DuckDuckGo is developing a desktop browser that CEO Gabriel Weinberg said will include “robust privacy protection” by default, The Verge reports. The browser will include buttons to instantly erase browsing history, stored data and tabs. While the browser is currently undergoing beta testing on macOS, it is unclear when it will become publicly available.
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