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Stories from across the site that focus on privacy.
Apple Maps Now Shows Ads: How It Affects iPhone Users and Your Alternatives
Apple Maps has introduced ads in search results and Suggested Places for users in the US and Canada. Here’s what this means for iPhone owners and how it compares to Google Maps.
Aug 26, 2026
Meta's Apps Collect Three Times More User Data Than Apple and Microsoft
Meta's apps gather significantly more user data than other major tech companies, raising important privacy concerns. Learn what this means and how to protect your information.
Aug 25, 2026
What Android Pulse Actually Does — and Should You Care?
Android Pulse now appears on many devices. Learn what it is, if it impacts your privacy or performance, and whether you can or should remove it.
Aug 24, 2026
How ChatGPT's Upcoming Locked Chats Feature Enhances Your Privacy
ChatGPT may soon let you secure sensitive conversations with a PIN or fingerprint, hiding them from sidebar, history, and search. Learn what this means for your chat privacy and memory.
Aug 23, 2026
What to Know About Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods
New AirPods may include cameras for context-aware AI features. Here’s how this could impact privacy, daily use, and the competition.
Aug 22, 2026
How Mullvad VPN's New Multi-Hop and Interactive Globe Enhance Android Privacy
Explore Mullvad VPN's updated Android app with smarter multi-hop routing and a fully interactive server globe, improving anonymity and ease of use for privacy-focused users.
Aug 21, 2026
How Should the Future of Meta Smart Glasses Handle Privacy Concerns?
Explore key strategies for managing privacy challenges with Meta smart glasses, balancing smart features with public concerns over wearable cameras.
Aug 21, 2026
Understanding the Privacy Risks of Meta Smart Glasses and Your Rights
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses raise serious privacy concerns over secret recording and data use. Learn the legal gaps, risks, and practical protections.
Aug 21, 2026
Why Meta Smart Glasses Face Bans in UK Cinemas and What It Means for Users
UK cinemas may ban Meta smart glasses due to piracy and privacy concerns. Learn how these restrictions impact users and the future of camera-enabled smart eyewear.
Aug 21, 2026
How Windows 11’s New Per-App Privacy Controls Improve Security for All Software
Windows 11 now allows granular privacy settings for desktop apps beyond the Microsoft Store, giving users better control over camera, microphone, and location permissions on a per-app basis.
Aug 20, 2026
Flock Safety Drones: Who Benefits, Who Loses, and What’s at Stake
Flock’s drone business is rapidly growing in law enforcement use, but privacy advocates warn of surveillance risks. Here’s what you need to know as a drone buyer or rights-conscious citizen.
Aug 19, 2026
Xfinity Routers Add Motion Detection: Privacy and Security Risks Explained
Xfinity's new WiFi Motion turns routers into basic presence sensors. Find out who should use it, who shouldn't, and the real privacy concerns.
Aug 19, 2026