InnovationSoftwareStartups

Strawberry Browser Secures Major Backing for AI-Powered ‘Self-Driving’ Web Experience

Strawberry Browser, founded in 2023, is developing what it calls a “self-driving browser” with built-in AI companions. The startup has reportedly attracted significant investor interest and a rapidly growing user base for its limited beta release. Sources indicate the platform aims to become the primary interface for AI agent interaction.

The Rise of Strawberry Browser

Stockholm-based startup Strawberry Browser is generating significant buzz in the tech investment community, according to recent reports. The company, founded in 2023 by Charles Maddock, Sebastian Thunman and Arian Hanifi, has reportedly secured €6 million in seed funding from prominent investors including EQT Ventures and General Catalyst, alongside founders from established tech companies.

BrowsersSoftwareTechnology

Comet Browser Enforces Fixed New Tab Page with Perplexity AI Integration, Blocks Extension Overrides

Comet Browser has implemented a permanent New Tab Page powered by Perplexity AI that cannot be changed through extensions. This design decision fundamentally differs from major browsers like Chrome and Firefox that allow extensive start page customization.

Comet Browser’s Unchangeable New Tab Experience

Comet Browser has implemented a fixed New Tab Page powered by Perplexity.ai that cannot be customized or replaced through extensions, according to reports examining the browser’s functionality. Unlike traditional web browsers that allow extensive personalization, Comet maintains this as a permanent feature by design, sources indicate.