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EDGE's October 2026 issue (#427) assembles a Nintendo-heavy review slate, led by Big Walk at 9 and Splatoon Raiders at 8, with Palworld at 5 and several mid-range scores for other titles; the excerpts praise Big Walk’s atmospheric moments and the chaotic, rewarding co-op of Splatoon Raiders, highlighting how a mix of loot-sh Shooter and strategy games defines this roundup.
Microsoft Edge is ending support for Manifest V2 extensions, which will effectively disable MV2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin and push users toward MV3 versions or alternative browsers. Edge says MV2 extensions will be gradually turned off by default starting this month, with consumer MV3 migration planned by the end of 2026 and enterprise deprecation in early 2027. Only 58 MV2 extensions have meaningful usage (three not on MV3), so users can switch to MV3-compatible blockers like uBlock Origin Lite or move to Opera/Firefox that still support MV2.
A Science study applies EDGE scores to flowering plants (angiosperms) and finds that 21.2% of their evolutionary history is at risk of extinction, with 9,945 of 335,497 known species (about 3%) being both evolutionarily unique and globally endangered. The findings highlight overlooked species and urge targeted conservation to safeguard biodiversity and potential future benefits like medicines and crops.
Microsoft Edge will stop loading saved passwords into process memory at startup after a researcher demonstrated that credentials stored in Edge’s built-in password manager could be decrypted on launch and dumped from Edge processes. Microsoft initially claimed this behavior was by design but now says a defense‑in‑depth fix will be applied across all Edge channels (including Canary); the change is already live in Edge Canary and will roll out to all supported builds (build 148+). The PoC showed that attackers with admin rights could access passwords from Edge processes, though the threat model did not always cover such cases, and the update aims to reduce in‑memory exposure and strengthen Edge security overall.
Windows 11 introduces a registry policy called GenAILocalFoundationalModelSettings that lets admins block Google Chrome (and Edge) from automatically downloading the 4GB Gemini Nano on‑device AI model. Set GenAILocalFoundationalModelSettings to 1 under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge and HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome to block the model (0 allows it). The policy supports dynamic refresh, works for Windows 11 Pro via Group Policy or registry edits, and is also available on macOS (not on iOS).
Security researcher finds that Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into memory in cleartext on startup and keeps them in memory for the entire session, making them easier to harvest by memory reading; Microsoft says the behavior is by design, and exploit would require admin access; experts urge against storing passwords in browsers and recommend MFA or passkeys.
A security researcher disclosed that Microsoft Edge decrypts and loads every saved password into plaintext within the browser’s process memory at startup, unlike Chrome which decrypts on demand and uses App-Bound Encryption. This creates a wide attack surface in shared or multi-user environments since credentials are present in memory for the entire session, even though Edge still prompts for re-authentication to view passwords. Microsoft says the behavior is by design, leaving security teams to consider disabling or mitigating this risk until Edge adopts on-demand decryption and stronger protections.
Reddit users now judge browsers by efficiency, features, and OS integration rather than pure speed, with Edge favored for lower memory usage, better battery life, and tighter Windows 11 integration, while Chrome remains the go‑to for Google services and cross‑site compatibility; overall choice depends on your device and ecosystem, not just benchmarks.
On Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected Tennessee edge Joshua Josephs with the 147th overall pick, adding youth to their pass-rush rotation after earlier picks Sonny Styles and Antonio Williams.
After trading up for Makai Lemon, the Eagles enter Day 2 with three picks and a slate of mock targets: TJ Parker (edge) at 54, Kamari Ramsey (safety) at 68, and Brian Parker II (OT) at 98 are among frequent suggestions, with other mocks proposing Caleb Tiernan, Oscar Delp, and Jalen Farmer as potential fits. The discussion centers on upgrading edge depth, safety, and the interior line, and whether Howie Roseman will move up or down to optimize Day-2 selections.
The Athletic’s NFL staff drops mock draft 3.0 ahead of the 2026 draft, pegging Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders and posing whether a second quarterback could join him in Round 1; the scenario includes Ty Simpson going to Arizona at No. 28 and runs through the rest of the projected first‑round picks with notes on team needs and potential trades.
PhillyVoice lays out a detailed 100+ player Eagles draft board for 2026, prioritizing scheme fit and needs with early OT targets (Freeling, Fano, Proctor), possible trades (including moving up from 23), and a mix of Day 2–3 prospects at WR/TE/CB/EDGE—while noting that actual picks will differ and the board will evolve over the draft weekend.
Lifehacker explains how vertical tabs free up header space and improve tab visibility, with step-by-step instructions to enable them in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Zen Browser, plus compact mode and tab-group tips.
Jets X-Factor’s 7-round mock envisions a bold, capital-heavy plan: trade up from No. 16 to No. 13 for Carnell Tate, slot Arvell Reese at No. 2 to upgrade the edge, then add Christen Miller (DT) and Jacob Rodriguez (LB) in Round 2, followed by Hezekiah Masses (CB) in Round 5, Sawyer Robertson (QB) in Round 7, and Micah Morris (OL) in Round 7 to round out the roster.
With about $61.6 million in cap space, the Patriots enter free agency with a ranked needs list led by edge and wide receiver, followed by interior offensive line and other spots. The plan includes evaluating QB depth behind Drake Maye, pursuing both internal re-signings and external upgrades, and navigating a busy offseason that features the legal tampering period (March 9–11) ahead of the March 11 start. Other items in play include Jeremy Springer’s extension, questions around Christian Gonzalez’s contract, and the ripple effects of the Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore, all shaping a roster aimed at maintaining championship contention after last year’s Super Bowl run.