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New Firefox Quantum Challenges Google Chrome As It Claims Faster Performance
Have you tried the new Firefox Quantum?
Over the past years, Google Chrome has gained triumph as the most reliable internet browser around the world. Before it hit popularity in 2008 until today, Mozilla Firefox has been utilized by most internet users to browse the web after being released in 2002. Now, after years of trailing behind Google Chrome, Firefox is back with a bang.
The new Firefox Quantum, claims that it’s much faster and provides a better overall user experience. Moreover, it says it uses lesser memory than its competitors, as it can allocate more memory to the current tab the user is looking at.
Meet the new Firefox Quantum…
Firefox researchers found that the new Quantum browser used approximately 30 percent less memory than Chrome.
It claims that it uses 30 percent less memory than Chrome.
The new web browser, which is also known as Firefox 57, performs better and twice faster as the update released six months ago.
Many individuals who have used Firefox Quantum, swore that it’s faster and better than Chrome. Also, the new interface is modern and made Chrome look old.
It’s a matter of preference since there are different reviews made by various users. Mashable, for instance, put the two web browsers to the test.
They conducted six tests to determine which is better and faster. Apparently, in all six tests, with the last one as live and a real-time test of both browsers, they concluded that Google Chrome is still the best in web browsing, with still faster speeds.
According to the site:
“Unfortunately for Mozilla, Chrome looks like it’s keeping the top spot, at least for now.”
“In reality, however, Quantum is no slug. It’s a capable, fast, and gorgeous browser with innovative bookmark functionality and a library full of creative add-ons. As Mozilla’s developers fine-tune Quantum in the coming months, it’s possible it could catch up to Chrome.”
Well, as said earlier, it really depends on the user and his or her preference. Here are some of the reactions people had after trying the new web browser.
Here are some negative reviews:
On the other hand, the browser also has a lot of positive feedback:
So yes, there’s only one way to find out which is better – try both browsers and be the judge. For those who have tried the new browser, hit us up with your own review and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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High Schoolers Made Ingenious Experiment On Dangers Of Wi-Fi Radiation Using Cress Seeds
You probably won’t sleep with the Wi-Fi on ever again after learning how this radiation experiment affected the growth of cress seeds.
People today greatly rely on their mobile phones and the internet for almost everything they do. Even the simplest how-to's are researched on Youtube or Google through cellular phones. But like experts already warned us before, radiation emitted from our digital devices can take a toll on our health, and now, even Wi-Fi source gadgets were found capable to make us sick.
Most of us probably spend a couple of minutes on the phone before we go to sleep. Health experts declared in the past years that radiation can cause health risks like cancer. But as being stubborn comes as a human nature, we still sleep with our phones beside our heads, neglecting the damaging effects it could give us.
Wi-Fi devices emit radiations as dangerous as those given off by mobile phones.
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iPhone X’s Very Safe Face ID Security Busted By Hackers In Just One Week
Is Apple iPhone X’s Face ID feature reliable? Hackers claim otherwise!
The newest flagship of Apple phone gained the bragging rights to the first ever Face ID system. However, hackers are quickly crumbling down the company’s reputation with an experiment supposedly showing how the security feature can be fooled.
The cyber security firm Bkav claims to have beaten the Apple iPhone X’s face ID security system. Hackers from the firm revealed that a 3D printed mask which only costs $150 can fool the software.
Apple claims its Face ID feature is so safe that it won't be fooled by masks and impersonators.
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15,000 Scientists Write Letter To Give ‘Catastrophic Warning’ About Humanity’s Fate
Everyone should give heed before it’s too late. Like seriously!
If a group of 15,000 scientists from across the world say they have one warning for humanity, it’s probably important, right? Besides, these experts know what they’re talking about so getting a singular message from them is surely a big deal.
According to reports, the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a letter that warns the world about the dangers we can all face in the future. The message is actually an update to the original message written in 1992 which was backed by 1,700 scientists at the time.
15,000 scientists have sent a catastrophic warning about humanity’s fate.
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