Firefox 138 turns the address bar into a command center
Type commands like "clear history" or "take a screenshot" right into the bar
Mozilla Firefox will soon reduce the need for dangerous DLL injection for enterprise users
Less foreign code means a more stable browsing experience for employees
YouTube cracks down (again) on ad blockers, frustrating users
Google says ad revenue is key to keeping YouTube afloat
Microsoft Edge browser starts offering extensions on Android before Chrome
How Microsoft is setting Edge apart from Chrome on Android, though Firefox came in first
Firefox increased its market share in Europe thanks to Digital Markets Act
It appears that when given an upfront choice, users will install alternative browsers
PSA: Firefox urges users to update now to prevent add-on issues
A Mozilla root certificate will expire on March 14, 2025, potentially breaking add-ons, DRM-protected content like streaming services and other Firefox features. To avoid issues, users must update to the latest version of Firefox, including those opting for the ESR version.
Orbit is Mozilla's wild attempt to turn AI into a privacy-focused summarization service
Mozilla wants to harness LLMs' power for a greater good
Mozilla partners with environmentally friendly search engine Ecosia
Like Google or Bing, but greener
Do Not Track: Mozilla is dropping privacy feature due to ineffectiveness
DNT failed because websites simply ignored requests
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now
Mozilla is laying off 30% of staff, still laser focused on its broader targets
Rock Bottom: Mozilla recently embarked on a significant workforce restructuring effort, laying off 30 percent of its employees in the process. The Firefox maker hopes the changes will allow them to become more agile in order to better navigate the challenging technology landscape.
Firefox 132 adds 4K video support and enhanced privacy features
Firefox now blocks third-party cookies when enhanced tracking is set to Strict mode. Firefox 132 also introduces 4K video playback for streaming services via Microsoft PlayReady, reducing battery drain and enhancing performance when watching movies.
What Ever Happened to Netscape?
It was a magical time, PC sales were just booming and if you were lucky, yours would come with a modem for dial-up Internet access. You would hear the scrambling sound of your phone line connecting you to the world. Launching Netscape and staring at the throbber animation while a single web page loaded.
Mozilla advises Firefox users to update if they want browser add-ons to keep working
Trying to avoid another "extension apocalypse" like the one that happened in 2019
Google is purging ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store
Bottom line: After years of delaying the adoption of Manifest V3, Google is now moving forward and accelerating the process. Soon, users will have to choose between accepting Chrome's inferior ad-blocking technology or switching to a different browser.
Firefox releases critical security fix following discovery of exploited vulnerability
Firefox 131.0.2 includes a security fix for a vulnerability actively exploited in the wild, where attackers can achieve code execution by exploiting a use-after-free flaw in animation timelines.
Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog
"It's a shame that an organization like Mozilla believes that users are too dumb to say yes or no"
Mozilla keeps Firefox alive on legacy Windows versions with extended support
Firefox users on Windows 7 / 8 get another six months of updates
Zen Browser is a new browser based on Firefox with minimal data collection
Despite its early stage, Zen includes useful features like split view, a sidebar, and a compact mode for more screen real estate. It is compatible with most desktop operating systems, including older ones.
Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability
The vulnerability has persisted for nearly two decades
Is Mozilla the one to suffer the consequences of Google's antitrust defeat?
A hot potato: Mozilla has a close relationship with Google, as most of Firefox's revenue comes from the agreement keeping Google as the browser's default search engine. However, the search giant is now officially a monopoly, and a future court decision could have an unprecedented impact on Mozilla's ability to keep things "business as usual."
Mozilla introduces experimental API in Firefox to help advertisers without tracking users
Facepalm: The latest release of the Firefox web browser brought a new feature designed to please both privacy-conscious users and advertisers. However, it is bound to do the opposite, pinning one more controversy onto Mozilla's stated mission to take back the web from Big Tech.
Firefox 128 simplifies clearing user browsing data
Firefox 128 has just debuted with a streamlined dialog for clearing user data and improved video playback, especially when browsing incognito on streaming websites like Netflix.
Firefox users are unhappy with privacy tweaks in the browser's latest version
The Firefox 127 release is facing plenty of criticism
Mozilla is adding vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI to Firefox
Giving Firefox users what they most want, according to Mozilla