Launched the browser company’s Arc, a web browser that aims to have a less cluttered user interface,Live calendarA feature to ensure that you never miss a call or be late for a meeting. The feature was rolled out yesterday on Mac and is available in the latest Arc update with version 1.47.1.
The new feature allows you to pin Google Calendar to your favorites section for quick access at any time. Once activated, the Live Calendar feature provides countdown timers to remind you right before the meeting starts and a “Join” button to answer calls with a single click. You can choose how long you want the reminder to appear in Settings.
Other updates released in the latest version of Arc include a less cluttered command bar that removes the Shift+Enter icons that appear after searching and the ability to swipe to reopen tabs you’ve accidentally closed. Additionally, Arc Search’s picture-in-picture mode allows users to multitask, such as online shopping while watching a YouTube video.
Arc’s parent company, The Browser Company, is on a mission to build an “Internet computer” for users. Arc recently introduced several useful features, including an AI agent that browses the web for you and an AI-powered summary tool.
The browser company raised $50 million in March at a valuation of $550 million.