Privacy
Experian accused of creating a difficult data-sharing opt-out process
Is Experian trying to scare people from opting out?
Google cuts Chinese company Xiaomi’s access after Nest Hub shows cam footage from other people’s homes
Google is investigating the massive privacy flaw.
Facebook is rolling out its new Preventative Health Tool and wants to know if you’ve had a pap smear
The new tool could be helpful as a reminder to get checked but some are worried about the privacy implications.
Facebook Messenger to remove the ability to find someone by phone number, researcher says
The move is mostly being praised.
Amazon Alexa app shoots to the top of the App Store, suggesting it’s one of the most popular Christmas gifts
Thousands have let Alexa into their home this Christmas.
Pentagon warns against military personnel using home testing DNA kits
The Pentagon says the tests are inaccurate.
Michael Bloomberg to use his own digital analytics and marketing company to promote campaign
Bloomberg is spending big in his election bid.
Plenty of Fish reportedly leaks users’ real names and zip codes
App Analysis reports user data has been exposed.
UK investigation into journalists who published Snowden leaks, now “inactive”
The information was obtained through a freedom of information request.
ToTok app removed from app stores after accusations of being front for UAE mass surveillance
Reports call the app a “spy tool”.
Facebook breach exposes ID and phone numbers of 267 million people
Facebook is investigating the claims.
Facebook wants its own operating system
Facebook wants to own both the hardware and software for its new projects.