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Microsoft is testing another Edge trick to convert Chrome users
Microsoft really, really, really wants you to start using Edge as your primary browser. The company has employed all kinds of tricks in the past to sway users, like forcing links to open in Edge, asking why you downloaded Chrome, and sneakily importing your Chrome data. As of this writing, the company isn’t yet out of ideas. In the latest version of Edge Canary—the most cutting-edge channel that’s updated daily with the newest developments—the browser now contains hints that point to a new internal feature that involves a “pin Edge when you close the browser” prompt, reports Windows Latest. To be fair, “pin Edge” prompts aren’t new. But the new feature flags in Edge Canary show that Microsoft might be trying a new tactic soon. Specifically, if you’re a heavy Chrome user, you might be shown a pop-up request to pin Edge to the Windows taskbar. If you aren’t, you may never see the pop-up. Going by two of the new feature flags, the new “pin Edge” prompt seems to be targeting users with “over 90 percent Chrome usage” and/or users who are designted as “Chrome engaged.” It’s hard to know what exactly those terms mean, but it likely means anyone who primarily uses Chrome more than any other web browser. Clearly, the aim is to bring Edge to the forefront for users who have forgotten or neglected the browser. It’s unclear when this feature will start rolling out, or if it will ever be rolled out. Since these are just feature flags for now, it could just be an internal company test. Microsoft’s ongoing strategy to aggressively market Edge has been criticized in the past and has even led to antitrust complaints.

Newcastle agree Ł40m deal for Aston Villa's Ramsey
Newcastle are close to signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey in deal worth about Ł40m.

Premier League predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 32 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four this season.

Man City reveal weather-inspired kit for club 'that plays in the rain'
Manchester City's jersey features a raindrop graphic over a grey background, taking inspiration from the city's wet weather.

Windows 11’s August update fails to install on some PCs. Here’s what you can do
Earlier this week, Microsoft released the mandatory Windows 11 update KB5063878 for August, which included some improvements and new features like Quick Machine Recovery, which allows IT administrators to remotely troubleshoot and reboot faulty PCs. However, it appears that some users are already having trouble with the patch—even getting it to install in the first place. Various forum threads and Reddit posts contain reports of failed installations, which often occur with error codes 0x80240069, 0x80240031, or 0x800f0922. Microsoft is aware of the problem and has listed it as a known error in this support document, which states that users who get Windows updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) are particularly affected. WSUS is mainly used by companies, which is consistent with the reports from system admins who have commented on these difficulties. It also seems to make no difference whether it’s a newly installed Windows system or one that has already received several updates. This makes the search for a solution a little more difficult. What you can do if you’re affected Microsoft currently offers affected users the following temporary solution: perform a “Known Issue Rollback,” which allows you to undo a Windows update that’s causing problems. There’s also a temporary workaround for the problem that involves making changes to the Windows registry or running a PowerShell script, as detailed by Windows Latest. Afterwards, if you don’t want to wait for Microsoft to fix the issue and want to reinstall ASAP, you can try downloading the patch via Microsoft’s Update Catalog and installing it manually. Further reading: Microsoft says Windows 11 24H2 is the “most reliable” version of Windows ever

Watch: Demolition 'history' as eight cooling towers fall
The demolition is the ninth controlled explosion at the complex near Retford in Nottinghamshire.

Dozens of migrants killed after boats capsize off Italian coast
More than 700 have died crossing the central Mediterranean in 2025, according to the UN reugee agency.