All articles tagged with #privacy
Originally Published 20 hours ago — by Yahoo News UK
Yahoo informs users about its use of cookies and personal data for site functionality, security, analytics, and personalized advertising, offering options to accept, reject, or customize privacy settings, with the ability to change preferences anytime.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Amazon is expanding its wearable AI offerings with the $50 Bee device, aiming to create a proactive, ambient AI that functions as a comprehensive daily journal without a display or camera, emphasizing privacy and seamless integration into daily life. The company plans to revamp the device, enhancing features like voice notes and proactive actions, while maintaining strict privacy practices. Amazon's broader strategy involves integrating AI into a constellation of wearable devices tailored to individual styles, with a focus on responsible AI use.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by MacRumors
Apple is reminding users to upgrade their Home App to comply with new requirements, amidst ongoing privacy and data tracking policies. The article also discusses general privacy policies and restrictions on automated access to content.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by HuffPost
Privacy screen protectors for smartphones help prevent onlookers from snooping on your private information while also protecting your device from drops and scratches, with various options available for different phone models and budgets.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by CalMatters
California has launched a new online tool called DROP that allows residents to request the deletion and stopping of sale of their personal data from data brokers, streamlining the process by sending bulk requests to all registered brokers at once, with detailed instructions on how to provide additional identification like mobile advertising IDs for more thorough data removal.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Yahoo News UK
Yahoo informs users about its use of cookies and personal data for site functionality, security, analytics, and personalized advertising, offering options to accept, reject, or customize privacy settings, with the ability to change preferences anytime.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by bgr.com
A new sleek Android phone has been released with features that surpass Google's Pixel, highlighting advancements in hardware and user experience.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Yahoo News UK
Yahoo informs users about its use of cookies and personal data for site functionality, security, analytics, and personalized advertising, offering options to accept, reject, or customize privacy settings, with the ability to change preferences anytime.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 404 Media
The article discusses the rise of facial recognition and biometric surveillance, the ways individuals can protect their privacy through simple anti-surveillance measures like masks and clothing, and the importance of understanding these systems to maintain personal power and privacy in an increasingly monitored world.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by About Amazon
Amazon has evolved its wearable AI device Bee into a more capable personal AI companion that learns from conversations, emails, and other data to provide personalized insights and assistance, with new features like Voice Notes, Actions, and privacy enhancements, aiming to integrate AI into every aspect of users' lives.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Phoronix
Debian's Data Protection Team has become inactive as all volunteers have stepped down, leaving the project without dedicated personnel to handle GDPR and privacy issues. The Debian Project Leader has called for new volunteers, emphasizing the importance of experience and trust, to help re-establish the team and address data protection concerns.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Signs at Wegmans stores in NYC indicate that biometric data such as facial recognition, eye scans, and voiceprints are stored to enhance security, despite initial claims of data deletion during pilot programs, raising privacy concerns amid stalled legislation to restrict biometric storage.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Guardian
The family of actor Tommy Lee Jones requests privacy following the death of his daughter Victoria Jones, who was found dead in a San Francisco hotel; authorities do not suspect foul play, and her history includes arrests related to substance abuse and domestic issues.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Vox
Freelance writer Chanté Joseph's viral Vogue article explores the trend of women hiding or cropping out their boyfriends on social media, questioning whether having a boyfriend has become socially embarrassing, especially within the context of changing perceptions of heterosexual relationships and privacy concerns.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by WIRED
Reddit users can now better control their profile visibility and activity sharing through new customization settings, allowing them to hide posts, comments, and follower information, and tailor what activity is visible from specific subreddits to protect their privacy.