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🚀 Exciting news for developers! Firefox 151 for Desktop now supports the Web Serial API. This enables direct communication with microcontrollers, 3D printers, and other serial-connected devices without needing native software. Adafruit showcases this feature by simplifying CircuitPython installation via Web Serial. Explore new possibilities for hardware projects! #Firefox #WebSerial #Adafruit #WebDevelopment #OpenSource

🚀 Two weeks ago, Mozilla shared how they fixed a record number of security bugs in Firefox using Claude Mythos Preview and other AI models. They improved their techniques to harness AI, transforming initial challenges into effective solutions. For the first time, they revealed some bug reports to encourage the software community to adopt similar methods. 🔍 Key issues included race conditions and bugs dating back 15 years, showcasing the depth of the findings. #Mozilla #Firefox #CyberSecurity...

🚀 Exciting news for Linux users! Mozilla has launched Firefox Beta for RPM-based distributions, following the earlier release of the Nightly package. This version allows developers to test sites before the official launch. Users can install and update Firefox Beta seamlessly via their package manager. 🔧 Key improvements include enhanced performance and security, as well as simplified installation processes. To get started, check the setup instructions for Fedora, openSUSE, and other RPM...

WebAssembly has evolved significantly since its 2017 release, initially supporting low-level languages like C and C++. Recent enhancements include shared memories, SIMD, and GC support, allowing broader language targeting. However, it remains a second-class language on the web, leading to a poor developer experience. Despite its capabilities, many developers prefer JavaScript due to ease of use. The WebAssembly Community Group is now focusing on improving integration with the web platform to...

🚀 Firefox 148 introduces the new Sanitizer API to enhance XSS protection for web developers. This standardized API allows for safe sanitization of untrusted HTML before inserting it into the DOM. With the setHTML() method, developers can easily replace the risk-prone innerHTML assignments. Expect other browsers to adopt this essential security measure soon! 🔐💻 #XSS #WebSecurity #Firefox148 #SanitizerAPI #WebDevelopment

🚀 The Interop Project aims to enhance web compatibility for users and developers alike. Key players like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are collaborating to evaluate proposals based on stable standards and comprehensive test coverage. Their focus is on balancing developer needs with available resources. 📊 Looking back at Interop 2025, the overall score improved from 25 to 95, highlighting significant advancements in cross-browser features such as Same-Document View Transitions and CSS...

🚀 Firefox has launched CRLite, the first fast and private certificate revocation checking system that protects user browsing activity. This new mechanism downloads a compact list of revoked certificates, making checking efficient and reliable. Starting with Firefox 137, CRLite enhances security while disabling the less private OCSP method in future updates. #Firefox #CRLite #Cybersecurity #Privacy #WebDevelopment