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PCMag weighs DuckDuckGo and Google on privacy, customization, AI features, and core search tasks: DuckDuckGo prioritizes privacy and a highly customizable interface, while Google offers broader tools like maps, news, image/video search, and strong integrations; both deliver reliable results, so the choice hinges on whether you value privacy or a richer feature set.
Lifehacker reports that users can utilize DuckDuckGo to filter out AI-generated images from their search results, enhancing privacy and search relevance.
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature allowing users to filter out AI-generated images from search results, responding to user feedback and the rise of low-quality AI media. The filter can be accessed via search settings and uses curated blocklists to reduce AI image visibility, with plans for future enhancements.
DuckDuckGo has enhanced its free Scam Blocker feature on Mac and iOS browsers to detect and block fake ecommerce stores, crypto sites, scareware, phishing, malware, and malicious ads, aiming to protect users from identity theft and fraud without sharing data with third parties.
DuckDuckGo has introduced private AI chats that allow anonymous access to AI models like GPT-3.5 Turbo and Claude 3 Haiku without storing or using your data for training. The service anonymizes your IP address and ensures chats are deleted within 30 days. The feature is free with daily limits, with plans for a paid version and additional models in the future.
The author describes their transition from Google Search to alternatives like DuckDuckGo and AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. This shift became beneficial when Google introduced mandatory AI Overviews in search results, which many users disliked. The author suggests that while there are ways to mitigate the AI Overview issue within Google Search, using alternative search engines can be a viable solution. Despite still using some Google services, the author finds their web search experience improved without relying heavily on Google Search.
A significant Microsoft outage has disrupted services including Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT, and DuckDuckGo, which relies on the Bing API. Microsoft and OpenAI are working to resolve the issue, but no timeline for full restoration has been provided. Some users report partial functionality, while others continue to experience problems.
A major outage affected Microsoft's Bing.com early Thursday, impacting services like DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT, and Ecosia. Users reported error messages and inability to access search results. Microsoft and DuckDuckGo acknowledged the issue and are working on a fix. The outage, first reported around 2am Eastern Time, led to user frustration and widespread service disruptions.
A Microsoft outage disrupted search capabilities for ChatGPT, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and other platforms relying on Bing's API early Thursday morning. The issue, which began around 3AM ET, was resolved by 11AM ET, with affected services gradually coming back online.
DuckDuckGo has launched a $9.99/month Privacy Pro subscription in the US, offering a VPN service for improved web privacy, Personal Information Removal tool to remove personal data from the web, and Identity Theft Restoration service to mitigate identity theft issues. The VPN encrypts traffic and supports up to five devices, while the removal tool scans for personal information and handles removal requests. The identity theft service provides 24/7 support, credit report freezing, document replacement, travel assistance, and expense reimbursement.
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new subscription service called Privacy Pro, which includes a VPN, personal information removal service, and identity theft restoration. Priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, the bundle seems to offer a good deal compared to subscribing to these services separately. While the VPN is based on the open-source WireGuard protocol and the personal information removal service scans for and removes data from common data brokers, the identity theft restoration service provides comprehensive support in case of identity theft. However, it's recommended to try the monthly plan first before committing to the annual subscription, and to explore other VPN and privacy services to find the best fit.
DuckDuckGo has launched Privacy Pro, a subscription service that includes a VPN for anonymous browsing, personal data removal from data broker sites, and identity theft restoration. The VPN can be used on up to five devices simultaneously and is turned on through the DuckDuckGo browser. The personal information removal tool scans 50 sites and has an automated process with a dashboard to monitor results. The identity theft restoration feature includes support from a dedicated advisor. Privacy Pro is priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year and is currently only available in the United States.
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new paid subscription service called Privacy Pro, which includes a VPN, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration features. The VPN, initiated through the DuckDuckGo browser, offers server options in the US, Europe, and Canada. The personal information removal service automatically requests removal from people search sites, while the identity theft protection covers credit repair and document replacement. Priced at $9.99/month, the Privacy Pro plan aims to enhance online privacy and security.
DuckDuckGo has launched a new privacy protection subscription service called DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro, offering a VPN, Personal Information Removal, and Identity Theft Restoration for $10 per month or $100 annually in the US. The VPN provides full-device protection on up to five devices with a no-logging policy, while the Personal Information Removal feature scans and removes personal data from data brokers and person-finder sites. Additionally, the Identity Theft Restoration service, provided in partnership with Iris Powered by Generali, offers assistance in case of identity theft. This move marks DuckDuckGo's first paid product, allowing the company to continue offering free privacy tools while expanding its privacy offerings.
DuckDuckGo has launched a new subscription service called PrivacyPro for $9.99 per month, offering a VPN using the WireGuard protocol, on-device personal information removal, and 24/7 identity theft restoration. This marks the company's first paid offering, catering to users seeking enhanced privacy and willing to pay for an encrypted internet connection. The service includes a VPN, ID theft restoration, and personal information removal, all integrated into DuckDuckGo's browser. Additionally, PrivacyPro aims to remove personal info from third-party data broker sites and provide identity theft assistance through a partnership with Iris.