Firefox 66 is here and it will soon block irritating autoplay videos
Mozilla announced the release of Firefox 66 on Tuesday, March 19, and it is bringing several enhancements to help reduce online browsing irritations. As previously teased in February, the latest version of the browser will soon block autoplaying videos by default and will also help make web page scrolling smoother.
How to block browser and website notifications
Blocking website notifications from individual websites can become tiresome. If you've had enough of them, you can learn how to block browser and website notifications in one go with just a couple of clicks. You'll need to do the same for each browser you use, but the time you'll save in the long run is well worth it.
The web has grown up, but browsers haven’t. It’s time for a reboot
The web has changed a lot over the years, and so has the way we use it. The thing that hasn’t changed? The web browser, the tool every one of us depends on. It's well past time for new ideas. I talked to some of the browser futurists making that future a reality.
Don’t touch that dial, upcoming version of Firefox will block autoplay
One of the pains of browsing the internet is landing on a web page only to have its audio play automatically, without your permission. Well, that will soon change. It was recently announced that the Firefox 66 release coming on March 19 will block both auto-playing video and audio.
Firefox will disable Flash on its browsers by default in 2019
Mozilla will officially disable the Flash plugin by default in a 2019 release build, potentially as soon as September. A new bug report highlights a "deprecation roadmap" which will see Flash disabled by default in the Firefox 69 Nightly build followed by a stable release in September.
Mozilla’s built-in price-tracking extension makes it easy to shop with Firefox
With Black Friday and the Christmas shopping period approaching, it can be tricky to stay on top of the best deals when shopping on the internet. Mozilla has heard those worries and is introducing a new set of experimental extensions aimed at making it easier to shop while browsing with Firefox.
If your data is found on the dark web, Firefox Monitor will let you know
After several months of beta testing, Mozilla is finally launching its Firefox Monitor service to the general public. Firefox Monitor scans the dark web, and if it finds your email address or other credentials, the service will alert you. You don't have to use the Firefox browser either to use Firefox Monitor.
Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR
Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? And more importantly, why would you want to surf the web with a VR headset attached to your face? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of VR content.
Firefox mobilizes a three-pronged attack against ad-based tracking
Mozilla's Firefox browser will eventually block ad-based tracking by default. To get there, the company plans to roll out new features over the next several months, such as an ad-blocking component already available in Firefox Nightly. If this component works, it will go mainstream with Firefox 63.
Firefox’s new Monitor service will let you know if you’ve been hacked
Firefox will alert its users if they've been hacked. By integrating popular web service Have I Been Pwned with Firefox Monitor, users can check to see if their email address is part of a larger data dump on the dark web. If it is, you'll get a notification in your inbox and tips on how to secure your accounts.
Mozilla goes all-in on voice commands with its latest browser concept
A recent Mozilla Foundation talk saw it discuss the possibility and architectural requirements for a new kind of web browser that would have fully integrated vocal commands at its core. The new browser ideal would build on existing vocal systems to provide a platform that was intuitive for those with sight limitations.
Firefox lets you test new features for side-by-side views and customizing colors
Love Firefox? You might love it even more now that you can open two tabs side by side and customize it with colors and textures. Side View and Colors are currently being offered via Mozilla's Test Pilot program, which lets you try out and give feedback on new features being considered by the browser's developers.
Mozilla teamed up with a brewery for an open-sourced beer, and we downed a pint
Mozilla and Widmer partnered to create an open source beer. The result, OpenSourcery, is a drinkable American IPA typical of the style, but it's also just the beginning. The companies hope to offer more, and more detailed, community input to refine the beer into something great.
Firefox 60 is the first browser to support password-free internet logins
The latest version of Firefox "Quantum" is out, and with it arrives support for the WebAuthn standard. This allows you to log into web accounts without the need for a password. The drawback, for now, is the need for a physical security key. Eventually WebAuthn will support smartphones and biometrics.
Firefox to take another crack at putting ads in new browser tabs
Firefox creator Mozilla is having another crack at incorporating ads into its web browser. They'll appear as personalized sponsored links when a user opens a new tab, though Mozilla insists the personalization will occur "without needing to vacuum up all of your personal data or sharing it with others."
Major web browsers will support web-based fingerprint, facial authentication
The World Wide Web Consortium said on Tuesday that Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are currently working to incorporate the new WebAuthn standard into their browsers. This will enable web-based biometric authentication without the need for additional software.
Mozilla announces Firefox Reality, a browser for augmented and virtual reality
Mozilla has announced an upcoming browser, Firefox Reality, that's designed specifically for mixed reality and virtual reality on stand-alone headsets.
Firefox is on the front line in the fight to protect your privacy
How do browsers handle the Meltdown and Spectre flaws, as well keep user data as secure as possible on social networks? We asked Dave Camp, Vice President of Engineering at Firefox, for his insider insight.
Mozilla’s Facebook Firefox tool helps keep your browsing habits more private
If you're concerned about Facebook and privacy, then you will want to check out Mozilla's Facebook Container add-on for its Firefox browser.
The latest Firefox revs up browsing by stitching more threads into your CPU
A new version of Firefox is out, and it promises faster performance due to the way it now renders web pages.
A sneaky extension for Chrome, Firefox prevents its removal, hijacks browser
Malwarebytes discovered an extension for Chrome and Firefox that prevents its removal and hijacks the browser.
Microsoft once again boasts the Edge browser’s battery life prowess
Microsoft has published yet another test showing off Edge's greater efficiency, beating out both Firefox and Chrome in streaming video.
Mozilla moves ‘Mr. Robot’ promo app following Firefox user outrage
Many Firefox users were outraged when a Mr. Robot promo app was secretly installed on their browser without their permission.
Firefox reverts to Google search engine, ending deal with Yahoo
Google is once again the default search engine for Firefox, ending a five-year contract with Yahoo that was set to run until 2019.
As Chrome tarnishes, Mozilla is ready to reignite Firefox with Quantum
You may have forgotten Firefox, but Mozilla’s iconic browser is far from dead. It’s back and better than ever with Firefox Quantum.
Firefox 58 may allow users to block canvas fingerprinting
Firefox 58 may allow users to block canvas fingerprinting, a new method of tracking your online behavior.
Which browser gives the best battery life? The winner is a shocker
We ran the four most popular browsers -- Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera – through a litany of real-life tests to see which one has the best browser battery life.
Are you ready for a browser cleanup? Here’s how to clear cookies on an iPad
Websites often leave files called cookies on your iPad, which can eat away at your storage. Here's how to clear cookies on an iPad.
Firefox to add new controls to help users fine-tune their browser’s performance
Mozilla has announced new options coming to the Firefox web browser that will help users yield better performance through some fine-tuning.
Microsoft publishes another test highlighting the Edge browser's power efficiency
Microsoft has published test results to back up its claim that the Edge browser is more power-efficient than Chrome and Firefox.
Latest bugs in LastPass allowed attackers to steal passwords
Security researcher Tavis Ormandy has flagged three new flaws in the password manager LastPass, which the company is still patching.
Snooze tabs and report issues with two new Firefox experimental features
Mozilla Test Pilots have the opportunity to test out two experimental Firefox features, SnoozeTabs and Pulse.
Facebook is helping Chrome and Firefox to speed up the web
Facebook's work with browser vendors Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox on web reload times has resulted in dramatic improvements.
WOT's Firefox add-on disabled based on user data concerns
Mozila's Firefox now disables and marks as suspicious the WOT add-on that was previously removed from the add-on catalog.