The antitrust case against Google might be good for your privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice claims Google is operating as a monopoly. If the company gets broken up, it would part with some of its data collection.
5 ways Amazon spies on you (even if you’re not a...
When it comes to invasive algorithms, Amazon is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Facebook or Google. Perhaps that’s a mistake.
A spying smartwatch highlights kids’ privacy risks
Plus, privacy violations found in smart toys, and how to protect your family.
Best home security camera systems for privacy and security
We review Google Nest, Ring by Amazon, Wyze Cam, and Netvue Camera. Find out how well they work and their levels of privacy.
20 tech giants could face stricter rules in the EU. Will...
The regulations aim to level the playing field and foster competition by forcing Google, Facebook, and others to share data with rivals.
Risk of biometric payments: You can’t reset your fingerprint
As we move towards biometric identification for payments and banking, it’s worth examining what might happen if our fingerprints get exposed.
What is a content delivery network? Find out the benefits and...
If you want to improve your website’s performance, using a CDN is an obvious choice. Here’s why.
What your mental health app reveals to big tech
Apps to help with stress, anxiety, and substance abuse are exploding in popularity. But are they giving away your privacy?
We need more than surveillance to prevent police violence
Citizens subconsciously modify their behavior in the presence of surveillance devices. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to have the same effect on law enforcement.
Facebook: Our future in Europe is unclear
The social media giant says it doesn’t know how it will cope with the EU’s new data-transfer rules. But to observers, it’s inconceivable that the company will quit Europe.