Outside the Fox: A Firefox Podcast

Navigation apps can get us almost anywhere. But what happens when convenience becomes the default way we experience the world?In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim and Steve explore how GPS, reviews, and recommendation algorithms have transformed the way we travel, find restaurants, and discover new places. They discuss everything from public transit and fitness trackers to five-star reviews, hidden gems, and whether today's navigation tools are helping us explore—or simply guiding us toward the same destinations as everyone else.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Remember when being online meant community, not constant performance? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin sit down with media researcher Dr. Jazz Walker to explore how millennials experienced the shift from an analog childhood to an algorithm-driven adulthood.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

How do you discover music now, and how much of that choice is really yours? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin explore how streaming, algorithms and platform culture have changed the way we find, value and listen to music.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

How often do you click “I agree” without reading a word? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin talk with artist and digital rights activist Julia Janssen about what terms and conditions are really doing behind the screen.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Firefox now has a free built-in VPN. In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim and Steve sit down with Firefox privacy experts Vesta and Tony to unpack how it works, along with the robust privacy features already inside the browser.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Firefox has a new mascot—and there’s more to it than you might think! In this episode, we chat with the Firefox brand team to discuss the thinking behind Kit, how the character came to life, and what it represents.Our colleagues unpack what “brand” really means beyond logos, how Kit was designed to reflect Firefox’s values, and why details like motion, accessibility, and tone all matter when building something people connect with. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from the process—including some very real debates about Kit’s tail.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

In a world where your phone, TV and even your fridge are always online, what does logging off even mean anymore? Steve Flavin and Kim Horcher unpack the chronically offline trend, the pull of going analog and how to log on with intention.They unpack why being offline can feel like a luxury, why going analog still has such a strong pull and how small “speed bumps” can help build healthier boundaries online — including Firefox Focus for browsing with less tracking and fewer follow-you-around ads.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Firefox’s new AI controls put you in charge of what shows up in your browser and what doesn’t. Kim and Steve sit down with Ajit Varma, Head of Firefox, to break down the master switch, granular controls and what’s coming next.Firefox 148 gives you a single hub to manage AI-related features in Firefox. You can turn these features off, quiet related notifications and choose which tools you want enabled. Ajit shares why Firefox is doubling down on choice, control and privacy, and how this fits into the broader product roadmap.Download Firefox: https://firefox.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Looking past the CES 2026 hype, Kim and Steve break down the tech trends shaping 2026, wearables, self-driving cars and robots. From metabolic monitoring to humanoid robots, they separate real shifts from flashy vaporware. Kim shares what stood out at CES in Las Vegas, then they dig into metabolic wearables, what you’re really agreeing to in terms of service and why too much monitoring can backfire. They also unpack autonomy levels, how Waymo “sees” the road and what it means when cars act like computers that collect data.Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

Kicking off 2026 with a different kind of reset. Instead of focusing on resolutions, Steve and Kim explore how intentionally curating your online feed can shape how you feel online and help you think more intentionally about digital wellbeing.From ethical tech voices and open web innovators to entertainment, science and wellbeing creators, Steve and Kim share who they follow and why it matters. You’ll hear a simple feed as a diet framework, follow for feeling categories and when to unfollow with love. It’s a hopeful reset for curbing doomscrolling and curating a feed that supports balance, curiosity and joy.Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefoxFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefoxFollow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefoxFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com