MDN Blog·1yJavaScript Temporal is coming
JavaScript Temporal is being introduced to simplify and modernize date and time handling in web development. It overcomes the limitations of the existing Date object by supporting time zones, reliable parsing, and various calendar systems. Temporal provides numerous methods for conversions, comparisons, computations, and formatting. Experimental implementations are appearing in some browsers, with detailed documentation available on MDN.
The Linux Experiment·1yI'm ditching Firefox & Mozilla, and I think you should too...
The post discusses recent changes in Firefox's terms of use which include vague language about data usage and updates without user consent. The author believes these changes may pave the way for Mozilla to integrate AI features, possibly at the expense of user privacy. The author suggests switching to Firefox forks or other browsers due to concerns over Mozilla's direction.
Awesome·27wThe browser monopoly is in big trouble...
Brave browser has reached 100 million monthly active users by prioritizing privacy and performance. Built on Chromium, it blocks ads and trackers at the browser level, resulting in up to 3x faster page loads. Brave operates its own independent search index (one of only three in the western world), offers a privacy-focused business model with opt-in ads that reward users with tokens, and is developing AI capabilities with strict context isolation. The browser's growth accelerated 50% in the EU following the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating that users actively choose privacy-first alternatives when given the option.
Bytes by ui.dev·1yFirefox is finally adding PWA support
Firefox is introducing support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) via an experimental feature in Firefox Nightly called Taskbar Tabs. Unlike Chromium-based browsers, Firefox's approach retains key browser UI elements and allows temporary web app mode transitions. The implementation differs from the official PWA spec, aiming to offer a more flexible app-like experience.
Theo - t3․gg·1yI'm Finally Moving On (I have a new browser)
The author shares their frustrating experiences with the Arc browser due to its performance issues and lack of updates. They explore and evaluate various browsers such as Chrome, Brave, Edge, Vivaldi, and Zen. The author ultimately decides to switch to the open-source Zen browser, praising its customizability, user-focused development, and supportive community. They appreciate Zen's continuous improvement and responsiveness to user feedback, unlike the more established but less user-attentive browsers.
Hacker News·1yWhy I Switched to Firefox and Never Looked Back
Fed up with Chrome's performance on an aging PC, the author switched to Firefox and found it to be much faster and more efficient. Firefox offers superior tab management with Firefox View, a built-in Pocket for saving links, and Firefox Relay for privacy. Additionally, useful features like a built-in screenshot tool, a ChatGPT button, picture-in-picture for any video, a versatile omnibar, network proxy settings, smooth scrolling, and auto-mute for videos make it a compelling choice over Chrome.
Cloud Four·1yLazy loading hidden images
Browsers now support lazy loading for hidden images using the `loading="lazy"` attribute. This new capability extends lazy loading to images in menus, carousels, and other elements initially hidden from view. Previously, JavaScript solutions were required for these cases, but they are no longer necessary due to recent updates.
The Register·43wFirefox is dead to me
Firefox faces mounting challenges including performance issues, website compatibility problems, controversial privacy policy changes, and Mozilla's strategic pivot toward AI. The browser struggles with JavaScript-heavy sites, memory usage problems, and slower performance compared to competitors like Chrome. Mozilla has discontinued useful services like Pocket and Fakespot while laying off employees and maintaining heavy financial dependence on Google for 90% of its revenue. Firefox's market share has dropped to just 1.9% according to US government analytics, leading to questions about its long-term viability.
TechCrunch·51wPerplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity's CEO announced plans to launch a browser that will track users' online activities to sell hyper personalized ads. The browser, named Comet, aims to gather data beyond the app to create better user profiles and offer relevant ads. The company is following a similar strategy to Google and has also secured a partnership with Motorola to pre-install its app on the Razr series. Talks with Samsung are ongoing.
ThePrimeTime·19wDont use Firefox
A critical commentary questioning Firefox's privacy claims and messaging changes. The piece highlights removed content from Firefox's privacy statements, specifically around data selling practices and advertiser protection, raising concerns about transparency in their privacy commitments.
Hacker News·1yHTTP/3 is everywhere but nowhere
HTTP/3, built on the QUIC protocol, has seen remarkable uptake in browsers and CDNs but lacks comprehensive support in major programming languages and tools. Despite its benefits like improved resilience to unreliable networks, zero round-trip connection initialization, and reduced latency, the adoption is hindered by the slow integration in standard libraries and key open-source tools. This divide highlights a growing split between hyperscale infrastructure and the long-tail web, which remains dependent on fragmented open-source implementations.
Web Dev Simplified·1yThis CSS Property Replaces Hundreds of Lines of Code
Implementing dynamic input fields that resize based on their content used to require complex JavaScript, but now it can be achieved with a single line of CSS: 'field sizing content'. This feature works on selects, inputs, and text areas, enhancing user experience. However, it is not yet supported by all browsers, with Firefox currently lagging behind.
Community Picks·1yWeb Browser Engineering
The book 'Web Browser Engineering' explains the process of building a basic yet complete web browser using Python, covering aspects from networking and JavaScript to rendering and user interaction. It is being published by Oxford University Press and is available for pre-order. The book's content is divided into four main parts: loading pages, viewing documents, running applications, and modern browsers.
Product Hunt·48wAI Operator - Your Browser AI Agent for EVERYTHING on Your Screen!
AI Operator is a browser-based AI agent that provides real-time assistance for coding and web tasks. It offers expert guidance through online challenges, ensuring users can overcome obstacles efficiently. The tool is available 24/7, enhancing productivity and problem-solving capabilities directly through the browser.
Community Picks·48wThe Zen Browser Experience
Zen browser offers a resource-efficient, highly customizable browsing experience with vertical tabs and Firefox-based features. It provides unique workspace options and supports Firefox extensions, making it a viable alternative to Chrome. The browser emphasizes a calmer internet experience and delivers useful productivity features like keyboard shortcuts and customizable settings.
SavvyNik·1yFirefox in Trouble.. Linux Starts Ditching the Browser #linux #pc #tech
Firefox is facing backlash for its new terms of service, which many feel violate user privacy. Zoran OS has dropped Firefox as their default browser, citing privacy concerns. Prominent YouTubers are also moving away from Firefox. With Chrome and Edge known for data collection, Brave is suggested as a privacy-friendly alternative. Mozilla could face funding issues if Google withdraws their $500 million support.
omg! ubuntu!·1yKagi is Bringing Orion Web Browser to Linux
Kagi, known for its private search engine, is bringing its Webkit-based Orion web browser to Linux. Orion touts features such as zero telemetry, built-in ad and tracking blocking, lower memory usage, faster page speeds, and better battery efficiency compared to other browsers. Currently available on macOS and iOS, Kagi aims for feature parity on the Linux version by next year. While not initially open-source, Kagi is working towards open-sourcing many of its components.
This is Learning·1yDownloading the same file 102+ times
Downloading the same file repeatedly can lead to different outcomes depending on the browser. In Edge, a timestamp is added after downloading a file 102 times, while in Firefox, only the counter increases without spaces. This peculiar behavior sparked curiosity and led to experimentation across multiple browsers.
