LinkedIn's New Feature: Stalking Protection or a Privacy Alert?
LinkedIn is testing a feature that alerts users to frequent profile views, potentially revealing stalking behavior or unwanted attention.
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Switching from Google Chrome to Firefox: A Week of Privacy and Functionality
I ditched Google Chrome for Firefox for a week and discovered its privacy benefits and improved functionality, ultimately finding it a more reliable browser choice.
Google is silently linking phone numbers across accounts — the privacy risks and how to stop them
Google is silently linking phone numbers across your accounts. Discover the privacy risks involved and follow this guide to disable it.
Protect Your Privacy: How to Switch to a Carrier That Doesn't Track You
Learn how to switch to a carrier that deletes your call logs and protect your privacy from data breaches.
Samsung Smart TVs Privacy Concerns: A Detailed Analysis
A researcher raises privacy concerns about Samsung TVs, even those without built-in microphones, potentially accessing microphones in connected devices and collecting audio data.
How to Safeguard Your Privacy and Avoid Unhelpful Chatbot Responses on WhatsApp
WhatsApp inadvertently exposed hidden instructions for its chatbot, including guidelines to steer the AI away from providing legal advice.
The Privacy Concerns of Robotaxis: Keeping Your Ride Safe and Private
Self-driving cars, like Waymo, collect data from inside vehicles to ensure safety and enforce rules, raising concerns about privacy.
I ignored this Google privacy feature for 4 years. Here’s why you should use it right now
It only took five minutes to set up but made me feel significantly more.
How to Use AI With Your Privacy Intact
Your conversations with AI chatbots are both highly personal and deeply vulnerable to surveillance.
Google fined €403 million over location data privacy violations
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google €403 million ($463M) for multiple GDPR violations related to processing users' location data.
Another Android flagship gets its own take on Privacy Display, and it’s promising no side effects
No drop-off in quality when the Privacy Display feature is not in use? Sign me up!
EU Proposes Total Ban on Social Media for Children Under 13 to Protect Privacy and Health
The EU plans to ban social media for children under 13, aiming to protect them from addictive features and harmful content.
Meta Glasses on Dates: A Privacy Red Flag
Meta’s smart glasses have become a privacy concern, leading to harassment and violation of trust during dates.
GrapheneOS just fixed one of Android’s sneakiest privacy problems
'Secure Paste' allows users to paste normally while restricting apps from accessing sensitive clipboard.
UGREEN’s smart home hubs put an AI data center in your kitchen to protect your privacy
UGREEN's new smart home hubs bring AI processing to your home for maximum privacy — if you can foot.
Samsung made Privacy Display cool, and another Android brand is almost ready with its own take
Elements of Xiaomi’s upcoming Smart privacy display have just.
Microsoft tests new privacy controls for Windows 11 desktop apps
Microsoft has begun testing new privacy controls that will let Windows 11 users choose which desktop applications can access their camera, microphone, and precise location.
Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
Madison Square Garden Privacy Concerns Drive New York City Legislation
New York City lawmakers are pushing for new legislation to ban the use of facial-recognition technology at Madison Square Garden and other public venues, amid privacy concerns and data collection practices.
Leonardo's SignalTrace System: A Privacy-Blurred Tool for Law Enforcement
New sensor system from Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions could track vehicles using electronic signals from phones and other devices, raising privacy concerns.
The National Design Studio: A New Hub for Tech-Billionaire Projects and Concerns Over Privacy
The National Design Studio, led by Joe Gebbia, is a new entity within the government aiming to modernize digital services. However, concerns over its opaque structure and potential privacy violations persist.
ICE's DNA Collection: A Growing Threat to Civilian Privacy
ICE's expansion of DNA collection from people held for civil immigration violations has led to the potential addition of hundreds of thousands of profiles to the FBI's criminal DNA database, sparking legal and ethical concerns.
I replaced all my Google widgets with privacy-focused alternatives — here’s what happened
I tried replacing every Google widget on my Android home screen with more private options.
Ray-Ban Executives Respond with Humor to Privacy Concerns in Meta’s Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban execs use a spoof ad to address privacy fears in Meta’s smart glasses, sparking controversy.
I pitted Samsung against Pixel for privacy features — and the winner isn’t clear
It's not just about specs, design, and software experience.
5 Email Alias Services for Enhanced Privacy and Security: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover 5 top email alias services that protect your privacy and security without compromising your primary email address.
Solos Smart Glasses: Enhancing Privacy Through Modular Accessories
Solos has introduced new smart glasses with a camera, offering a privacy kit as a separate accessory to control camera access, though concerns remain about its effectiveness and security.
Google is working to add more granular privacy controls to Android’s Photo Picker
Strings in a recent Google System update indicate that Android's Photo Picker may soon include a toggle to optionally share location.
US Supreme Court Upholds Privacy Rights Over Mobile Device Data
Supreme Court rules police need warrant to access location history data from tech companies, upholding privacy rights.
Google releases new privacy controls for activity history, personalization
Google is rolling out new privacy controls for Search services and Google Play, giving you more control over saved history and personalized recommendations.