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Brave takes on Google with a search engine focused on privacy

Brave takes on Google with a search engine focused on privacy

June 22, 2021
In case you needed another search engine to choose from, Brave, the company behind the browser of the same name, has launched a search engine that's ostensibly focused on privacy. The launch of Brave Search follows after Brave had announced that it intended to take on Google using technology developed by Tailcat, a search engine...
It seems few companies are on board with Google’s FLoC

It seems few companies are on board with Google’s FLoC

April 19, 2021
Google recently began testing an “origin trial” in Chrome with a new piece of web technology called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC), which is replacing third-party cookies. In response, DuckDuckGo, Brave, and Vivaldi have all announced that they will disable Google’s FLoC, calling it a “step in the wrong direction.” Basically, Google’s FLoC replaces third-party cookies...
Brave goes after Google with privacy-first search engine

Brave goes after Google with privacy-first search engine

March 3, 2021
Brave has built a reputation as a privacy-first browser, and the company is now taking on Google’s web dominance with a new search engine project called Brave Search. Brave on Wednesday announced plans to launch a new search engine that will keep user information private and away from the prying eyes of big tech. The new...
Brave Browser will no longer add affiliate links to some cryptocurrency trading sites

Brave Browser will no longer add affiliate links to some cryptocurrency trading sites

June 8, 2020
There is no dearth of browser choices for both smartphones and on desktop, and there are a bunch of good options that can suit a variety of needs. Brave Browser counts itself as one of these options, riding on its privacy-centric approach to web browsing. Brave Browser was launched as v1 in December 2019 as...
[Update: Possibly this month] Brave Browser Android dev says the team would like to add extension support in 2020

[Update: Possibly this month] Brave Browser Android dev says the team would like to add extension support in 2020

June 2, 2020
When it comes to web browsers, Android offers users a variety of different options. Along with Google Chrome, Android users have access to a plethora of great third-party browsers like Kiwi, Vivaldi, and Brave. These browsers offer some amazing features like native ad-blocking, Chrome extension support, cryptojacking protection, and more. But what helps Brave stand...
Brave launches v1.0 of its privacy-centric, ad-blocking browser for PC and mobile

Brave launches v1.0 of its privacy-centric, ad-blocking browser for PC and mobile

November 14, 2019
Brave Software, the company behind the privacy-focused Brave browser, has now officially announced Brave 1.0 — its first stable release. The browser has been in the making for the last four years and it now offers all of its features on all platforms, including iOS. The open-source browser claims to revolutionize the way users interact...
Brave Browser adds a dark theme in version 1.4.0

Brave Browser adds a dark theme in version 1.4.0

October 4, 2019
When it comes to web browsers, Android offers users a variety of different options. You obviously have Chrome, but you also get access to amazing third-party browsers like Kiwi, Vivaldi, and Brave. These browsers include a couple of really cool features like native ad-blocking, Chrome extension support, cryptojacking protection, and more. But what makes Brave...
Brave launches opt-in ads that reward users for viewing

Brave launches opt-in ads that reward users for viewing

April 24, 2019
Brave, the browser known for having built-in ad-blocking, is rolling out Brave Ads today. That probably sounds counter-intuitive, but this is ads done in a different way than you're used to. Brave wants to change how publishers like XDA make money, which is why we recently partnered with them. So how does the ad-blocking browser...