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The latest desktop update for the Brave browser includes a fix for a Chromium vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild. Users can update their browser by visiting 'About Brave' in the browser's ☰ menu.

Brave has launched a new AI assistant named Leo, which can help users get the information they need from videos faster. Users can ask Leo to summarize or transcribe videos on YouTube and other platforms. Leo also suggests related questions and answers any others that users come up with. The AI assistant is available on desktop through the Brave browser and can be accessed by typing a request in the URL bar or clicking the Leo icon in the Sidebar.

Brave warns users to be cautious of scams during big sales events like Black Friday. Criminals may send emails about missed package deliveries or ads about incredible deals to trick users into visiting fake sites or downloading malware. Brave can protect users by blocking bad ads and warning against known phishing sites. Users should also carefully examine URLs before clicking on links and utilize two-factor authentication for added security.

Brave has confirmed that Google's changes will not prevent them from blocking ads. They also announced continued support for uBlock Origin and uMatrix, even after Chrome stops supporting them.

Brave VP of privacy engineering, Pete Snyder, argues that Google's plan to remove third-party cookies in Chrome won't significantly improve user privacy, citing concerns about Chrome's overall privacy protections. The Brave community believes that Google's upcoming plans threaten user choice and privacy on the Web.

Brave has introduced support for ERC-4361 (@signinwitheth) in their wallet, allowing for clearer and safer message signing across the Ethereum ecosystem. SIWE replaces the fragmented Web2 login experience with a unified login credential secured by the user's crypto wallet.

Brave is a web browser that blocks both ads and trackers, helping to extend the battery life of your device.

Brave has released the latest version of its browser (1.60) which includes a new feature developed in collaboration with CoWSwap. This feature aims to make token swaps via the CoW Protocol clearer, simpler, and safer to execute with Brave Wallet.

Google spent a significant amount of money to secure its position as the default search engine on various platforms, including Apple and Samsung devices. This investment demonstrates Google's efforts to prevent users from exploring alternative search engines. In contrast, Brave is prioritizing innovation by developing a privacy-preserving, user-first search engine.

Brave CEO Brendan Eich will be speaking with PagodaPlatform's Eric Winer about the fight for the Open Web at NEARCON23. The session will take place on November 9th from 5:35 PM to 5:55 PM GMT at the Layer 1 Stage (Convento Do Beato).