Tags: Arc

The AI‑driven web browser Dia is incorporating several of Arc’s most‑liked functionalities, such as a sidebar mode, vertical tabs and picture‑in‑picture support for video calls. The move follows Dia’s purchase by Atlassian, which will also enable deeper integration with tools like Jira and Linear. Company leadership notes that Dia’s architecture is better suited for AI, speed and security, while retaining the user‑experience innovations that made Arc a cult favorite. The strategy aims to blend Arc’s experimental strengths with a more streamlined, AI‑native platform. Read more

The Browser Company has made its AI-driven browser, Dia, freely downloadable for any Mac that runs macOS 14 on an M1 chip or newer. The rollout follows a private beta that began in June after the product’s initial reveal last year. Dia embeds a chatbot in every tab, enabling web searches, site comparisons, on‑page question answering, copy‑editing and summarization without leaving the page. The company, known for its earlier Arc browser, shifted full focus to Dia after CEO Josh Miller said Arc lacked cohesion. An acquisition by Atlassian, valued at roughly $610 million and set to close by the end of 2025, is expected to accelerate Dia’s expansion, though a Windows version has not yet been announced. Read more