Why WhatsApp wants you to agree to new privacy terms
Users in Europe and the UK must accept new terms to use the service, but will not see data rule changes......»»
A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most frequently was, “How similar will the proposed federal privacy law (APRA) be to the EU’s GDPR?” Now that APRA is pretty much dead on ar.....»»
Microsoft will try the data-scraping Windows Recall feature again in October
Initial Recall preview was lambasted for obvious privacy and security failures. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»
WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem
WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»
Why your relationship with your manager matters more than the one with your colleagues
New research shows that the relationship with the manager can be even more important than the relationship with colleagues in terms of job satisfaction and engagement. But why is this the case?.....»»
SSD vs. RAM: What’s the difference?
SSD and RAM are two terms thrown around PCs and laptops, but what are they exactly, and how do they differ? Here's what you need to know......»»
Screen sharing on Chrome for Android just got a huge privacy upgrade
Google is looking to introduce new privacy features on Chrome for Android when it comes to screen sharing, to protect sensitive information. The post Screen sharing on Chrome for Android just got a huge privacy upgrade appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Procreate Doesn’t Take Too Kindly to AI, and I Somewhat Agree
The company reiterates how its software is designed to empower human creativity. The post Procreate Doesn’t Take Too Kindly to AI, and I Somewhat Agree appeared first on Phandroid. With a lot of popular desktop publishing software co.....»»
Microsoft: AI is no replacement for human expertise
Microsoft made a change to its terms of services that says it won't be held liable for your decisions based on its bots' advice......»»
Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts
If you use WhatsApp, chances are you’ve received messages from unknown accounts, but a new feature will help block them. The post Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on.....»»
Save up to $80 with the OnePlus Pad!
OnePlus' 11-inch tablet is on sale once again. The post Save up to $80 with the OnePlus Pad! appeared first on Phandroid. For a lot of Android enthusiasts, OnePlus’ line of Android phones has been one of the best choices in terms of.....»»
Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!
It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»
Chat Themes Might Arrive for WhatsApp Soon
Some are predicting that it might be available for Android users by the end of the year. The post Chat Themes Might Arrive for WhatsApp Soon appeared first on Phandroid. With Meta’s acquisition of WhatsApp a while back, it was only a.....»»
Apple accused of using privacy to excuse ignoring child abuse material on iCloud
A proposed class action suit claims that Apple is hiding behind claims of privacy in order to avoid stopping the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud, and alleged grooming over iMessage.Apple cancelled its major CSAM proposals but introdu.....»»
Disney fighting restaurant death suit with Disney+ terms “absurd,” lawyer says
Disney wants to force suit over restaurant allergy death into arbitration. Enlarge / Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, USA. (credit: JHVEPhoto | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After a wo.....»»
You’ve heard of NordVPN, but is it actually any good?
NordVPN is a popular solution to keep your location and privacy secure, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and ease-of use......»»
Is the Google Pixel 9 waterproof?
The Google Pixel 9 series is dust and water resistant, but not waterproof. The two terms are mistakenly used interchangeably, but here's what all that means......»»
macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions
Apple has changed its screen recording privacy prompt in the latest beta of macOS Sequoia. As we reported last week, Apple’s initial plan was to prompt users to grant screen recording permissions weekly. In macOS Sequoia beta 6, however, Apple.....»»
How Surfshark VPN for travel guards against data theft & blocked content
Accessing the internet comes with a lot of risk by default, especially when you're not on your home network, so use a tool like Surfshark VPN for travel to keep your data safe and private.Surfshark VPN for travelIncreased privacy and security isn't t.....»»
Texas sues GM for allegedly violating drivers" privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday's lawsuit arose from a probe announced in June into whether several automakers collected and sold mass amounts of data without drivers' knowledge......»»
5th Circuit rules geofence warrants illegal in win for phone users’ privacy
Court rules geofence warrants are illegal searches under Fourth Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that geofence warrants, which are used to identify all users or devices.....»»