Free AI Browser Dia Launches for Mac, Windows Waitlist Open
▼ Summary
– The Dia browser is now available for free download to all Mac users running macOS 14+ with M1 chips or later.
– Users can interact with AI through a dedicated sidebar to chat about open tabs, compare websites, and check spelling and grammar.
– A Windows version of Dia is planned, with a waitlist available, but no specific release date has been announced.
The new Dia browser, now freely available for all Mac users, represents a major leap in how we interact with the web by embedding artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience. This release follows several months of beta testing and is specifically designed for Mac systems running macOS 14 or newer on M1 chips and beyond. Unlike standard browsers, Dia operates as an agentic browser, meaning it actively automates tasks to simplify your digital life rather than just displaying web pages.
What truly sets Dia apart is its deeply integrated AI capabilities. Imagine wanting to shop for a specific item online. Instead of manually visiting multiple sites and comparing options, you can simply type a detailed request like “Find me a modern men’s shirt with blue and white horizontal stripes.” Dia scours the web, gathers relevant results, and presents them in one organized view, though it stops short of completing the purchase for you.
A dedicated AI sidebar remains accessible at all times, allowing you to interact with open tabs, review your browsing history, or ask the AI to summarize articles, compare different websites, or even perform web searches. Every text field includes a built-in spelling and grammar checker, streamlining everything from writing emails to filling out forms. The system learns your preferences over time, adapting to your writing style, frequently visited sites, and personal interests.
Dia offers both a free version and a Pro subscription priced at twenty dollars per month. Free users enjoy core functionalities such as AI chat, custom skills, tab mentions, file attachments, memory personalization, and a two-week trial of Pro features. Upgrading to Pro removes chat limits and expands usage options.
While currently exclusive to macOS, a Windows version is in development and interested users can join the waitlist to receive updates on its release. No specific launch date has been announced for the Windows iteration, but the Mac version is ready for download today.
(Source: ZDNET)
