Take those iOS 17 NameDrop warnings with a grain of salt
Some law enforcement agencies say the functionality is a security risk but clearly don't understand how it works
Plex update raises concerns over potential sharing of porn viewing habits
Be careful what you watch
Apple called Android a "massive tracking device" in revealed internal documents
Apple insists it respects users' privacy more than Google
Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps from government devices over security concerns
Joining TikTok on the banned list
US immigration enforcement used an AI-powered tool to scan social media posts "derogatory" to the US
"The government should not be using algorithms to scrutinize our social media posts"
New speculative execution hack can expose passwords and other sensitive data on Apple SoCs
There's an "unstable" fix for macOS, but iPhones and iPads are limited to lockdown mode or disabled JavaScript
Google's IP Protection is a new experiment to fight IP-based tracking
Mountain View wants to mask users' internet addresses for additional privacy robustness
The Complete List of Alternatives to All Google Products
Parallel universe for the super security conscious: With growing concerns about online privacy and the security of your personal data, more people than ever are considering alternatives to Google products.
Google forced to reveal user search history in Colorado court ruling
The keyword warrant was upheld by the court in a fatal arson case
Tor Browser 13 brings a ton of upgrades to the privacy-first browser
Tor Browser 13 renovates icons, and gets bigger new windows with a more refined design. Also the ability to "onionize" DuckDuckGo search, all based on Firefox ESR 115.
Meta thinks it can charge up to $17 per month to eliminate ads on Facebook and Instagram
The move could appease European regulators concerned with data collection practices
AI is a surveillance technology, says Signal boss
AI companies are abusing both human workers and user privacy to make money
Researchers design remote robots to isolate and mute speech in crowded rooms
Wireless speaker array could also enhance smart home speakers
UK Online Safety Bill set to become law, forcing social media companies to remove illegal and legal but harmful content
The bill could potentially impact users worldwide
California's Delete Act will make erasing consumers' data easier
Advertisers aren't happy in the slightest, of course
Data regulators in Ireland fine TikTok €345 million for mishandling children's user data
Another major privacy concern strikes the app
"Wiffract" Wi-Fi method can read letters through walls
No prior machine learning training is required
Modern cars are a privacy nightmare, according to Mozilla
Guess which company was the worst?
US government awards contracts for smart surveillance clothing
Computerized clothing
Forward-looking: The US government has embarked on a 42-month journey to make what it calls performance-grade, computerized clothing a reality. Products developed through the program could assist government agencies within the intelligence community, such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, in their tasks. Additionally, these products could prove valuable to first responders and individuals operating in high-stress environments.
Mozilla mockingly asks Microsoft to clarify users' data exploitation for AI training practices
Experts from the Foundation were unable to discern Microsoft's true intent
Meta might roll out ad-free Instagram and Facebook subscriptions in the EU
The social media giant is trying to skirt recent EU privacy regulations by offering an alternative
IBM vowed to dial back facial recognition tech, but recently landed $70 million contract to develop it
Diving back into shark-infested waters
Intel is now installing a telemetry data sniffer with its graphics drivers
Arc GPU software seemingly needs to know how you use your computer