Mozilla Ventures: Investing in responsible tech

Early next year, we will launch Mozilla Ventures, a first-of-its-kind impact venture fund to invest in startups that push the internet — and the tech industry — in a better direction  _____ Many people complain about today’s tech industry. Some say the internet has lost its soul. And some even say it’s impossible to make it better.  My response: we won’t know unless we try, together.  Personally, I think it is possible to build successful companies — and great internet products — that put people before profits. Mozi...[More]

Mozilla Ventures: Investing in responsible tech

Early next year, we will launch Mozilla Ventures, a first-of-its-kind impact venture fund to invest in startups that push the internet — and the tech industry — in a better direction  _____ Many people complain about today’s tech industry. Some say the internet has lost its soul. And some even say it’s impossible to make it better.  My response: we won’t know unless we try, together.  Personally, I think it is possible to build successful companies — and great internet products — that put people before profits. Mozi...[More]

How to talk to kids about video games

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Dr. Naomi Fisher is a U.K.-based clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and autism. She’s the author of “Changing Our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of Their Own Learning.” Her writing has also appeared in the British Psychological Society’s The Psychologist, among other publications. You can follow her on Twitter. Photo: Justine Diamond I spend a lot of time talking to parents about screens. Most of those conversations are about fear.   “I’m so worried about my child...[More]

How to talk to kids about video games

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Dr. Naomi Fisher is a U.K.-based clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and autism. She’s the author of “Changing Our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of Their Own Learning.” Her writing has also appeared in the British Psychological Society’s The Psychologist, among other publications. You can follow her on Twitter. Photo: Justine Diamond I spend a lot of time talking to parents about screens. Most of those conversations are about fear.   “I’m so worried about my child...[More]

Firefox Presents: Cosplayer Rachel Maksy gives main character energy

Rachel Maksy has been Wonder Woman, Princess Leia, and, for one week, multiple Jane Austen characters. She goes to conventions to meet other cosplayers wearing costumes that she created. But mostly, her handmade outfits are seen and watched by her nearly 1.5 million followers across YouTube and Instagram.  “Just like a kid dressing up on Halloween as their favorite superhero, there’s something special about making that costume and doing your makeup and hair like them. You just feel empowered,” the 30-year-old content creator said.  ...[More]

Firefox Presents: Cosplayer Rachel Maksy gives main character energy

Rachel Maksy has been Wonder Woman, Princess Leia, and, for one week, multiple Jane Austen characters. She goes to conventions to meet other cosplayers wearing costumes that she created. But mostly, her handmade outfits are seen and watched by her nearly 1.5 million followers across YouTube and Instagram.  “Just like a kid dressing up on Halloween as their favorite superhero, there’s something special about making that costume and doing your makeup and hair like them. You just feel empowered,” the 30-year-old content creator said.  ...[More]

A Mozilla product manager on his career path and what creating safe spaces online means to him

As a staff product manager for Mozilla’s security and privacy team, Tony Amaral-Cinotto thinks a lot about how you can protect your personal information, including, most recently, your phone number.  Firefox Relay has been protecting email addresses from spammers since 2020. Tony’s team just released a new feature applying the same idea to your phone number: You get a uniquely generated number mask so you don’t have to enter your true number on website forms, or in other places like restaurants when making reservations and online mark...[More]

A Mozilla product manager on his career path and what creating safe spaces online means to him

As a staff product manager for Mozilla’s security and privacy team, Tony Amaral-Cinotto thinks a lot about how you can protect your personal information, including, most recently, your phone number.  Firefox Relay has been protecting email addresses from spammers since 2020. Tony’s team just released a new feature applying the same idea to your phone number: You get a uniquely generated number mask so you don’t have to enter your true number on website forms, or in other places like restaurants when making reservations and online mark...[More]

Keep your family’s internet private with Total Cookie Protection on Firefox

Credit: Nick Velazquez By the time a kid turns 13, more than 72 million pieces of personal data have been collected about them on the internet, according to a 2018 report. These can include name, date of birth, address, family members, where they hang out, the people they interact with, what they do in the classroom, and which websites they visit. In other words, TMI. As a product manager working on Total Cookie Protection, which Firefox rolled out by default to all users in June, I wanted to learn more about how this privacy feature coul...[More]

Keep your family’s internet private with Total Cookie Protection on Firefox

Credit: Nick Velazquez By the time a kid turns 13, more than 72 million pieces of personal data have been collected about them on the internet, according to a 2018 report. These can include name, date of birth, address, family members, where they hang out, the people they interact with, what they do in the classroom, and which websites they visit. In other words, TMI. As a product manager working on Total Cookie Protection, which Firefox rolled out by default to all users in June, I wanted to learn more about how this privacy feature coul...[More]

Prep for the U.S. midterm elections with these online tools

Credit: Raquel Scoggin / Mozilla Avoiding misinformation online can be tricky, especially during election season. And while the media cycle may be more low-key than it would be for a U.S. presidential election (coming up soon in 2024), this November’s midterm has not been immune to internet discord. Americans have got some big decisions to make after all, like how power is balanced in Congress and who gets to make decisions about important issues in your state and local community.  We’re not here to tell you who to vote for. But as a...[More]

Prep for the U.S. midterm elections with these online tools

Credit: Raquel Scoggin / Mozilla Avoiding misinformation online can be tricky, especially during election season. And while the media cycle may be more low-key than it would be for a U.S. presidential election (coming up soon in 2024), this November’s midterm has not been immune to internet discord. Americans have got some big decisions to make after all, like how power is balanced in Congress and who gets to make decisions about important issues in your state and local community.  We’re not here to tell you who to vote for. But as a...[More]

A glossary of terms about cyberattacks, from ransomware to DDoS

If you read news about technology, you’re bound to run into some jargon. Here at Mozilla, we believe that information should be as accessible as possible regardless of your level of expertise. We want to help you approach stories about technology with more curiosity and with a little less head-scratching involved. We’ll break down headline-making topics through a glossary of terms often used to discuss them. Consider it your cheat sheet to all things tech. This month, we’ll give you terms to know about cyberattacks. First, let’s d...[More]

A glossary of terms about cyberattacks, from ransomware to DDoS

If you read news about technology, you’re bound to run into some jargon. Here at Mozilla, we believe that information should be as accessible as possible regardless of your level of expertise. We want to help you approach stories about technology with more curiosity and with a little less head-scratching involved. We’ll break down headline-making topics through a glossary of terms often used to discuss them. Consider it your cheat sheet to all things tech. This month, we’ll give you terms to know about cyberattacks. First, let’s d...[More]

Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Time to 5 Days

On one hand the Omicron variant of the Rona is so dangerous that forced vaccinations are mandated, thereby eliminating medical autonomy and freedom for all mankind.  On the other hand, the Omicron variant of the Rona quarantine time is being reduced from fourteen days to five. From the perspective of the global governing elite, a […] The post Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Time to 5 Days appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Ti...[More]

Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Time to 5 Days

On one hand the Omicron variant of the Rona is so dangerous that forced vaccinations are mandated, thereby eliminating medical autonomy and freedom for all mankind.  On the other hand, the Omicron variant of the Rona quarantine time is being reduced from fourteen days to five. From the perspective of the global governing elite, a […] The post Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Time to 5 Days appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Omicron Spreads too Quickly, Governments Reducing COVID Quarantine Ti...[More]

December 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 337

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 22nd � 2021 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 337 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 22nd � 2021 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 337The Last Refuge...[More]

December 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 337

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 22nd � 2021 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 337 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 22nd � 2021 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 337The Last Refuge...[More]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Omicron Prevention 10 Minute Policy, After Ten Minutes Must S

Comrade citizens, Chicago Mayor Beetlejuice announced today that anyone entering a gym, bar, restaurant, fitness or entertainment venue must show proof of vaccination if they are going to be located in the facility for longer than ten minutes.  Apparently, after 9 minutes and 59 seconds the Omicron variant will swoop in an get you.  WATCH […] The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Omicron Prevention 10 Minute Policy, After Ten Minutes Must Show Proof of Vaccination ID appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Chicago Mayor...[More]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Omicron Prevention 10 Minute Policy, After Ten Minutes Must S

Comrade citizens, Chicago Mayor Beetlejuice announced today that anyone entering a gym, bar, restaurant, fitness or entertainment venue must show proof of vaccination if they are going to be located in the facility for longer than ten minutes.  Apparently, after 9 minutes and 59 seconds the Omicron variant will swoop in an get you.  WATCH […] The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Omicron Prevention 10 Minute Policy, After Ten Minutes Must Show Proof of Vaccination ID appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Chicago Mayor...[More]