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August 20, 2024
The Elusive American Super App: A Dream Deferred
WeChat blends social, payments, and services into one app in China, but US privacy concerns and public hesitance keep Am
August 16, 2024
Why Mark Zuckerberg Covers His Webcam
Camfecting lets hackers, governments, and big tech spy through your camera, which is why even Mark Zuckerberg tapes over
April 14, 2024
DuckDuckGo: The Privacy Search Engine Taking On Big Tech
How DuckDuckGo grew to 2.3 billion monthly visits by refusing to track users and blocking Google and Facebook trackers a
March 31, 2024
When Privacy Meets Cybersecurity: Why It's a Game-Changer
Privacy now hits the bottom line, as Facebook's $119 billion Cambridge Analytica loss showed, driving new laws and merge
February 20, 2024
Emotional AI: 3 Ways AI Is Learning to Read Your Feelings
Affective computing firms like Affectiva build AI that reads tone, mood, and facial expressions, raising new privacy and
February 2, 2024
GDPR: The Game-Changer in Data Protection and Privacy
The EU's GDPR gives people control over their personal data, mandating consent and strict storage rules for any company
January 29, 2024
The Hidden Ways Your Location Is Tracked via Wi-Fi and IP
Beyond GPS, your IP address and nearby Wi-Fi MAC addresses feed Google and Apple databases that pinpoint your location f
December 31, 2023
The Paradox of Mark Zuckerberg: A Billionaire's Dilemma
Despite his Giving Pledge, Zuckerberg draws criticism for Facebook's acquire-don't-compete strategy and the Cambridge An
December 29, 2023
Facial Recognition: Security Hero or Privacy Villain?
A biased daycare alarm in Dayton shows how facial recognition can falter on diverse faces, weighing security gains again
December 23, 2023
How to Outsmart AI Surveillance With a Low-Tech Solution
Belgian researchers reverse-engineered YOLO V2 to create adversarial patternsβ€”printable on clothingβ€”that make wearers in
November 6, 2023
8 Mind-Blowing Twists in Apple's Journey Into the Ad Business
Apple, the privacy champion, is becoming an ad tech giant. From open tracking to IDFA and ATT, eight twists in its surpr
October 31, 2023
Apple in China: Balancing Profit and Principles
China supplies Apple's labor and rare earths and 20% of its sales, forcing the privacy-championing company into ethical
October 31, 2023
DJI Drones: Market Dominance and Privacy Concerns
DJI controls over 70% of the global drone market and earned $2 billion in 2022, but its Chinese ownership raises ethical
October 1, 2023
10 Insights Into the Underdogs of the Search Engine World
Alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, and Startpage carve niches in privacy and sustainability despite the