#ad-blockers

#ad-blockers

Google's Manifest V3 initiative is removing or limiting ad blockers, raising user privacy concerns.

uBlock Origin is significantly affected by Manifest V3, leading to a less functional version, uBlockOrigin Lite.

Google's shift to Manifest V3 could remove essential ad-blocking extensions, raising privacy and security concerns for Chrome users.

Londoners rely heavily on the internet, leading to increased use of ad blockers despite potential negative impacts on local media.

Most people don't actually need a VPN, and using one can introduce privacy risks.

Ad blockers are essential tools for enhancing online privacy and security.

YouTube experienced a slow down for users with ad blockers due to a bug.

Google is criticized for its intrusive ads and handling of ad blockers.

Google begins phasing out extension support for Manifest V2, affecting uBlock Origin and highlighting concerns over ad blocker availability in Chrome.

Google is testing server-side ad injections on YouTube to make it harder for ad blockers to block ads.

Google is transitioning to Manifest V3 for Chrome extensions, impacting ad blockers' functionality and security measures.

Google denies targeting ad blockers, attributing issues to performance improvements.

YouTube is testing server-side ad injections, making ads virtually unblockable and enforcing strict policies on ad blockers.

Manifest V3 removes critical access for ad blockers in Chrome, impacting their efficacy and innovation.

Google's shift to Manifest V3 may lead to the removal of widely-used ad blockers like uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store.

Google Chrome users must update within 72 hours to apply critical security fixes and avoid potential issues.

Google Chrome is implementing a new extension platform, requiring Manifest V3 for improved security and performance.

Google Chrome's shift to Manifest V3 framework impacts popular ad blocker uBlock Origin, requiring users to switch to a compliant Lite version or another ad blocker/browser.

YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad injection to combat ad blockers, impacting viewing experiences and pushing for supporting ads or YouTube Premium.

YouTube is testing server-side ad injection to combat ad blockers.

Using ad blockers on YouTube may cause videos to mute, skip to the end, or end abruptly, affecting user experience.

YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad injection, adding ads directly to video streams to combat ad blockers.

YouTube is testing server-side ad injection to counter ad blockers by embedding ads directly into videos, affecting viewing experiences for ad-block users.

YouTube integrates ads into videos using server-side ad injections to combat ad blockers.

Ad blockers face challenges on YouTube, leading to user inconvenience.

T-Mobile's T Life app is causing concerns by pushing an excessive number of ads and tracker requests, affecting battery life and user experience.

Ad blockers reduce intrusive ads and enhance online security.

Popular ad blockers include AdBlock Plus, uBlock Origin, Ghostery, and AdBlock.

Ad blockers are being used as a defense against spyware as spyware makers weaponize online ads for surveillance.