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Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
4 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
4 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#data-privacy
React
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Local-first browser data gets real

Signals provide a performant alternative for reactive state management in front-end development.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default

Granola's AI note-taking app makes user notes viewable by default, raising privacy concerns for sensitive information.
#apple
Apple
fromMacRumors
5 days ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Apple
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Vibe coding is in Apple's crosshairs, as app is removed

Apple has removed the app Anything from the App Store for violating guidelines on vibe-coding apps.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Apple
fromMacRumors
5 days ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Apple
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Vibe coding is in Apple's crosshairs, as app is removed

Apple has removed the app Anything from the App Store for violating guidelines on vibe-coding apps.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
4 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Mobile UX
fromTECHBOOK
1 day ago

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.
#privacy
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Mobile UX

This ultra-minimalist phone wants to end the 'you are the product' era

The Punkt MC03 separates a privacy-focused Vault for encrypted essentials from a Wild Web compartment for Android apps, offering minimalist hardware and de-Googled UX.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features improved build, display, chipset, and design over the regular Nothing Phone (4a).
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Proton Workspace offers a private alternative to Google and Microsoft productivity suites, focusing on security and data protection.
Deliverability
fromTNW | Offers
2 weeks ago

Your inbox is someone else's business model. It doesn't have to be

Free email services monetize user data by scanning message content to build advertising profiles, while paid alternatives now offer Gmail-like functionality without data harvesting.
Information security
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Architecting Portable Systems on Open Standards for Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty involves having a valid 'Plan B' for critical systems to avoid reliance on single vendors.
Photography
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Your new on-demand Android memo machine

Shots Studio is a free, open-source Android app that captures and organizes screenshots with optional AI processing and memo-making capabilities.
Digital life
fromUX Magazine
2 weeks ago

Consent Theater: Are Users Really in Control?

Digital platforms manipulate user consent through deceptive interface design, hiding rejection options and exploiting cognitive fatigue to force acceptance of data collection practices.
#whatsapp
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that prevents nearby viewers from seeing screen content without reducing brightness or image quality.
Mobile UX
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Finally, a Phone With a Built-In Privacy Screen

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in privacy screen and focuses on software and AI improvements rather than significant hardware upgrades.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
1 week ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

The Brax open_slate is a modular tablet that lets you actually own what you buy - Yanko Design

Inside the chassis sits an M.2 2280 slot, a standard used in laptops and desktops, allowing owners to swap in faster storage, add capacity, or eventually slot in a network card. There's also a user-replaceable battery, which sounds mundane until you consider how few tablet makers have bothered to include one in years.
Gadgets
Information security
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This security flaw could affect 1 in 4 Android phones - how to check yours

A hardware flaw in MediaTek chips used in approximately 25% of Android phones allows attackers to access sensitive data including crypto wallet seed phrases within minutes via USB connection.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.
Miscellaneous
fromDigital Trends
1 month ago

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

Australia is expanding youth protection rules beyond social media to app stores, search engines, and AI services, requiring age verification systems by March 9 or facing fines up to A$49.5 million.
#android-17
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 is undergoing significant development with a major visual overhaul, expanded Material 3 design system, and frosted glass interface effects expected in the stable release around June 2026.
#android
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data

Global Privacy Control is a 2020 movement offering browser extensions and tools to help users opt out of data selling by automatically signaling their privacy preferences to websites.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

Your smart TV is snitching on your watch history - here's how to stop it completely

Smart TVs track viewing habits through Automated Content Recognition to provide personalized recommendations, but users can disable this feature in settings to protect privacy.
#android-security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The 'European' Jolla Phone Is an Anti-Big-Tech Smartphone

Sailfish OS offers a Linux-based alternative to Android that eliminates Google dependencies while maintaining Android app compatibility, positioning itself as a sovereignty-focused operating system compiled and installed in Finland.
Privacy technologies
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Your phone isn't eavesdropping. The reality is stranger.

Most people believe phones listen to conversations for targeted ads, but research suggests the actual explanation is more complex and potentially more troubling than simple audio eavesdropping.
#grapheneos
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

Motorola will ship smartphones with GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source Android fork, starting in 2027, marking the first major phone OEM to offer an alternative OS preinstalled.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

Motorola will ship smartphones with GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source Android fork, starting in 2027, marking the first major phone OEM to offer an alternative OS preinstalled.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

How to Ding, Dong, Ditch Ring's surveillance network

Ring users concerned about cloud processing and law enforcement data sharing are exploring alternative doorbell cameras with local storage and privacy controls.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Meta smart glasses face UK privacy probe

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses expose users to privacy risks when human contractors review intimate footage without explicit consent, prompting regulatory investigation.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple's app stores

Hundreds of millions of downloads and $117 million revenue from AI "nudify" apps show platform removals alone may not stop nonconsensual sexualized image generation.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Nudify apps get past Google, Apple app moderation

Apple and Google have made millions of dollars from AI apps that let users undress people even as both companies claim to ban such software from their stores, according to a new study. Researchers with the nonprofit Tech Transparency Project found 55 such apps in Google's Play store and 47 in Apple's App Store. All told, those apps were downloaded 705 million times and have generated $117 million in revenue, they say.
Tech industry
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I've used Tor browser for years, but now I'm using it on my Android phone - here's why

Tor Browser provides maximum privacy and anonymity on Android by routing traffic through encrypted relays, hiding IP addresses and location from websites, ISPs, and governments.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Queen Zone
3 weeks ago

13 ways your smart tv may be tracking you and what you can do about It

Over 80% of U.S. households own internet-connected televisions that track viewing habits, voice commands, and app usage, converting entertainment devices into behavioral tracking tools for advertising and analytics networks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Time to Ditch Your Ring Doorbell? Here Are the Best Privacy-Minded Alternatives

Video doorbell footage poses privacy risks through unauthorized access, government surveillance, and potential misuse for racial profiling, though legal protections exist for refusing police requests without warrants.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fairphone 6 review: cheaper, repairable and longer-lasting Android

Fairphone 6 is a more modern, repairable, and affordable modular Android phone with a 6.3in 120Hz OLED, user-replaceable battery, long software support, and five-year warranty.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

India's Supreme Court is scrutinizing WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy, requiring the platform to give users greater control over data sharing with Meta and allow continued app use without sharing data for advertising.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Samsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications | TechCrunch

Samsung introduced a new Black Matrix display technology enabling per-app privacy mode to prevent shoulder surfing, offering flexible alternatives to traditional privacy films with customizable settings.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the user experience

With numerous Google Pixel models available, you may be wondering if now is the best time to upgrade and switch to a new phone. Perhaps a better question to ask is how you can optimize your current device to make it last longer. Like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. I've tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do some digging and research.
Gadgets
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

New Research: 64% of 3rd-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Justification

Research analyzing 4,700 leading websites reveals that 64% of third-party applications now access sensitive data without business justification, up from 51% in 2024. Government sector malicious activity spiked from 2% to 12.9%, while 1 in 7 Education sites show active compromise. Specific offenders: Google Tag Manager (8% of violations), Shopify (5%), Facebook Pixel (4%).
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy

Google is implementing Android developer verification requiring app makers to register with real names and pay fees, restricting sideloading and moving Android toward Apple's closed ecosystem model.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How to un-Big Tech your online life

Recommendations include a new Mario Tennis Switch game, a wild time-travel movie, Sony's top earbuds, a new AI model, Dot calendar app, and zine discount.
Information security
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google expands Android theft protection features

Android 16 expands theft protection with granular Failed Authentication Lock toggles, broader biometric coverage, longer lockouts, enhanced recovery tools, and default Remote Lock in Brazil.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

India's government denies it wants smartphone source code

India's government has denied that it is working on rules that would require smartphone manufacturers to provide access to their source code. A Sunday report by Reuters claimed that India has circulated a package of 83 security standards, among them requirements to share smartphone source code and another requiring developers to give India's government advance of major software updates. The report claims that Apple and Samsung have opposed the plan.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Ten popular Android mental health apps with 14.7 million combined installs contain 1,575 security vulnerabilities, including dozens rated high severity, potentially exposing users' sensitive therapy data and personal information.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hide from Meta's spyglasses with this new Android app

An Android app called Nearby Glasses detects Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses and other smart glasses nearby by scanning Bluetooth Low Energy advertising data for manufacturer identifiers.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I ditched Google Chrome for a free local browser on my Pixel, and I'd happily pay a premium for it

On those rare occasions when I use AI, I always opt for a local version. Most often, that comes in the form of Ollama installed on a desktop or laptop. I've been leery of using cloud-based AI for some time now for several reasons: It consumes vast amounts of energy. There's no way to be certain it honors privacy claims. I don't want any of my queries or data to be used for training LLMs.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
1 month ago

Surveillance by default, consent by assumption

When presence becomes participation Ring's Search Party feature queries nearby cameras when a missing pet is reported. As Senator Ed Markey observed, this closely resembles neighbourhood-scale surveillance infrastructure. Crucially, Search Party does not operate in isolation. Ring's Familiar Faces feature applies facial recognition to anyone passing within camera range, continuously scanning and categorising faces without their explicit knowledge or agreement.
Privacy technologies
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Nothing removes controversial lock screen ads, but there's a catch

Lock Glimpse will be removed from Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro, but will remain on the (3a) Lite and future CMF phones.
#mobile-privacy
fromPCMAG
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

fromPCMAG
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Are the Best Alternatives to Google's Android Operating System

Most Android alternatives strip Google services (often using microG and sandboxing) to improve privacy, while true non-Android options remain limited and less practical for daily use.
#smartphone-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new privacy-focused phone service is designed to keep your phone from getting hacked

Cape is a US-wide privacy-focused cellphone carrier that prevents SIM swapping and IMSI-catcher surveillance while minimizing customer data collection and encrypting voicemails.
#private-dns
fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

WhatsApp has a new 'LOCKDOWN' mode - here's how you can try it

Strict Account Settings (lockdown mode) restricts attachments, media, calls, group additions, and profile visibility to protect high-risk users from sophisticated cyberattacks.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free

You may have noticed that many European Union (EU) governments and agencies, worried about ceding control to untrustworthy US companies, have been embracing digital sovereignty. Those bodies are turning to running their own cloud and services instead of relying on, say, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. If you prize your privacy and want to control your own services, you can take that approach as well.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Heading out to protest? Disable your phone's biometrics, and 6 more ways to protect your privacy

Smartphones empower protesters to communicate and document events but can also threaten privacy; passcodes can offer more protection than biometrics against unauthorized access.
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