Hacker News with Generative AI: Firefox

Tell HN: Mozilla is preparing to remove bookmark keywords (ycombinator.com)
On Bugzilla there's an active ticket [0] tracking progress to remove bookmark keywords from Firefox, in order to consolidate them into Search.
Mozilla, Firefox, Web Browsing, Search, Bookmarks
15 points by RheingoldRiver 23 hours ago | 2 comments
Ask HN: Was Mozilla Ever Independent? (ycombinator.com)
This is based on the revelation that Firefox (and I'm assuming Mozilla itself) relies on at least 85-90% of its operating revenue from Google's search deals. For decades now, Mozilla insisted and promoted that it was a non-profit independent organization, and that extended to Firefox. That 85-90% revenue figure is now calling 15-20 years of those statements into question for me.
Mozilla, Firefox, Business, Non-profits, Revenue
12 points by dabockster 18 days ago | 5 comments
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive (theverge.com)
Firefox could be put out of business should a court implement all the Justice Department’s proposals to restrict Google’s search monopoly, an executive for the browser owner Mozilla testified Friday.
Firefox, Google, Antitrust, Business, Technology
6 points by Khaine 20 days ago | 3 comments
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive (theverge.com)
Firefox could be put out of business should a court implement all the Justice Department’s proposals to restrict Google’s search monopoly, an executive for the browser owner Mozilla testified Friday.
Firefox, Google, Antitrust, Business, Law
13 points by recvonline 21 days ago | 6 comments
WebGPU is officially shipping in Firefox 141, July release date (groups.google.com)
I intend to enable WebGPU on Windows in the early beta stages of Firefox 139, which enters beta this coming Monday, April 28.
WebGPU, Firefox, Web Browsers, Software, Release Dates
11 points by astlouis44 24 days ago | 1 comments
Firefox tab groups are here (mozilla.org)
What happens when 4,500 people ask for the same feature? At Firefox, we build it.
Web Browsers, Firefox, User Features
807 points by TangerineDream 24 days ago | 441 comments
Intent to expose WebGPU in early beta Fx139 (groups.google.com)
I intend to enable WebGPU on Windows in the early beta stages of Firefox 139, which enters beta this coming Monday, April 28.
WebGPU, Firefox, Beta, Browsers, Web Development
12 points by astlouis44 31 days ago | 0 comments
Betterfox - about:config tweaks to enhance Mozilla Firefox (github.com/yokoffing)
Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the law of diminishing returns and the minimum effective dose.
Firefox, Browser Enhancements, Customization, Open Source, Web Browsing
25 points by CyMonk 31 days ago | 0 comments
Exploring on-device AI link previews in Firefox (mozilla.org)
Ever opened a bunch of tabs only to realize none of them have what you need? Or felt like you’re missing something valuable in a maze of hyperlinks? In Firefox Labs 138, we introduced an optional experimental feature to enhance your browsing experience by showing a quick snapshot of what’s behind a link before you open it.
Firefox, Web Browsing, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience
3 points by keyboardJones 31 days ago | 0 comments
Firefox starts testing "Link Previews" (mozilla.org:443)
We’ve just introduced a new experimental feature in Firefox Labs on Beta and Nightly called Link Previews, and we’d love for you to give it a try and let us know what you think.
Web Browsers, Firefox, User Experience
10 points by ReadCarlBarks 39 days ago | 8 comments
Hardening the Firefox Front End with Content Security Policies (attackanddefense.dev)
Most of the Firefox User Interface (UI), including the address bar and the tab strip, are implemented using standard web technologies like HTML, CSS and JavaScript plus some additional custom components like XUL. One of the advantages of using web technologies for the front end is that it allows rendering the frontend using the browser engine on all desktop operating systems.
Security, Web Development, Firefox
185 points by evilpie 44 days ago | 68 comments
Firefox Release 137.0 (mozilla.org)
Release Notes tell you what’s new in Firefox. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can also file a bug in Bugzilla or see the system requirements of this release.
New Releases, Software, Firefox, Browsers
5 points by ksec 48 days ago | 0 comments
Tell HN: Pocket (acquired by Moz) only works with FF now (ycombinator.com)
They've pulled their browser extensions and integrations except for Firefox.
Web Browsers, Firefox, Acquisitions, Software, Tech News
13 points by anon6362 50 days ago | 18 comments
Firefox 137.0 released with vertical tabs (mozilla.org)
Firefox’s new sidebar lets you move tabs to the side, pin key sites and keep your AI assistant handy.
Firefox, Web Browsers, User Interface, AI
12 points by Ianvdl 51 days ago | 2 comments
Firefox's vertical tabs came to life with a little help from our community (mozilla.org)
If you’ve ever had more tabs open than you can count, you know the struggle: tiny, unreadable tab titles, constant scrolling, and that moment of panic when you close the wrong one. Enter vertical tabs, a long-requested Firefox feature designed to make tab management and multitasking easier.
Firefox, Web Browsers, User Interface, Community, Productivity
4 points by HieronymusBosch 51 days ago | 0 comments
Firefox 137 starts rolling out tab groups (mozilla.org)
Release Notes tell you what’s new in Firefox. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can also file a bug in Bugzilla or see the system requirements of this release.
Web Browsers, Software, New Releases, Firefox
7 points by ReadCarlBarks 52 days ago | 2 comments
Mozilla warns Windows users of critical Firefox sandbox escape flaw (bleepingcomputer.com)
Mozilla has released Firefox 136.0.4 to patch a critical security vulnerability that can let attackers escape the web browser's sandbox on Windows systems.
Security, Firefox, Windows, Software, Vulnerability
6 points by akyuu 57 days ago | 2 comments
Firefox Is Finally (Re)Adding Support for Web Apps (omgubuntu.co.uk)
A few months back Firefox announced it was finally adding support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) after years of ignoring its own user’s requests to do so.
Web Browsers, Firefox
105 points by pahbloo 58 days ago | 95 comments
Firefox no longer posts on X, now on Bluesky (bsky.app)
Social Media, Firefox, Bluesky
18 points by 3adawi 65 days ago | 0 comments
Take a New Look at CSS Shapes (2018) (smashingmagazine.com)
This week, CSS Shapes ships in a production version of Firefox with the release of Firefox 62 — along with a very nice addition to the Firefox DevTools to help us work with Shapes.
CSS, Web Development, Web Design, Firefox
16 points by Tomte 68 days ago | 6 comments
My Favorite Firefox Extensions (alexn.org)
In my previous post, I mentioned that I now use Firefox as my main browser and you should too. Firefox’s strength is its extensions, with many available on Android devices as well. Here’s a list of my favorites.
Firefox, Web Browsers, Extensions, Productivity
12 points by todsacerdoti 69 days ago | 3 comments
A look at Firefox forks (lwn.net)
Mozilla's actions have been rubbing many Firefox fans the wrong way as of late, and inspiring them to look for alternatives.
Mozilla, Firefox, Web Browsers, Open Source
565 points by sohkamyung 70 days ago | 372 comments
I-cant-believe-its-not-webusb: Hacking around lack of WebUSB support in Firefox (github.com/ArcaneNibble)
It turns out that there is a way for a web page to access USB devices without requiring WebUSB and its associated political disagreements!
Web Development, Firefox, USB, Security, Hacking
314 points by todsacerdoti 70 days ago | 288 comments
Mozilla Warns Users to Update Firefox Before Certificate Expires (bleepingcomputer.com)
Mozilla is warning Firefox users to update their browsers to the latest version to avoid facing disruption and security risks caused by the upcoming expiration of one of the company's root certificates.
Security, Firefox, Mozilla, Browser Updates
13 points by m463 70 days ago | 5 comments
Mozilla Likely Been Sharing Aggregated Firefox Data with Advertisers Since 2017 (quippd.com)
TL;DR: With Firefox 56, Mozilla combined Firefox Health Report and Telemetry data into a single setting called “technical and interaction data”, which was then enabled by default. This included data about advertising within Firefox’s New Tab page, along with a lot of other technical information about the installation of Firefox. The Firefox preferences UI makes no mention of usage of this technical data for advertising purposes.
Privacy, Mozilla, Firefox, Advertising, Data
10 points by mimasama 72 days ago | 2 comments
Mozilla sees surge in Firefox users thanks to EU's Digital Markets Act (cyberinsider.com)
Mozilla reports a significant rise in Firefox usage across the European Union, crediting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for breaking long-standing barriers to browser choice.
Mozilla, Firefox, EU, Web Browsers
11 points by namanyayg 72 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla closes support thread 2 days before baked-in CA TLS certs expire (mozilla.org)
Important update! On March 14, 2025, a critical root certificate in Firefox will expire. If you’re still using an older version (before Firefox 128 or ESR 115.13+), it’s crucial to update to Firefox 128 or newer to avoid issues with add-ons, DRM-protected content, and other features.
Security, Web Browsers, Mozilla, Firefox, Certificates
4 points by superkuh 72 days ago | 1 comments
Tell Mozilla: it's time to ditch Google (mozillapetition.com)
Mozilla, Firefox, Google, Competition, Advocacy
424 points by notpushkin 72 days ago | 443 comments
Former Facebook execs are running Firefox adtech (goblin.band)
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Facebook, Advertising, Firefox, Privacy
38 points by jordigh 73 days ago | 7 comments
Certificate will expire on 14 March – update Firefox to prevent add-on breakage (mozilla.org)
On 14 March a root certificate (the resource used to prove an add-on was approved by Mozilla) will expire, meaning Firefox users on versions older than 128 (or ESR 115) will not be able to use their add-ons.
Firefox, Security, Web Browsers, Add-ons
36 points by lapcat 74 days ago | 24 comments