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Waterfox Update 6.6.6 removes the Firefox code that allows them to make a Geo-IP Request without permission (infosec.pub)
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[–] angband@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

they're doing that with dns over https, which is secured against your attempts to avoid corporate tracking. look for a doh blocklist.