Is Mozilla trying hard to kill itself?

kept by eddie dec 18, 25

Mozilla CEO Enzor-DeMeo stated blocking adblockers in Firefox could bring in $150 million but said it feels off-mission, sparking backlash from users.

The MacBook Neo
The $600 MacBook Neo uses an iPhone A18 Pro chip, offering solid basic performance and build quality, but commenters debate its value against cheaper Windows laptops with more RAM and storage.
also on The Verge, #pricing
Fragments: April 29
The post collects expert perspectives on AI-assisted development, emphasizing verification over generation, harness engineering, function structure, and the cultural divide between software thinking and human experience.
also on The Verge, #user-experience
How I browse the web in 2026
A developer details their 2026 web browsing setup using Firefox on separated work and personal devices, with curated extensions, self-hosted RSS, and bookmarks for focused reading.
also on Mozilla, Firefox, #browser-engineering, #user-experience
Announcing Web Serial Support in Firefox - Mozilla Hacks - the Web developer blog
Firefox 151 for Desktop adds Web Serial API support, enabling web apps to connect to serial hardware like microcontrollers and 3D printers.
also on Mozilla, Firefox, #browser-engineering
Google Chrome update will fully close the door on ad blockers
Google Chrome is fully removing Manifest V2 support in upcoming releases, finally ending the last loophole that allowed ad blockers like uBlock Origin to work.
also on Firefox, #browser-engineering, Google