Recents
How to slow down this summer (without falling behind)

Chloe Jung
It's important to know how to slow down in the summer without actually falling behind. Here are some practical, science-backed tips to cut digital friction, so you can protect your time for what actually matters.
What the AI browser wars gets wrong about people

Michael Foucher
AI browser companies keep racing to add more features, but are they solving the right problem? Three months after launching Shift AI, Michael Foucher reflects on why user control, thoughtful design, and listening to real feedback matter more than winning the AI hype cycle.
Gen Z, AI, and the great generational divide

Chloe Jung
New research shows Gen Z AI usage leads every generation, yet Gen Z is also the most skeptical of it. See what's driving the generational divide.
Behind the tabs
What the AI browser wars gets wrong about people

Michael Foucher
AI browser companies keep racing to add more features, but are they solving the right problem? Three months after launching Shift AI, Michael Foucher reflects on why user control, thoughtful design, and listening to real feedback matter more than winning the AI hype cycle.
Good customer support still comes from real humans

Cait Woodcock
Most companies are replacing human support with AI customer service tools. At Shift, every customer service conversation involves a real person, because some things automation can't replace.
Shift Connect 2026: Here's what happens when a globally distributed team gets off Zoom

Georgia Guirguis
Shift's annual company offsite brings every remote developer, co-op, and teammate together in person for three days. Here's what two software developer co-ops took away from the experience.
My Shift Setup
How a busy working mom uses Shift to hold it all together

Joanna Yuen
Meet Maria: a Solutions Architect, Cub Scout treasurer, and mom who built a Shift setup that keeps every part of her busy life in its place.
The Drip: a developer’s browser, refined

Joanna Yuen
A lead developer breaks down how he built a clean, intentional browser setup using one Space, structured apps, and flexible tabs.
How this founder runs a sports agency from one window

Joanna Yuen
Tyler runs his sports management agency inside Shift Browser, anchoring financial tools, websites, analytics, and outreach apps into one structured layout. With dedicated Spaces for work, inquiries, and personal life, he keeps everything he needs a few clicks away.
AI
Gen Z, AI, and the great generational divide

Chloe Jung
New research shows Gen Z AI usage leads every generation, yet Gen Z is also the most skeptical of it. See what's driving the generational divide.
AI browser wars: Which AI browsing assistant is best for you?

Chloe Jung
What is the best AI browser to use? In this article, we compare the top AI browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Shift and determine which AI browsing assistant actually boosts productivity.
How Aashna manages school, a cake business, and coding projects without losing her place

Taylor Lim
Aashna is a data science student, software developer, and custom cake business owner who does most of her life online. Here's how she uses Shift AI to stay organized without losing hours to tab chaos.
News
The 2026 Shift Impact Grant: $25,000 for climate action

Chloe Jung
Shift launches the 2026 Impact Grant: $25,000 USD for a nonprofit, social venture, or early-stage startup reimagining what's possible at the intersection of technology and climate action. Applications are open now through July 2, 2026.
Shift Gives 2026 roundup: here's what we've been up to

Taylor Lim
From offsetting 615 tonnes of CO₂ to sponsoring community walks and funding STEM scholarships, Shift Gives has had a full first half of 2026. Here's a look at what we've been up to and what's still ahead.
Shift AI just got smarter, here's what's new

Taylor Lim
Shift AI went live a week ago and we've already improved it, five new features including a first-of-its-kind proactive AI built into your address bar.
Tips & tricks
How to slow down this summer (without falling behind)

Chloe Jung
It's important to know how to slow down in the summer without actually falling behind. Here are some practical, science-backed tips to cut digital friction, so you can protect your time for what actually matters.
The omnibox is stuck in the past (and it is slowing you down)

Chloe Jung
Stuck fighting your browser to find anything? Learn why the omnibox slows you down, how it breaks your flow, and what a smarter, intent-driven command bar should do instead.
How to keep your search engine private

Chloe Jung
Mainstream engines track your every move, but you can reclaim your data. Use private search tools and structured browsers to isolate your digital identity and stop surveillance.
Apps hub
Stay ahead of the curve: 2026’s most innovative apps

Esther Seo
From AI music generation with Suno to effortless scheduling with Notion Calendar, discover the 5 apps set to dominate 2026 and how to integrate them seamlessly into your setup.
Black Friday 2025: The best shopping apps and tools to save big

Joanna Yuen
Black Friday 2025 isn’t about chasing every deal, it’s about shopping smarter. From the best shopping apps to cash-back tools and resale platforms, this guide shows how to save money, stay organized, and keep your browser (and your budget) under control during the most chaotic shopping season of the year.
8 apps for students you’ve never heard of but can’t live without after using

Audrey Rosyadi
As a student, you probably don’t want to hear the word “learning” anymore. We get it. However, there are some really innovative apps...
Carbon-neutral
Dear Big Tech, we're calling you in

Chloe Jung
We're asking Big Tech to join us in amplifying the conversation around sustainability, because corporate accountability in tech matters more than ever with Big Tech's emissions rising, while climate pledges stay on paper.
The hidden environmental impact of AI and your daily internet use

Chloe Jung
The carbon footprint of AI, streaming, email, and messaging is bigger than most people realize. We break down what the environmental impact of technology actually looks like in numbers, and what we're doing about it.
FireSwarm Solutions: from 2025 Impact Grant winner to one of Canada's top climate tech companies

Taylor Lim
FireSwarm Solutions, Shift's 2025 Impact Grant winner, is a British Columbia wildfire solutions company reimagining emergency response through autonomous technology. Since being selected, they've earned a spot in NATO DIANA's 2026 Challenge Programme and been recognized as one of Canada's top climate tech companies by Foresight Canada.





















