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Explore the immersive web with Firefox Reality. Now available for Viveport, Oculus, and Daydream
Earlier this year, we shared that we are building a completely new browser called Firefox Reality. The mixed reality team at Mozilla set out to build a web browser that … Read moreThe post Explore the immersive web with Firefox Reality. Now available for Viveport, Oculus, and Daydream appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Fast Company Innovation by Design Award for Common Voice
Today Common Voice — our crowdsourcing-initiative for an open and publicly available voice dataset that anyone can use to train speech-enabled applications — was honored as a Finalist in the … Read moreThe post Fast Company Innovation by Design Award for Common Voice appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Latest Firefox Releases Available Today
The latest versions of Firefox for desktop, Android and iOS launched today. Since our last release update, we’ve been working on a couple improvements and laying the foundation for upcoming … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox Releases Available Today appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Welcome Alan Davidson, Mozilla’s new VP of Global Policy, Trust and Security
I’m excited to announce that Alan Davidson is joining us today as our new Vice President of Global Policy, Trust and Security. At a time when people are questioning the … Read moreThe post Welcome Alan Davidson, Mozilla’s new VP of Global Policy, Trust and Security appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Let’s be Transparent
Two years ago, we released the Firefox Hardware Report to share with the public the state of desktop hardware. Whether you’re a web developer deciding what hardware settings to test … Read moreThe post Let’s be Transparent appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Thank You, Cathy Davidson
Cathy Davidson joined the Mozilla Foundation board in 2012, and has been a force helping us broaden our horizons and enter new areas. Cathy was the first person to join … Read moreThe post Thank You, Cathy Davidson appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Dear Venmo: Update Your Privacy Settings
Last month, privacy researcher and Mozilla Fellow Hang Do Thi Duc released Public By Default, a sobering look at the vast amount of personal data that’s easily accessible on Venmo, … Read moreThe post Dear Venmo: Update Your Privacy Settings appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Announces 26 New Fellows in Openness, Science, and Tech Policy
These technologists, activists, and scientists will spend the next 10 to 12 months creating a more secure, inclusive, and decentralized internet A neuroscientist building open-source hardware. A competition expert … Read moreThe post Mozilla Announces 26 New Fellows in Openness, Science, and Tech Policy appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
AV1 and the Video Wars of 2027
It's six years in the future, and Netflix costs $4,000 a month. What happened? We continued our reliance on patented video codecs to stream web video, instead of supporting royalty-free AV1. Read moreThe post AV1 and the Video Wars of 2027 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla files arguments against the FCC – latest step in fight to save net neutrality
Today, Mozilla is filing our brief in Mozilla v. FCC – alongside other companies, trade groups, states, and organizations – to defend net neutrality rules against the FCC’s rollback that … Read moreThe post Mozilla files arguments against the FCC – latest step in fight to save net neutrality appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Welcome Amy Keating, our incoming General Counsel
I’m excited to announce that Amy Keating will be joining us in September as Mozilla’s new General Counsel. Amy will work closely with me to help scale and reinforce our … Read moreThe post Welcome Amy Keating, our incoming General Counsel appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Firefox Offers Recommendations with Latest Test Pilot Experiment: Advance
The internet today is often like being on a guided tour bus in an unfamiliar city. You end up getting off at the same places that everyone else does. While … Read moreThe post Firefox Offers Recommendations with Latest Test Pilot Experiment: Advance appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
G20 digital process: Trust requires more transparency and inclusion
We commend the Argentine G20 Presidency for continuing to build momentum around the G20 digital process and look forward to seeing the Declaration and the progress made to that end … Read moreThe post G20 digital process: Trust requires more transparency and inclusion appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
A Science Fair with $1.6 Million in Prizes
As the final part of Mozilla and the National Science Foundation’s Wireless Innovation Challenges, 14 community technologists will live demo their creative projects in Mountain View, CA this August … Read moreThe post A Science Fair with $1.6 Million in Prizes appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Responds to European Commission’s Google Android Decision
The decision by the European Commission today to sanction Google for practices regarding the Android mobile operating system drives home the importance of true openness in the mobile ecosystem. These … Read moreThe post Mozilla Responds to European Commission’s Google Android Decision appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Partners with Women Who Tech to Offer Startup Challenge Europe Award for Privacy, Transparency & Accountability
We are excited to announce that Mozilla is partnering with Women Who Tech on the Women Startup Challenge Europe. Mitchell Baker will be one of the in person judges evaluating … Read moreThe post Mozilla Partners with Women Who Tech to Offer Startup Challenge Europe Award for Privacy, Transparency & Accountability appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
New Features in Firefox Focus for iOS, Android – now also on the BlackBerry Key2
Since the launch of Firefox Focus as a content blocker for iOS in December 2015, we’ve continuously improved the now standalone browser for Apple and Android while always being mindful … Read moreThe post New Features in Firefox Focus for iOS, Android – now also on the BlackBerry Key2 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Funds Top Research Projects
We are very happy to announce the results of the 2018H1 Mozilla Research Grants. This was an extremely competitive process, with over 115 applicants. We selected a total of eight … Read moreThe post Mozilla Funds Top Research Projects appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
An Invisible Tax on the Web: Video Codecs
Here’s a surprising fact: It costs money to watch video online, even on free sites like YouTube. That’s because roughly 80% of video files rely on a patented video codec to compress and transmit media quickly over the internet. Read moreThe post An Invisible Tax on the Web: Video Codecs appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Introducing Firefox’s First Mobile Test Pilot Experiments: Lockbox and Notes
This summer, the Test Pilot team has been heads down working on experiments for our Firefox users. On the heels of our most recent and successful desktop Test Pilot experiments, … Read moreThe post Introducing Firefox’s First Mobile Test Pilot Experiments: Lockbox and Notes appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Welcoming Sunil Abraham – Mozilla Foundation’s New VP, Leadership Programs
I’m thrilled to welcome Sunil Abraham as Mozilla Foundation’s new VP, Leadership Programs. Sunil joins us from The Centre for Internet and Society, the most recent chapter in a 20 … Read moreThe post Welcoming Sunil Abraham – Mozilla Foundation’s New VP, Leadership Programs appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Trump’s Travel Ban is a Disappointment
We are deeply disappointed by today’s Supreme Court 5-4 ruling which provides a legal basis for the Trump Administration to prohibit individuals from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea … Read moreThe post Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Trump’s Travel Ban is a Disappointment appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
New Firefox Releases Now Available
Even though summer is here in the northern hemisphere, we’re not taking any breaks. Firefox continues our focus on making a browser that is smarter and faster than any other, … Read moreThe post New Firefox Releases Now Available appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
WITHIN creates distribution platform using WebVR
Virtual Reality (VR) pioneers at WITHIN have launched one of the first VR distribution platforms. Now anyone can enjoy gorgeous VR on their PC, headset, or mobile device, thanks to the WebVR API, created by Mozilla engineers. Read moreThe post WITHIN creates distribution platform using WebVR appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Level Up with New Productivity Features in Firefox for iOS
Today, we’re announcing new features in Firefox for iOS to make your life easier. Whether you’re a multi-tasker or someone who doesn’t want to waste time, we’re rolling out new … Read moreThe post Level Up with New Productivity Features in Firefox for iOS appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Our past work with Facebook
Over the last three months, Mozilla has been a vocal critic of Facebook’s practices with respect to its lack of user transparency. Throughout this time we’ve engaged with Facebook directly … Read moreThe post Our past work with Facebook appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Parlez-vous Deutsch? Rhagor o Leisiau i Common Voice
We’re very proud to be announcing the next phase of the Common Voice project. It’s now available for contributors in three new languages, German, French and Welsh, with 40+ other … Read moreThe post Parlez-vous Deutsch? Rhagor o Leisiau i Common Voice appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Facebook Must Do Better
The recent New York Times report alleging expansive data sharing between Facebook and device makers shows that Facebook has a lot of work to do to come clean with its … Read moreThe post Facebook Must Do Better appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Latest Firefox Test Pilot Experiments: Custom Color and Side View
Before we bring new features to Firefox, we give them a test run to make sure they’re right for our users. To help determine which features we add and how … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox Test Pilot Experiments: Custom Color and Side View appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Announces $225,000 for Art and Advocacy Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Mozilla’s latest awards will support people and projects that examine the effects of AI on society At Mozilla, one way we support a healthy internet is by fueling the … Read moreThe post Mozilla Announces $225,000 for Art and Advocacy Exploring Artificial Intelligence appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Ready for GDPR: Firefox Focus Offers Additional Tracking Protection Against Advertisers
It’s been nearly a year since we launched Firefox Focus for Android, and it has become one of the most popular privacy browsers for mobile around the world. In light … Read moreThe post Ready for GDPR: Firefox Focus Offers Additional Tracking Protection Against Advertisers appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
The General Data Protection Regulation and Firefox
We are only a few days away from May 25th, when the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into full effect. Since we were founded, Mozilla has always … Read moreThe post The General Data Protection Regulation and Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Reality Redrawn Opens At The Tech
The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose was filled on Thursday with visitors experiencing new takes on the issue of fake news by artists using mixed reality, card games … Read moreThe post Reality Redrawn Opens At The Tech appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Update on Fight for Net Neutrality in U.S. – Senate votes to save net neutrality, now it’s up to the House
Today, the U.S. Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to save net neutrality and overturn the FCC’s disastrous order to end net neutrality protections. We’re pleased this resolution … Read moreThe post Update on Fight for Net Neutrality in U.S. – Senate votes to save net neutrality, now it’s up to the House appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
What’s Your Open Source Strategy? Here Are 10 Answers…
A research report from Mozilla and Open Tech Strategies provides new perspectives on framing open source strategy. The report builds on Mozilla’s “Open by Design” strategy, which aims to increase … Read moreThe post What’s Your Open Source Strategy? Here Are 10 Answers… appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Firefox gets down to Business, and it’s Personal
Right now everybody’s talking about the right way to make the products that we love meet our individual needs AND respect our privacy. At Mozilla, striking this balance has been … Read moreThe post Firefox gets down to Business, and it’s Personal appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Fights for Net Neutrality this May (and Always)
Mozilla is continuing to fight for net neutrality — in the courts, alongside Americans, on Twitter and, today, by joining the Red Alert protest. The Red Alert protest raises awareness … Read moreThe post Mozilla Fights for Net Neutrality this May (and Always) appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
We Asked People How They Feel About Facebook. Here’s What They Said.
Facebook has been in the news a lot lately. It started with the announcement that over 87 million Facebook users had their personal information shared with the private firm Cambridge … Read moreThe post We Asked People How They Feel About Facebook. Here’s What They Said. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Welcome Chris Lin, our new Vice President of IT
I’m excited to announce that Chris Lin is joining us today as our new Vice President of IT. Chris will work closely with me to scale our impact and optimize … Read moreThe post Welcome Chris Lin, our new Vice President of IT appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla’s 48-Hour Hackathon for a Better Internet
Mozilla’s fifth-annual Global Sprint is May 10 and 11. Open-source engineers and activists around the globe will swap code and ideas to make the internet a healthier place A … Read moreThe post Mozilla’s 48-Hour Hackathon for a Better Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Enabling Social Experiences Using Mixed Reality and the Open Web
Today, Mozilla is sharing an early preview of an experiment we are calling “Hubs by Mozilla”. Hubs is an immersive social experience that is delivered through the browser. You simply … Read moreThe post Enabling Social Experiences Using Mixed Reality and the Open Web appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
New Mozilla Poll: Support for Net Neutrality Grows, Trust in ISPs Dips
“Today marks the ostensible effective date for the FCC’s net neutrality repeal order, but it does not mark the end of net neutrality,” says Denelle Dixon, Mozilla COO. “And not … Read moreThe post New Mozilla Poll: Support for Net Neutrality Grows, Trust in ISPs Dips appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Building Bold New Worlds With Virtual Reality
“I wanted people to feel the whole story with their bodies, not just with their minds. Once I discovered virtual reality was the place to do that, it was … Read moreThe post Building Bold New Worlds With Virtual Reality appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Nonny de la Peña & the Power of Immersive Storytelling
“I want you to think: if she can walk into that room and change her entire life and help create this whole energy and buzz, you can do it … Read moreThe post Nonny de la Peña & the Power of Immersive Storytelling appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Virtual Reality at the Intersection of Art & Technology
“If someone can imagine a world…they can create an experience.” – Reggie Watts This is the second video in our four part series around creators, virtual reality, and … Read moreThe post Virtual Reality at the Intersection of Art & Technology appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
An Open Call to Storytellers: Make Something Amazing With Virtual Reality and the Open Web
“This is not about creating something that appeals to people simply because of its novel technical achievements; rather it is [about creating] something that has real meaning…” – Kamal … Read moreThe post An Open Call to Storytellers: Make Something Amazing With Virtual Reality and the Open Web appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Latest Firefox for iOS Now Available with Tracking Protection by Default plus iPad Features
Today, we’re rolling out Tracking Protection by default for Firefox for iPhone and iPad users. It’s been a little over six months since we added Tracking Protection as an option … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox for iOS Now Available with Tracking Protection by Default plus iPad Features appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
A Scandal, a Napkin and the Health of the Internet
Today marks the launch of Mozilla’s first full edition of the Internet Health Report, an open source effort to explore the state of human life on the internet. As we … Read moreThe post A Scandal, a Napkin and the Health of the Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
How Do You Feel About Facebook? Take the Survey.
There’s been a lot in the news lately about how 50 million Facebook users had their information used by Cambridge Analytica, a private company, without their knowledge. TAKE THE SURVEY … Read moreThe post How Do You Feel About Facebook? Take the Survey. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mozilla Brings Firefox to Augmented and Virtual Reality
Today, we primarily access the Internet through our phones, tablets and computers. But how will the world access the web in five years, or in ten years, and how will … Read moreThe post Mozilla Brings Firefox to Augmented and Virtual Reality appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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