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Mozilla Launches Free VPN in Firefox to Win Back Users - Kotaku

Firefox is testing a built-in, free browser-only VPN that masks IP addresses, offers unlimited data without throttling, and simplifies privacy without separate apps.

fromTechCrunch

3 days ago

Mozilla's Firefox adds Perplexity's AI answer engine as a new search option | TechCrunch

While AI companies, startups, and others are rolling out their own web browsers that embed AI services deep into the web surfing experience, Mozilla's Firefox is instead allowing its customers to swap out their default search engine for an AI-powered search option in the browser they already use. The company on Tuesday announced that it's bringing AI answer engine Perplexity to Firefox, letting customers decide whether they want to use AI to search the web and find new information.

Artificial intelligence

Privacy technologies

fromTheregister

3 days ago

Mozilla recruits beta testers for a built-in Firefox VPN

Mozilla will add a free, built-in, browser-only VPN to Firefox and begin limited desktop beta testing with randomly selected users.

Gadgets

fromThe Verge

1 month ago

Firefox launches 'shake to summarize' on iPhones

Firefox adds a shake-to-summarize feature on iPhone using Apple's on-device AI for iPhone 15 Pro or newer, with Mozilla cloud fallback on older iOS.

Web development

fromFrontendmasters

1 month ago

Quick Dark Mode Toggles

Chrome, Firefox, and Safari offer DevTools controls to emulate prefers-color-scheme for light/dark testing, with Chrome's control in Rendering and a nonstandard automatic dark mode.

Privacy professionals

fromTheregister

2 months ago

Mozilla warns Firefox add-on devs of new phishing attacks

Mozilla warns of a phishing campaign targeting Firefox add-on developers, urging them to scrutinize emails impersonating the company.

Software development

fromTheregister

2 months ago

Firefox 141 relieves chronic Linux pain in the neck

Firefox 141 enhances user experience with background updates, allowing continuous use without mandatory restarts for Linux users.

fromTheregister

2 months ago

Arch user-contributed browsers compromised

The Arch Linux maintainers issued a security warning regarding compromised packages of Firefox-based browsers in the AUR, urging immediate removal and reinstallation.

Privacy technologies

#mozilla

fromZDNET

3 months ago