A remote browser: does such a thing exist?

Having worked in the cloud infrastructure space for a while, I can confirm that yes, a remote browser does exist. It’s called ‘remote browser rendering.’ Platforms like BrowserStack and Sauce Labs have nailed this — they run the browser in the cloud and stream the interface to your device. You’re essentially interacting with a remote browser, but all the real work—CPU, memory, rendering—happens off your machine. These services often use a mix of HTTP, WebRTC, or even specialized streaming protocols to make the experience smooth