Celebrating 20 years of Firefox with 20 red panda cams

Spot the picture-in-picture icon — your key to multitasking with a red panda buddy on your screen. Firefox turns 20 this year, so here’s a bit of history: When Mozilla set out to brainstorm a new browser name, the team played with combinations of animals and natural elements. “Fire” and “fox” got paired on a whiteboard, and a quick web search turned up red pandas — known locally as “firefoxes.” They were unique, rare and perfect for us. Today, we’re celebrating that connection by partnering with the Red Panda Network t...[More]

Celebrating 20 years of Firefox with 20 red panda cams

Spot the picture-in-picture icon — your key to multitasking with a red panda buddy on your screen. Firefox turns 20 this year, so here’s a bit of history: When Mozilla set out to brainstorm a new browser name, the team played with combinations of animals and natural elements. “Fire” and “fox” got paired on a whiteboard, and a quick web search turned up red pandas — known locally as “firefoxes.” They were unique, rare and perfect for us. Today, we’re celebrating that connection by partnering with the Red Panda Network t...[More]

Shopping for everyone? We’ve got you covered with the Fakespot Holiday Gift Guide 2024

When it comes to gifting, it’s the thought that counts, right? Then why does it feel so terrible when your creative, thoughtfully chosen gift ends up being a total dud? We’re talking glitching karaoke machines, pepper grinders that dump full peppercorns on your pasta, and doll-sized sweaters that you definitely ordered in a women’s size medium. The fact is, while online shopping has opened up a world of possibilities for gift-givers, it has also created ample opportunities for scammers and bad actors to sell products that don’t live ...[More]

Shopping for everyone? We’ve got you covered with the Fakespot Holiday Gift Guide 2024

When it comes to gifting, it’s the thought that counts, right? Then why does it feel so terrible when your creative, thoughtfully chosen gift ends up being a total dud? We’re talking glitching karaoke machines, pepper grinders that dump full peppercorns on your pasta, and doll-sized sweaters that you definitely ordered in a women’s size medium. The fact is, while online shopping has opened up a world of possibilities for gift-givers, it has also created ample opportunities for scammers and bad actors to sell products that don’t live ...[More]

Diaspora: Where Southern, West African and Caribbean traditions come alive in Chicago

Rob Carter is the founder of Diaspora, a progressive Afrocentric food concept that celebrates Southern, West African and Caribbean flavors. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. For Rob Carter, founder of Diaspora, food is a bridge to history, identity and community. Inspired by the rich flavors of Southern...[More]

Diaspora: Where Southern, West African and Caribbean traditions come alive in Chicago

Rob Carter is the founder of Diaspora, a progressive Afrocentric food concept that celebrates Southern, West African and Caribbean flavors. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. For Rob Carter, founder of Diaspora, food is a bridge to history, identity and community. Inspired by the rich flavors of Southern...[More]

La Humita: 20 years of authentic Ecuadorian flavors in Chicago

Nestor Correa founded La Humita in 2003. Later, he hired Chef Juan Esteban, who introduced new dishes focused on Ecuadorian seafood. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. When Nestor Correa opened La Humita in Chicago in 2003, he wasn’t just opening a restaurant; he was creating a culinary homage to his f...[More]

La Humita: 20 years of authentic Ecuadorian flavors in Chicago

Nestor Correa founded La Humita in 2003. Later, he hired Chef Juan Esteban, who introduced new dishes focused on Ecuadorian seafood. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. When Nestor Correa opened La Humita in Chicago in 2003, he wasn’t just opening a restaurant; he was creating a culinary homage to his f...[More]

Huwa: From a WhatsApp group to sharing Palestinian olive oil with the world

From left: Omar Saleh Huwaoushi, Bilal Othman Huwaoushi and Maryam Othman Huwaoushi. For the family, Huwa is not just a business — it’s a legacy. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. A vibrant spread adorns an overflowing table, filled with precious hand-painted ceramics from Palestine, hummus, yogurt dip...[More]

Huwa: From a WhatsApp group to sharing Palestinian olive oil with the world

From left: Omar Saleh Huwaoushi, Bilal Othman Huwaoushi and Maryam Othman Huwaoushi. For the family, Huwa is not just a business — it’s a legacy. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. A vibrant spread adorns an overflowing table, filled with precious hand-painted ceramics from Palestine, hummus, yogurt dip...[More]

Charging ahead on AI openness and safety

On the official ”road to the French Government’s AI Action Summit,” Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics are bringing together AI experts and practitioners to advance AI safety approaches that embody the values of open source. On Tuesday in San Francisco, Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics will hold the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety. The convening, which takes place on the eve of the convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, will bring togeth...[More]

Charging ahead on AI openness and safety

On the official ”road to the French Government’s AI Action Summit,” Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics are bringing together AI experts and practitioners to advance AI safety approaches that embody the values of open source. On Tuesday in San Francisco, Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics will hold the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety. The convening, which takes place on the eve of the convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, will bring togeth...[More]

20 years of Firefox: How a community project changed the web

What was browsing the web like in 2004? People said things like “surfing the internet,” for starters. Excessive pop-up ads were annoying but they felt like the norm. The search bar and multiple tabs did not exist, and there seemed to be only one browser in sight. That is, until Firefox 1.0 arrived and gave it real competition. Built by a group of passionate developers who believed the web should be open, safe and not controlled by a single tech giant, Firefox became the choice for anyone who wanted to experience the internet differently....[More]

20 years of Firefox: How a community project changed the web

What was browsing the web like in 2004? People said things like “surfing the internet,” for starters. Excessive pop-up ads were annoying but they felt like the norm. The search bar and multiple tabs did not exist, and there seemed to be only one browser in sight. That is, until Firefox 1.0 arrived and gave it real competition. Built by a group of passionate developers who believed the web should be open, safe and not controlled by a single tech giant, Firefox became the choice for anyone who wanted to experience the internet differently....[More]

A civic tech creative on modernizing government sites, MySpace coding and pre-internet memories

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, the sites and forums that shaped them, and what reclaiming the internet really looks like. This month, we caught up with Senon...[More]

A civic tech creative on modernizing government sites, MySpace coding and pre-internet memories

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, the sites and forums that shaped them, and what reclaiming the internet really looks like. This month, we caught up with Senon...[More]

How AI is reshaping creativity: Insights from art, tech and policy

AI is shaking things up in the creative world, and I get why a lot of artists feel anxious. Whenever new technology comes along — especially in industries like ours — it brings fear. Fear of losing control, fear of being replaced. That’s real. But there’s another side to this: AI can open doors we never thought possible. In “Creativity in the Age of AI: Insights, Ethics & Opportunities,” a report I co-wrote with digital policy expert Natalia Domagala and technologist Angela Lungati — in collaboration with Mozilla and Skillshare...[More]

How AI is reshaping creativity: Insights from art, tech and policy

AI is shaking things up in the creative world, and I get why a lot of artists feel anxious. Whenever new technology comes along — especially in industries like ours — it brings fear. Fear of losing control, fear of being replaced. That’s real. But there’s another side to this: AI can open doors we never thought possible. In “Creativity in the Age of AI: Insights, Ethics & Opportunities,” a report I co-wrote with digital policy expert Natalia Domagala and technologist Angela Lungati — in collaboration with Mozilla and Skillshare...[More]

Exploring the Firefox Community on r/firefox

Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the cornerstone of a global community, bringing together users and developers with a shared vision for the open web. Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, is a platform where millions of users — called Redditors — share and vote on content in self-moderated subreddits. One such space is ...[More]

Exploring the Firefox Community on r/firefox

Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the cornerstone of a global community, bringing together users and developers with a shared vision for the open web. Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, is a platform where millions of users — called Redditors — share and vote on content in self-moderated subreddits. One such space is ...[More]