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<p>A laptop powered by a Qualcomm processor instead of the usual Intel chip brain</p>

Firefox is here for Qualcomm-powered PCs

A new browser version aims to reduce power consumption to help laptops extend battery life to days, instead of hours.

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Microsoft says FCC broadband maps are off, Uber launches voucher program

Today's major tech headlines include Microsoft's assertion that the FCC's broadband maps are highly inaccurate, Uber's launch of a voucher program for businesses and Firefox's plan to block background crypto mining and fingerprinting.

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Firefox to block sneaky cryptocurrency and tracking software

It's only in testing for now, but Mozilla plans to cut off cryptocurrency mining and fingerprinting by default in the future.

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Samsung boosts AV1 tech for better 4K video

This will speed up the adoption of the video compression technology useful for 4K video, allies say.

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Firefox, Chrome working to ban pop-up 'permission spam'

We say no to "permission spam" 97 percent of the time, a Firefox study finds.

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How to run Microsoft's Windows Defender on Chrome and Firefox

For now, the protections are only available for Windows Insiders.

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<p>Mozilla's Firefox Send service lets you send 1GB files without having to log in. The encrypted files expire automatically, leaving no trace once they're gone.</p>

Firefox Send file-sharing service arrives on Android, too

Mozilla's service lets you share 1GB files with no strings attached and 2.5GB files if you sign in.

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Firefox update blocks annoying autoplaying audio and video

The latest version of the browser helps make your internet experience quieter.

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<p>Microsoft wants Windows PCs to be safe from malicious URLs.</p>

Microsoft brings Windows Defender to Chrome and Firefox

For now, the protections are only available for Windows Insiders.

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Spotify-Hulu combo gets a discount, Netflix doubles down on interactive storytelling

Today's major tech headlines include a price drop for a Spotify-Hulu bundle deal, Firefox's launch of a file sharing service and word that Netflix is diving deeper into interactive content.

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Firefox Send shares 1GB files, no strings attached

The service is part of Mozilla's privacy push.

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Brave: Our browser uses 35% less power than Chrome for Android

The advantage comes through blocking ads, and the test was on ad-heavy websites.

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