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Briefing: Instagram nudges, Stripe retries, Chrome AI

Department of Product • 275 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Product Management AI Browsers Startups E-commerce
  1. Instagram is implementing a new safety feature to deter teens from night-time app use.
  2. Many companies struggle to train employees on GenAI tools, but new visual AI workflow tools like VectorShift aim to simplify the process for product teams.
  3. Netflix's success in ad-funded plans raises questions on whether this model will extend to other product categories like SaaS.

AI in Browsers: Features and Opportunities

The Strategy Deck • 157 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Browsers AI Web Innovation Market Analysis
  1. Browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera are leading the way in integrating AI features and technologies.
  2. The browser market has seen significant shifts in market share over the past decade, with Chrome dominating but competitors like Safari and Opera making gains.
  3. The future of browsers involves integrating AI assistants for enhanced user experiences and leveraging browser data for personalized services.

The Promise of The Browser (Company)

alohomora • 176 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Browsers Web Technologies Brand Marketing User Interface Product Strategy
  1. The Browser Company focuses on creating a user-friendly browser experience for all types of users, not just technical individuals.
  2. The Browser Company aims to revolutionize browsing by creating an 'internet computer' experience that provides seamless access to online content across devices.
  3. The Browser Company is strategically positioning itself to challenge browser market incumbents by leveraging branding, network economies, and switching costs.
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[CEI] Chrome Extension Ideas #128

Chrome Extension Ideas • 39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Chrome Extensions Development Browsers AI Marketing
  1. Consider building a Chrome extension that informs users if a publication is on strike before they access the website
  2. Take advantage of the opportunity to develop browser extensions for browsers other than Chrome due to upcoming changes in iOS 17.4
  3. Explore the idea of creating a Chrome extension that automatically adds clothes to images, which could be popular among parents and certain communities

Make your own Arc at home

Casca’s Substack • 2 HN points • 23 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Browsers Extensions Themes
  1. You don't have to switch browsers to enjoy cool features like Arc Browser; use extensions instead
  2. MaxFocus extension allows you to preview links without leaving your current page; highly customizable and enhanced navigation
  3. Side Space extension organizes tabs neatly in vertical spaces, offers dark mode, AI tab grouping, and syncs across devices

#45

The Nibble • 7 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Browsers Biometrics Development Innovation
  1. The end of the ZIRP Era means changes in job market and R&D funding in tech.
  2. Google is changing reCAPTCHA with reduced free evaluations and new pricing plans.
  3. Apple introduces OpticID biometric authentication and Pixel 8 has 'circle to search' feature.

Why You Should Join The Browser Company

Why You Should Join • 5 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Browsers Startups Monetization Competition Team
  1. Browsers have become the new dominant application environment, surpassing operating systems in managing software and workflows.
  2. Arc by The Browser Company aims to bring organizational tools, customizations, and efficiency to web browsing for power users.
  3. The Browser Company has a strong team, a unique vision, and faces the challenge of monetizing a widely-used free product.

Watch your ass - Adobe Flash zero-day attack in the wild

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 28 May 08
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Software Browsers Web Security
  1. There is a new Adobe Flash zero-day attack happening, exploiting a vulnerability that is being injected into third-party websites to redirect users to malware-laden servers.
  2. Consider using NoScript with Mozilla Firefox to block potentially vulnerable plugins like Flash, Java, Silverlight, and QuickTime, preventing exploitation of security vulnerabilities.
  3. A whitelist-based pre-emptive script blocking approach can be more effective in preventing security issues than traditional methods.

Progressive Web Apps

Code Solo • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web Development Mobile APIs Browsers
  1. Progressive Web Apps are optimized websites that can run on mobile devices like native apps.
  2. PWAs can be installed without using the App Store, making it easier for developers to publish and update apps.
  3. Web APIs offer a wide range of functionalities for PWAs, but browser support, especially from Apple, can be limited.

Ask Technically #7

Technically • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Open Source Browsers
  1. Open source and open core have differences, but in many cases, the distinction is related to marketing strategies.
  2. The concept of open source has evolved over time, with companies becoming more aggressive in their approaches.
  3. Understanding the marketing aspect is crucial in determining the difference between open source and open core.

Arc: a modern browser.

Minute Review • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Browsers User Experience Design Updates
  1. Arc is a modern browser built on Chromium, similar to Chrome but with a new UI and UX.
  2. Arc has great design aesthetics, but the UX may require some learning and adjustment, especially with its unique features like separate workspaces.
  3. Although Arc has some energy cost and bug issues, it's still worth giving a try for its refreshing technology and free onboarding.