Microsoft bets that battery claims will boost Edge

Microsoft today continued to press its case that Windows 10's Edge browser is more power efficient than rivals.In a post to a company blog, Jason Weber, a director in the web platform team, trumpeted new streaming tests that show Edge displayed content longer than other browsers on identical battery-powered Surface Book laptops."With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge is more efficient than ever, and still the best choice for extending your battery life on Windows 10," said Weber.