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Block Adverts Outside of the Browser

vm writes with word of a new project from the creators of AdBlock for Chrome, the popular extension mini-app lifesaver cheese grater that blocks advertisements from showing up on web pages. The new tool in development, AdBlock Freedom, expands the ad-free experience to television, magazines newspapers circulars whatarethosethings , and billboards. 'Here's how it works: when powered off, AdBlock Freedom functions as sunglasses. Slide a discreet switch on the frame, and AdBlock Freedom begins scanning your view area mind girlfriend for objects that it recognizes as ads. Any detected ad gets a "smudge" overlay to blend it into its surroundings.' You can sign up now for the beta test OPTION BLOCKED OPTION BLOCKED OPTION BLOCKED ."

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  1. Really? by Seumas · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Not one singe piece of real news posted today? I know that April Fools is an idiot's holiday that the fucktards at Slashdot indulge in every single year, but come the fuck on. Not even ONE piece of real news this year? Also, how about a "don't fucking waste my time" option, so I can filter this shit out of my RSS feed next year?