YouTube’s latest coronavirus update is likely to cut homepage recommendations to independent creators

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Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Say They Have a Legal Right To Track You and Sell Your Data

The legal battle raises questions about privacy, corporate accountability, and the boundaries of regulatory power.

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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: How Financial Institutions Quietly Put You Under the Microscope

Even the most routine money moves could land you in a secretive surveillance dragnet, with no explanation and no way out.

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How Your Air Fryer and Other Household Appliances Became Data Miners

“Smart” gadgets: the convenience you crave, with the surveillance you didn’t ask for.

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With a Few Tweaks, Meta’s Smart Glasses Can Expose Names, Addresses, and Even Family Details With a Single Glance

From prank-worthy experiments to government-grade surveillance, “cool tech” like Meta’s smart glasses is turning privacy into an endangered species.

Mullvad VPN Review: Fast and Secure With Advanced Privacy Features

Get the lowdown on this private, feature-packed VPN.

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Secret Service Claims You Consented to Location Tracking

They think they don’t need a warrant for your data.

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When Free Speech and Privacy Goes to Court: Texas Age-Verification Digital Law Faces the Justices

The Supreme Court faces a crucial decision: is Texas’ age-verification law a shield for minors—or a creeping threat to free speech and digital privacy for all?

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Trump 2.0 Reloaded: What It Means for Google’s Antitrust Woes

With Trump back in charge, Google faces renewed scrutiny as the GOP revives its toughest antitrust battles against Silicon Valley’s biggest player.

Google’s War on Ad Blockers and Privacy Tools: How To Pivot To Avoid Surveillance

As Chrome tightens its grip on ad-blockers, privacy-focused competitors eye an opportunity to lure users fed up with Google’s “privacy upgrades.”