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DuckDuckGo Surges as AI Skeptics Flee Google Search
DuckDuckGo reports user growth by positioning itself as an AI-free search alternative. Privacy-conscious users are leaving Google over AI integration.
UK Lawmakers Warn Palantir Contracts Pose National Security Risk
UK lawmakers warn Palantir's government contracts are an unacceptable security vulnerability due to data sovereignty, regulatory, and intelligence risks.
Mozilla Expands Free VPN Service to New Countries
Mozilla has expanded its free VPN offering, adding servers in more countries. Users gain broader privacy access but should understand free VPN trade-offs.
Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.
The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.
Norway's Digital ID System Faces Widespread Criticism
Norway's digital identity management system is under fire for security flaws, privacy risks, and poor user experience. Critics say it puts citizens at risk.
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.
Google Chrome brings approximate location sharing to Android users
Chrome on Android now lets users share an approximate location instead of precise coordinates. The feature adds a privacy layer for web browsing and will expand to desktop soon.
Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.
Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.
LoRaWAN tracker challenges Apple and Google location monopoly
Seeed Studio's new tracker uses public LoRaWAN networks instead of Apple or Google's systems, offering a privacy-focused alternative for item tracking.
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.
New Side-Channel Attack Uses Browser Storage to Fingerprint Devices
Researchers developed FROST, a side-channel attack using OPFS-based SSD timing in browsers to create persistent device fingerprints that bypass privacy protections.
Apple’s AI Strategy Takes Shape: Gradual Rollout and New Leadership
Since WWDC 2024, Apple has quietly built its AI ecosystem with Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades and a reshuffled team. The slow but deliberate pace signals a long-term bet on privacy and integration.
Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.
Personal Cloud Storage Gets a Boost With Ugreen's Powerful New NAS
Ugreen's NASync DH2300 brings eight-core performance and 64TB support to personal cloud storage. The device highlights a shift away from subscription services.
Apple’s Deliberate AI Pace Looks Like a Strategic Bet, Not a Miss
While rivals race to deploy generative AI, Apple moves slowly. Its cautious strategy may protect user trust and avoid regulatory pitfalls.
Why Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras Are Taking Over in 2026
A growing number of home security camera makers are dropping monthly fees. Consumers gain more control and save money as the market shifts toward one-time purchase models.
Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.