Google is testing smart speakers feature that would remove wake word requirement
Blue Steel is being tested internally on the Nest Hub Max
Law enforcement agencies have powerful forensic tools to gather information from your phone
Scary powerful forensic tools
DoJ and six US allies appeal for backdoors in encrypted services, again
Backdoors at the cost of weakened encryption?
Two iPhone jailbreaks can be used to hack the T2 security chip on newer Macs
Security researchers say the exploit is 'unpatchable'
Researchers discover RCE exploit to hijack the Instagram mobile app
One malicious photo can open up your phone to hackers
Facebook says it may have to stop operating in the EU amid new data transfer rules
The company has 410 million monthly users in the region
Mozilla is investigating YouTube's curious recommendation algorithms
Taking a closer look at YouTube recommendations
Apple delays predicted iOS 14 data transparency 'adpocalypse' until 2021
Developers now have until 'early next year' to implement tracking options in their apps
PlayStation patent could let Sony build user profiles based on how you hold the controller
How you hold your controller says a lot about you
Instagram was storing deleted photos and DMs on its servers for over a year
The bug has now been fixed
An Incognito mode desktop shortcut is coming to Chrome for Windows
Reach your "favorite websites" even quicker
University of Chicago researchers are building a tool to protect your pictures from facial recognition systems
A new kind of deepfake could protect your online privacy
How to Encrypt Files, Folders and Drives on Windows 10
One of the best ways to protect your privacy is to encrypt important information on your computer. Whether you need to send personal information to someone, or simply want to make sure that no one who gets access to your computer can see stuff you would rather keep private, encryption is the way to go.
Rite Aid has been using facial recognition tech across hundreds of its stores
Primarily in low-income areas
ProtonMail review: Is secure email really secure?
End-to-end encrypted email service with a free tier
Google reportedly monitored data from rival Android services to build new apps
"Android Lockbox" may be the company's way to spy on its rivals
EU wants Google to prove it won't use Fitbit data to "further enhance" its dominant position in search and advertising
A final decision on the deal will be made in August
DNA analysis service GEDmatch suffers breach exposing 1.3 million DNA profiles
Hackers opted everyone in for sharing their DNA profile with law enforcement
Apple warns that closing your MacBook with a camera cover could damage the display
A sticky note seems ideal
Clearview AI faces more scrutiny from UK and Australian privacy commissioners
It seems the startup has spent more time fending off investigators than actually developing its software
Facebook and Google-backed ad firms are objecting to Apple's new warnings on user tracking
iOS 14 is a nightmare for European advertisers
Facebook accidentally shared user data with at least 5,000 apps, even after the 90-day cutoff date
Another day, another privacy issue with Facebook
Spies can eavesdrop remotely by analyzing a light bulb's vibrations
Is your light bulb ratting you out?