Firefox nightly is running an experiment featuring a Fakespot feed on newtab
(mozilla.org)
Experimental address bar deduplication, better auto-open Picture-in-Picture, and more – These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 170
Experimental address bar deduplication, better auto-open Picture-in-Picture, and more – These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 170
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google reacts to report that it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Is Chrome the New IE? (2023)
(magiclasso.co)
With a global browser market share of over 65%, Google’s Chrome has become the target of criticism and disdain, much like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer once was. Is Chrome facing similar challenges to Internet Explorer (IE) and will this lead to its downfall?
With a global browser market share of over 65%, Google’s Chrome has become the target of criticism and disdain, much like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer once was. Is Chrome facing similar challenges to Internet Explorer (IE) and will this lead to its downfall?
What I Want from Mozilla
(werd.io)
Like many of you, I received a survey today with the title: “What is your dream for Mozilla?” I filled it in, but the potential for Mozilla is so expansive and critical to the future of the internet that I wanted to address my thoughts in greater depth here.
Like many of you, I received a survey today with the title: “What is your dream for Mozilla?” I filled it in, but the potential for Mozilla is so expansive and critical to the future of the internet that I wanted to address my thoughts in greater depth here.
iOS age restriction blocks all browsers except Safari, breaks choice screen
(open-web-advocacy.org)
Apple is currently failing to comply with its obligations under Article 6(3) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding the provision of the browser choice screen. The iOS browser choice screen is currently broken for any user with age restrictions for apps enabled, effectively preventing them from selecting any browser other than Safari.
Apple is currently failing to comply with its obligations under Article 6(3) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding the provision of the browser choice screen. The iOS browser choice screen is currently broken for any user with age restrictions for apps enabled, effectively preventing them from selecting any browser other than Safari.
AMA with the Firefox Leadership Team
(mozilla.org)
We’re thrilled to announce that the Firefox leadership team at Mozilla is joining us to host a very special AMA here on Mozilla Connect to celebrate Firefox’s 20th anniversary, and answer any questions you may have about what’s next for Firefox.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Firefox leadership team at Mozilla is joining us to host a very special AMA here on Mozilla Connect to celebrate Firefox’s 20th anniversary, and answer any questions you may have about what’s next for Firefox.
WebVM 2.0: A complete Linux Desktop Environment in the browser via WebAssembly
(leaningtech.com)
WebVM is a full Linux environment running in the browser, client-side. It is a complete virtual machine, with support for persistent data storage, networking and, as of today’s release, Xorg and complete desktop environments. In an instance of WebVM, everything executes locally within the browser sandbox.
WebVM is a full Linux environment running in the browser, client-side. It is a complete virtual machine, with support for persistent data storage, networking and, as of today’s release, Xorg and complete desktop environments. In an instance of WebVM, everything executes locally within the browser sandbox.
Mozilla's Firefox browser turns 20. Does it still matter?
(theregister.com)
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again
(theverge.com)
Earlier this year Microsoft’s Edge browser automatically started up on my PC and imported my Chrome tabs without consent.
Earlier this year Microsoft’s Edge browser automatically started up on my PC and imported my Chrome tabs without consent.
Save the Web – Obsidian
(obsidian.md)
Today, we’re introducing Obsidian Web Clipper a new extension that helps you highlight and capture the web in your favorite browser. Anything you save is stored as durable Markdown files that you can read offline, and preserve for the long term.
Today, we’re introducing Obsidian Web Clipper a new extension that helps you highlight and capture the web in your favorite browser. Anything you save is stored as durable Markdown files that you can read offline, and preserve for the long term.
As Firefox turns 20, Mozilla ponders how to restore it to its former glory
(techcrunch.com)
Exactly 20 years ago, Mozilla started shipping version 1.0 of its Firefox browser.
Exactly 20 years ago, Mozilla started shipping version 1.0 of its Firefox browser.
As Firefox turns 20, Mozilla ponders how to restore it to its former glory
(techcrunch.com)
Exactly 20 years ago, Mozilla started shipping version 1.0 of its Firefox browser.
Exactly 20 years ago, Mozilla started shipping version 1.0 of its Firefox browser.
Mozilla Foundation lays off third of staff
(theregister.com)
The Mozilla Foundation is laying off about a third of its staff. The non-profit org, which oversees the corporation that develops the Firefox web browser, insists it will continue its advocacy mission, though its approach may change.
The Mozilla Foundation is laying off about a third of its staff. The non-profit org, which oversees the corporation that develops the Firefox web browser, insists it will continue its advocacy mission, though its approach may change.
Fight over Privacy Firefox and Brave Take Potshots at Each Other
(itsfoss.com)
Firefox put out some claims on their blog post, but it is not exactly how it seems. Do you agree?
Firefox put out some claims on their blog post, but it is not exactly how it seems. Do you agree?
New tool bypasses Google Chrome's new cookie encryption system
(bleepingcomputer.com)
A researcher has released a tool to bypass Google's new App-Bound encryption cookie-theft defenses and extract saved credentials from the Chrome web browser.
A researcher has released a tool to bypass Google's new App-Bound encryption cookie-theft defenses and extract saved credentials from the Chrome web browser.
Google preps 'Jarvis' AI agent that works in Chrome
(9to5google.com)
Google is “developing artificial intelligence that takes over a person’s web browser to complete tasks such as gathering research, purchasing a product or booking a flight.”
Google is “developing artificial intelligence that takes over a person’s web browser to complete tasks such as gathering research, purchasing a product or booking a flight.”
The company behind Arc is now building a second, much simpler browser
(theverge.com)
Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Browser Company is building a browser that it thinks can make your internet life a little more organized, a little more useful, and maybe even a little more delightful. It has new ideas about tabs, and what your browser can do on your behalf.
Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Browser Company is building a browser that it thinks can make your internet life a little more organized, a little more useful, and maybe even a little more delightful. It has new ideas about tabs, and what your browser can do on your behalf.
LibNSFB – Framebuffer (bitmap on screen) abstraction library, written in C
(netsurf-browser.org)
LibNSFB is a framebuffer abstraction library, written in C. It is currently in development for use with NetSurf and is intended to be suitable for use in other projects too.
LibNSFB is a framebuffer abstraction library, written in C. It is currently in development for use with NetSurf and is intended to be suitable for use in other projects too.
Ask HN: Why does Chrome Android not support extensions/plugins?
(ycombinator.com)
Chrome on Android certainly has its own code paths but it's also got shared DNA with Chrome for windows/osx both of which support plugins.
Chrome on Android certainly has its own code paths but it's also got shared DNA with Chrome for windows/osx both of which support plugins.
The company behind Arc is now building a second, much simpler browser
(theverge.com)
Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Browser Company is building a browser that it thinks can make your internet life a little more organized, a little more useful, and maybe even a little more delightful. It has new ideas about tabs, and what your browser can do on your behalf.
Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Browser Company is building a browser that it thinks can make your internet life a little more organized, a little more useful, and maybe even a little more delightful. It has new ideas about tabs, and what your browser can do on your behalf.
iOS 18.2 lets third-party web browsers add web apps with custom engine in the EU
(9to5mac.com)
Apple last year introduced the ability for third-party web browsers to add web apps to the iOS Home Screen, a feature that was previously exclusive to Safari. However, these web apps still depend on Apple’s WebKit. But Apple is changing that with iOS 18.2 – at least for a specific group of users.
Apple last year introduced the ability for third-party web browsers to add web apps to the iOS Home Screen, a feature that was previously exclusive to Safari. However, these web apps still depend on Apple’s WebKit. But Apple is changing that with iOS 18.2 – at least for a specific group of users.
Zen Browser: Fix Backdoor
(github.com/zen-browser)
For some reason, Zen is currently not only exposing Remote Debugging... but also disabling prompting for it?
For some reason, Zen is currently not only exposing Remote Debugging... but also disabling prompting for it?