Firefox 4 Downloads: 10 Million and Counting

"Mozilla's new Firefox 4 Web browser has been downloaded 10 million times since debuting Tuesday."

Firefox 4 downloaded 5 million times in first day

"Firefox 4, the latest version of Mozilla's free, open-source Web browser, was downloaded around 5 million times in its first 24 hours."

Internet Explorer Drops Below 50% Market Share Worldwide

"Despite last month's promising debut of Internet Explorer 9, the world's most popular browser has fallen below 50% for the first time, according to StatCounter."

IBM Endorses Firefox as In-House Web Browser

"Technology giant IBM wants its workers around the world to use free, open-source Mozilla Firefox as their window into the Internet."

IE8, Chrome Have Most Momentum in Browser Wars

"Chrome is on a roll. It's the fastest-growing browser in terms of market share we've seen in a long time. And its rapid growth corresponds with Internet Explorer's steady decline. Keeping that in mind though, data from last month shows that IE8 has managed to grab 25 percent of the browser market, beating all versions of Firefox to the punch."

Google's Chrome Grabs No. 3 Browser Spot From Safari

"Google's Chrome overtook Apple's Safari to become the world's third-most popular browser just 16 months after its debut, a Web metrics company said Friday."

Google Updates Browser, Plans to Gain Share

"Google Inc has rolled out a new version of its Chrome Web browser and a version of the Mac browser for mainstream users will be available within months, as the company moves to double Chrome's market share."

Firefox Hits 1 Billion Downloads

"The popular Firefox browser from Mozilla has just past its billionth download."

Opera Unite Attempts to Reinvent the Web

Opera today launched a nifty new service that allows anyone to use the Opera browser as a server to host rich content. Whether the free service -- called Opera Unite -- helps the Oslo, Norway-based browser maker grab market share from Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome remains to be seen.

Microsoft's IE8 Catches Most 'Social Malware'

"A study by NSS Labs of 6 major web browsers shows a large difference in their ability to block 'socially engineered malware.'"