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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.

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.

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.