https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/following-chromes-lead-microsoft-edge-also-moves-to-block-autoplay-videos/

The Microsoft Edge browser will gain the ability to block auto-playing media, such as sounds and web videos. The feature was announced today for Edge browsers part of Insiders program, Microsoft's testing ground for new Windows 10 features.

The ability to block auto-playing media will land in the mainstream Edge distribution this fall when Microsoft launches the next major version of the Windows 10 operating system.