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  • Opera launches 8.0 beta for Linux

    Voice commands and improved Web page rendering are now available to users who run Opera on a Linux system.

  • Apples vs apples: Chrome takes on beta browsers

    The internet has exploded in a single, joyous, mass-hallucination called Chrome. Apparently it's the fastest browser ever and will solve a myriad of problems from slowness within Google Spreadsheet to possibly creating an acceptable carbon trading scheme.

  • Browser faceoff: IE vs Firefox vs Opera vs Safari

    Web 2.0, with its complex sites and rich Ajax applications, is an increasingly demanding platform for a browser. In this review feature, we look at how the leading browsers measure up.

  • Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

    Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

  • Opera 9.5 gets euro-style and Haute secure

    Opera 9.5, code-named Kestrel, the latest browser by Opera, on Thursday became available for download for Windows and Mac.

  • Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2

    On Wednesday in the US, Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8.

  • Google Chrome: 5 reasons for and 5 against

    Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of Chrome. We spoke to industry experts and Google's new rivals to find out why Chrome matters and whether the browser reality can deliver on the hype.

  • Opera goes mobile with Ajax

    Opera has announced a beta software development kit (SDK) for its mobile phone Web browser and user interface package, called Opera Platform.

  • Survivor: Opera

    Ten years ago, Jon von Tetzchner and Geir Ivarsoy were researchers at Norway's largest telecom when management shut down their project.

  • Microsoft outlines Internet Explorer 7 tabs

    Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming version of its Internet Explorer browser will include tabbed browsing, a feature made popular by competitors Opera and Firefox.

  • Opera casts off legacy code for speed

    Opera, the self-described "fastest browser on earth," has decided to jettison its legacy code in favor of something a little faster.

  • Opera fast-forwards new browser

    The latest versions of the Opera browser include features for faster browsing, as the company continues looking for chinks in Internet Explorer's armour.

  • Opera fix sets stage for grand opening

    Opera says that it has fixed an 'embarrassing' security hole in its beta version of Opera 6.0 and is now poised to release the final copy of the alternative browser.

  • IE8 to come with anti-malware, XSS protection

    Microsoft yesterday announced new security features within the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2.

  • Yahoo opens up geographic data to Web sites

    Yahoo is letting outside Web sites use information from its own catalogue of geographic information, thus allowing programmers to employ Yahoo data and services in their own applications.

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