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Firefox adds suggestions to searches, plans to introduce sponsored links
Firefox adds suggestions to searches, plans to introduce sponsored links
Firefox Suggest adds suggestions below the address bar when you type in search terms. 16 Sep 2021
Mozilla releases Firefox 85 to combat supercookies and more
Mozilla releases Firefox 85 to combat supercookies and more
Mozilla has announced today officially the release of the latest and greatest Firefox browser. There are a lot of updates to the browser but ...... 26 Jan 2021
Critical vulnerabilities found in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
Critical vulnerabilities found in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
Major web browser vulnerabilities have been discovered this week. The two separate security problems are found in Firefox and Chromium that ...... 08 Jan 2021
New Firefox can now hide notification requests
New Firefox can now hide notification requests
Firefox has updated their flagship browser with some safety, privacy, and UI improvements. One of the perhaps most requested changes, however, ...... 08 Jan 2020 - 1 comment
Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
In a clear example of irony, Mozilla has pulled four add-ons from popular security firms for violating policies on data collection. 05 Dec 2019 - 2 comments
Mozilla released Firefox 69, blocks cryptomining and tracking with Enhanced Tracking Protection
Mozilla released Firefox 69, blocks cryptomining and tracking with Enhanced Tracking Protection
Mozilla has announced the newest version of their web browser Firefox. The new Firefox 69 aims to improve security and privacy of the users ...... 04 Sep 2019
Mozilla updates Firefox logo after major news
Mozilla updates Firefox logo after major news
Mozilla's Firefox has been in a slow and painful decline ever since Google announced their own web browser, Chrome, approximately 10 years ago. ...... 12 Jun 2019
Mozilla to release a premium version of Firefox
Mozilla to release a premium version of Firefox
Mozilla CEO Chris Beard has revealed a rather strange development for the web browser developers. The company responsible for the popular Firefox ...... 11 Jun 2019 - 11 comments
Mozilla updated Firefox to v64.0
Mozilla updated Firefox to v64.0
Mozilla has released a new update to their web browser Firefox. The new versio, v64.0, doesn't bring any major features, but there is a few ...... 12 Dec 2018
Firefox to join Microsoft in supporting Google-backed WebP
Firefox to join Microsoft in supporting Google-backed WebP
Google unveiled its WebP image format already back in 2010 but it hasn't taken the world by storm in the manner that the company probably expected, ...... 08 Oct 2018
Mozilla's anti-tracking surprise: Firefox to block all ad tracking
Mozilla's anti-tracking surprise: Firefox to block all ad tracking
Once upon a time the browser known as Firefox was one of the hottest tech companies in the world. It was on its way to dethroning the great ...... 31 Aug 2018
Mozilla has released a major update to Firefox
Mozilla has released a major update to Firefox
Mozilla has today announced a new version of their web browser, one which was once considered one of the greats. Firefox's new version number ...... 11 May 2018
Mozilla releases a privacy tool for Facebook users
Mozilla releases a privacy tool for Facebook users
Facebook has been under quite a volley of fire recently, thanks to the Cambridge Analytica controversy. Now Mozilla has revealed a new tool ...... 28 Mar 2018 - 1 comment
Mozilla releases new Firefox 58 with improved JavaScript performance and more
Mozilla releases new Firefox 58 with improved JavaScript performance and more
Once a force to be reckoned with on the browser markets, Mozilla, has been in slow decline ever after the inception of Google Chrome. Now the ...... 25 Jan 2018 - 3 comments
Firefox Quantum delivers significant speed improvements
Firefox Quantum delivers significant speed improvements
Mozilla has released Firefox Quantum across platforms with a new slick UI and an overhauled core engine, providing for a speedier and lighter experience. 14 Nov 2017 - 5 comments
Firefox got faster, important tech mimics Chrome's
Firefox got faster, important tech mimics Chrome's
Not long time ago Firefox was amongst the leading web browsers in the world. The software developed by Mozilla has however fallen quite far ...... 15 Jun 2017 - 18 comments
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the popular Firefox browser, has announced the start of Project Quantum, an effort to accelerate browsing speeds using Firefox. 30 Oct 2016
Firefox is bringing in Chrome plugins
Firefox is bringing in Chrome plugins
Mozilla has initiated what is called Project Mortar and aims to replace the current plugins with a new solution. It hopes to decrease the cost ...... 03 Oct 2016 - 3 comments
Firefox might be killing your SSD, fix it with one simple step
Firefox might be killing your SSD, fix it with one simple step
Modern web browsers offer amazing functionality, speed, and performance. One of the best features without question is the session recovery. ...... 28 Sep 2016 - 6 comments
Mozilla's new technology boosts speed up to 700%
Mozilla's new technology boosts speed up to 700%
Mozilla started testing its new Electrolysis architecture last month and the first results are in and appear very promising. Even though the ...... 06 Sep 2016 - 3 comments
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