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Stories from across the site that focus on privacy.
What Meta's Super-Sensing AI Glasses Mean for Privacy and Daily Life
Meta's AI glasses aim to enhance personal assistance by continuously sensing your environment, but constant data capture raises significant privacy and battery life concerns.
Jul 9, 2026
AssuranceAmerica Data Breach Exposes Nearly 7 Million Drivers' Personal and Insurance Data
A cyberattack on AssuranceAmerica compromised sensitive data of almost 7 million customers, risking phishing scams and identity theft. Learn how attackers accessed data and what you can do to protect yourself.
Jul 9, 2026
How Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Privacy Fix Shapes the Debate on Cameraless Design
Meta's update blocks camera tampering on Ray-Ban glasses, addressing privacy issues. Explore why cameraless smart glasses may still face usability and appeal challenges.
Jul 8, 2026
Why Wearable Tech Feels Uncool and How It Can Win Back Users
Wearable technology is losing its appeal due to privacy worries and subscription models. Learn how prioritizing user trust, privacy, and fun customization can restore its cool factor.
Jul 8, 2026
How the New PACT Protocol Will Confirm Real Web Users and Reduce Malicious Bots
Discover how Cloudflare and major browsers are introducing PACT, a privacy-focused protocol to verify legitimate human and AI web traffic, cutting down on disruptive bots without harming user experience.
Jul 8, 2026
5 Essential iPhone Apps That Enhance Everyday Life
Explore five must-have iPhone apps that improve reading, movie tracking, podcast listening, online privacy, and photo storage with practical features and cross-platform support.
Jul 8, 2026
How WhatsApp Usernames Change Messaging Privacy and Contact Management
WhatsApp introduces unique usernames to enhance account privacy and simplify adding contacts without sharing phone numbers. Learn how this new system works and what it means for users worldwide.
Jul 8, 2026
How to Reserve Your WhatsApp Username: Key Details and User Impact
WhatsApp has started opening username reservations for billions of users. Learn how to reserve your handle, what to expect, and the privacy implications.
Jul 8, 2026
Why India Urges WhatsApp to Pause Username Rollout Over Cybercrime Risks
India requests WhatsApp to freeze username launches due to impersonation and cybercrime concerns, despite Meta's assurance that official names remain protected.
Jul 8, 2026
Google Tests 5GB Initial Gmail Storage Limit with Phone Number Verification
Google experiments with a new Gmail storage approach that starts with 5GB free and unlocks the full 15GB when users add a phone number, affecting account creation flow.
May 16, 2026
How Canada's Bill C-22 Threatens VPN Privacy and Why Providers Like Windscribe Are Considering Leaving
Canada's proposed Bill C-22 could undermine VPN privacy, triggering concerns from providers like Windscribe about surveillance and user data security, prompting potential headquarters relocation.
May 15, 2026
How Surfshark and Amnesty International Empower Digital Human Rights Defenders
Surfshark partners with Amnesty International to train defenders in detecting spyware on mobile devices, boosting digital security for activists worldwide.
May 14, 2026