Manoush Zomorodi says it’s time to get bored
Do you remember when you got your first smartphone? I do. Having instant access to all the internet offers, right there in my pocket, a quickdraw from my eyes, felt … Read more
3 ways to break out of your social media bubble
For as long as the internet’s been around, we’ve talked about it in terms of connection. We connect to the internet, to wifi, to people half or all the way … Read more
Mozilla celebrates 24 incredible women on International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, Mozilla’s Twitter feed will be filled with the stories of extraordinary women who have used the web to change the world. Every hour on … Read more
Why we need to hold algorithms accountable
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, David Hogg survived the unthinkable, the devastating shooting at his school, Margery Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida. He and his peers become outspoken gun control … Read more
“We’re creating a culture where people are constantly surveilled”
The Internet as we know and love it thrives on anonymity. Every day, in small and sometimes extraordinary ways, we benefit from the ability to choose our identities online; to … Read more
On the internet, no one knows you’re doggo
For decades, the internet has come with its own cloak of invisibility. To quote The New Yorker’s famous cartoon, and one of the longest running jokes online: “On the Internet, … Read more
Jillian Mayer makes art for the post-screen era
Jillian Mayer’s work explores the collapsing universe between IRL and URL, a world where our data and devices are increasingly part of our physical being. “Technology and our tools shape … Read more
What the grayscale challenge taught us about phone addiction
There’s a lot of talk these days about how addicted we are to our screens. At Mozilla, a few of us tried our own experiment to see if turning our … Read more
Does facial recognition software have a racial bias problem?
Over the past few weeks, maybe you’ve seen your feed fill up with art selfies: pictures of your friends matched with portraits of their fine art doppelgängers. Google’s Art & … Read more
This is your brain on Wi-Fi
If you’re like most Americans, you sleep with your phone. You wake up on the internet, scrolling through a feed. If the signal flickers, you’ll look for a spot closer … Read more
10 Twitter bots that actually make the internet a better place
Twitter bots account for an estimated 15% of Twitter users. They’re fundamentally changing the politics of the platform, and the internet, in ways that we humans are only just beginning … Read more
Boost your digital fitness with a data cleanse
Hello 2018! It’s January, which means that everywhere you turn, you’re bombarded with advice on eating better, improving your mental outlook and whipping your post-holiday-feast bod into shape. Leading a … Read more