PRIVACY

Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Notion: A New Email Service on the Horizon?

Ever heard of Notion? Well, this productivity app is cooking up something new. Rumors are flying that Notion is about to launch an email service, possibly called Notion Mail. Earlier this year, Notion snapped up Skiff, a privacy-focused email service. Skiff gave its users a heads-up that they'd have

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta Bans Jet-Tracking Accounts for Safety Reasons

Meta has recently taken down several accounts that tracked the whereabouts of private jets belonging to famous people like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. These accounts were removed from Meta's platforms, including Instagram, Threads, and soon, Facebook. The accounts were managed by J

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Oct 22 2024CELEBRITIES

Flight Tracking Accounts on Instagram and Threads Get Shut Down

Jack Sweeney, a Florida college student, found out that many of his flight-tracking accounts were disabled on Monday. These accounts, on Instagram and Threads, had been monitoring the private jets of famous people like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Kim Kardashian. The reason given by Meta, the com

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ruben Gallego's Divorce Records: A Political Storm in Arizona

In a heated Arizona Senate race, Democrat Ruben Gallego is asking for an apology from his Republican opponent, Kari Lake. The issue? Lake's suggestions that Gallego's divorce records hid something sinister. The records were released against Gallego's wishes, who cited privacy concerns for his son. G

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Which Dating Apps Put Your Data at Risk?

When you sign up for dating apps, you might be sharing more than just your profile. Some apps are better at keeping your data safe than others. A recent report by Nomad, a digital e-sim provider, looked into this. They found that Badoo, Bumble, and Grindr store a lot of personal information that hac

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

AI Rules: Trump vs. Harris

Let's talk about how two big names in U.S. politics -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump -- want to handle AI, cryptocurrency, and data privacy. Both have their unique takes, but let's break it down. First up: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both sides agree that AI is a big deal, but how they want to d

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Panels App Gets a Makeover: Ads Out, Subscriptions In

Marques Brownlee, the famous tech reviewer, has been in the news lately. Not for his usual tech reviews, but for his wallpaper app, Panels. The app faced backlash for its price and privacy issues. Brownlee listened and is making changes. He's introducing a new subscription tier for just $2 a month.

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Citi Field's Face Scan: Mets Fans Say It's Not Just for Security

The New York Mets are in hot water after a fan, Chris Dowling, sued the team over their use of facial recognition at Citi Field. Dowling claims the team is collecting "facial identifiers" from fans without their knowledge and using this information for profit. This isn't just about security, he says

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google's Future: Splitting Up and Sharing Data?

Google might have to part ways with some of its big names like Chrome and Android, sharing user search data with competitors. This comes after the US Justice Department suggested these changes in a recent court filing. The DOJ wants to stop Google from favoring its own products, like Chrome, Play, a

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Fake Celebrity Scams: AI Gives New Shape to Deception

Having doubtful moments watching celebrities selling strange products online? You're not alone. Artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers to use celebrity look-alikes and voice clones to trick people. McAfee has ranked Scarlett Johansson, Kylie Jenner, and Taylor Swift as the most exp

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