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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2EZ5V)
Although today’s order was presented as a new Executive Order on immigration, the few changes in it – including allowing exceptions for current visa holders and permanent residents – fundamentally fail to address the issues we had with the previous … Read moreThe post Mozilla Statement on Immigration Executive Order appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by David Bryant on (#2EMCF)
At Mozilla a fundamental part of our beliefs is that all websites should work equally well across all browsers and all devices. The Internet should just work everywhere, flawlessly, with no questions asked. We’re therefore really happy that, as of … Read moreThe post Mozilla and BrowserStack Partner to Drive Mobile Testing on Real Devices appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2E50D)
We are excited to announce that the Mozilla Corporation has completed the acquisition of Read It Later, Inc. the developers of Pocket. Mozilla is growing, experimenting more, and doubling down on our mission to keep the internet healthy, as a … Read moreThe post Mozilla Acquires Pocket appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Nick Nguyen on (#2DK5V)
Since launching the new Firefox Test Pilot program in May 2016, we’ve debuted several experiments with the goal of finding browser features that users love and incorporating them into future versions of Firefox. Today, we’re continuing our efforts toward creating … Read moreThe post SnoozeTabs and Pulse: New Experiments Coming to Firefox Test Pilot appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2C4V4)
We are pleased with today’s decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the District Court of Washington’s suspension of the U.S. Executive Order on immigration. We believe today’s decision is a step in the right direction, but … Read moreThe post U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Suspension of Immigration Executive Order appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Mark Surman on (#2C2HW)
At Mozilla, one of our essential roles is convener: working to identify, connect and support like-minded people who are building a healthier Internet. An early — and strong — example of that work is the OpenNews program. Six years ago, … Read moreThe post Launching an Independent OpenNews Program appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2BPP3)
Mozilla filed a legal brief against the Executive Order on immigration, along with nearly 100 other major companies across different industries. We joined this brief in support of the State of Washington v. Trump case because the freedom for ideas … Read moreThe post Mozilla Files Brief Against U.S. Immigration Executive Order appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Chris Beard on (#2AMEH)
The immigration ban imposed by Friday’s executive order is overly broad and its implementation is highly disruptive to fostering a culture of innovation and economic growth. By slamming the door on talented immigrants –including those already legally in the United … Read moreThe post US Immigration Ban appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2AB0H)
In a world where apps, products and devices are all powered by your personal data, creating awareness and enabling people to protect their data privacy is more important than ever. Data Privacy Day is around the corner (January 28) and … Read moreThe post Are you Privacy Aware? Data Privacy Day, and Every Day appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Nick Nguyen on (#2A95W)
International Data Privacy Day is right around the corner and to mark the event we’re happy to announce that Firefox Focus, the privacy browser, is now available for iOS in 27 languages covering billions of users around the world. Mozilla’s … Read moreThe post Firefox Focus Now Available in 27 Languages appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Nick Nguyen on (#2A2C9)
Today’s release of Firefox includes various features for developers and users that enable a richer and safer experience on the web. WebGL 2 enables a new generation of 3D graphics on the web Firefox is the first browser to support … Read moreThe post Firefox Gets Better Video Gaming and Warns of Non-Secure Websites appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
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by Mark Surman on (#29E7A)
Today, Mozilla is launching the prototype version of the Internet Health Report. With this open-source research project, we want to start a conversation with you, citizens of the Internet, about what is healthy, unhealthy, and what lies ahead for the … Read more
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by Katharina Borchert on (#297F1)
Announcing the five innovative concepts that made it to the final round About three months ago we launched this global Equal Rating Innovation Challenge to help catalyze new thinking and innovation to provide access to the open Internet to … Read more
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by Nick Nguyen on (#296P1)
For most of us email is a big part of our online lives. Today we’re excited to share that we’ve made updates to the email experience in Firefox for iOS, making it possible to choose your favorite email app when … Read more
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#28H7W)
This week, the U.S. Senate is assessing a slate of cabinet nominees for the incoming Trump administration. If confirmed, these nominees are some of the people who will shape public policy for the next several years on critical issues — … Read more
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#28A17)
Mozilla and other major technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google and Twitter, are joining together in an amicus brief filing that supports Facebook’s ability to challenge both a search warrant for nearly 400 Facebook users’ data, and an indefinite gag … Read more
by Mark Surman on (#27RG5)
A new paper by the NetGain Partnership examines the opportunities and dangers of a pervasive web Today, we live online. The Internet intersects with everything from commerce and journalism to art and civic participation. But more and more, living online … Read more
by Mark Surman on (#27FWE)
Movement-building veteran joins the Mozilla leadership team This month, Ashley Boyd joins Mozilla as VP, Advocacy. Ashley will lead Mozilla’s work to fuel the open Internet movement and mobilize millions to stand up for a free, open web. Our mission … Read more
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#2691B)
There are many recent examples of the threats to Internet security. We’ve talked about how protecting cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and we see increased need for governments, tech companies and users to work together on topics like encryption, security … Read more
by Helen Turvey on (#2448D)
Today, I’m very honored to join Mozilla’s Board. Firefox is how I first got in contact with Mozilla. The browser was my first interaction with free and open source software. I downloaded it in 2004, not with any principled stance … Read more
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by Mitchell Baker on (#2448E)
Today, we’re welcoming Helen Turvey as a new member of the Mozilla Foundation Board of Directors. Helen is the CEO of the Shuttleworth Foundation. Her focus on philanthropy and openness throughout her career makes her a great addition to our … Read more
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by Julie Hanna on (#23NWE)
Today, I’m joining Mozilla’s Board. What attracts me to Mozilla is its people, mission and values. I’ve long admired Mozilla’s noble mission to ensure the internet is free, open and accessible to all. That Mozilla has organized itself in a … Read more
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by Mitchell Baker on (#23NN7)
Today, we are very pleased to announce the latest addition to the Mozilla Corporation Board of Directors – Julie Hanna. Julie is the Executive Chairman for Kiva and a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship and we couldn’t be more excited … Read more
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#23N09)
We just released our State of Mozilla annual report for 2015. This report highlights key activities for Mozilla in 2015 and includes detailed financial documents. Mozilla is not your average company. We’re a different kind of organization – a nonprofit, … Read more
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#239JP)
It’s that time of year! The excitement of Black Friday carries into today – CyberMonday – the juxtaposition of the analog age and the digital age. Both days are fueled by media and retailers alike and are about shopping. And … Read more
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#220YN)
Today we launched Firefox Focus, a brand new iOS browser that puts user privacy first. More than ever before, we believe that everyone on the Internet has a right to protect their privacy. By launching Firefox Focus, we are putting … Read more
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by Nick Nguyen on (#21Z3J)
Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Firefox Focus – a free, fast and easy to use private browser for iOS. We live in an age where too many users have lost trust and lack meaningful controls over their … Read more
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by Nick Nguyen on (#21QDF)
The newest versions of Firefox for desktop and Android are available today. For information on what’s new with today’s release, check out the release notes. Also, keep an eye on this blog, as we have exciting Mozilla and Firefox news … Read more
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by Richard Barnes on (#1ZN78)
Protecting the security of the Internet requires everyone. We talked about this theme in a recent post, and in this post we’ll expand on the role Mozilla plays, and how our work supports and relies on the work of the … Read more
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by Mozilla on (#1ZK5T)
Join us at MozFest 2016 this weekend: Fri 28 – Sun 30th October 2016 Now in its seventh year, MozFest is the world’s go-to event for the free and open Internet movement. Part meeting place for like-minded individuals keen to … Read more
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by Katharina Borchert on (#1Y0S9)
Announcing Mozilla’s Equal Rating Innovation Challenge, a $250,000 contest including expert mentorship to spark new ways to connect everyone to the Internet. At Mozilla, we believe the Internet is most powerful when anyone – regardless of gender, income, or geography … Read more
by Mozilla on (#1XSTN)
Mozilla’s annual celebration of making online is challenging outdated copyright law in the EU. Here’s how you can participate. It’s that time of year: Maker Party. Each year, Mozilla hosts a global celebration to inspire learning and making online. Individuals … Read more
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1X7P4)
We are happy to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a global effort between government and industry to ensure everyone has the resources they need to be safer, more secure and better able to protect their personal information online. … Read more
by Mozilla on (#1WWDP)
If you have worked with data at Mozilla you have likely seen a data dashboard built with it. Re:dash is enabling Mozilla to become a truly data driven organization. — Roberto Vitillo, Mozilla In the third quarter, the Mozilla Open … Read more
by Nick Nguyen on (#1WAEW)
Earlier this year we launched our first set of experiments for Test Pilot, a program designed to give you access to experimental Firefox features that are in the early stages of development. We’ve been delighted to see so many of … Read more
by Mozilla on (#1W4DE)
The EU’s proposed copyright reform keeps in place retrograde laws that make many normal online creative acts illegal. The same restrictive laws will stifle innovation and hurt technology businesses. Let’s fix it. Sign Mozilla’s petition, watch and share videos, and … Read more
by Nick Nguyen on (#1VCXT)
With the change of the season, we’ve worked hard to release a new version of Firefox that delivers the best possible experience across desktop and Android. Expanding Multiprocess Support Last month, we began rolling out the most significant update in … Continue reading
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1TQ9M)
The draft directive released today thoroughly misses the goal to deliver a modern reform that would unlock creativity and innovation in the Single Market. Today the EU Commission released their proposal for a reformed copyright framework. What has emerged from … Continue reading
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1TKHP)
There have been far too many “incidents†recently that demonstrate the Internet is not as secure as it needs to be. Just in the past few weeks, we’ve seen countless headlines about online security breaches. From the alleged hack of … Continue reading
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1SHB4)
Mozilla today is joining a coalition of technology companies, including Apple, Lithium, and Twilio, in filing an amicus brief in support of Microsoft’s case against indiscriminate use of gag orders. Such orders prevent companies from notifying users about government requests … Continue reading
by Katharina Borchert on (#1RJKG)
Mozilla has launched a petition — and will be releasing public education videos — to reform outdated copyright law in the EU The internet is an unprecedented platform for innovation, opportunity and creativity. It’s where artists create; where coders … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#1PGAR)
“People use Tails to chat off-the-record, browse the web anonymously, and share sensitive documents. Many human rights defenders depend on Tails to do their daily work, if not simply to stay alive.†– Tails developer team “We think that the … Continue reading
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by Nick Nguyen on (#1P8RS)
Today we’re proud to announce the initial rollout of multi-process Firefox for Desktop to our general audience. With this, we’re taking a major step forward in improving Firefox for Desktop. Users should experience a Firefox that is less susceptible to … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#1P7ZG)
The second class of fellows will embed at organizations like ColorOfChange and European Digital Rights to fight for privacy, literacy, and inclusion online The internet is a global public resource. It has the ability to empower, educate, connect and … Continue reading
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by Mitchell Baker on (#1P59J)
It is critical to ensure that women are active participants in digital life. Without this we won’t reach full economic empowerment. An explicit focus on women and digital life is necessary for economic empowerment because the statistics are striking: over … Continue reading
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by Nick Nguyen on (#1NKJJ)
When we rolled out Firefox for iOS late last year, we got a tremendous response and millions of downloads. Lots of Firefox users were ecstatic they could use the browser they love on the iPhone or iPad they had chosen. … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1NE8W)
I’m excited to announce that Susan Chen has been appointed Vice President of Business Development at Mozilla, a new role we are creating to recognize her achievements. Susan joined Mozilla in 2011 as Head of Strategic Development. During her five … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1KC0R)
Web literacy — the ability to read, write, and participate online — is one of the most important skills of the 21st century. We believe it should be enshrined as the fourth “R,†alongside Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. From our … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#1JKXM)
🌂ðŸµâœ‰ðŸ˜“🌉✋📒ðŸ©ðŸ’¥ðŸµ 👻😩📒📒ðŸ‚😓😠The above message may seem like a random string of emoji. But not so: When decoded, it reads: “Encryption Matters.†Today, Mozilla is launching Codemoji, a fun, educational tool that introduces everyday Internet users to ciphers — the … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#1J1EC)
For many years people with visual impairments and the legally blind have paid a steep price to access the Web on Windows-based computers. The market-leading software for screen readers costs well over $1,000. The high price is a considerable obstacle … Continue reading