Hardware
Asus Phone Camera Source Code Hacked but No Impact on Products or User Privacy
The camera source code for Asus phones has been compromised, but the company assures that it hasn't affected its products or the privacy of users.
Hardware
Detector for Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Warns of Nearby Users
This innovative device lights up the term 'glasshole' when detecting Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, sparking discussions on privacy and technology.
News
We Created a Gmail Clone Featuring Epstein's Emails
A new interactive project allows users to explore emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein through a familiar Gmail interface, raising questions about data access and privacy.
AI
OneDrive Faces Criticism Over AI-Driven Facial Recognition Opt-Out Policy
Microsoft's OneDrive is under scrutiny for its new AI-driven face recognition feature that is automatically enabled and can only be turned off a limited number of times per year.
News
Microsoft Suspends Certain Services for Israeli Military After New Findings of Privacy Violations
Following an investigative report, Microsoft has halted services to the Israeli military, citing evidence of privacy violations.
Security
Accusations Against Free Chrome VPN for Unauthorized Screenshot Capture
A widely used Chrome VPN is suspected of capturing unauthorized screenshots and spying on users' locations, raising concerns over its security practices.
AI
ChatGPT Disables Search Engine Indexing of Conversations
Concerns have arisen as users discovered their ChatGPT conversations could appear in Google searches. OpenAI has now disabled this feature following privacy concerns.
Hardware
New Wi-Fi Body-Tracking Technology Raises Privacy Concerns
Innovative research reveals a new way to track individuals using Wi-Fi signals, igniting debates on privacy.
Government
UK Government Stands Firm on Online Safety Act Despite Backlash and Petition
The UK Government is resolute in its stance to uphold the Online Safety Act, despite a petition gathering nearly 388,000 signatures requesting its repeal.
Gaming
Youtuber PewDiePie Embraces deGoogling with the Help of a Steam Deck
PewDiePie shares his journey of moving away from Google services using a Steam Deck as a vital tool.
Operating Systems
Windows Recall Introduces Export Feature for Third-Party Use
The new export feature for Windows Recall aims to enhance user control over captured data, but it is currently limited to users in the European Economic Area.
AI
OpenAI's Chatbots Can Identify Your Location from Social Media Images
The latest OpenAI chatbots have the capability to determine locations from images shared on social media, raising privacy concerns.
Gaming Industry
Discord Implements Face and ID Scans for Age Verification Trials in the UK and Australia
Discord is testing a new age verification process requiring users in Australia and the UK to scan their faces or IDs to access certain content.
Hardware
Pixelation Fails to Protect Privacy: Easing Video Decensorship
A new trend reveals that pixelation in videos is easily decoded, raising concerns about online privacy.
Hardware
No Need to Worry! Amazon's 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Feature Is Not as Crucial as It Sounds
Amazon terminates a rarely used voice recording opt-out feature on its Echo devices, affecting only a small fraction of users.
News
Meta Forced to Halt Ad Tracking After UK Court Settlement
Meta has agreed to discontinue ad tracking for a specific individual in a settlement that underscores the feasibility of opting out of targeted advertising.
Gaming Industry
Final Fantasy 14 Implements Blacklist System Revamp Amid Controversy
Square Enix addresses privacy concerns in Final Fantasy 14 with major changes to its blacklist feature.
News
Legal Issues Emerge After ChatGPT Falsely Accuses User of Crimes
A man named Arve Hjalmar Holmen has filed a complaint after ChatGPT generated false accusations against him following a query with his name.
PC Gaming
Innovative Horror Game Incorporates Webcam Functionality
The new horror game "Eyes Never Wake" demands players hide from an in-game monster by using their webcams, raising unique gameplay and privacy concerns.
Gaming Industry
Mozilla's Controversial Data Privacy Policy Sparks User Outrage
Mozilla faces backlash after announcing changes to Firefox's data privacy policy, leaving many users questioning their trust in the browser.
