Mozilla Adds New Dimension to Web With Ubiquity

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google may have unveiled a new web browser, but the people behind the Firefox browser want to change how users see the Internet by letting them write about it.

Mozilla has unveiled a new browser plugin called Ubiquity that adds a single field to the Firefox browser that accepts simple commands.

Mozilla's Aza Raskin said that Ubiquity is in a pre-beta-testing phase.

"Ubiquity is very experimental and prototypical," said Raskin, who is Mozilla's head of user experience. "The interface isn't quite right and there's lots of room for improvement, but I think this is a big win already."

Mozilla's goal with Ubiquity is to streamline the online experience by letting users combine the functions of different web pages.

For example, someone writing an email to a friend about a dinner date may want to add a map. The user can activate Ubiquity with a keyboard shortcut and type in a command like "map this restaurant." Ubiquity will then show a Google map, which the user can instantly insert into the email.

Ubiquity also aims to give users the ability to see and organize information in a user-friendly way. For example, is a user is surfing Craigslist for jobs, they can highlight several of the jobs and use Ubiquity to display a map that shows where all those jobs are located.

Ubiquity also lets users translate text in-browser and instantly send emails or update their Twitter blog with a few clicks.

Although the current version of Ubiquity only works with a select few web services, like everything Mozilla does, it's open-source. Anyone can write Ubiquity commands and offer them to anyone else. Users can add Ubiquity commands to their arsenal by subscribing to them like an RSS feed.

To download Ubiquity, visit Mozilla.com.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

UPDATED: Supreme Court Rules Against Adult Industry in Pivotal Texas AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, striking a blow against the online adult industry by ruling in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites

The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.

Supreme Court Ruling Due Friday in FSC v. Paxton AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Friday in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the adult industry trade association's challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

Ofcom: More Porn Providers Commit to Age Assurance Measures

A number of adult content providers operating in the U.K. have confirmed that they plan to introduce age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act by the July 25 deadline, according to U.K. media regulator Ofcom.

Aylo Says It Will Comply With UK Age Assurance Requirements

Tech and media company Aylo, which owns various adult properties including Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube, plans to introduce age assurance methods in the United Kingdom that satisfy government rules under the Online Safety Act, the company has announced.

Kyrgyzstan Parliament Approves Measure Outlawing Internet Porn

The Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday passed legislation outlawing online adult content in the country.

Trial Set for Lawsuit by U Wisconsin Professor Fired Over Adult Content

A trial date of June 22, 2026, has been set for the civil lawsuit filed by veteran communications professor Joe Gow against the University of Wisconsin board of regents, which fired him for creating and appearing in adult content.

New UK Task Force Meets to Target Adult Content

The architect of an influential report that recommended banning adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic” has convened an “Independent Pornography Review task force” aimed at translating that report’s findings into action in the U.K.

11:11 Creations Launches Affiliate Program

11:11 Creations principal Alicia Silver has launched 11:11 Cash for creators and affiliates.

Pineapple Support, Pornhub to Host 'Self Love' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Pornhub are hosting a free online support group for performers to develop self-love.

Show More