In the latest quasi-throwback toward ‘do not track‘, the UK’s data protection chief has come out in favor of a browser- and/or device-level setting
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WSJ: TikTok used a loophole to track MAC addresses on Android
The future of TikTok is still up in the air as it’s treated as an acquisition target and security risk all at once, and
Miniature robotic camera backpack shows how beetles see the world
After creating tiny sensor backpacks for bees, researchers from the University of Washington have built a more advanced model for beetles. Dubbed “a GoPro
Arizona sues Google claiming it illegally tracked Android users
Arizona has sued Google over claims that it illegally collected location data from users without their permission, according to the Washington Post. The state’s
Israel restricts COVID-19 phone tracking to ‘special cases’
Israel’s original plan to track the phones of COVID-19 sufferers won’t get very far. The country’s cabinet has restricted the use of the Shin
Three weeks in, Quibi has its first privacy scandal
There are certain online activities — like clicking on an ad — that obviously lead to companies tracking your behavior. But it might be
Shopify’s new app helps you buy from local businesses
With widespread shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has become more important than ever. Shopify, which until now has mostly helped online
Israel barred from COVID-19 phone tracking without new legislation
Israel will have to abide by stricter oversight if it wants to keep tracking the phones of people infected with COVID-19. The country’s Supreme
Polar’s latest watch promises 40-hour battery life with all features on
Polar's latest multisport watch promises a battery life that could sate the most dedicated of fitness enthusiasts. The company claims Grit X can run
What are the rules wrapping privacy during COVID-19?
In a public health emergency that relies on people keeping an anti-social distance from each other to avoid spreading a highly contagious virus for