Month: August 2026

Firefox’s iOS app comes with a new built-in ad blockerIt stops all kinds of ads, but there are some exceptionsThe move could convince me to finally switch from Safari I’ve been a loyal Firefox user for 20 years now, but that’s only been true for the desktop app. Despite Firefox being one of the best web browsers around, I’ve resolutely stuck with Safari on my iPhone — but a new Firefox feature could finally convince me to make the switch on mobile. In a support document, Firefox developer Mozilla explains that its browser now comes with an “experimental” ad blocker that is based on the EasyList filter, allowing Firefox to “block many ads before they load.” The ad blocker puts a stop to a variety of advertising types. That includes third-party advertising networks, ad-related trackers, third-party ads served on websites, and more intrusive formats such as pop-ups and overlays. The feature is being rolled out gradually and […]

Apple Fitness+ could be getting Peloton-style live workouts The fitness platform has been ‘under review’ since earlier this year Spotify recently expanded into fitness, so Apple might one-up its rival with live workouts Something is going on at Apple Fitness+, the tech giant’s flagship fitness service, and it could be hinting at a new Peloton-style live workout hub. A job listing posted by Apple advertises a Studio Producer role for Fitness+, implying there’s about to be a new upgrade coming to the health service, which is asking for a candidate with a “strong foundation in live or live-to-tape multi-camera production and a genuine curiosity about where live content is headed next.” Apple Fitness+ was introduced back in 2020, offering subscribers a one-stop shop of on-demand workout videos run by in-house fitness experts, integrating real-time workout metrics from your Apple Watch. Apple Fitness+ doesn’t host live workouts with live leaderboards in the way that Peloton does, so an […]

An Incogni survey has found people are becoming more frustrated with the internetUsers cite AI slop and data leaks as the main reasons for stress and anxiety when using the internetMany users want to spend less time online, and are deleting social media profiles and messaging For years, personal data collection for advertising, tracking, and service improvement was thought to be the fair price to pay to access the world wide web. But now, many people believe that using the internet will lead to their data being leaked or exposed. A new Incogni survey found more than half of internet users believe their personal data will inevitably be exposed, with 63% stating that this fear causes anxiety when using the internet. But beyond this, internet users now fear they can no longer tell what is real content uploaded by a human and what is AI generated, not only eroding trust in the internet, but also making people […]