US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search
Prosecutors say the OS erased evidence, but advocates warn the case could criminalize security tools
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried
The FAA issued more waivers in ten months than it had during the previous seven years combined
Woman discovers a hidden AI camera in her rental car recording her and warning about unsafe driving
Recording drivers' every move is legal in most states but raises privacy concerns
LibreWolf is a Firefox-based browser focused on privacy and security
LibreWolf browser removes Mozilla telemetry and enables stricter privacy and security settings by default. It remains compatible with most Firefox extensions and is typically updated shortly after new Firefox releases.
New York hospital replaces 12 nurses with AI, prompting warnings over patient care dangers
The layoffs come only months after nurses went on strike and won protections against AI
The EU just revived a law that lets Meta and Google scan your messages – critics call it mass surveillance
Encrypted messaging services are currently exempt, but a proposed stricter version could change that
New York becomes the first state to ban smart glasses in courtrooms
The blanket ban goes into effect July 20
Meta's new AI tool can generate images of you using your Instagram photos, and you're opted in by default
And here's how to opt out of Meta Muse...
Through the looking glass: Meta launched a new AI image-generation model called Muse Image this week, letting users create, edit, and blend photos using natural language prompts inside Meta AI, with the tool already live on Instagram and WhatsApp and expected on Facebook and Messenger soon. However, the new feature is already raising privacy concerns, as it allows anyone to generate AI images using other people's Instagram photos.
Meta will disable your smart glasses' camera if you tamper with the recording light
People paid up to $100 in the "black market" to disable Meta glasses' recording light
A hot potato: The ability of smart glasses to record and photograph people without their knowledge or consent has long been one of the devices' most controversial aspects. Meta's glasses come with an LED light to show when they're recording, but some individuals have found ways to stop this indicator. Now, the social media giant says it will disable the onboard camera if someone tampers with the light.
Apple's Hide My Email feature may be exposing users' real addresses anyway
The bug reportedly remained exploitable more than a year after Apple was told about it
License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back
Several communities have canceled contracts over government overreach fears
In a nutshell: Cities are collecting vast amounts of vehicle data through AI-powered camera networks, giving police the ability to track a car's movements across jurisdictions in seconds. The same systems are also fueling a growing debate over how much surveillance is too much.
WhatsApp finally gets usernames, letting users hide their phone numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out unique usernames, letting users connect without sharing their phone number. To claim yours, update to the latest version of WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Username, and pick an available handle. The feature is rolling out gradually, with broader availability expected later this year.
Meta hits pause on AI training project after employee data became visible company-wide
The company-wide initiative collected keystrokes, mouse activity, and workplace interactions
Microsoft Teams is getting Wi-Fi location "check-in," but it's less creepy than it sounds
A powerful surveillance tool or just another "nothingburger" from Redmond?
Flock AI cameras allegedly used by police to stalk ex-girlfriends and partners
Some police departments are ending contract with Flock over privacy concerns
Signal, DuckDuckGo, and NordVPN threaten to exit Canada if metadata surveillance law passes
Canada's metadata retention bill is the latest government attempt to build surveillance into the internet's infrastructure
Brave is charging $60 for a version of its browser that removes the features you probably never wanted
Brave Origin strips out AI, crypto, and ads
Proton Mail now lets you send email from your Gmail address
New feature lets you transition away from Gmail gradually, so you never have to open Google's app again
Meta's AI training effort is capturing employee emails and browsing history, not just mouse clicks
Internal documents show Meta's AI training logs browsing history, clipboard actions, and employee communications across 200+ apps
Google trials 5GB storage cap for new Gmail sign-ups without phone numbers
A new security feature or a ploy for more private info?
Microsoft is baking even more Copilot functionality into the Edge browser
Are you still browsing the web, or is Copilot browsing you at this point?
The EU is going after TikTok and Meta over addictive algorithms and child safety failures
As always, Brussels is especially thinking about the children
Say goodbye to burner phones? FCC robocall plan raises privacy fears
Carriers could be forced to collect government ID and other personal data before activating service
Google Chrome has been silently pushing a 4GB AI model to your device without asking
The browser automatically redownloads Gemini Nano files if users delete them
Utah just passed the first US law targeting VPN use for age verification
A new Utah law assumes websites can detect VPNs and find your real location. They can't.