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Technology

Google's Hyper-Personalization: Are We Ready to Trade Privacy for Convenience?

Google envisions a future where AI knows you intimately. Is this personalization a dream come true or a privacy nightmare waiting to happen? Let's analyze.

posted on 12/03/2025
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Technology

UK Users Bypass Age Restrictions with VPNs: A Quick Solution

Brits are finding easy ways around the Online Safety Act's age checks by using VPNs to spoof their location. Is this a long-term solution, or will the law adapt?

posted on 11/27/2025
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Technology

Is Sora AI Too Good to Be True? Unveiling the Potential Drawbacks

Sora AI is impressive, but it comes with some significant downsides. Check out the potential risks, from energy consumption to privacy and misinformation.

posted on 11/27/2025
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Technology

X Unveils Chat: Encrypted Messaging with Enhanced Privacy Features

X (formerly Twitter) launches Chat, a new messaging system featuring end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and other privacy enhancements. It replaces the existing DMs.

posted on 11/17/2025
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Privacy

Google Still Collects Data from Older Nest Thermostats: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

Despite ending support, Google continues gathering data from older Nest thermostats, raising questions about data privacy.

posted on 11/17/2025
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Cryptocurrency

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Gets 5 Years: Crypto Privacy Under Fire

Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez receives a five-year sentence, igniting debate over crypto privacy and regulation. What does this mean for crypto developers?

posted on 11/08/2025
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AI

AI Browsers: Weighing Convenience Against Significant Privacy Risks

New AI browsers offer convenience, but raise significant privacy concerns due to potential prompt injection attacks and broad data access requirements.

posted on 10/25/2025
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Technology

Facebook's AI Eyes Your Camera Roll: A New Feature, But at What Cost?

Meta's new feature for Facebook will analyze your camera roll. The aim is to enhance your photos, but what are the privacy implications? Details here.

posted on 10/18/2025
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Technology

California's New Privacy Bills: More Control Over Your Data

California just approved new laws to give you better control over your data! Opt-out from tracking and easily delete social media accounts.

posted on 10/09/2025
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Government & Policy

Apple Removes ICE Agent Tracking Apps Amid Government Concerns

Apple has removed ICE agent tracking apps after facing pressure from the government. Concerns about safety risks were cited as the reason for the removal.

posted on 10/03/2025
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Social Media

Instagram head says Meta isn't eavesdropping, but AI is watching

Instagram's boss addresses concerns about Meta listening to users. Is it really listening, or is AI just getting too good at targeting ads?

posted on 10/02/2025
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Social Media

Meta Enhances Facial Recognition to Fight Impersonation in Europe and South Korea

Meta is expanding its facial recognition technology to Europe and South Korea to combat fake accounts and impersonation. Here's how it will work to protect you.

posted on 09/29/2025