Nearly all governmental websites serve cookies or third-party trackers
In some countries up to 90% of governmental websites add third-party tracker cookies without users’ consent. This occurs even in countries with strict user privacy laws, according to researchers Matthias Götze (TU Berlin), Srdjan Matic (IMDEA.....»»
Google just gave up on its proposed makeover of the internet
After year's of planning to join Safari and Firefox, Google puts the brakes on the idea of disabling browser cookies by default. Why?.....»»
Windrose plans truck assembly in U.S. in rare move by a Chinese EV maker
Windrose's U.S. factory, to be built in Georgia, will piece together chassis and other vehicle parts manufactured in China to serve U.S. customers, the company's CEO says......»»
Google halts its 4-plus-year plan to turn off tracking cookies by default in Chrome
A brief history of Google's ideas, proposals, and APIs for cookie replacements. Enlarge / Google, like most of us, has a hard time letting go of cookies. Most of us just haven't created a complex set of APIs and brokered deals ac.....»»
Google gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookies
Four years after declaring it wanted to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Google has confirmed it won't block the online trackers after all.Google Chrome iconIn 2020, around the time when Apple blocked third-party cookies in Safari, Google insiste.....»»
Google changes their mind, won’t remove third-party cookies from Chrome
It seems that Google is walking back on their plans to remove third-party cookies from Chrome, offering users an alternative option instead. The post Google changes their mind, won’t remove third-party cookies from Chrome appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
The CISO’s approach to AI: Balancing transformation with trust
As organizations increasingly adopt third-party AI tools to streamline operations and gain a competitive edge, they also invite a host of new risks. Many companies are unprepared, lacking clear policies and adequate employee training to mitigate thes.....»»
Google Chrome is no longer ‘deprecating third-party cookies’
In a rather stark turnaround, Google is no longer ending support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. more….....»»
Party"s over: Apple tries to shrink costs of Apple TV+ productions
Billions have been spent on Apple TV+ original TV shows and movies, but now there is more pressure to control how the massive budgets are spent on productions.Foundation for Apple TV+ had a budget of $5M per episodeLike other major streaming services.....»»
Biden drops out of 2024 election, endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 election and endorsed Kamala Harris less than four months before Election Day and just weeks ahead of the party’s nominating convention in Chicago......»»
This Deal Gets You the Fitbit Sense 2 for up to $70 OFF!
Missed Prime Day? There's still some good stuff left! The post This Deal Gets You the Fitbit Sense 2 for up to $70 OFF! appeared first on Phandroid. When talking about bang-for-your-buck fitness trackers, Fitbit’s wide selection of d.....»»
FTC attacks Microsoft’s post-merger Game Pass price increases
Regulator says move is "exactly the sort of consumer harm" it warned about. Enlarge / Access to first-party games on launch day remains a major selling point for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. (credit: Microsoft) The.....»»
Hands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands
The iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups have Smart Connectors, which third-party accessory makers can use to charge the iPad while attached to magnetic stands. Here are some of the best iPad stands.iPad magnetic charging stand roundupMagnetic stands for iP.....»»
Study shows ancient viruses fuel modern-day cancers
Peek inside the human genome and, among the 20,000 or so genes that serve as building blocks of life, you'll also find flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago......»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent [U: MKBHD responds]
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»
Insurance companies ask court to shield them from lender"s settlement costs
Three liability insurance companies have sued to avoid covering defense and settlement costs incurred by third-party lender Nicholas Financial in a separate class-action case involving allegations of deceptive and illegal loan-related practices......»»
Auto industry sees website satisfaction surge amid post-pandemic recovery
J.D. Power's website manufacturer satisfaction survey found that increased inventory, incentives and rebates have resulted in the highest overall satisfaction with car manufacturer websites since before the pandemic......»»
Hands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discounts
The iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups have Smart Connectors, which third-party accessory makers can use to charge the iPad while attached to magnetic stands. Here are some of the best iPad stands.iPad magnetic charging stand roundupMagnetic stands for iP.....»»
Hitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari"s privacy protections
Apple has launched a new ad campaign promoting Safari, touting its security and privacy features that thwart online trackers better than other web browsers.Apple's new Safari privacy adApple has regularly promoted Safari as the privacy and security-f.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent; includes MKBHD videos
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»