A report commissioned by Mozilla found that Microsoft is using dark patterns in Windows to steer users towards its Edge browser.

Windows operating system

Who

Mozilla, Microsoft

What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:24:00 GMT · 2h 41m ago

Where

Windows operating system ·

Why

To encourage users to adopt and use the Microsoft Edge browser.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The findings suggest potential user manipulation in browser choice within the Windows ecosystem, with regional variations noted, particularly outside the European Economic Area.

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The Register
https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/dark-patterns-in-windows-are-steering-users-to-edge-mozilla-commissioned-report/5271792
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