Cookies articles

Google's u-turn leaves digital advertising industry in limbo

reCAPTCHA v3's checkbox test doesn't stop bots and tracks user data

Google removed the EditThisCookie Chrome extension, but this malicious copycat remains

Firefox now blocks third-party cookies when enhanced tracking is set to Strict mode. Firefox 132 also introduces 4K video playback for streaming services via Microsoft PlayReady, reducing battery drain and enhancing performance when watching movies.

"It's a shame that an organization like Mozilla believes that users are too dumb to say yes or no"

It is a marked departure for Google, which had been planning to eliminate these trackers for years

European Commission hopes large platforms will accept a "cookies pledge"

Google is finally putting its ambitious Privacy Sandbox plans to the test

Google claims browsing history is safer and more anonymous than cookies

A new authentication system could let websites block extensions or jailbroken devices

Testing for privacy-oriented cookie alternatives starts next month

Part of an agreement DuckDuckGo is working to change

FLoC-based advertising puts users in groups so the group is targeted rather than the individual

It would group users into interest-based clusters

It's not a bug; it's a feature

Offline web apps apparently don't matter for WebKit

The company is trying to strike a balance between user privacy and the need to generate ad revenue

The group is appealing the verdict

The next version of the browser addresses user concerns

The group is reportedly seeking $1 billion compensation

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