It is possible to turn on the experimental link preview feature in Firefox starting in version 142. It allows users to view a summary of a webpage before clicking on a link. This feature enhances browsing efficiency by providing quick insights into link content without opening a new tab. There are AI tools included to analyze the linked content, and summary overview is one of such options. The AI model runs locally.
Category: Firefox
Firefox 142 Released with New Features and Security Updates
Firefox 142 has been released. Updates are also available for previous long-term supported branches: 140.2.0, 115.27.0, and 128.14.0. The Firefox 143 branch has entered the beta testing phase, with a scheduled release on September 16.
How to Enable AI-Powered Tab Grouping in Firefox
Starting in Firefox 141, you can enable AI-powered tab grouping to organize your tabs faster. It uses a local model (and doesn't leak your data anywhere), suggests group names and which tabs to include in the group. By default, this interesting feature is disabled. But you can easily activate it by following steps in this tutorial.
Firefox 141 Released with AI-Powered Tab Grouping, WebGPU Support, and Enhanced Security
Mozilla has released Firefox 141, introducing a range of new features, performance improvements, and critical security updates. Simultaneously, long-term support versions have been updated to 140.1.0, 115.26.0, and 128.13.0. The Firefox 142 branch has entered beta testing, with a planned release on August 19.
Firefox To Get WebGPU Support Enabled By Default
Mozilla has announced full support for the WebGPU API and its shading language, WGSL, in Firefox. Starting with Firefox 141, set for release on July 22, WebGPU will be enabled by default for Windows users. Support for Linux and macOS builds will follow in the coming months. Finally, Android integration expected at a later stage.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 140 with Resizable Vertical Pinned Tabs
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 140, along with corresponding updates to its long-term support branches - Firefox 115.25.0 and Firefox 128.12.0. The upcoming Firefox 141 branch has now entered the beta testing phase, with a planned release scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Firefox 139 Released with Custom Wallpaper for NTP and Link Preview Support
Mozilla has officially released the Firefox 139 web browser. The company has also issued updates for the long-term support branches: Firefox 115.24.0 and Firefox 128.11.0. Meanwhile, Mozilla has moved the Firefox 140 branch into the beta testing phase, with the final release scheduled for June 24, 2025.
Mozilla Discontinues Pocket and Fakespot Services
Mozilla has announced the discontinuation of its popular Pocket service. Effective immediately, the Pocket app and browser add-on have been removed from app stores, and new account registrations have been suspended. The service will officially shut down on July 8, 2025, after which unspent funds will be refunded to paying subscribers.
How to Disable Weather Suggestions in the Firefox 138 Address Bar
Firefox 138 introduces a new feature that displays contextual weather recommendations in the address bar when you type weather-related words or city names. Here's how to disable this feature in your browser if you are not happy to see it.
How to Enable the New Profile Manager in Firefox 138
Firefox 138 introduces a revamped profile management system that allows users to create independent browser sessions with unique settings, history, bookmarks, and more. By default, this new profile interface isn’t enabled for all users yet, but you can manually activate it.