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Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla team up for a 'common vision' on extensions
Collaboration by Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla should make it easier for extension developers to create tools that work across multiple browsers.
Firefox's latest design minimizes distracting notifications and messages
With Firefox's latest redesign, Mozilla says it became obsessed over reducing "distractions, extra clicks and wasted time."
What would the internet look like without third-party cookies?
With recent news about Google committing to disabling third-party cookies in Chrome, it seems like the internet as we know it is about to undergo a seismic shift — at least behind the scenes. What will it look like?
Firefox will soon stop supporting Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show devices
Mozilla is ending Firefox support for the Amazon Fire TV platform and Echo Show devices starting on April 30th.
Mozilla leads campaign for FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality law
Firefox maker Mozilla has been joined by Reddit and Vimeo in a renewed push to get the FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality rules repealed during the Trump era.
Firefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sites
Mozilla is adding a 'total cookie protection' feature to Firefox aimed at stopping tracking across multiple websites as part of its latest browser release.
Firefox extensions are now easier to install on Android devices
Mozilla has simplified the process of finding and installing add-ons for Firefox on Android. At the moment, you have to go to Add-ons Manager to install the extensions you want — a process Mozilla says could be a bit confusing if you’re used to the desktop installation flow. Mozilla hasn’t expanded the list that much since it launched the new browser experience, which is based on its own GeckoView engine, in August 2020.
Mozilla brings its VPN to Mac and Linux
You can use the service on up to five devices with a $5/month subscription.
Tech giants will block Kazakhstan's web surveillance efforts again
Kazakhstan is trying yet again to force its citizens to install a "national security certificate" on every internet-capable device in the country. As a response to the country’s latest attempt to spy on people’s devices, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla have teamed up like they did last year to block the certificate from working on their browsers. In its announcement, Mozilla said it was recently informed that ISPs in Kazakhstan have recently started telling customers that they’re required to install the digital certificate to be able to access foreign websites.
Firefox 84 arrives with native support for Apple Silicon
New Macs with Apple's M1 chip inside should see even better performance with Firefox 84, now that it can run natively on Apple Silicon.
Firefox 83 will automatically switch you to secure HTTPS sites
Mozilla has launched a new security feature with Firefox 83 that can make sure you’re always establishing secure connections to every website that you visit. Further, Firefox will ask for your permission to load websites that aren’t encrypted via HTTPS in any way. The browser will Firefox will display an error message that explains the security risks of connecting to a non-HTTPS website before you can click through to load it.
Older Android phones won't support many secure websites by September 2021
Let's Encrypt has warned that older Android phones won't support many secure websites after they lose key certificates by September 2021.
Tech giants call for more content liability protection in the EU
Safeguards would give them more leeway to tackle hate speech, a lobby argued.
Firefox 82 promises speed and picture-in-picture improvements
Mozilla is rolling out a fresh browser update for the Firefox faithful. According to Mozilla, websites that use a flexbox layout will load 20 percent quicker than before. Firefox 82 is more than a performance upgrade, though.
You can now set Firefox as your default iOS browser
You can opt for Firefox as your default browser on iOS devices.
Mozilla is shutting down Firefox Send and Notes
Mozilla plans to say goodbye to two of its lesser-known products this year.
Mozilla asks YouTube users to ‘donate’ their recommendations
created a browser extension to help researchers study YouTube’s recommendations algorithm.
Firefox's overhauled Android app adds the browser's best desktop features
Firefox's overhauled Android app is built on an entirely new browser engine.
Mozilla's $5 VPN promises private browsing on Windows, Android
Mozilla is launching a fast, affordable and lightweight VPN for people who have never used a VPN before.
Mozilla project exposes YouTube's recommendation 'bubbles'
Through these different personas, Mozilla hopes to demonstrate how YouTube’s recommendation algorithm could confirm certain biases. The six personas were created after Kihara conducted interviews with real YouTube users who experienced similar recommendation bubbles.