Privacy Concerns

According to the regulator, the local Google unit for almost two years did not tell users of its Android operating system that they needed to switch off two settings - not one - if they did not want the company to keep their information. “Google’s conduct ca…

An Australian regulator has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google, accusing it of misleading smartphone users about how it collected and used personal location data, advancing a global crackdown on the world's biggest tech firms. The Australian Compe…

Adding to its capacity to help its users - and be of broader societal benefit, as opposed to fueling division - Facebook has this week launched a new 'Preventive Health' tool, an optional process within its main app which can prompt users to undergo regular h…

"Smart" light bulbs promise energy efficiency and customizable features for homeowners, like remote-controlled mood lighting. But are they also a security risk? Maybe so, according to a recent study that explored how cybercriminals can use popular smart bulb …

With DoubleClick, Analytics and AdWords under its belt, Google continues dominating when it comes to global data collection for advertising, a new report found.When it comes to data collection, Google’s combined arsenal of advertising tools and services conti…

Karsten Nohl, who was behind this week’s research that outlined new eavesdropping hacks for Alexa and Google Home, says that privacy for smart home assistants still has a ways to go.Researchers this week disclosed new ways that attackers can exploit Alexa and…

Over the past two years, I've been switching between a succession of iPhones and a series of Android devices, using each for an extended amount of time. Spending months with each mobile platform has been a tremendously useful exercise, helping me understand t…

After years of threatening to leave the iPhone for Android, I finally did in 2017 with the launch of the Google Pixel 2. I thought I’d never look back. The Pixel 2’s user interface, which lacked the quirkier animations of iOS, was quiet and refreshing. Its d…

Ever since beginning her relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has faced harsh public scrutiny. For more than three years, British tabloids have covered the Duchess of Sussexs every move with a critical lens, casting a cynical light on everything from…

The new Google Pixel 4 smartphone comes with a Face Unlock feature, it has now been discovered that the feature works even when you have your eyes closed. This could raise some privacy concerns as someone could be able to unlock your device using Face Unlock…