TECHNOLOGY: What the Internet should be

Friday, April 17, 2026
FROM MY EMAIL

Interesting video about the original promise of the Internet “freedom” and what it’s become. Have to admire Mozilla for speaking out about what the Internet should be.

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From: Mozilla Foundation <hello@mobilization.mozillafoundation.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Subject: We have a simple request–can you open and click this email?

 

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DISCOURAGING: Pocket shutting down

Sunday, June 1, 2025

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/future-of-pocket

Pocket is saying goodbye – What you need to know
Last updated: 1 day ago 78% of users voted this helpful

<< EDITOR ADDED DATE 2025-05-23>>

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We’ve made the difficult decision to shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025. Thank you for being part of our journey over the years—we’re proud of the impact Pocket has had for our users and communities.

 

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Argh!

Another free resource bites the dust.

I’ll begin exporting and seeking alternatives. (https://alternativeto.net/software/pocket)

Argh!

 

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