Microsoft Edge’s new tab page refreshed with option for a video of the day
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Updated January 31, 2022:This post has been updated with an earlier instance of the feature being seen in use.
What you need to know
Microsoft Edge recently gained a new customization option for its new tab page. Now, when you open a new tab within the browser, you can see the Bing video of the day. The option was recently highlighted byTechdows, and it requires Edge version 97 or later.YouTuber BrenTechseems to be the first person to have discovered the feature back in October 2021. It appears that the feature is available on any instance of Edge running version 97 or later, regardless of if it is from the Stable, Beta, Dev, or Canary branch.
Edge already allowed you to choose between a Bing image of the day, a custom image, or not having an image appear at all. There are also customization options for the new tab page regarding which content is presented. For example, you can have the browser just show the headings of content or hide content entirely.
The option to view a video of the day is off by default. To enable the option:
Note that the option will show an image or video of the day, so you won’t always see a video.
Microsoft Edge has a new option for its new tab experience. You can now show an image or video of the day each time you open a new tab.
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