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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.

We're working to open up the field of speech technology, so more people can get involved, innovate, and compete with the larger players. The Machine Learning team in Mozilla Research is creating an open source speech-to-text engine and a repository of audio files anyone can use to train new speech apps. Read moreThe post How Could You Use a Speech Interface? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Since the launch of Firefox Focus for Android less than a month ago, one million users have downloaded our fast, simple privacy browser app. Thank you for all your tremendous … Read moreThe post Firefox Focus for Android Hits One Million Downloads! Today We’re Launching Three New User-Requested Features appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Here at Firefox, we’re always looking for ways for users to get the most out of their web experience. Today, we’re rolling out some improvements that will set the stage … Read moreThe post Firefox for iOS Offers New and Improved Browsing Experience with Tabs, Night Mode and QR Code Reader appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla, the non-profit behind the Firefox browser, is excited to support Rooftop Films in bringing a memorable evening of film and discussion to The Courtyard of Industry City, in beautiful … Read moreThe post Mozilla Announces “Net Positive: Internet Health Shorts” – A Film Screening About Society’s Relationship With The Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

More than 100,000 people—and counting—are demanding Internet-friendly copyright laws in the EU 60,000,000 digital flyers. 117,000 activists. 12,000 tweets to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Europe has been … Read moreThe post 60,000,000 Clicks for Copyright Reform appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We’re fighting for net neutrality, again, because it is crucial to the future of the internet. Net neutrality serves to enable free speech, competition, innovation and user choice online. On … Read moreThe post Defending Net Neutrality: Millions Rally to Save the Internet, Again appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is participating in the Day of Action with a new podcast, video interviews with U.S. Senators, a special Firefox bulletin, and more As always, Mozilla is standing up … Read moreThe post Defending Net Neutrality: A Day of Action appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

For most countries around the world, school is out, and parents are reconnecting with their kids to enjoy road trips and long days. Many of our Mozilla employees have benefited … Read moreThe post Mozilla Fully Paid Parental Leave Program Officially Rolls Out Worldwide appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Fresh research conducted by Caribou Digital and funded by Mozilla explores digital advertising models in the Global South — whether they can succeed, and what that means for users, businesses, … Read moreThe post New Research: Is an Ad-Supported Internet Feasible in Emerging Markets? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We’re fueling a healthy Internet by supporting big ideas that keep the web accessible, decentralized and resilient. What will you build? Mozilla and the National Science Foundation are offering … Read moreThe post A $2 Million Prize to Decentralize the Web. Apply Today appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Last year, we introduced Firefox Focus, a new browser for the iPhone and iPad, designed to be fast, simple and always private. A lot has happened since November; and more … Read moreThe post Firefox Focus New to Android, blocks annoying ads and protects your privacy appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla unveils several initiatives including an event focused on Internet Health with special guests DeRay McKesson, Lauren Duca and more, a brand new podcast, new tech to help create … Read moreThe post Mozilla Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness for Internet Health appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

With E10s, our new version of Firefox nails the “just right” balance between memory and speed On the Firefox team, one thing we always hear from our users is that … Read moreThe post The Best Firefox Ever appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla’s new tech policy fellowship brings together leading experts to advance Internet health around the world Strong government policies and leadership are key to making the Internet a global … Read moreThe post Increasing Momentum Around Tech Policy appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Our survey also reveals that a majority of Americans do not trust the government to protect Internet access There’s something that Americans of varied political affiliations — Democrats, Republicans … Read moreThe post New Mozilla Poll: Americans from Both Political Parties Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Our annual Global Sprint is June 1 and 2. Scientists, developers, artists and educators will swap ideas and code to make the web a better place Your skills and … Read moreThe post Mozilla’s Giant, Distributed, Open-Source Hackathon appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We’re introducing major upgrades to our educational code editor Learning to code—from getting the hang of HTML tags to mastering the nuances of JavaScript—shouldn’t be a challenge. It should … Read moreThe post Mozilla Thimble Gets a Makeover appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, the FCC voted on Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal to repeal and replace net neutrality protections enacted in 2015. The verdict: to move forward with Pai’s proposal We’re deeply … Read moreThe post One Step Closer to a Closed Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Supporting the PATCH Act for VEP Reform Today, Mozilla sent a letter to Congress in support of the Protecting Our Ability to Counter Hacking Act (PATCH Act) that was … Read moreThe post Improving Internet Security through Vulnerability Disclosure appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

This weekend, a vulnerability in some versions of the Windows operating system resulted in the biggest cybersecurity attack in years. The so-called “WannaCry” malware relied on at least one exploit … Read moreThe post WannaCry is a Cry for VEP Reform appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Net neutrality is in jeopardy again. We need another grassroots movement By Ashley Boyd, VP Advocacy A little over two years ago, the mood here at Mozilla — and … Read moreThe post Why the Next 10 Days Are Critical to the Internet’s Future appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.