44 stories tagged #privacy

  1. Apple Sued Over Safari Privacy Claims and Alleged User Tracking
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    Apple Sued Over Safari Privacy Claims and Alleged User Tracking

    A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of misrepresenting Safari's privacy features, alleging it allows third-party tracking despite public assurances.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Boost User Privacy
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    WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Boost User Privacy

    Meta-owned WhatsApp will soon allow users to create usernames instead of sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy for its three billion users.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Ethereum Foundation Targets MEV Threat, Prioritizes Privacy in New Strategy
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    Ethereum Foundation Targets MEV Threat, Prioritizes Privacy in New Strategy

    The Ethereum Foundation's new plan tackles MEV issues and prioritizes privacy, signaling significant shifts in operational focus and compensation.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. MicroAGI Revolutionizes AI Training with Free NYC Cleaning Service
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    MicroAGI Revolutionizes AI Training with Free NYC Cleaning Service

    MicroAGI offers free cleanings in NYC to gather data for AI training, addressing a critical shortage in physical task data for robotics.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Meta Pushes Facial Recognition onto Smart Glasses Without User Notice
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    Meta Pushes Facial Recognition onto Smart Glasses Without User Notice

    Meta quietly added facial recognition software to its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, sparking privacy concerns.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Amazon Hit with $5M Class-Action Over Ring Facial Recognition
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    Amazon Hit with $5M Class-Action Over Ring Facial Recognition

    Amazon faces a $5M lawsuit over Ring's Familiar Faces feature, alleging illegal facial data collection without consent.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. DuckDuckGo Surges 30% After Google Removes AI Opt-Out
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    DuckDuckGo Surges 30% After Google Removes AI Opt-Out

    Google's AI-first search overhaul, which removed the opt-out option, triggered a 30% install surge for privacy-focused DuckDuckGo.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Proton Mail Now Integrates with Gmail for Enhanced Privacy
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    Proton Mail Now Integrates with Gmail for Enhanced Privacy

    Proton Mail now supports Gmail integration, allowing users to send and receive messages privately while stripping trackers and ads from Google.

    last mo. 1 min read