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Kagi Halts Orion Linux Browser Development, Plans to Open Source Codebase

Kagi has ended development of its Orion web browser for Linux, halting updates shortly after the public beta launched earlier this year. The company cited the immense difficulty of building a cross-platform browser without venture capital or large open-source community support. While the Linux version will receive no further updates or security patches, Kagi plans to open-source the existing codebase and its work-in-progress Windows port within the next month. Development for the macOS and iOS versions of Orion will continue unaffected, as the company remains focused on its primary user base.

via OMG! Ubuntu|

#kagi #linux #open-source

technology13 days ago•18 min saved

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

technology14 days ago•27 min saved

Firefox 157 Launches Nova Redesign with Rounded Tabs and Compact Mode

Mozilla has rolled out Firefox 157, introducing the Nova design overhaul to all desktop and mobile users. The update features rounded tabs, a refreshed color palette, and the return of Compact Mode. Mozilla states the changes are performance-neutral and aim to modernize the browser's interface while maintaining its privacy-focused core.

via theverge.com|

#firefox #mozilla #software-updates

technology19 days ago•28 min saved

Chrome Updates Enable Scroll Memory and AI Study Tools for Cross-Device Learning

Google has updated Chrome to preserve scroll positions and form data when switching tabs between devices, while expanding Gemini AI capabilities to analyze non-YouTube media and generate quizzes.

via The Verge|

#cross-device-sync #education-tech #gemini-ai

technology3 months ago•84 min saved

Opera gains Android traction with built‑in VPN, ad blocker and AI features

Opera says its Android monthly active users grew 66% year over year in the UK and 40% in the US in Q2, crediting momentum to features Chrome lacks out of the box—free unlimited VPN, built-in ad blocker and AI tools—helping it pick up users in Europe after the EU Digital Markets Act and encouraging more Android users to try its browser.

via Android Central|

#ai #android #opera

news3 months ago•6 min saved

Chrome gains paste speed boost with selective format read update

Chrome and Edge are implementing a feature called Selective format read that questions the clipboard to only paste the required data (such as plain text or HTML) instead of pulling every data type, reducing memory use and speeding up pasting in web apps; the update is live in Chrome and Edge version 149, with Firefox likely to follow and Safari already having a similar approach.

via Android Authority|

#clipboard #google-chrome #microsoft-edge

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Firefox Nightly 153 Rolls Out a Refreshed Settings UI

Firefox 153 Nightly now enables a redesigned Settings UI by default, offering clearer organization, easier navigation, and improved descriptions while keeping AI controls. Mozilla hopes the redesign will eventually reach the Firefox 152 release channel, with more details on the Nightly Blog.

via Phoronix|

#firefox #mozilla #nightly

technology7 months ago•74 min saved

Chromium CSS zero-day CVE-2026-2441 appears in the wild

A zero-day use-after-free in Chromium’s CSS engine (CVE-2026-2441) has surfaced in the wild, potentially enabling heap corruption via crafted HTML and affecting Chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Opera. The discussion centers on the vulnerability’s impact, possible exploit chains, and bug-bounty economics, with experts noting that attackers may combine a renderer bug with a sandbox escape for broader access. The thread also touches on how bug bounties compare to gray-market payouts for high-severity exploits and the reality that “in the wild” exploits often come with additional complications and risk for researchers.

via Hacker News|

#chromium #css #cve-2026-2441

security7 months ago•1 min saved

Chrome patch blocks actively exploited CSS zero-day with CVE-2026-2441

Google released security updates for Chrome to fix a high-severity use-after-free in CSS (CVE-2026-2441) that was being exploited in the wild. Updates are available for Windows/macOS (145.0.7632.75/76) and Linux (144.0.7559.75); users should relaunch Chrome after updating. The vulnerability’s exploit exists in the wild, and the article notes Apple also patched related zero-days. Users of other Chromium-based browsers should apply fixes when available.

via The Hacker News|

#chrome #cve-2026-2441 #patch

technology8 months ago•6 min saved

Hidden 120Hz Scroll Boost in Safari on ProMotion Devices

Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Macs with ProMotion can render pages at up to 120Hz by enabling a hidden Feature Flags option. On iPhone/iPad, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Feature Flags and turn off 'Prefer Page Rendering Updates near 60fps', then restart Safari; on Mac, enable Show features for web developers in Settings > Advanced, open the Feature Flags tab, search '60fps', and uncheck the 'Prefer Page Rendering Updates near 60fps' option, then restart. Supported devices include ProMotion iPhones (e.g., 13 Pro and later), iPad Pro models, and Macs with ProMotion; higher refresh can affect battery life.

via MacRumors|

#120hz #apple #promotion

technology11 months ago•4 min saved

California Law Could Transform Internet Browsing Nationwide

A new California law (AB 566) requires web browsers to offer an easy opt-out signal for users to prevent sharing or selling their personal data, potentially setting a national standard for online privacy and simplifying user control over data across the U.S.

via CalMatters|

#california-law #data-opt-out #national-impact

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

ChatGPT Launches Web Browser Atlas Amid Security Concerns

The article discusses the recent surge of AI-powered browsers like ChatGPT Atlas, highlighting how AI is transforming traditional web browsing by enabling control over the browsing experience, and explores the broader implications for the tech industry, including device integration and corporate acquisitions.

via The Verge|

#ai-browsers #ai-control #chatgpt-atlas

privacy1 year ago•1 min saved

California Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law for Consumer Control

California has enacted a law requiring web browsers to provide an easy-to-use, universal opt-out mechanism for consumers to prevent third-party data sales, making privacy controls more accessible and straightforward for Californians, alongside other privacy rights enhancements.

via The Record from Recorded Future News|

#california #consumer-rights #data-privacy

technology1 year ago•59 min saved

Cap'n Web: A New RPC System for Browsers and Web Servers

Cap'n Web introduces a novel RPC system for browsers and web servers that leverages record-replay techniques and domain-specific languages to enable efficient, pipelined remote procedure calls, with special handling for arrays and functions, aiming to simplify distributed system communication while highlighting challenges like safety and protocol design.

via Hacker News|

#capn-web #javascript #rpc

technology1 year ago•67 min saved

Cloudflare Sponsors Ladybird and Omarchy

Cloudflare is supporting Ladybird and Omarchy, raising concerns about its intentions to promote approved browsers and potentially limit web access to a few dominant engines, which could threaten open standards and the open web. The article discusses the broader context of browser control, platform dependencies, and the influence of major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft on web standards and user choice.

via Hacker News|

#browser-control #cloudflare #internet-security