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Stories from across the site that focus on privacy.

Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3 Smart Glasses: What’s New and Privacy Considerations

Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3 Smart Glasses: What’s New and Privacy Considerations

Explore Meta's Ray-Ban Gen 3 smart glasses featuring improved cameras, longer battery life, more styles, and enhanced audio, balanced against ongoing privacy concerns.

Sep 23, 2026

Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2: What Camera-Equipped Earbuds Could Mean for You

Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2: What Camera-Equipped Earbuds Could Mean for You

The Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform may enable smarter, camera-equipped earbuds with AI—but real-world value, privacy, and fit remain key concerns. Here’s what to know before buying.

Sep 23, 2026

Critical Security Flaws in TP-Link Tapo C200 and C120 Cameras Allow Unauthorized Access

Critical Security Flaws in TP-Link Tapo C200 and C120 Cameras Allow Unauthorized Access

High-severity vulnerabilities in TP-Link Tapo C200 and C120 cameras enable attackers on the same network to bypass login, exposing live video and recordings. Firmware updates are available to patch these risks.

Sep 23, 2026

Why Google's €403M GDPR Fine Won't Stop Location Data Abuse

Why Google's €403M GDPR Fine Won't Stop Location Data Abuse

Google's €403M GDPR fine for unlawful location data use can be paid off in 55 hours, showing why multi-million penalties often fail to deter Big Tech's privacy violations.

Sep 23, 2026

How to Choose and Set Up a Self-Hosted App on Your Own Server

How to Choose and Set Up a Self-Hosted App on Your Own Server

A practical, buyer-focused guide to deciding if self-hosting is right for you, how to set up apps with Docker, and what trade-offs to expect when running your own server.

Sep 23, 2026

How to Fix NordVPN’s Anti-Phishing Breakage on iOS 27

How to Fix NordVPN’s Anti-Phishing Breakage on iOS 27

iOS 27’s Connectivity Assist can disable NordVPN’s phishing protection by switching to mobile data. Learn how to adjust settings to keep your VPN defenses intact.

Sep 22, 2026

Australia Expands Smart Glasses Ban Due to Privacy and Safety Concerns

Australia Expands Smart Glasses Ban Due to Privacy and Safety Concerns

Major Australian councils and schools ban smart glasses in public spaces to address privacy risks and prevent non-consensual recording, with calls for a federal import ban.

Sep 22, 2026

What to Expect from Meta Connect 2026: Smart Glasses Innovations and Privacy Updates

What to Expect from Meta Connect 2026: Smart Glasses Innovations and Privacy Updates

Meta Connect 2026 will showcase new smart glasses, including camera-free models, mixed reality headsets, global launches, and address privacy concerns alongside AI improvements and possible price hikes.

Sep 20, 2026

How to Use Mullvad's Updated Android VPN App with Interactive Globe and Auto Multi-Hop

How to Use Mullvad's Updated Android VPN App with Interactive Globe and Auto Multi-Hop

Discover how Mullvad’s refreshed Android app enhances VPN security and usability with a rotatable server globe and automatic multi-hop settings. Learn to troubleshoot connection quirks and optimize your privacy now.

Sep 18, 2026

How Flock Camera Surveillance Raises Major Security and Privacy Risks

How Flock Camera Surveillance Raises Major Security and Privacy Risks

Flock license plate cameras are raising privacy alarms over police misuse, lax oversight, and hacking risks—what security pros need to weigh.

Sep 17, 2026

Gyazo Data Breach Exposes 23.6M User Records and 490M Image Metadata Entries

Gyazo Data Breach Exposes 23.6M User Records and 490M Image Metadata Entries

A cyberattack on Helpfeel’s Gyazo service exposed 23.62 million user records and 490 million image metadata entries, risking PII and possibly private images, though payment data was not compromised.

Sep 17, 2026

Why Australia May Become the First Country to Ban Smart Glasses in Government Workplaces

Why Australia May Become the First Country to Ban Smart Glasses in Government Workplaces

Australia is considering a broad ban on smart glasses in government agencies due to significant privacy and security concerns, setting a precedent in workplace tech regulation.

Sep 17, 2026