May is shaping up to be a big month—and we’ve got the stories (and stats) to prove it. We’re talking $25K for bold green tech ideas, putting a small biz on a billboard in Times Square, and rethinking the browser for a more sustainable future. We've been busy. Keep scrolling for our favorite updates, proud moments, and a few highlights that are more exciting than most of your inbox.
Our favorites of the month ⭐️
Shift’s $25K Impact Grant
Apply now →Did you know the internet consumes enough water annually to fill over 1 million Olympic-size swimming pools? 🤯 That's why we're giving $25,000 to fuel bold, tech-powered sustainability ideas. If you're working to make the digital world greener, we want to help bring your vision to life.
Get your small business on a billboard in Times Square
Apply now →To celebrate Small Business Month this May, we launched Pay It Forward by Shift—because we know how scrappy the early days can be (we’ve grown 10x in 8 years, after all). So we’re giving one lucky business their name in lights. Literally. A billboard in Times Square. Your story, your logo, your "made it" moment.
Inside Shift's journey to tackle the carbon impact of browsing
Listen now →Shift’s CEO Neil and Lead Software Developer Mahum sit down on The Capitalist Hippie podcast to explore how everyday internet use, from sending emails to watching Netflix, can become climate-conscious action. Shift is rethinking the browser as a gateway to greener tech, reducing digital emissions without slowing you down. A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of climate tech.
Shift in the news 📰
Shift’s CEO Neil discusses how web browsing is evolving from simple search to dynamic, app-based experiences powered by AI. Browsers are becoming personal workspaces that bridge life and work, with AI assistants automating tasks and reshaping how we search. To stay ahead, developers must prioritize security, personalization, and performance. The future lies in smarter, more intuitive browsers that seamlessly integrate AI to simplify and enhance our online experience.
Read full article (~4 mins) →
Shift was featured in BC Business as one of five B.C. companies shaking up their industries. CEO Neil Henderson shared how Shift is rethinking the browser as more than just a place to search, it's your digital command center. With everything in one window, Shift helps cut the noise, streamline work, and actually make the internet feel manageable again.
Read full article (~12 mins) →Shift community 👥
How do you find the tab you need?
Your top rising apps in Shift
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Infinity
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An all-in-one productivity and collaboration platform that lets teams manage projects, tasks, and workflows using customizable boards, views, and structures tailored to their unique needs. |
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Obsidian
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A second brain for your thoughts—this powerful, offline-first tool lets you link ideas, take notes, and build a knowledge network that grows with you, one connection at a time. |
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Sage HR
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An HR platform that takes the pain out of payroll, hiring, and team management—streamlining everything from onboarding to time tracking, so you can focus on growing your business. |
Shift has been recognized as a top browser for Winter 2025 by G2, TrustRadius, and SourceForge. This is pretty huge. Thank you for making this happen and getting us one step closer to being the world's best browser.
Before the fun officially comes to an end, I'll leave you with this riddle: Why did the scarecrow win an award?
