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DuckDuckGo browser adds built-in YouTube video ad blocking

eriinfo.com3 days ago02 mins

DuckDuckGo has launched an integrated video ad-blocking feature designed to eliminate non-skippable advertisements, particularly on YouTube, when playing content directly inside its proprietary web browser. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gautrain Express e-hailing service! The browser’s new ad-detection system relies primarily on open-source community filter lists derived from uBlock Origin. To ensure…

AI fatigue drives surge in DuckDuckGo installs after Google I/O

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Google’s recent I/O developer conference showcased a future heavy on artificial intelligence, introducing features like the Intelligent Search Box, which processes videos, files, and Chrome tabs, alongside 24/7 background AI Search agents for Pro and Ultra subscribers. However, this aggressive push has triggered a significant backlash from users seeking a traditional search experience, resulting in…