Googlers in 2018 were just as confused by their privacy settings as you were
Google says its data gathering has improved since.
Category: Privacy
TikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protections
The practice ended in November, but the news still comes at the worst possible time.
Would you pay for an ad-free search engine?
Search engines and web services track our every digital move. But what if there was an ad-free alternative?
IRS tried (unsuccessfully) to use smartphone location data to find tax criminals
After a year of paying to obtain location data, the IRS canceled its partnership due to a lack of success.
Eufy Security Video Doorbell review: The private option (1-day sale: $163.99)
Eufy has a unique pitch for its video doorbell: privacy. Storing the video locally means you keep ownership of the data.
Joe Rogan uses Brave browser — Here are 5 reasons you might want to start, too
Podcaster and host Joe Rogan revealed he uses the privacy-focused Brave browser. Do you use Brave browser?
Poll: What privacy measures do you take with your phone?
Our smartphone privacy is becoming a very hot topic, but how seriously are you taking it?
Google accused of tracking Incognito mode data, facing class action lawsuit
Users who thought their data wasn’t tracked while private browsing are upset at Google for tracking them.
Judge rules federal officials just checking your lock screen counts as a search
The judge is basically saying that if federal investigators want to even power on your phone, they need a warrant.
Xiaomi is updating its confusing browser privacy setting, again
A new Xiaomi browser update to address data collection concerns hasn’t quite gone to plan.
Is selling your privacy for a cheaper phone really a good idea?
After Xiaomi’s recent misstep, it’s time to ask if a cheap phone is worth the price at the cost of your privacy.
Incognito mode unmasked: What it does and what it doesn’t do
Don’t be fooled into thinking Google incognito mode hides everything you do online.
WeChat appears to be spying on foreigners’ chats to fuel censorship algorithm
In a study, researchers found that WeChat is looking in on chats from foreigners without disclosing that it’s doing so.
Should you switch to the Brave Web Browser?
Brave is a browser with a built-in ad blocker. It blocks all ads and bad cookies, so that you can surfer the web quicker.