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Winsage

November 13, 2025

Edge, Now With Incentives! Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Slips on Plan to Make Edge a Priority

Microsoft is launching an incentive program that rewards users with 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for using the Edge browser, particularly when searching for Chrome on Bing. The Edge browser has a market share of 15.48%, while Chrome has 69.3%. The incentive is specifically aimed at Chrome users, as searches for other browsers do not trigger similar offers. Despite this initiative, Microsoft shares have seen a slight dip. Analysts on Wall Street have a Strong Buy consensus rating for Microsoft, with 34 analysts issuing Buy ratings in the past three months. The average price target for MSFT is 3.14 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 24.77%.

Winsage

November 12, 2025

Microsoft may have a ‘gift card plan’ to stop Windows users from choosing Google Chrome over Edge – The Times of India

Microsoft is promoting its Bing search engine and Edge browser by offering Windows users 1,300 Rewards points to discourage them from using competitors like Google Chrome. When users search for "Chrome" on Bing, they see ads for Edge that highlight the opportunity to earn these points, which can be redeemed for gift cards or donated to non-profits. The ads specifically target Chrome users, with no similar promotions for other browsers like Opera or Firefox. The Browser Choice Alliance has criticized Microsoft for incentivizing users instead of competing fairly. Additionally, Microsoft runs ads for Edge every two weeks, promoting it as a superior option that uses Chromium technology, offers Microsoft Rewards points, and features like a VPN, while also showcasing AI personalization capabilities.

Winsage

November 12, 2025

New Microsoft Alert — Update Windows 10 And 11 Now, Attacks Underway

Google has released an emergency update for Chrome users to address a critical security vulnerability. Microsoft has issued a warning about a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Kernel, identified as CVE-2025-62215, which is actively exploited by attackers to gain system privileges. This vulnerability is a privilege escalation flaw that requires an attacker to exploit a race condition. It affects nearly all assets running Microsoft software and can potentially allow remote code execution without needing an existing foothold. The root causes are linked to improper synchronization and double free issues, leading to kernel heap corruption and the ability for attackers to hijack system execution flow. Users are advised to update their systems immediately.

Winsage

November 11, 2025

‘Real Cash Value’—How Windows Users Get Microsoft’s Free New Offer

Microsoft is offering Rewards points to Chrome users who switch to its Edge browser, allowing them to earn 1,300 points redeemable for gift cards, including Amazon. This promotion appears when users search for "Chrome" on Bing. The Browser Choice Alliance, representing various browsers, has criticized this initiative, claiming it employs manipulative tactics to encourage users to adopt Edge, including forced resets and misleading prompts. They argue that Microsoft is prioritizing financial incentives over fair competition and manipulating the default browser selection process. Chrome holds a 78% market share, while Edge has nearly 9%. Microsoft has not publicly responded to these criticisms.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Gemini’s new Chrome shortcut instantly summarizes any page on Android

Google has introduced a "Summarize page" feature in Chrome for Android that provides instant AI-generated summaries of web pages. This feature is located within the Gemini overlay and allows users to access quick recaps without switching applications. The option appears above the Gemini input bar, and upon tapping it, users see a summary in a floating window, which can be expanded for more details and allows for follow-up questions. It is compatible with various browsing contexts and is available on both stable and beta versions of Chrome for Android. The summarization capability is powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash and integrates directly into the Chrome browsing experience, eliminating the need for manual URL input. This feature aims to enhance the mobile browsing experience, similar to what desktop Chrome users in the U.S. have experienced.

Winsage

September 3, 2025

Microsoft Warns Stop Using Google Chrome—Windows Users Change Browser

Between 50 and 100 million Windows users have switched browsers recently, favoring Google Chrome over Microsoft Edge. Chrome's desktop market share has increased from around 65% to over 70%, while Microsoft Edge has lost approximately 10% of its market share, now below 12%. Microsoft has attempted to discourage Chrome usage through aggressive campaigns, but these efforts have not succeeded in increasing Edge's popularity. Additionally, a favorable U.S. federal antitrust ruling has allowed Google to maintain Chrome as part of its search and advertising ecosystem.

Winsage

August 13, 2025

Microsoft may soon target Google Chrome users with recommendations to use Edge instead

Microsoft is exploring a feature in Microsoft Edge aimed at encouraging Google Chrome users to pin Edge to their taskbars. This initiative is part of a strategy to increase Edge's visibility among Chrome users. The latest Microsoft Edge Canary build includes a variable that triggers a notification to users who open and close Edge, suggesting they pin it to their taskbar. Additional flags monitor user behavior, targeting those who predominantly use Chrome and those who engage with Chrome. There is also a flag for users who do not engage with Chrome, potentially addressing their browser choice. This feature is still in development, but Microsoft has a history of targeting Chrome users, indicating it may proceed with implementation.

Winsage

August 13, 2025

Microsoft Is Testing Another Awful Campaign To Get Chrome Users To Move To Edge

Microsoft has introduced a feature in the Canary build of Edge that prompts users to pin the browser to their Windows taskbar when extensive usage of Google Chrome is detected. This feature is currently experimental and aims to increase Edge's visibility among Chrome users. It includes internal flags that activate notifications for users whose Chrome usage exceeds 90%. The specifics of how Microsoft tracks this data are unclear, raising concerns about user privacy.

Winsage

August 13, 2025

Microsoft Stock Gains as Edge Promotes Over Chrome Browser Use

Microsoft's stock price has risen on the Nasdaq exchange as the company encourages users to switch from Google's Chrome browser to its Edge browser. On Tuesday, shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) saw a modest increase as the company reiterated its recommendation for Windows users to abandon Chrome, promoting Edge as a more secure alternative. Users attempting to close Chrome receive a notification encouraging them to switch to Edge. Chrome users outnumber Edge users by a ratio of approximately six to one. In the latest pre-release version of Edge, new flags prompt users to pin Edge to their taskbar and make it their default browser if Chrome usage exceeds 90%. Microsoft is also transitioning users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and is facing criticism and a class action lawsuit regarding the discontinuation of security support for Windows 10. Despite these challenges, Microsoft continues to support popular gaming titles and maintains a "Strong Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with a 26.03% increase in share price over the past year and an average price target indicating an 18% upside potential.

Winsage

August 12, 2025

“Browse Securely Now”: Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Gains as it Calls Users to Pass Up Chrome

Microsoft is encouraging users to switch from Google’s Chrome browser to its Edge browser by displaying messages that promote Edge's security features. This strategy has resulted in a slight increase in Microsoft's stock price. Users installing Chrome now see a message stating, “Browse securely now. Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of Microsoft.” Additionally, pre-release versions of Microsoft’s Canary browser include taskbar flags that prompt users to pin Edge when closing Chrome, with one flag suggesting to pin Edge if Chrome usage exceeds 90%. A class action lawsuit is pending against Microsoft for withdrawing security support for Windows 10. Despite challenges in Windows support, Microsoft has confirmed ongoing support for popular games like Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5. Analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating for MSFT stock, with 34 Buy ratings and one Hold in the past three months, and an average price target suggesting an 18% upside potential for investors.