American software company focused on privacy; built the DuckDuckGo search engine
Firefox has rolled out Nova, a redesigned UI featuring rounded elements, floating toolbars, and a softer color palette aimed at creating a more personable feel. The update, tested in Nightly, is now available in stable builds, offering vertical tabs, adjustable window density, and a Smart Window feature. Nova emphasizes a modern look while preserving Firefox’s identity.
Google has set Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search off by default for K–12 student accounts and said school administrators must explicitly enable them. Google has also said its Search features are "deeply integrated" with AI, so schools that block AI entirely will lose access to Google Search until they re-enable it.
Google has rolled out controls that turn Gemini, Gemini Notebook and Search AI off by default for K–12 student accounts and let school administrators enable them. The policy has provoked backlash from parents, educators and politicians who say Google is pressuring schools and using its search dominance to force AI into classrooms.