Topic: Mozilla

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I tried Firefox’s new AI ‘Smart Window’ in a beta build

Firefox’s new AI-powered ‘Smart Window’ feature is taking shape in development builds – I gave it a hands on in the latest v149.0b7 beta (on macOS). Although Firefox 148 added an AI Switch, Mozilla is […]

Thursday

Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign

A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a ‘Nova’ redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech blogger Söeren Hentzschel, who published several internal design mockups, Nova […]

6 March 2026

Firefox 148 released with AI kill switch + more

The Firefox 148 update sees its stable release today, bringing with it a much-request ‘AI kill switch’ to easily disable all AI-powered features within the browser. Mozilla has said future updates to the browser will […]

23 February 2026
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You can turn off every Firefox AI feature this month

Firefox 148 adds a new "AI Controls" panel to granularly disable or entirely block AI features with a kill-switch. Opt out of AI when the update drops in February.

2 February 2026

Mozilla’s New CEO Confirms Firefox Will Become an “AI Browser”

Mozilla's new CEO confirms Firefox will become an "AI browser", with opt-out features. The aim is to raise money. But what does this pivot means for users?

16 December 2025
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Mozilla’s ‘Rewiring’ to AI – Saving the Web or Saving Itself?

Mozilla says its AI 'rewiring' is a moral crusade to save the web from Big Tech. Our snarky explainer asks if the real goal is to goose revenue instead.

29 November 2025
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TABS API is Mozilla’s Latest Bet on the Agentic Web

Mozilla's new TABS API helps developers build AI agents to automate web tasks, as the company continues to bet on AI as its future. Details, pricing, and links inside.

19 November 2025
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Firefox is Getting a New AI Browsing Mode

AI browsing mode is coming to the Firefox web browser, Mozilla announce. Interested users can join a waiting list to get invite-only early access. Details inside.

13 November 2025

Mozilla Unveils Kit, a (Cute) New Mascot for Firefox

Firefox has a new mascot called Kit. Mozilla say the vibrant vulpine character embodies its vision for privacy and openness on the modern web.

7 November 2025
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Firefox’s New Profile Manager Goes Live For Everyone Next Week

Mozilla Firefox will be enabling a profile management feature from 14 October 2025. The new profile manager lets users separate browsing activities easily.

9 October 2025

Google Can Keep Paying for Firefox Search Deal, Judge Rules

US judge in antitrust case rules Google can keep paying Mozilla and other companies for default search placement, but bans exclusive contracts.

2 September 2025
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Firefox’s On-Device AI Features Now Up to 10x Faster

Mozilla replaces slow WebAssembly with native C++ for Firefox AI features, netting faster performance for features like Smart Tab Groups and alt-text generation.

29 August 2025