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Tile's new Pro series Bluetooth trackers double the range, are twice as loud and are water resistant

By Shawn Knight, August 8, 2017, 1:45 PM

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Industry The Web

Judge throws out Facebook lawsuit, says it's users' responsibility to protect their privacy

The case revolved around Facebook tracking users when they're logged out

By Rob Thubron, July 4, 2017, 6:15 AM

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Industry The Web

Twitter repeals support for Do Not Track, announces new privacy tools

By Shawn Knight, May 18, 2017, 11:00 AM

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News Around the Web

Weekend tech reading: Prey's 22-year development history, 32 anti-virus products tested, DRM to be dead by 2025?

By Matthew DeCarlo, May 7, 2017, 10:06 AM

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Despite tighter regulations the NSA still collected 151 million phone records in 2016, only had 42 warrants

By William Gayde, May 3, 2017, 10:32 PM

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Electronics Security

Vizio tracked TV viewers and sold data without consent

By Tim Schiesser, February 6, 2017, 7:15 PM 23 comments

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Software Mobile

Firefox Focus for iOS makes private browsing quick and easy

Focus automatically blocks ads and other online trackers

By Jose Vilches, November 18, 2016, 12:15 PM

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Mate is a thinner, lighter version of Tile's original Bluetooth tracker

By Shawn Knight, October 11, 2016, 8:00 PM

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Satellite tracking could help locate airliners that go down in remote areas

By Shawn Knight, September 23, 2016, 10:15 AM

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The Web Industry

Owners of popular kids' websites fined for tracking children online

By Rob Thubron, September 14, 2016, 3:30 PM

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Mobile Security

Now a mobile device's battery status can be used to track your online activity

By Rob Thubron, August 3, 2016, 8:30 AM

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New Android feature automatically sends accurate location data when you call the emergency services

By Rob Thubron, July 27, 2016, 6:15 AM

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Industry The Web

Facebook wins Belgian legal case over its policy of tracking non-members

By Rob Thubron, June 30, 2016, 3:30 PM

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Mobile Software

Uber will soon begin tracking driving behavior via smartphone sensors

By Shawn Knight, June 29, 2016, 2:30 PM

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Facebook is now tracking non-users and showing them ads on other websites

By Rob Thubron, May 27, 2016, 1:00 PM 7 comments

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News Around the Web

Weekend tech reading: Billion hour HDD reliability stats, IMAX plans VR rollout, Vegas eyes eSports

By Matthew DeCarlo, May 22, 2016, 11:00 AM

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Garmin adds GPS technology to an activity tracker with the Vivosmart HR+

By Rob Thubron, May 17, 2016, 6:15 AM

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UPS finally allows customers to track packages on a map in real time

By Tim Schiesser, May 12, 2016, 8:30 PM 13 comments

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The Web Security

France tells Facebook it must stop tracking non-users and sending data to the US

By Rob Thubron, February 9, 2016, 3:30 PM 12 comments

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Privacy advocates warn FTC about ad tracking tech that uses inaudible sounds to link devices

By Rob Thubron, November 16, 2015, 12:30 PM

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Belgian court orders Facebook to stop tracking non-members or face a $269,000 daily fine

By Rob Thubron, November 10, 2015, 2:15 PM

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Microsoft Software

Some torrent trackers are banning Windows 10 due to privacy concerns

By Shawn Knight, August 24, 2015, 2:30 PM

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Police track down fugitives thanks to Spotify, Netflix

By Stephen Libbey, July 13, 2015, 5:15 PM

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Industry Electronics

Samsonite is working with Samsung to add connected technology to its luggage

By Shawn Knight, May 5, 2015, 7:30 AM

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Security Mobile

Verizon is finally allowing customers to opt out of controversial tracking program

By Shawn Knight, April 1, 2015, 9:30 AM