web browser
A web browser is a software application that allows the user to interface with information on the World Wide Web or within a local area network. The information the user sees and interacts with can include text, images, videos, music, games and other applications. The browser formats HTML information for display, such that the same code in HTML may be displayed differently within different browsers. Some of the most popular web browsers are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera, Konqueror, and Google Chrome (released in December 2008). Some browsers include components that allow the user to interface with a wider variety of net-based sources. Usually referred to as Internet suites or application suites, these browsers may support Usenet news, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and e-mail.
Browser comparison: IE vs. Firefox vs. Safari vs. Chrome vs. Opera »
Technology news All News
-
11/18/09 4:10pm Gaming, Computing Sony PlayStation 3 joins Facebook with firmware 3.10 today
Sony says that more Facebook features are coming, but that it has no plans for Twitter integration. dig deeper
Around the web: pcworld.com
, techmeme.com (9 comments)
, Electronista
, Gizmodo (4 comments)
, engadget.com (50 comments)
, NewTeeVee 
Profile pages: Sony, PlayStation Network, web browser, Firmware, Facebook, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro, Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 250 GB, Microsoft Xbox 360, Social networking, Xbox LIVE
-
11/17/09 3:50pm Computing The Pirate Bay BitTorrent tracker taken offline indefinitely, replaced with newer tech
The Pirate Bay founders are talking to other tracker admins to convince the community to switch to the DHT and PEX protocols. dig deeper
Around the web: TorrentFreak
, Techmeme
, GigaOM
, arstechnica.com
, Mashable! (3 comments)
, downloadsquad.com (9 comments)
, neowin.net
, theregister.co.uk 
Profile pages: BitTorrent, The Pirate Bay, piracy, web browser
-
11/16/09 7:14pm Mobile, Computing Windows Marketplace opens up shop on Windows Mobile 6, 6.1
The mobile app download service was previously only available on newer Windows Mobile 6.5 phones. dig deeper
Around the web: The Windows Blog (5 comments)
, techmeme.com
, BetaNews.Com
, downloadsquad.com
, engadget.com (45 comments)
, informationweek.com
, jkontherun.com (1 comment)
, electronista.com 
Profile pages: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Marketplace, Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, Operating system, Smartphone, URL, web browser
-
11/12/09 7:40pm Computing, Gaming Google SPDY protocol to speed up the web, Xbox Live gets Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, Microsoft denies Windows 7 was inspired by Mac OS X
Google is working on an application-layer protocol called SPDY (pronounced "speedy") that it claims increases web page load times… dig deeper
Around the web: blog.chromium.org (10 comments)
, techmeme.com
, fastcompany.com (2 comments)
, techmeme.com
, The Windows Blog (3 comments)
, techmeme.com 
Profile pages: Google, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro, Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite, Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Facebook, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft, Social networking, Twitter, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Facebook, Google, tweet, Microsoft Xbox, Operating system, Twitter, Inc., HTML, web browser, NXE
-
09/22/09 7:15pm Computing Google Chrome Frame turns Internet Explorer into Chrome, Yahoo! overhauls search, UK ISP BT warns internet piracy policy could add £24 to phone bills
Google has introduced a plugin for the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser called Google Chrome Frame that adds open source… dig deeper
Around the web: blog.chromium.org (4 comments)
, Techmeme (9 comments)
, searchengineland.com
, techmeme.com (9 comments)
, mirror.co.uk
, techmeme.com (9 comments) 
Profile pages: Google, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Yahoo!, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, piracy, Google Chrome, Yahoo!, Search engine, web browser, BT, Microsoft, HTML
-
08/14/09 6:48pm Computing, Mobile Netscape founder involved with new RockMelt web browser, Microsoft planning Zune third-party apps, PSP Go games to match iPhone game prices
Netscape founder Marc Andreessen has backed a company called RockMelt that is developing a new web browser from the ground up. The… dig deeper
Around the web: nytimes.com
, Techmeme (9 comments)
, daringfireball.net
, Techmeme (9 comments)
, pocketgamer.co.uk (5 comments)
, techmeme.com 
Profile pages: Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, Sony, web browser, Apple iPod touch, Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony PSP Go, Microsoft Zune HD, Apple iPhone 3GS, Microsoft, Microsoft Zune, Apple App Store, PlayStation Network
-
07/06/09 11:09am Computing Signs of Internet Explorer market share loss spotted
Early analysis from StatCounter shows IE 6, 7 and 8 overall lost 11.4 percent share to Firefox, Safari and Chrome. dig deeper
Around the web: TechCrunch (46 comments)
, Techmeme
, Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
, I4U News
, DotGizmo: The Best gadget Blog Posts
, digg: Tech Popular 
Profile pages: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
-
07/01/09 1:26pm Computing Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 ads prompt head-scratching, lunch-losing
Wait... what? dig deeper
Around the web: Laughing Squid
, technologizer.com (40 comments) 
Profile pages: Microsoft, web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
-
06/29/09 3:02pm Computing Column The Video Bay would threaten Hulu and YouTube if it had a chance of actually working
The new video-sharing site from the guys behind The Pirate Bay could be much more threatening to the TV and movie industries than BitTorrent, but is it really legally or technically feasible? dig deeper
Around the web: pcworld.com
, bbc.co.uk (4 comments)
, mirror.co.uk
, TechCrunch (7 comments)
, appscout.com
, Gizmodo (3 comments) 
Profile pages: YouTube, Streaming video, The Pirate Bay, Hulu, piracy, The Video Bay, Google, BitTorrent, YouTube, P2P, Hulu, HTML, web browser, Kilobyte
-
06/11/09 4:46pm Computing Microsoft Windows 7 will ship sans Internet Explorer in Europe
CNet: http://bit.ly/xJQAv dig deeper
Around the web: news.cnet.com (49 comments)
, techmeme.com
, downloadsquad.com (8 comments)
, techflash.com
, blogs.zdnet.com
, itworld.com
, microsoftontheissues.com
, electronista.com (3 comments) 
Profile pages: Microsoft, web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, Operating system, Microsoft Windows 7
-
06/08/09 4:10pm Computing, Mobile Apple WWDC 2009 keynote roundup: iPhone 3GS, MacBook Pro and Air, iPhone OS 3.0, Snow Leopard
Apple announced a truckload of new products today, including a new iPhone, new MacBooks, and major software updates. Here's your one-stop shop for all the WWDC 2009 keynote news you need. dig deeper
Around the web: apple.com
, techmeme.com
, engadget.com (50 comments)
, Gizmodo (3 comments)
, 9to5mac.com (30 comments)
, electronista.com (3 comments)
, live.gdgt.com
, Ars Technica 
Profile pages: Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple, Megapixel, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iPod touch, Apple MacBook 2008, Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, WWDC 2009, Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (15-inch), Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (13-inch), Apple MacBook Air 2009, Apple iPhone 3GS, SD card, Apple Macintosh, RAM, Apple MacBook Air, CPU, Apple MacBook Pro, GPU, Apple MacBook, Apple iPod, Operating system, Apple iPhone, web browser
-
Out of beta
06/08/09 2:32pm Computing Apple's Safari 4 browser comes out of beta at WWDC, full version publicly launched
Sony PS3 Slim image gallery