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Firefox 157 Launches 'Nova' Redesign to Compete with Chrome
technology9 days ago

Firefox 157 Launches 'Nova' Redesign to Compete with Chrome

Mozilla released Firefox 157 on September 29, 2026, introducing a major visual overhaul called 'Nova' across desktop and mobile platforms. The update features rounded tabs, a unified design language, and the return of Compact Mode. Mozilla states the changes are performance-neutral and aim to modernize the browser's appearance to attract a broader audience beyond privacy-focused users. The redesign includes new theme options and vertical tabs as a first-class layout, while maintaining core privacy features and open-source independence.

via The Register|
#firefox#mozilla#nova
Firefox 157 Rolls Out Nova Redesign to Modernize Interface and Compete with Chrome
technology9 days ago

Firefox 157 Rolls Out Nova Redesign to Modernize Interface and Compete with Chrome

Mozilla has released Firefox 157, applying a comprehensive visual redesign called Nova across desktop and mobile platforms. The update introduces rounded tabs, a refreshed color palette, and a new theme picker. It also restores Compact Mode, a feature previously removed, which reduces toolbar size to maximize screen space. Mozilla states the changes are performance-neutral and aim to modernize the browser's appearance while retaining its core privacy features and open-source independence.

via engadget.com|
#browser-update#compact-mode#firefox
Mozilla Launches Native Ad Blocking in Firefox for iOS
technology1 month ago

Mozilla Launches Native Ad Blocking in Firefox for iOS

Mozilla has added a built-in ad blocker to Firefox for iOS, using the EasyList filter and WebKit Content Blocker API to block many third-party ads and trackers. It won’t block ads on the sites you’re visiting or ads in search results, and sponsored content in new tabs remains unblocked. The feature is off by default and can be enabled in Settings > Browsing > Ad Blocker.

via MacRumors|
#ad-blocker#easylist#firefox
AliExpress fingerprinting exposed as obsolete inaudible-audio trick
technology1 month ago

AliExpress fingerprinting exposed as obsolete inaudible-audio trick

Researchers found AliExpress used an obsolete inaudible-audio WebAudio fingerprinting trick to identify visitors via hidden scripts that analyze audio waveforms; Firefox’s 2023 fix with constant libraries and protections in Chrome/Safari have largely neutralized this method, though the retailer still relies on a suite of other fingerprinting techniques.

via Ars Technica|
#aliexpress#fingerprinting#firefox
AliExpress accused of stealth audio fingerprinting that even disrupts Bluetooth headsets
cybersecurity1 month ago

AliExpress accused of stealth audio fingerprinting that even disrupts Bluetooth headsets

A security researcher alleges AliExpress used an obfuscated WebAudio-based fingerprinting method that emits inaudible audio to the browser to gather device/browser data, which reportedly disrupted Bluetooth headphones for a user; Firefox says its anti-fingerprinting protections mitigate this technique, Brave says it blocks the involved scripts, while Chrome/Safari have defenses; AliExpress has not commented publicly.

via The Register|
#aliexpress#brave#cybersecurity
Firefox’s Smart Window AI aims to boost browsing without taking over
ai1 month ago

Firefox’s Smart Window AI aims to boost browsing without taking over

Mozilla’s Firefox adds Smart Window, an opt-in AI browsing feature that can pull live web data and show source links via a partnership with Exa, while also organizing tabs and showing visual previews from your history. It supports multiple AI models (Gemini, OpenAI, Alibaba, or local) under a zero-data-retention policy, and Mozilla emphasizes a user-first, privacy-focused approach with configurable AI controls. Future updates may surface recent browsing journeys and offer AI autofill, but the feature remains optional and non-prescriptive to preserve a cookie‑cutter browser experience.

via The Verge|
#ai#ai-browsing#exa
technology1 month ago

Firefox 154 Introduces Manage AI Quick Action and UI Tweaks

Mozilla's Firefox 154 arrives with a new 'Manage AI' quick action in the address bar to access AI settings, plus changes such as favicon refresh during hard reloads, Local Access Network protections for WebSocket connections, cross-platform restoration of backed-up profiles, Android updates, and vertical tab improvements; developer notes highlight WebDriver enhancements and the sandbox manifest key; available for download via Mozilla's FTP.

via Phoronix|
#ai#firefox#manage-ai
Four Trade-Offs to Consider When Ditching Chrome for Firefox
technology2 months ago

Four Trade-Offs to Consider When Ditching Chrome for Firefox

Firefox offers stronger privacy protections and lighter memory use, but switching from Chrome comes with four drawbacks: a far smaller extension ecosystem (about 69k extensions in Firefox vs ~289k in Chrome), potential site and app compatibility issues due to Firefox's different web tech support, slower performance in benchmarks compared with Chrome, and weaker, less seamless integration with Google services (no built‑in password management or account-wide syncing).

via bgr.com|
#chrome#extensions#firefox
Major updates patch critical flaws across Firefox, Chrome, Adobe apps, and VMware
technology2 months ago

Major updates patch critical flaws across Firefox, Chrome, Adobe apps, and VMware

Mozilla patched two critical Firefox flaws (CVE-2026-15718/15719) with exploit code public; Google Chrome fixed 15 bugs including two critical Ozone use-after-free issues (CVE-2026-15764/15765). Adobe released security updates addressing 88 vulnerabilities across ColdFusion, Commerce/Magento, Experience Manager, and Illustrator (with several high-severity CVEs). Broadcom also fixed a critical authentication-bypass in VMware Avi Load Balancer (CVE-2026-47865). None are listed as actively exploited yet, but updates are advised as attackers often weaponize these flaws.

via The Hacker News|
#adobe#cybersecurity#firefox
Firefox 151 Enables Web Serial, Teaming with Adafruit for Browser-Based Hardware
technology4 months ago

Firefox 151 Enables Web Serial, Teaming with Adafruit for Browser-Based Hardware

Firefox 151 adds desktop support for the Web Serial API, letting websites read from and write to serial devices via JavaScript. Mozilla and Adafruit are collaborating to validate browser-based hardware workflows, enabling direct hardware communication (e.g., microcontrollers) in the browser with less setup and no extra software for many projects.

via Slashdot|
#adafruit#firefox#hardware