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by Mozilla on (#170ZV)
Amnesty International today announced a new #360Syria “virtual tour†website showing the devastation brought by Syrian government barrel bombing of the besieged city of Aleppo. The website demonstration, called “Fear of the Sky†(www.360Syria.com), is built using Mozilla A-Frame technology. … Continue reading
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by Mark Surman on (#16GM0)
Over the past several weeks, Mozilla has been running an educational campaign about encryption. We believe it’s essential for everyday Internet users to better understand the technology that helps keep the Web a more secure platform. So far, we’ve explored encryption’s … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#16DME)
Firefox Hello Beta is a communication tool that lets you share tabs you’re browsing in Firefox with others and chat over video or text, free and without needing an account or login. Firefox Hello Beta in Windows, Mac and Linux … Continue reading
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by Mitchell Baker on (#16A4F)
Tuesday March 8 2016 is International Women’s Day (IWD). While Mozilla celebrates the progress to date we also realize there is a great deal of critical work still needed. The Internet can play an enormous role in improving the lives … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#15XFX)
Mozilla today is joining a coalition of technology companies, including Google, Nest Labs, Facebook, WhatsApp, Evernote, Snapchat and Microsoft, in filing an amicus brief in support of Apple’s position in its ongoing dispute with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In … Continue reading
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by Ari Jaaksi on (#15P8Z)
The Internet of Things is changing the world around us, with new use cases, experiences and technologies emerging every day. As we continue to experiment in this space, we wanted to take a moment to share more details around our … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#15GA6)
Panasonic announced today that Firefox OS will power the new Panasonic DX-series UHD TVs. Panasonic TVs powered by Firefox OS are already available globally. These TVs have intuitive and customizable home screens which give you “quick access†to Live TV, … Continue reading
by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#155B4)
#encryption Security is paramount to a trusted Internet. Encryption is a critical part of how that trust is made real. The recent events around Apple and the FBI set a dangerous precedent. Our position on these issues is simple: the … Continue reading
by Mark Surman on (#150CZ)
In the past week, the conversation about encryption has reached fever pitch. Encryption, Apple, and the FBI are in headlines around the world. And lively discussions about security and privacy are taking place around kitchen tables, on television, and in … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#14RGT)
Today, the Internet we love and treasure is facing serious threats. Issues like mass surveillance and walled gardens, along with calls to weaken online security, increasingly endanger the Internet’s openness. Most recently, we saw the FBI ask Apple to circumvent … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#14C64)
We recently released the first version of Firefox for iOS. It’s a great browser and we’re excited to bring you more new features today. The latest release of Firefox for iOS brings improvements to make browsing simpler and more fun … Continue reading
by Mark Surman on (#144D7)
Recent news around Apple’s resistance to the US government’s demand to decrypt the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters has brought encryption into mainstream discussion. The level of public discourse we have seen is already a victory, and … Continue reading
by Mark Surman on (#13B2N)
One of the things that first drew me to Mozilla was this sentence from our manifesto: “The Internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible to all.†These words made me stop and think. As they … Continue reading
by David Bryant on (#13B2P)
Standards are a key part of keeping the Open Web open. The Web runs on standards developed mainly by two standards bodies: the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which standardizes HTML and Web APIs, and the Internet Engineering Task Force … Continue reading
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by Mitchell Baker on (#12JD5)
Today we are very pleased to announce an addition to the Mozilla Corporation Board of Directors, Dr. Karim Lakhani, a scholar in innovation theory and practice. Dr. Lakhani is the first of the new appointments we expect to make this … Continue reading
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by Mark Surman on (#12J8R)
Mozilla is a proud supporter of research carried out by Caribou Digital, the UK-based think tank dedicated to building sustainable digital economies in emerging markets. Today, Caribou has released a report exploring the impact of the global app economy and … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#1236A)
Update your Software and Share the Lean Data Practices Today is International Data Privacy Day. What can we all do to help ourselves and each other improve privacy on the Web? We have something for everyone: Users can greatly improve … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#11XCH)
UPDATED TO CLARIFY HOW TO MANAGE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Firefox for Windows, Mac and Linux now lets you choose to receive push notifications from websites if you give them permission. This is similar to Web notifications, except now you can receive … Continue reading
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by Ari Jaaksi on (#ZRQC)
Panasonic announced that Firefox OS will power the new Panasonic DX900 UHD TVs, the first LED LCD TVs in the world with Ultra HD Premium specification, unveiled today at CES 2016. Panasonic TVs powered by Firefox OS are already available … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#Y0MT)
Netflix announced today that their HTML5 video player now supports Firefox on Windows Vista and later using Adobe’s new Primetime CDM (Content Decryption Module). This means Netflix fans can watch their favorite shows on Firefox without installing NPAPI plugins. As … Continue reading
by David Bryant on (#XY33)
I am pleased to announce that Eric Rescorla has been appointed Mozilla Fellow, a vice-president level role created to recognize top technical leadership at Mozilla. This new role is a complement to the organization’s existing Distinguished Engineers award and is … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#XSQC)
Today, we are giving you more control over how your data is shared in Firefox by letting you block additional trackers in Private Browsing with Tracking Protection. We recently introduced Private Browsing with Tracking Protection to give you control over … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#X8HX)
We are delighted to announce the first set of awards in the Mozilla Open Source Support program’s “Foundational Technology†track, which supports projects that Mozilla uses or relies upon. We have been greatly helped in evaluating applications and making awards … Continue reading
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by Ari Jaaksi on (#X6GG)
Everything is connected around us. This revolution has already started and it will be bigger than previous technology revolutions, including the mobile smartphone revolution. Internet of Things, as many call it today, will fundamentally affect all of us. We will … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#X31S)
Today I would like to talk about the power of Mozilla. We are more than just our consumer products. We measure our success not only by the adoption of our products, but also by our ability to increase the control … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#X1CY)
Today we are launching Focus by Firefox, a free content blocker for Safari users on iOS 9. The app allows users to control their data flow by blocking categories of trackers such as those used for ads, analytics and social … Continue reading
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by Jascha Kaykas-Wolff on (#WCEM)
Today, online privacy and threats like invisible tracking from third parties on the Web seem very abstract. Many of us are either not aware of what’s happening with our online data or we feel powerless because we don’t know what … Continue reading
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by Nick Nguyen on (#TC63)
If you’re an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch user you’ll be happy to learn that Firefox for iOS is now available in the App Store worldwide. Firefox for iOS lets you take your favorite browser with you wherever you go … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#T9G1)
Today, we are excited that Firefox users in the U.S. will see a new, improved, innovative and fun experience on Yahoo Search. A year ago we entered into a strategic partnership with Yahoo to be the default search experience for … Continue reading
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by David Bryant on (#T3MP)
Mozilla Festival 2015 was a productive and dynamic event celebrating the world’s most valuable public resource — the open Web. MozFest is also a gathering place for Mozilla community members from around the world and brings together makers, designers, builders, … Continue reading
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by Mark Surman on (#T31V)
This past weekend, the sixth-annual MozFest — Mozilla’s celebration of the open Web — convened hackers, teachers and organizers from across the globe to address some of the most pressing issues facing the Web today. Together, we explored how we … Continue reading
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by Nick Nguyen on (#SEY6)
We’re releasing a powerful new feature in Firefox Private Browsing called Tracking Protection. We created this feature because we believe in giving you more choice and control over your Web experience. With the release of Tracking Protection in Firefox Private … Continue reading
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by Mitchell Baker on (#S449)
Last week we launched the Mozilla Open Source Support Program (MOSS) – an award program specifically focused on supporting open source and free software. The first track within MOSS provides support for open source and free software projects that Mozilla … Continue reading
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by Mitchell Baker on (#RDT5)
Initial Allocation of One Million US Dollars Today Mozilla is launching an award program specifically focused on supporting open source and free software. Our initial allocation for this program is $1,000,000. We are inviting people already deeply connected to Mozilla … Continue reading
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by Chris Beard on (#Q85G)
We are excited to announce that Katharina Borchert will be transitioning from our Board of Directors to join the Mozilla leadership team as our new Chief Innovation Officer starting in January. Mozilla was founded and has thrived based upon the … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#Q6Z2)
Mozilla has released a new report — mzl.la/localcontent — co-authored with the GSMA. Titled “Approaches to local content creation: realising the smartphone opportunity,†our report explores how the right tools, coupled with digital literacy education, can empower mobile-first Web users … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#PSVR)
Content blocking has become a hot issue across the Web and mobile ecosystems. It was already becoming pervasive on desktop, and now Apple’s iOS has made it possible to develop iOS applications whose purpose is to block content. This caused … Continue reading
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by Chris Beard on (#PKS4)
Today, we are pleased to announce that Ari Jaaksi will be joining the Mozilla leadership team next month as our new Senior Vice President of Connected Devices. In this role, Ari will be responsible for Firefox OS and broader exploration … Continue reading
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by Denelle Dixon-Thayer on (#NFM5)
Not surprisingly, the latest discussions around content blocking have resulted in a polarizing debate about the users who choose to block content as a way to control their Web experience, and the commercial interests who monetize that content. All of … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#N7RM)
The latest Firefox update is now available. This release includes minor updates to personalize your Firefox Account and adds a new functionality to Firefox Hello Beta. Firefox Accounts provides access to services like Firefox Sync to let you take browsing … Continue reading
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by David Bryant on (#K3MQ)
Things are moving fast for royalty-free video codecs. A month ago, the IETF NETVC Working Group had its first meeting and two weeks ago Cisco announced Thor. Today, we’re taking the next big step in this industry-wide effort with the … Continue reading
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by David Ascher on (#HMD4)
Mozilla is excited to announce that Webmaker for Android emerges from beta today. You can download the new version of our free, open source app from Google Play at mzl.la/webmaker. Mozilla built Webmaker to empower first-time smartphone users and mobile-first … Continue reading
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by Mozilla on (#H2ZF)
Today, we are proud to bring all the features you love about Firefox to Windows 10, along with a fresh new look and a way to preserve your search engine choice. Firefox Has a New Look for Windows 10 You … Continue reading
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by Chris Beard on (#FYXN)
We are calling on Microsoft to “undo†its aggressive move to override user choice on Windows 10 Mozilla exists to bring choice, control and opportunity to everyone on the Web. We build Firefox and our other products for this reason. … Continue reading
by Chris Beard on (#FYXM)
Satya, I am writing to you about a very disturbing aspect of Windows 10. Specifically, that the update experience appears to have been designed to throw away the choice your customers have made about the Internet experience they want, and … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#F66V)
Today, Mozilla proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Mozilla Developer Network, one of the richest and also one of the few multilingual resources on the Web for documentation. It started in February 2005, when a small team dedicated to … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#EDPP)
It’s here: Maker Party starts today! From July 15 – July 31, Mozilla community members around the globe will come together to teach the Web through fun, creative and hands-on activities. In past years, we’ve created everything from robots and … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#D51F)
Whichever social network you choose, it’s undeniable that being social is a key part of why you enjoy the Web. Firefox is built to put you in control, including making it easier to share anything you like on the Web’s … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#A91Q)
We created Firefox to give people choice and control of their Web experience and we’re always adding more ways to personalize your Firefox. Firefox is made by a non-profit organization and a global community dedicated to Mozilla’s mission of promoting … Continue reading
by Mozilla on (#9A96)
Announcement Marks Key Point in Development of Open Source Mobile Ecosystem San Francisco, Calif. – May 18, 2015: – The Open Web Device Compliance Review Board (CRB), in conjunction with its members ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, Deutsche Telekom, Mozilla, Qualcomm Technologies, … Continue reading