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Mozilla extends Firefox support for Windows 7 and older macOS until 2026
Firefox is the only mainstream browser still supporting legacy operating systems
Mozilla angers Firefox users with latest AI browser gimmick
The browser's inference process makes people's CPUs go "nuts"
Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are crashing more frequently due to summer heatwaves, Firefox dev says
Crash logs reveal a clear link between hot regions and Intel CPU failures
Firefox 140 launches with both new ESR and stable versions
Firefox 140 introduces new features across both the stable and ESR (extended support release) versions. Users can now unload inactive tabs to save memory and better manage pinned tabs. Developer Tools gain improvements such as enhanced DOM search, support for new web APIs, and custom text highlighting.
YouTube shuts down ad-blocker loophole, tightens restrictions
More Firefox users have been impacted
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.