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Mozilla was born out of, and remains a part of, the open source and free software movement. Through the Mozilla Open Source Support (MOSS) program, we recognize, celebrate, and support … Read moreThe post MOSS Q4: Supporting the Python Ecosystem appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We accept things in the online world that we wouldn’t accept in the physical one. For instance, how would you feel if you popped your head in a store and … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox Quantum release available with faster, always-on privacy with opt-in Tracking Protection and new features appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla filed a petition in federal court in Washington, DC against the Federal Communications Commission for its recent decision to overturn the 2015 Open Internet Order. Why did we … Read moreThe post Mozilla Files Suit Against FCC to Protect Net Neutrality appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

On Monday January 22, Mozilla is bringing together a panel of the top VR industry insiders in the world to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, to explain … Read moreThe post Mozilla and Sundance Film Festival Present: VR the People appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Fast for good, just right for watching video at home As many of us prepare to be with families and close friends for the holidays, I’m excited to announce that … Read moreThe post Firefox is Now on Amazon Fire TV – Happy Holiday Watching appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We are incredibly disappointed that the FCC voted this morning – along partisan lines – to remove protections for the open internet. This is the result of broken processes, broken … Read moreThe post Today’s net neutrality vote – an unsurprising, unfortunate disappointment appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

It’s been a little over a year since we launched Firefox Focus. We’ve had tremendous success since then, we launched in 27+ languages, launched on Android, and hit over 1 … Read moreThe post Firefox Focus Adds Quick Access Without Sacrificing Users’ Privacy appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla.org is blacked out to support net neutrality. We’re joining with others across the web — from Github and Reddit to Etsy and Imgur — for a Break the … Read moreThe post Mozilla Joins Net Neutrality Blackout for ‘Break the Internet’ Day appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

When we set out to launch Firefox Quantum earlier this year, we knew we had a hugely improved product. It not only felt faster — with a look and feel … Read moreThe post Early Returns on Firefox Quantum Point to Growth appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla’s Creative Media Grants support art and artists raising awareness about surveillance, tracking, and hacking La convocatoria para solicitudes está disponible en Español aquí The Mozilla Manifesto states that … Read moreThe post Mozilla is Funding Art About Online Privacy and Security appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

It’s not often I get to invite artists and developers to collaborate together so I’m excited to see how they respond to the Reality Redrawn Challenge from Mozilla which launches … Read moreThe post Woke up and thought you were in a different reality? Reality Redrawn Challenge launches with a total prize value of $40,000 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The State of Mozilla annual report for 2016 is now available here. The State of Mozilla includes information about how Mozilla operates along with some highlights and detailed financial reports … Read moreThe post State of Mozilla 2016: Annual Report appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

With the holiday, gift-giving season upon us, many people are about to experience the ease and power of new speech-enabled devices. Technical advancements have fueled the growth of speech interfaces … Read moreThe post Announcing the Initial Release of Mozilla’s Open Source Speech Recognition Model and Voice Dataset appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the next step in their plan to roll back net neutrality. The FCC still has time to remove the vote from the … Read moreThe post Statement on FCC proposal to roll back net neutrality in the U.S. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

With the launch of Firefox Quantum, Mozilla decided to team up with Disconnect Inc. to compare page load times between desktop versions of Chrome’s Incognito mode and Firefox Quantum’s Private … Read moreThe post Firefox Private Browsing vs. Chrome Incognito: Which is Faster? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Firefox Quantum was released today. It’s the fastest Firefox yet built on a completely overhauled engine and a beautiful new design. As part of our focus on user experience and performance … Read moreThe post Firefox Features Google as Default Search Provider in the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Thirteen years ago, we marked the launch of Firefox 1.0 with a crowdfunded New York Times ad. It listed the names of every single person who contributed — hundreds of … Read moreThe post Fast. For good. Launching the new Firefox into the World appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

It’s fast. Really fast. Firefox Quantum is over twice as fast as Firefox from 6 months ago, built on a completely overhauled core engine with brand new technology stolen from … Read moreThe post Introducing the New Firefox: Firefox Quantum appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

This gift-giving season, Mozilla is helping you choose gadgets that respect your online privacy and security: advocacy.mozilla.org/privacynotincluded Is your smart toaster spying on you? Does your toddler’s new toy … Read moreThe post Don’t Buy Gifts That Snoop: Introducing Mozilla’s Holiday Buyers’ Guide appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

In August, Mozilla sent out a survey asking “How connected are you?“ We inquired about people’s relationships with their connected devices, like smart TVs, Fitbits, and routers. Questions ranged from … Read moreThe post 10 Fascinating Things We Learned When We Asked The World ‘How Connected Are You?’ appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

From augmented reality training for first responders, to robotics classes for high school students, Mozilla is supporting bright ideas that leverage gigabit internet to create more open and innovative cities … Read moreThe post $275K for Creative Gigabit Projects Across the U.S. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

London, UK – 24th October 2017: At noon on Wednesday, the doors to The Glass Room, London’s latest sleek pop-up store, will open, offering curious visitors a glimpse into the … Read moreThe post Mozilla and Tactical Technology bring The Glass Room to London appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla is announcing a new development program for Mixed Reality that will significantly expand its work in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for the web. Our initial … Read moreThe post Bringing Mixed Reality to the Web appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

MozFest is convening technologists, activists and artists this October to tackle the biggest problems facing the web The Internet is sick. From ransomware and trolls to misinformation and mass … Read moreThe post A Week-Long Festival for Internet Health appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

At Mozilla we were born out of, and remain a part of, the open source and free software movement. Through the Mozilla Open Source Support (MOSS) program, we recognize, celebrate, … Read moreThe post Mozilla Awards Over Half a Million to Open Source Projects appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Back in 2014, we reorganized our privacy policies to make them simple, clear, and usable. That effort was based on simplifying the then 14-page privacy policy around a framework that … Read moreThe post Improving the Firefox Privacy Notice appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

When our intrepid user research team goes into the field and observes Firefox users in the wild, they find that users have all sorts of creative solutions to do things … Read moreThe post Screenshots, Send Tabs and more! Today’s faster Firefox provides upgraded features for all users appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is releasing a short film and launching a new magazine. They explore the impact of a pervasive internet on our lives and our future What happens when AI … Read moreThe post New Film, Magazine: The Uncertain Future of Artificial Intelligence and IoT appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Engines are important, both in cars and in browsers. That’s why we’re so revved up this morning – we’re releasing the Beta of a whole new Firefox, one that’s powered … Read moreThe post Start Your Engines – Firefox Quantum Lands in Beta, Developer Edition appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

By Mark Surman and Cori Zarek In June, Mozilla launched a new fellowship that brings together policy experts from around the world to advance crucial tech policy efforts. Today, … Read moreThe post Adding More Policy Firepower to the Mozilla Network appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Across the industry, September is always an exciting month in mobile, and the same is true here at Mozilla. Today, we’re launching the newest Firefox for iOS alongside an update … Read moreThe post Tracking Protection for Firefox for iOS Plus Multi-Tasking in Focus for Android New Today appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla’s activism website Paperstorm makes standing up for net neutrality simple. All you have to do is click — a lot In the U.S., net neutrality is under attack. … Read moreThe post Stand Up for Net Neutrality: Help Paperstorm the FCC appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

This week I had the opportunity to share Mozilla’s vision for an Internet that is open and accessible to all with the audience at MWC Americas. I took this opportunity … Read moreThe post Busting the myth that net neutrality hampers investment appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is hosting a free panel at the Internet Archive in San Francisco on Monday, September 18. Hear top experts discuss why net neutrality matters and what we can do … Read moreThe post Public Event: The Fate of Net Neutrality in the U.S. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

On October 10, EU lawmakers will vote on a dangerous proposal to change copyright law. Mozilla is urging EU citizens to demand better reforms. On October 10, the European … Read moreThe post A Copyright Vote That Could Change the EU’s Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We believe that the young people who would benefit from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deserve the opportunity to take their full and rightful place in the U.S. … Read moreThe post Statement on U.S. DACA Program appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today Mozilla is announcing the launch of “Global Mission Partners: India”, an award program specifically focused on supporting open source and free software. The new initiative builds on the existing … Read moreThe post A ₹1 Crore Fund to Support Open Source Projects in India appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

On September 18, net neutrality experts will gather at the Internet Archive to discuss dire threats to the open web. You’re invited Net neutrality — and the future of … Read moreThe post The Battle to Save Net Neutrality: A Panel with Tom Wheeler, Ro Khanna, Mozilla, Leading TV Producers and Others appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

To honor Bassel Khartabil’s legacy and his lasting impact on the open web, a slate of nonprofits are launching a new fellowship in his name By Katherine Maher (executive … Read moreThe post Honoring Our Friend Bassel: Announcing the Bassel Khartabil Free Culture Fellowship appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, we are announcing the Mozilla Information Trust Initiative (MITI)—a comprehensive effort to keep the Internet credible and healthy. Mozilla is developing products, research, and communities to battle information pollution … Read moreThe post The Mozilla Information Trust Initiative: Building a movement to fight misinformation online appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Perhaps you’re starting to see a pattern – we’re working furiously to make Firefox faster and better than ever. And today we’re shipping a new release that’s our best yet, … Read moreThe post Firefox Is Better, For You. WebVR and new speedy features launching today in Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.