Facebook's Critical Next Move

Advertisers are furious at Mozilla's sudden decision to make future versions of its popular Firefox browser block tracking cookies automatically.

Advertisers are furious at Mozilla's sudden decision to make future versions of its popular Firefox browser block tracking cookies automatically.

Google goes in search of an instant operating systemNEWS that Sony would be installing Google’s Chrome browser on its sleek, if pricey, Vaio laptops instead of the ubiquitous Internet Explorer from Microsoft has prompted your correspondent to re-examine the internet-search company’s foray into the world of web browsers and operating systems. The announcement came just as he began to notice how the latest version of Mozilla’s highly regarded Firefox browser was dragging its feet.

Digital Advertising Alliance managing director Lou Mastria blasted Microsoft and Mozilla for ignoring an agreement struck at the White house in early 2012 over what "Do Not Track" means when it comes to web advertising.

Google's Chrome Web browser is gaining ground on Firefox, and according to one industry tracker may even have eclipsed its open-source rival in the global market.Chrome was the world's second favorite Web browsing program in November, bumping Firefox from that position for the first month ever, according to StatCounter Global Stats.Google's Chrome had a 25.69 percent share of online browsing last month compared to 25.23 percent for Firefox, according to StatCounter. Firefox is managed by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation.