Mullvad VPN Axes Recurring Subscriptions In the Name of Privacy
Mullvad has taken the decision to completely remove the ability to create new subscriptions -- all in the name of storing less data about their users. TechRadar reports: "Subscriptions clearly offer a lot of convenience but as we've seen that conveni.....»»
Connected cars are a “privacy nightmare,” Mozilla Foundation says
Data privacy protections are almost nonexistent when it comes to automobiles. Enlarge / Your car's maker can collect data on you from many different sources. (credit: Getty Images) Today, the Mozilla Foundation published.....»»
Surveyed car brands fell short on consumer privacy protections
Each brand surveyed collects too much data, can share or sell data too widely and fails to grant drivers control over their data, the survey found......»»
Zoom adds ChatGPT to help you catch up on missed calls
Video-calling app Zoom has added a new AI tool based on ChatGPT that could make virtual meetings much easier to manage. But does it respect your privacy?.....»»
MLS Season Pass subscriptions grew by 110K on day of first Messi game
Apple CEO Tim Cook specifically name-checked renowned soccer player Lionel Messi when asked about MLS Season Pass subscriptions, and a new report today suggests that the company enjoyed 110,000 new sign-ups on the day of Messi’s first game. Appl.....»»
Google Nest Cams will start charging 25%-33% more per month to record video
Nest Cam users will have to pay a higher monthly fee to record video. Enlarge (credit: Google) Google has been raising the price of nearly all its subscriptions lately, and the latest service to get a price boost is the.....»»
Future AirPods may ID wearer and tailor features to protect owner"s privacy
If future AirPods do not recognize who is wearing them, they could automatically block personal information such as Siri relaying text messages.Detail from the patent showing a user wearing AirPodsMaybe you're not very likely to casually hand over yo.....»»
Ad-free Facebook subscription rumored; social networks allow Russian disinformation to grow
Meta may introduce the option of an ad-free Facebook subscription as it struggles to comply with increasingly stringent European privacy requirements, says a new report. A similar paid subscription option may also be offered to Instagram users ….....»»
How to set up recurring Apple Pay Cash payments in iOS 17
The ability to send recurring payments is currently available only with third-party apps. However, in iOS 17, Apple Pay joins them by adding this feature in the Messages app, and here's how to use it.Recurring Apple Pay paymentsApple Pay is a secure.....»»
Google’s Nest Aware subscriptions are now more expensive
Google has quietly raised the price of its Nest Aware subscriptions in several markets, so if you are in these markets, you can expect to pay more soon. The post Google’s Nest Aware subscriptions are now more expensive appeared first on Phandroid......»»
5 ways in which FHE can solve blockchain’s privacy problems
Blockchain technology has gained significant traction due to its decentralized nature and immutability, providing transparency and security for various applications, especially in finance. Having gained notoriety during the 2010s with the boom of cry.....»»
Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues
Safety groups remain concerned about child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. Enlarge (credit: Leonardo Munoz/Getty) In December, Apple said that it was killing an effort to design a privacy-preserving iC.....»»
Apple faces renewed pressure to protect child safety: ‘Child sexual abuse is stored on iCloud. Apple allows it.’
Two years ago, Apple announced a number of new child safety features, including a system that would use on-device processing to scan for child sexual abuse materials. Despite the privacy-focused implementation of the feature, Apple faced enough backl.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (September 2023)
No streaming subscriptions? No problem! YouTube has a giant collection of free movies (with ads) that you can watch anytime. Check out this month's highlights......»»
Jitsi Meet ditches anonymity—here"s why
Users now need to use a Gmail, Facebook, or GitHub account to create a meeting room on meet.jit.si. What does this mean for their privacy?.....»»
ChatGPT is violating your privacy, says major GDPR complaint
ChatGPT is breaching a host of privacy rules, says a new complaint. If it’s upheld, it could lead to huge fines for OpenAI -- and changes to how ChatGPT works......»»
The secret habits of top-performing CISOs
69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development, according to Gartner. This is compared with just 36% of bottom-performing CISOs who do so. “As the CISO role continues to rapidly evolve,.....»»
How to set up Privacy Zones on Blink cameras
Only a few Blink cameras support Privacy Zones, but setting them up is surprisingly easy. Here's how to get Privacy Zones working on your camera......»»
Sony wants up to $40 more per year for PlayStation Plus subscriptions
You can avoid the price hikes if you tack years onto plans before September 6. Enlarge (credit: Sony) In a blog post announcing its latest monthly PlayStation Plus games, like sandbox playground Saints Row and 1980s mech.....»»
Investigatory Powers Act a serious threat to global privacy, says Apple
Apple says that plans to increase the scope and powers of the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act is “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – not just to British citizens, but to all tech users worldwide. The comp.....»»
Uncovering a privacy-preserving approach to machine learning
In the era of data-driven decision making, businesses are harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) to unlock valuable insights, gain operational efficiencies, and solidify competitive advantage. Although recent developments in generative artific.....»»