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Mozilla to extend its 'total cookie protection' feature to Firefox 89 browser
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Mozilla to extend its 'total cookie protection' feature to Firefox 89 browser

Firefox says its Total Cookie Protection is a set of "privacy improvements" based on a principle that a user's browser should not allow sharing of cookies between websites.

Mozilla Firefox to end support for Amazon Fire TV, Echo Show devices by the end of April
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Mozilla Firefox to end support for Amazon Fire TV, Echo Show devices by the end of April

Mozilla revealed that users all across the world will be switched to Amazon’s Silk browser once Firefox ends support.

Mozilla to launch own VPN soon; likely to be available first in US at $4.9 per month
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Mozilla to launch own VPN soon; likely to be available first in US at $4.9 per month

Currently under beta testing, Firefox Private Network will be released as a stand-alone product, Mozilla VPN, in the US in the coming weeks

Firefox wants to take care of annoying browser notification spam once and for all
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Firefox wants to take care of annoying browser notification spam once and for all

Starting next year, Firefox will make it mandatory to manually enable desktop notifications in the browser.

Firefox 69 blocks third-party tracking cookies, cryptomining by default for everyone
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Firefox 69 blocks third-party tracking cookies, cryptomining by default for everyone

Firefox 69 is available for Windows and macOS from its official website. Android version is rolling out slowly on Google Play.

Apple, Google, and Mozilla taking steps to block Kazakhstan's surveillance system
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Apple, Google, and Mozilla taking steps to block Kazakhstan's surveillance system

Kazakhstan wanted to protect its users from “hacker attacks, online fraud and other kinds of cyber threats”

Mozilla rejects UAE bid to serve as Firefox's internet security gatekeeper
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Mozilla rejects UAE bid to serve as Firefox's internet security gatekeeper

Mozilla said that UAE cybersecurity firm DarkMatter had been linked to a state-run hacking program.

Mozilla announces a redesigned Firefox Preview web browser for Android
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Mozilla announces a redesigned Firefox Preview web browser for Android

The new web browser is based on Mozilla’s GeckoView engine, currently available in an early version

Mozilla rolls out fix for Firefox bug that disables all extensions without reason
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Mozilla rolls out fix for Firefox bug that disables all extensions without reason

Mozilla said that it had identified the problem as being a certificate expiration issue.

EU puts spotlight on Google, Amazon and Facebook with new rules on unfair practices
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EU puts spotlight on Google, Amazon and Facebook with new rules on unfair practices

The EU law attempts to rein in online giants and ensure they treat smaller rivals and users fairly.

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to both tour southern states today; SC to rule on electoral bonds; today's top stories
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Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to both tour southern states today; SC to rule on electoral bonds; today's top stories

Today's top stories: Both Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi will address rallies in the southern states on Friday; incidents of violence were reported from several places as Phase 1 of polling got over on Thursday; the Supreme Court is expected to pronounce its verdict on electoral bonds today; and more.

Mozilla's free Firefox Lockbox password manager is now available for Android phones
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Mozilla's free Firefox Lockbox password manager is now available for Android phones

Firefox Lockbox allows users to securely access passwords, which are stored in the Firefox browser.

Mozilla's self-deleting online link sharing service Firefox Send is now live
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Mozilla's self-deleting online link sharing service Firefox Send is now live

Mozilla is launching an Android app into beta to allow you to share files on your smartphone.

Mozilla might block Firefox's security gatekeeper, DarkMatter over cyber espionage
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Mozilla might block Firefox's security gatekeeper, DarkMatter over cyber espionage

Mozilla considering stripping 400 certifications DarkMatter granted to websites under limited authority.

Mozilla's Common Voice Library now offers up to 1,400 hours of speech
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Mozilla's Common Voice Library now offers up to 1,400 hours of speech

Mozilla's Common Voice Library include 18 different languages, comprises clips from 42,000 contributors

US FCC faces loads of tough questions from court on 2017 net neutrality repeal
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US FCC faces loads of tough questions from court on 2017 net neutrality repeal

The FCC repeal was a win for providers like AT&T but was opposed by internet giants Facebook, Google.

Mozilla, Wikimedia, GitHub ask RS Prasad to abandon intermediary liability rules
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Mozilla, Wikimedia, GitHub ask RS Prasad to abandon intermediary liability rules

The three organisations provide services for "tens of millions" Indians as of today.

Google, Facebook, Twitter and Mozilla must do more to combat fake news says EU
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Google, Facebook, Twitter and Mozilla must do more to combat fake news says EU

The European Commission also lamented the absence of advertisers signing up to the pact.

Govt plan to amend IT rules is blunt and can lead to over-censorship warns Mozilla
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Govt plan to amend IT rules is blunt and can lead to over-censorship warns Mozilla

It has also asserted that any regulatory intervention to this “complex issue” must be preceded by a wide-ranging and participatory discussion process.

Mozilla says Firefox Quantum users will be alerted while visiting hacked sites
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Mozilla says Firefox Quantum users will be alerted while visiting hacked sites

Firefox will show the notification only once per website and repeat the pop-up only when you visit a site.