I gotta give this one to @Vivaldi for sure.

Just had a very annoying (but great for testing) situation where I have a long-running job to copy data between two tabs, and then a different two tabs needed to be updated after each time the first two tabs were changed.

So I opened Vivaldi for it. Put all four tabs in a stack, and then tiled each of the first two and the other two tabs.

Such a minor thing but it really did make a difference to how smooth the whole boring job felt. The tiling is implemented really well too, very intuitive going back and forth between the two sets of tiled tabs. Very cool built-in feature.

#vivaldi #vivaldibrowser #browser #browsers

#Firefox #AI #AntiAI #browsers

'On Monday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will soon let users block all current and future generative AI features. Users will also have the option to block certain AI features in Firefox, while keeping others.'

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/

I downloaded and fired up Firefox Nightly (2026-02-03) to test the #AI "kill switch" to see how it works.

So far, so good. It does appear that the "kill switch" disables the settings that people are turning off in about.config. See 5 screenshots below.

Also, Mozilla has published a support article detailing how to disable the #AI features:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-ai-controls

#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #browsers

I downloaded and fired up Firefox Nightly (2026-02-03) to test the #AI "kill switch" to see how it works.

So far, so good. It does appear that the "kill switch" disables the settings that people are turning off in about.config. See 5 screenshots below.

Also, Mozilla has published a support article detailing how to disable the #AI features:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-ai-controls

#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #browsers

#Firefox #AI #AntiAI #browsers

'On Monday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will soon let users block all current and future generative AI features. Users will also have the option to block certain AI features in Firefox, while keeping others.'

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/

@rysiek
Michal, are there Firefox extensions that are compatible with LibreWolf?
For example, I use the tab management app OneTab, and would like to be able to continue using it -- or an alternative -- should I switch to LibreWolf.
I hope you'll be able to tell me that most addons created for Firefox also work in Librewolf, and I'll be off to the races.
#Browsers #Firefox #LibreWolf

Which one is yours?

#browsers #brave #chrome #vivaldi #safari #edge #greenland

Web Authentication defines an #API for creating and using securely and smoothly public key-based credentials in Web #browsers.
This 3rd level adds client features that make passkeys easier to use and help transition from passwords via conditional mediation (learn more at https://passkeys.dev). It also enables cross-origin iframe support for use cases like federated identity and payments #WebAuthn

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/webauthn-3 #timetoimplement

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/webauthn/issues

Web Authentication defines an #API for creating and using securely and smoothly public key-based credentials in Web #browsers.
This 3rd level adds client features that make passkeys easier to use and help transition from passwords via conditional mediation (learn more at https://passkeys.dev). It also enables cross-origin iframe support for use cases like federated identity and payments #WebAuthn

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/webauthn-3 #timetoimplement

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/webauthn/issues

An interactive guide to how browsers work

https://howbrowserswork.com/

#HackerNews #interactiveguide #browsers #howtheywork #webdevelopment #technology

So I am looking for a new privacy web browser.

I tried to write this a few times but I don't know how to phrase it without upsetting anyone, it is not my intention, please if you feel offended can you keep scrolling?

I don't want a browser that saves zero local data (Klar, Mullvad, Tor). I also for one reason or another don't want Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Brave.

I intend to use it in desktop environment and I use a VPN that I trust.

Other than what is already stated what I prioritize quick security patching and privacy. I guess third is minimal bloat.

Trying to enter with with an open mind and I am open to both FF forks and Chromium forks.

Justification to why your preferred one beats the other ones would also be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance! 😊

P.S. other than privacy badger, what are some must have essential add-ons/extensions?

#firefox #chrome #browsers #webbrowsers #privacybrowsers

iOS allows alternative browser engines in Japan

https://developer.apple.com/support/alternative-browser-engines-jp/

#HackerNews #iOS #alternative #browsers #Japan #tech #news #Apple #update

I'm sure the @Vivaldi folks are sick of hearing this feedback, but I'll say it anyway (sorry): the only thing that holds me back from adopting and enthusiastically recommending Vivaldi is that it's not 100% open source.

With Mozilla chasing the AI dragon, now would be a really great time for Vivaldi to take the plunge and go fully FOSS. I don't know that it gains much, if anything, by being just mostly FOSS.

#Firefox #Mozilla #Browsers #Vivaldi

I'm sure the @Vivaldi folks are sick of hearing this feedback, but I'll say it anyway (sorry): the only thing that holds me back from adopting and enthusiastically recommending Vivaldi is that it's not 100% open source.

With Mozilla chasing the AI dragon, now would be a really great time for Vivaldi to take the plunge and go fully FOSS. I don't know that it gains much, if anything, by being just mostly FOSS.

#Firefox #Mozilla #Browsers #Vivaldi

Congrats to the @kagihq crew for releasing version 1.0 of Orion browser! 🎉

I've been paying for Orion+ for a few years and it's looking great ✨ and wonderful to have some alternative browser choices available.

✅ Privacy orientated
✅ Based on WebKit (not Chromium)
✅ Supports Firefox + Chrome Addons
✅ Mac OS / iOS
🧑‍🔬 Linux (in Alpha)
⏳ Windows (coming soon)

https://blog.kagi.com/orion

#webbrowsers #orion #webkit #linux #macOS #iOS #browsers #technology #software #firefox #chromium #kagi

Congrats to the @kagihq crew for releasing version 1.0 of Orion browser! 🎉

I've been paying for Orion+ for a few years and it's looking great ✨ and wonderful to have some alternative browser choices available.

✅ Privacy orientated
✅ Based on WebKit (not Chromium)
✅ Supports Firefox + Chrome Addons
✅ Mac OS / iOS
🧑‍🔬 Linux (in Alpha)
⏳ Windows (coming soon)

https://blog.kagi.com/orion

#webbrowsers #orion #webkit #linux #macOS #iOS #browsers #technology #software #firefox #chromium #kagi

I think nobody wants AI in Firefox, Mozilla https://lobste.rs/s/grands #ai #browsers
https://manualdousuario.net/en/mozilla-firefox-window-ai/

Tracking users with favicons, even in incognito mode.

https://github.com/jonasstrehle/supercookie

#privacy #web #browsers