search, and AI. We also take a look at what's to come in 2025. Enjoy!
Links
Most Popular Web Browsers in 2024 - Oberlo https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/browser-market-share Here's what dominated Google's Year in Search 2024, from the election to Usher https://mashable.com/article/2024-google-year-of-search-highlights The 10 Biggest AI News Stories Of 2024: Nvidia, GenAI And Security https://www.crn.com/news/ai/2024/the-10-biggest-ai-news-stories-of-2024-nvidia-genai-and-cybersecurity 8 Trends Reshaping Network Security in 2025 https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/12/8-trends-network-security-in-2025/ 6 AI trends you’ll see more of in 2025 https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/ai/6-ai-trends-youll-see-more-of-in-2025/ 2025 SEO Trends: Top Predictions from 23 Industry Experts - Moz https://moz.com/blog/2025-seo-trends-top-predictions-from-23-industry-experts AI News Round-Up 2024: 10 Biggest Stories That Dominated the Year https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-news-biggest-stories-2024/ Top 10 Browsers of 2025 The Coolest Picks for Smooth Surfing https://ehabzayn.com/top-10-browsers-of-2025/ Top 10 AI Trends & Predictions for 2025: A Platform Shift in the Making https://sapphireventures.com/blog/top-10-ai-trends-predictions-for-2025-a-platform-shift-in-the-making/ Top SEO Trends & Google Ad Trends for 2025 | Codefixer https://www.codefixer.com/blog/seo-trends-and-google-ad-trends/
Welcome to Browser Bytes, a bi-weekly round-up of the latest in browser and search news.
In this episode, The Browser Company unveils their new AI-driven browser "Dia", Google evolves its search, and a major push for AI regulation.
(00:00) Intro
(00:22) The Browser Company Unveils Dia
(01:24) Google's Evolving Search
(02:20) AI Regulation
(03:17) Browser Market Developments
(04:00) Google Algorithm
(05:07) Looking Ahead to 2025
Links
[1] December 2024 Google Webmaster Report https://www.seroundtable.com/december-2024-google-webmaster-report-38503.html [2] Daily Search Forum Recap: December 6, 2024 https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-12-06-2024-38535.html [3] CCIA Report Highlights Legislative Trends and Challenges in State AI Regulation https://ccianet.org/news/2024/12/ccia-report-highlights-legislative-trends-and-challenges-in-state-ai-regulation/ [4] Daily Search Forum Recap: December 9, 2024 https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-12-09-2024-38542.html [5] December 2024 - News Archive - TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/news/archive/2024/12 [6] Browser Company Heralds Arrival of AI-Centric Browser Dia https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/browser-company-heralds-arrival-of-ai-centric-browser-dia/ [7] Google Search Ranking Volatility Continues Post Core Update https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-ranking-volatility-continues-post-core-update-38541.html [8] December, 2024: The Most Important SEO News - The Search Herald https://searchherald.com/archive/2024/12
Welcome to Browser Bytes, a bi-weekly round-up of the latest in browser and search news.
In this episode, a Google Chrome divestiture proposal makes waves, AI-enhanced shopping tools just in time for the holiday season, the browser landscape continues to evolve, and AI-powered search makes strides.
(00:00) Intro
(00:21) Google Chrome Divestiture Proposal
(01:27) AI-Powered Shopping Features
(02:25) Browser Market Developments
(03:12) AI Search Advancements
Links
[2] Google told to sell Chrome to end search monopoly
[3] Artificial Intelligence - AI Update, November 22, 2024: AI News and Views From the Past Week
[4] What a forced sale of Chrome could mean for Google and the internet
[5] Google rolls out new new AI tools to make holiday shopping easier
[6] US Justice Department asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome internet browser
[7] Weekly Prompt: Perplexity launches AI shopping tools and other news
[8] OpenAI Planning AI-Powered Web Browser, Could Rival Google Chrome: Report