Microsoft Edge 134 Launches with 9% Performance Boost and New AI Security Feature

The latest update enhances browser speed, responsiveness, and navigation while introducing an AI-powered 'Scareware Blocker' to improve user security.

Microsoft Edge 134 delivers up to a 9% performance improvement, with faster startup, navigation, and webpage responsiveness validated through Speedometer 3.0 benchmarks.
Specific gains include a 2% faster startup, 1.7% quicker page navigation, and a 5-7% improvement in webpage responsiveness compared to Edge 133.
Performance enhancements stem from targeted code optimizations in both the Edge browser and the underlying Chromium rendering engine.
The update introduces an AI-powered 'Scareware Blocker,' designed to protect users from scam pages that mimic malware warnings.
Microsoft's improvements address earlier issues with feature bloat, ensuring a leaner and more efficient browsing experience across Windows and macOS platforms.