Google has announced a change in how it stores Maps timeline data, with plans to move it to users’ devices instead of their Google accounts starting December 1, 2024. This decision was initially revealed by the tech giant in December 2023, which also included updates to the automatic deletion control when enabling Location History, setting … Read more
A recent leakage of internal Google reports has revealed a pattern of serious privacy violations within the tech giant. These violations range from minor mishaps, such as sending sensitive information via email, to major breaches like exposing the email addresses of over one million users on Socratic.org. The reports, spanning a six-year period, highlight the … Read more
As a long-time iPhone user, I heavily rely on Google Maps for navigation, despite Apple Maps’ improvements. Google Maps is my go-to app for exploring my surroundings and is my favorite Google product. However, I have used Google Maps without logging into my account, missing out on saving favorite places and locations. Google’s push for … Read more
Privacy advocates are expressing concerns about Microsoft’s Recall feature for their upcoming Copilot+ PCs. This feature acts as a recovery function, taking encrypted screenshots of a user’s laptop every few seconds. Microsoft states that users have the option to choose what snapshots Recall collects and can also choose to disable the feature. The Information Commissioner’s … Read more
A highly anticipated feature on AI-enabled PCs is causing concern due to its ability to search through users’ memories. Critics are worried about the potential data collection implications of this new technology. Article Source https://www.axios.com/2024/05/24/microsoft-recall-ai-pc-privacy-issues
Microsoft is planning to introduce an AI-powered “Recovery” feature to its Copilot+ line of PCs that has sparked privacy concerns. The Recall technology will allow users to easily find and remember anything they’ve seen on their PC by taking periodic snapshots of a user’s screen and analyzing them. The information will be stored in a … Read more
According to a recent WIRED investigation, a network of spammers and scammers were found exploiting Eventbrite to illegally sell controlled substances like Xanax and escort services, among other illicit activities. The platform’s recommendation algorithm even promoted opioid posts alongside addiction recovery events. However, Eventbrite has reportedly removed most of the over 7,400 illicit posts discovered. … Read more
According to a report by HTF Market Intelligence, the global Privacy-Enhancing Technology market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.97% from 2024 to 2030. This market research report aims to provide insights and strategic intelligence to help decision-makers make informed investment decisions and identify potential growth opportunities in the … Read more
Microsoft has introduced a new AI feature called Recall for Windows computers that acts as a personal “time machine,” allowing users to quickly recover anything that has been on the screen, such as documents, images, and websites. This tool saves screenshots of the user’s screen periodically and uses AI to process the data and make … Read more
Microsoft has introduced a new AI feature called Recall for Windows computers that acts as a personal “time machine,” allowing users to quickly recover anything that has been on the screen, such as documents, images, and websites. The tool saves screenshots of the user’s screen and uses AI to process the data for easy retrieval. … Read more