Microsoft Edge adds AI product comparison and automatic coupon finding for shopping

At a glance

Microsoft has added shopping features to its Edge browser. When you have similar products open in several tabs, Edge offers a comparison summary, and at checkout it looks for a working coupon. The update is aimed at the year-end shopping season.

Key points

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   Edge offers to compare similar products open in different tabs.

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   After you pick compare, Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant, summarizes specs and prices on one screen.

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   At checkout, the new Checkout Savings feature looks for and shows a working coupon.

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   You can turn the feature off in Edge settings.

Why it matters

It cuts down on the hassle of switching between sites to compare products and hunt for coupons. It shows how a browser can help during shopping.