Vivaldi Browser

Happy birthday Mastodon! 🎉

From Vivaldi, a big thank you to @Gargron@mastodon.social, the rest of Mastodon's team and everyone else who enjoys and breathes life into this corner of the internet!

Here's to 10 more! 🥂

The fact that browsing without built-in AI seems like such an innovative thing these days, should make us all think twice.

Keep exploring!

https://www.xda-developers.com/tried-browser-that-doesnt-have-ai/

#NoAI #browser

Big Tech is at it again.

Some of you might have seen this already. Google has announced a new policy for Android app developers, which would require them to seek Google’s permission if they want to distribute their apps outside of the Google Play Store (on their own website or on alternative app stores). This would entail:

1) agreeing to their terms and conditions
2) paying a fee
3) uploading a government ID

Which is wrong on so many levels. Nobody should be forced to register with Google if they don’t want to use their services.

In doing so they would be extending their gatekeeping (tentacles) into distribution channels where they’re just not a legitimate authority.

At Vivaldi, we believe you have the right to run whatever software you want on a device you own. That’s why we’ve co-signed this open letter, together with other 53 organisations, requesting Google to back off on the proposed policy before it enters into force.

(Plus, they have have a pretty cool logo 😄)

https://keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/

RE: @brucelawson@social.vivaldi.net

Norwegian humour at its finest 👇

Let's do a fun twist on the classic question: what's the first thing you *uninstall* when getting a new computer/phone? 🤭

#AI #Copilot #BigTech

RE: @TonyVivaldi@social.vivaldi.net

For the last two months, our mascot Tony has been trying to persuade people to leave Big Tech behind as their new year resolution for 2026. We're already in March, so it's time to put an end to this campaign, but we hope you'll let us keep walking with you on this journey towards digital sovereignity.

Here's some mantras for you to repeat in front of the mirror every morning:

"I can make choices."
"My data is mine to control."
"I'm done being used and abused by big corporations."

We've got this!

#digitalIndependenceDay #DiDay #digitalsovereignty #BigTech

Digital security does not have to be difficult, but for a lot of people who don't know where to start, it can be overwhelming.

How can we help others care more about their privacy (and everyone else's)?

There is a lot to learn in this episode, so if you have 45 spare minutes today, we highly encourage you to listen!

Happy to discuss it when you're done :)

https://vivaldi.com/blog/patricia-egger-proton-for-a-better-web/

📊 Tuesday Poll!

Let's do RPG character classes, but browser-user edition. Who do you identify with?

Fighter - pursuer of better web, knowledgeable in influence of dark forces (Big Tech) on common folk

Monk - lover of independency and isolated web, maximum privacy - maximum happiness

Wizard - customization wielder, capable of manipulating the structures of the browser experience

Druid - pursuer of environmentally friendly browsing, rejects built-in AI

Ranger - combining privacy awareness and a taste for personalization to combat mainstream browsers and the commercial side of the internet

#RPG #DnD #Browser #Tech #BigTech

The anti-Big-Tech movement isn't a trend, it's a correction. Our societies spent 20 years accepting surveillance capitalism as normal. And now, we're slowly remembering we have choices.

Sure, switching browsers is a small thing. But small rebellions are how everything big begins, or so we like to believe. 🤞

If you think about those around you, have you noticed an increased awareness lately about what's behind the tech they use?

#ethics #BigTech #browser

Here's a reason to celebrate this weekend: we are now more than 4 million Vivaldi users worldwide

Thank you for choosing us!

Now that AI can take care of online exploration for you, you don’t need your brain anymore! 🧠

As a preventative measure, make sure you store it properly. Get your brainsoaker today at https://brainsoaker.com (brain not included)

Big Tech: "Introducing AI that can hallucinate answers to questions you didn't ask"
Vivaldi: "We made the most advanced tab multitasking system ever built”
Big Tech: "But AI is the future…."
Vivaldi: "Cool. Our future includes a browser the user controls, and it shipped today"
Big Tech: "You're missing the point…."
Vivaldi: "You're missing the download link"

Vivaldi 7.8. No bullshit. Just love for tabs and our users
https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-desktop-7-8/

If you’ve recently found out about us, what made you want to try Vivaldi?

Looking to get away from Big Tech? Here are some 🇪🇺European alternatives you should check out! 🙏

🔍️ @StartpageSearch@mastodon.social – Search engine from the Netherlands
🔍️ @Qwant@mastodon.social – Search engine from France
🔍️ @ecosia@mastodon.social – Search engine from Germany
🔒️☁️ @protonprivacy@mastodon.social – VPN & Cloud storage from Switzerland
🔒️ #OctoVPN – VPN from Norway
☁️ #Cryptee – Cloud storage, based in Estonia
☁️ @jottacloud@mastodon.social – Cloud storage from Norway

… And we got you covered with a browser. ❤️

Three years ago today, we opened the doors to our corner of the Fediverse. 💙

What started as an idea has grown into a friendly space for good conversations, smart humor, and authentic interactions. It’s been amazing watching this community grow with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who’s shared, posted, and made Vivaldi Social part of their online space. You’ve helped shape this community into what it is today.

Here’s to everyone who’s been part of it, and to all the new voices we’ll meet along the way.

Happy 3rd birthday, Vivaldi Social! 🎉

• Team Vivaldi

#VivaldiSocial #Fediverse #Mastodon #Community