Top 10 Podcast Episodes about Online Privacy
Over the past five seasons, the IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast has delved into what privacy violations are happening on the internet, who they’re happening to, why they … Read more
I’m ready for Amazon’s Prime Day — but not if it means sacrificing my privacy
For many, “online shopping” is interchangeable with “visiting Amazon.” The platform’s wide selection, deep discounts, and seemingly-telepathic recommendation engine are largely unmatched. So it’s little surprise that Amazon has its … Read more
We asked, you answered: The future of the web should be private
What we learned and what’s next We asked for your thoughts about the future of the internet. You said it has to be private and secure. But you also worry … Read more
Web Accessibility: What a Playground Can Teach Us
In West Hartford, Connecticut, the Jonathan’s Dream playground is accessible for all families and children, those with and without disabilities alike. Kids play basketball with hoops of varying heights, suitable … Read more
More Privacy Means More Democracy
One year from now in the United States, the presidential primary elections will be underway. No matter your political lean, you’ll want to know the facts. What do all of … Read more
Did Cambridge Analytica Help to Create ‘Digital Wokeness’?
Kids born in 2019 will be the most tracked humans in history. It’s predicted that by the time they turn eighteen, 70,000 posts about them will be in the internet … Read more
EU Parliament Elections: why it matters and what you can do to fight back against manipulation
A new EU mandate is upon us: the elections for a fresh cohort of MEPs (Members of European Parliament), who will work in Brussels and Strasbourg for a 5 year … Read more
Agreeing to the terms, on your own terms
You have the right to understand what you’re signing up for. And to be fair, right now every app or social network you use does present terms and conditions to … Read more
Is the future of the web open?
“Russia wants to cut itself off from the global internet,” “Tech addiction is real”, “Facebook stored hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain text for years”, “Huawei deal could … Read more
Hope for the future this International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, Firefox is raising awareness against bias, and raising a hand for equality. We went to women in tech whose work we admire and asked them: what … Read more
Fast Company recognizes Mozilla as one of The World’s Most Innovative Companies
We are proud to share that Mozilla has been recognized in Fast Company’s annual guide to the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies – 2019, which honors global businesses “making the … Read more
Open source is only ajar without inclusion
Open source refers to software licensed so that others can view, copy, alter or share that code. “Open” was first used to describe an openly collaborative ecosystem for software development, … Read more