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Mastodon has been around since 2016, but not until recently has it emerged as a popular alternative to Twitter. Like Firefox, Mastodon is open-sourced, so it’s built on a foundation of transparency and accessibility to all. It’s also decentralized, which means it’s powered by different communities and doesn’t answer to one entity or a bunch […]The post Ready to try Mastodon? Here’s how to get started appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

For close to thirty years, commerce has been at the core of how people use the Internet. Convenience and ease have multiplied over the years as people have benefited from the unprecedented economies of scale emerging from the digital marketplace. This global ecommerce scale-up has also created new challenges for consumers, such as how to […]The post Fakespot becomes part of Mozilla, bringing trustworthy shopping tools to Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The Mozilla Manifesto originally described the Mozilla Project as “a global community of people who believe that openness, innovation, and opportunity are key to the continued health of the internet.” That statement was prescient at the time and remains on point today. The pace of change and explosion of creativity we see around the internet today […]The post Amy Keating: Why I am joining the Mozilla board appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, I’m excited to welcome Amy Keating as a new member of the Mozilla Foundation Board of Directors. You can see comments from Amy here. As Mitchell said when we put out a call for three new board members last month: it’s a critical time for Mozilla to be thinking bigger and being bolder about […]The post Amy Keating Joins the Mozilla Foundation Board of Directors appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Artificial intelligence has entered a new era. From search to education to art, recent advancements in AI promise to shake up the way we work and live. Yet for some of us, AI poses more questions than answers. How will it affect us? Are there risks? How do we make it trustworthy? Before we can […]The post How does AI actually work? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Do you know someone who’s shaping the future of the internet? Tell us about them! This year marks Mozilla’s 25th anniversary, and we’re raising a toast with Rise 25 – a celebration of 25 individuals who are doing groundbreaking work to make the internet a better place. The best part? We’re enlisting your help to […]The post Who’s shaping the future of the internet? Nominate your pick for Mozilla’s Rise 25 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. […]The post A human rights activist on finding joy on the internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Take back your privacy Firefox is rolling out Total Cookie Protection by default to more Firefox users worldwide, making Firefox the most private and secure major browser available across Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Total Cookie Protection is Firefox’s strongest privacy protection to date, confining cookies to the site where they were created, thus preventing […]The post Firefox rolls out Total Cookie Protection by default to more users worldwide appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Clutter isn’t just material stuff scattered about your floor and shelves. Clutter can consume us in digital form, too — from an overabundance of browser bookmarks and open tabs to navigating a world wide web that’s littered with junk. The right browser extension, however, can really help clean things up. Tranquility Reader Want to sweep […]The post Extensions for cleaning up a chaotic desktop appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

March 31, or “three thirty-one,” is something of a talisman in the Mozilla community. It’s the date that, back in 1998, Mozilla first came into being — the date that we open-sourced the Netscape code for the world to use. This year, “three thirty-one” is especially meaningful: It’s Mozilla’s 25 year anniversary. A lot has […]The post A quarter century of Mozilla appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Looking ahead at Mozilla’s next quarter century In the world of tech, some challenges can feel impossible to solve. That was the feeling many of us had 25 years ago — before we’d heard of Mozilla. I was one of those people who’d been excited by the openness and creativity of the web from the […]The post Making the impossible possible — again appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

As the saying goes, looking for a job is a job in itself. First, there’s all the writing that needs to be done. Then, it’s doing your homework to learn about the companies and the industries you’re applying and hopefully interviewing for. Lastly, it’s your state of mind, remaining positive despite the many obstacles you’ll […]The post Land your next job with these Firefox extensions appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve focused on consumer-driven businesses. From factories making jeans (at Levi’s) to the largest retailer/company (Walmart) to early years of social-driven commerce (at ModCloth), getting to what drives consumer behavior is where I love to spend my time. When I joined Choose Energy as an early employee and CEO, I […]The post Why I joined Mozilla’s Board of Directors appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We’re committing $30M to build Mozilla.ai: A startup — and a community — building a trustworthy, independent, and open-source AI ecosystem. We’re only three months into 2023, and it’s already clear what one of the biggest stories of the year is: AI. AI has seized the public’s attention like Netscape did in 1994, and the […]The post Introducing Mozilla.ai: Investing in trustworthy AI appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The last few months it has become clear that AI is no longer our future, but our present. Some of the most exciting ideas for the future of both the internet and the world involve AI solutions. This didn’t happen overnight, decades of work have gone into this moment. Mozilla has been working to make […]The post Mozilla launches Responsible AI Challenge appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

If you’re already one of the many people who use Firefox Relay to save your real email address from trackers and spammers, then we’ve got a timesaver for you. We are testing a new way for Firefox Relay users to access their email masks directly from Firefox on numerous sites. Since its launch, Firefox Relay […]The post Email protection just got easier in Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

In case you haven’t heard, there’s an ongoing conversation happening about your personal data. Earlier this year, United States President Biden said in his State of the Union address that there needs to be stricter limits on the personal data that companies collect. Additionally, a recent survey found that most people said they’d like to […]The post Firefox Android’s new privacy feature, Total Cookie Protection, stops companies from keeping tabs on your moves appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. […]The post The Depths of Wikipedia creator on finding the goofy corners of the web appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

No one ever wanted to say “tech-savvy toddler” but here we are. It’s not like you just walked into the kitchen one morning and your kid was sucking on a binky and editing Wikipedia, right? Wait, really? It was pretty close to that? Well, for years there’s been an ongoing conversation on internet usage in families’ […]The post Real talk: Did your 5-year-old just tease you about having too many open tabs? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Ad blockers are a specific type of browser extension (i.e. software that adds new features or functionality to Firefox). Using ad blockers, you can eliminate distraction and frustration associated with online ads popping up across your internet travels. Here are six of our favorite ad blockers that make the web a whole lot easier to […]The post Ad blocker roundup: 6 ad blockers to improve your internet experience appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

As Mozilla reaches its 25th anniversary this year, we’re working hard to set up our “next chapter” — thinking bigger and being bolder about how we can shape the coming era of the internet. We’re working to expand our product offerings, creating multiple options for consumers, audiences and business models. We’re growing our philanthropic and […]The post Expanding Mozilla’s boards in 2023 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Charnaie Gordon is the content creator behind Here Wee Read, a blog that advocates for diversity and inclusivity in children’s literature. She’s also the author of several children’s books, including “Lift Every Voice and Change: A Celebration of Black Leaders and the Words that Inspire Generations,” You can follow her on Instagram. I’ve always attributed […]The post How to talk to kids about finding community online appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. […]The post An Axios tech reporter on her favorite corners of the internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware. Even if you’ve talked to your kids about screen-time limits and responsible online behavior, it’s still really tough to […]The post Common Sense Media’s ultimate guide to parental controls appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Two-factor authentication is one of the most accessible and effective online security tools around. Turning it on works as an extra layer of protection between hackers and your personal, work, banking or any other information stored in your online accounts. Read on to learn more. What is 2FA? With 2FA, logging onto an online account […]The post Why settle for one layer of security when you can have 2FA? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Fitness instructor Tunde Oyeneyin, a favorite among Peloton riders, makes it a habit to stay intentional of what she consumes online. “Everything that you pour in, finds its way out,” Tunde says. “Whether that’s what I’m watching, reading or listening to.” Her philosophy is part of what she calls soul care, her act of doing […]The post How to use Pocket with Tunde Oyeneyin appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The internet remembers. Just ask iJustine. Justine Ezarik launched her YouTube channel in 2006, making silly skits so she could tinker with video editing and visual effects. Her first viral moment came after recording herself flipping through a 300-page iPhone bill she received in the mail. (AT&T, dealing with the first generation of the iPhone, […]The post iJustine, self-described ‘oversharer,’ has some privacy advice for you appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We’ve come to rely on our mobile devices for everything, from managing our online calendars to sharing an article we just read with our friends. So, how can we make it easier when we use our mobile devices? Today, we’re adding new extensions to Firefox Android to help. Whether it’s giving an email address to […]The post These 3 new Firefox Android extensions will help simplify your life appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Kristen Ramirez and Greg Dorsainville of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine write about how instructors use Mozilla Hubs, a VR platform that’s accessible and private by design, to teach students about the human body. Kristen Ramirez is a research Instructor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is a human evolutionary biologist by training […]The post The immersive school bus: Hubs-built journeys into the body for medical education appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla, Open Web Docs and partner organizations met in London in January to create a joint roadmap for MDN, improve planning and collaboration, and cement a shared vision for the project’s future. A project with the size and complexity of MDN – a collaborative undertaking to document web platform technologies – requires great effort to […]The post A shared and open roadmap for MDN appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

What’s in a name? A lot. It’s the first piece of information that identifies a person — from their first name given at birth to their last name which connects them to their family lineage. Even a fictional name like Clark Kent says a lot. Not surprisingly a lot of people use the name of […]The post Your child’s name makes a horrible password appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Carlos Moreno is an activist, a graphic designer at CAP Tulsa and leads Tulsa’s Code for America volunteer brigade. He has a master’s degree in public policy and is the author of ”The Victory of Greenwood” and "A Kids Book about the Tulsa Race Massacre." You can follow him on Twitter. Photo: Jamie Glisson As […]The post How to talk to kids about the news appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Cathy Pedrayes earned a following as TikTok’s “Mom Friend” for her practical safety tips – from how to break a car window in an emergency to what not to post on social media. She’s a TV host and has been featured on Today Parents, The Miami Herald, BuzzFeed News, The Bump and Good Morning America. […]The post How to have the tech talk with kids, according to TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’ appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

New curated collections focused on “People of Deutschland” book The Pocket editorial and product teams have been busy over the past couple of months to continue delivering the great experience Pocket users have come to expect. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new at Pocket, starting with our newest and returning publisher partnerships, followed by the […]The post Pocket kicks off 2023 with new and expanded publisher partnerships appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. […]The post #AskFirefox host Chenae Moore on internet pranks and losing sleep over recipe videos appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Google recently named Pocket as one of the best apps of 2022, and it’s only getting better. We spent a lot of time with our users last year to see how we can improve the experience on the Pocket Android app. This month, we’re rolling out updates based on user feedback so you can easily […]The post Latest Pocket Android app makes it easier to discover your saved and new stories appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

If you’ve already ditched your new year’s goals, we’re here to help. How about a refreshening of your online life with new habits and routines? Are there newsletters you don’t read anymore? Mobile apps you no longer use? Or social media platforms you’ve left (ahem, Twitter)? We want to help. We’ve put together a month-long […]The post Start this year fresh with Mozilla’s tech challenge appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

About one-third of Firefox users have installed an add-on before – whether it’s an extension to add powerful and customizable features or a visual theme to personalize the web browsing experience. But if you’re unfamiliar, add-ons are sort of like apps for your browser. They can add all kinds of features to Firefox to make […]The post Here’s what’s going on in the world of extensions appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

In early 2023, Mozilla will stand up and test a publicly accessible instance in the Fediverse at Mozilla.Social. We’re eager to join the community in growing, experimenting, and learning how we can together solve the technical, experience, and trustworthiness challenges inherent in hyper-scale social systems. Our intention is to contribute to the healthy and sustainable […]The post Mozilla to explore healthy social media alternative appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Every year, the top stories that were saved and read by Pocket’s more than 10 million users clue us in to the prevailing mood of the time. In 2020, readers looked for answers in The Atlantic’s exploration of how the pandemic might end. In 2021, The New York Times’ piece on “languishing” captured what we […]The post A state-by-state look at the long-reads that captivated Pocket users in 2022 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Before we close the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and look back on what we accomplished in 2022. This year continued to be a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, and we know how important it is to have something in life you can rely on. So, here at Firefox, […]The post Our year in review: How Firefox works for you appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

I joined the Firefox privacy and security team in 2016. For years, the privacy engineers here at Mozilla have known that online trackers use every identifier they can get to track and re-identify people all over the internet. Over the last six years, I’ve been able to contribute to Private Browsing, Tracking Protection, Containers, Monitor, […]The post Over a decade of anti-tracking work at Mozilla appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

I joined Mozilla in 2017 as an accessibility engineer and soon became the tech lead for accessibility. But for years prior, I was already deeply involved with the company. I co-created NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) in 2006, a screen reader for blind and vision impaired people like me. We wanted to make Firefox and NVDA […]The post How we’re making Firefox accessible and delightful for everyone appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

I’m proud to announce that we have acquired Pulse, an incredible team that has developed some truly novel machine learning approaches to help streamline the digital workplace. The products that Raj, Jag, Rolf, and team have built are a great demonstration of their creativity and skill, and we’re incredibly excited to bring their expertise into […]The post Pulse joins the Mozilla family to help develop a new approach to machine learning appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The year’s most intriguing ideas and memorable essays, plus the top stories in science, technology, sports, culture, long reads, and more.The post Celebrating Pocket’s Best of 2022 appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

When NASA’s Webb Space Telescope team and artist Ashley Zelinskie wanted to bring space exploration to everyone, they chose Mozilla Hubs, our open source platform for creating 3D virtual spaces right from your browser. Ashley told us that they “didn’t want to cut people out that didn’t have fancy VR headsets or little experience in […]The post 3 ways to use Mozilla Hubs, a VR platform that’s accessible and private by design appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

So you’ve unboxed a shiny new phone, peeled the sticker off the screen and transferred your data. If you’re reading this, you’ve made the smart decision to take another important step: Setting up your device for privacy and security. Here are five steps you can take to help keep your data safe. Your future self […]The post New phone? Give yourself the gift of privacy with these 5 tips appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year where we are happily shopping for unique gifts for loved ones online. It also means we’re sharing our personal information online like giving out email addresses or phone numbers to sign up for discount programs or creating new accounts. Whenever we go online, we are asked […]The post The best gift for anyone who wants to feel safer when they go online: Mozilla privacy products appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Even people who are very online can use some help navigating the internet – from keeping credit card details safe when online shopping to generating a password when one simply doesn’t have any more passwords in them. Using Firefox as your main browser helps take care of that. Want to level up? With a Firefox […]The post 4 ways a Firefox account comes in handy appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Parenting has never been easy. But with a generation growing up with groundbreaking technology, families are facing new challenges along with opportunities as children interact with screens everywhere they go — while learning at school, playing with friends and for on-the-go entertainment. We are previewing a new Mozilla Firefox survey conducted in partnership with YouGov […]The post Over a quarter of parents believe their children don’t know how to protect their information online – Firefox can help with that appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.