Mozilla shuts down Pocket, compulsive read-it-later hoarders will be hit hard
Mozilla says it's shuttering Pocket because 'the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved.' This move marks a significant strategic shift for the company, which is now placing greater emphasis on integrating content discovery features directly within its Firefox browser.advertisementBefore we move on to what's next for Mozilla, it also confirmed it will be closing down Fakespot, a browser extension that helped users detect fake reviews on shopping sites. The company noted, 'While the idea resonated, it didn't fit a model we could sustain.'These include improvements to the New Tab page — which highlights frequently and recently visited sites, as well as bookmarks — along with enhanced email newsletters and other curated web experiences. The company explains, "Tab Groups add a layer of colour-coded organisation to your browser, making it easier to keep related tabs together. You can create groups for topics, projects or recurring tasks — like the news sites you read daily, ideas for a new woodworking hobby or research for an upcoming trip to Thailand."Mozilla insists that these changes are part of a broader vision to build a smarter, more personalised browser. 'This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet — with tools like vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way,' the company said. 'We'll continue to build a browser that works harder for you, more personal, more powerful and still proudly independent.'
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