Edge 133: Microsoft’s Secret Weapon Against Scareware Scams and Speedy Downloads Debuts!
Microsoft Edge 133 is here with a scareware blocker to keep those fake tech support scams at bay. Plus, the Downloads UI got a turbo boost with WebUI 2.0, making it faster but still looking the same. Update now for a safer, speedier browsing experience!

Hot Take:
Microsoft Edge 133 is here, and it’s like the Swiss Army knife of browsers—blocking scareware, speeding up downloads, and maybe even slicing a nice block of cheese if you ask it nicely. But seriously, with all these updates, the only thing Edge won’t do is your laundry. Yet.
Key Points:
- Microsoft Edge 133 introduces an AI-powered scareware blocker.
- The scareware blocker works in real-time using computer vision.
- Scareware scams are fake tech support scams designed to trick users.
- Edge’s Downloads UI has been updated with a new architecture for faster performance.
- Users can enable the scareware blocker in Edge’s settings menu.
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