Training data consent, surveillance concerns and the technical fixes for private AI.
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Saily has introduced a new US phone number add-on for its eSIM service, priced at $1. It provides a secondary line for travelers to handle 2FA codes and maintain privacy.
Digital Trends · 100d ago
Snapchat is updating its privacy settings for users aged 13 to 15. Their content will now be restricted to friends-only, removing them from the public Spotlight feed.
The Next Web (TNW) · 101d ago
A review of Enclayve, a private social network platform that prioritizes security over user experience. The platform offers a secure environment for family communication at the cost of design and features.
Wired · 108d ago
Motorola has corrected an issue where certain devices were routing users through an affiliate tracking link before opening the Amazon Shopping app. The company labeled the behavior as 'unintended' and stated it has been promptly resolved.
The Verge · 115d ago
Caller ID app Truecaller has launched a travel eSIM service for international connectivity. The move marks a shift toward becoming a broader utility app, though it raises questions regarding user privacy.
Digital Trends · 120d ago
Mozilla is actively lobbying UK regulators to protect VPN technology. They argue that VPNs are critical for user security and privacy amidst increasing global restrictions.
Digital Trends · 125d ago
WhatsApp is testing an 'After Reading' timer for disappearing messages. The countdown for deletion only begins once the recipient has actually opened and read the message.
Digital Trends · 127d ago
Instagram is turning off end-to-end encryption for direct messages today. Parent company Meta is making a major U-turn by removing this privacy feature.
BBC Technology · 135d ago
UK police expand AI facial recognition to phones and body cams for real-time database matches during patrols and events. Shifts from fixed cameras to frontline use, speeding ID checks.
IT之家 · 138d ago
Apple released iOS/iPadOS 26.5 Beta 4 (build 23F5069b) to developers and public testers, 7 days after prior beta. Maps adds 'suggested locations' based on trends and searches, with ad preparations; Siri upgrades delayed to iOS 27.
IT之家 · 145d ago
User questions value of expensive local LLM setups like 5x3090s with 128GB RAM due to cost, setup complexity, and performance gaps vs. Claude/GPT.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 151d ago
Knicks owner Jim Dolan uses surveillance at his arenas to spy on people. The system allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, and protesters.
Wired · 155d ago
User praises local AI for finetuning freedom without censorship or data harvesting. Allows honest discussions on personal topics with full privacy.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 157d ago
Push notifications are vulnerable to FBI access. Iran's internet blackout has reached the 1,000-hour mark.
Wired · 161d ago
Two former Apple Vision Pro developers created an AI wearable resembling an iPod Shuffle. It only listens when tapped to prioritize privacy.
Wired AI · 163d ago
LinkedIn uses a hidden JavaScript routine in Chrome-based browsers to probe for over 6,000 installed extensions on every visit. It collects 48 hardware and software characteristics, encrypts the device fingerprint, and attaches it to every API request during the session.
The Next Web (TNW) · 167d ago
Apple has released the iOS 26.5 public beta, featuring Suggested Places in Apple Maps that shows trending spots like restaurants based on location or search history. The update introduces location- and search-based ads in Maps, clearly marked with privacy protections ensuring data stays on-device.
Engadget · 168d ago
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses face privacy backlash due to their AI features. Blind artist Clarke Reynolds uses them to complete a full marathon.
Digital Trends · 170d ago
Granola, an AI-powered note-taking app for meetings, makes notes viewable to anyone with a link despite claiming 'private by default.' It also uses user notes for internal AI training unless users opt out. The app captures meeting audio via calendar integration and generates editable bulleted summaries.
The Verge · 170d ago
Reviewer tested Meta’s smartglasses for a month, featuring an AI assistant voiced by Judi Dench for navigation, weather updates, and scene descriptions. Content creators praise the built-in camera, while critics label them 'pervert glasses'.
The Guardian Technology · 172d ago
Proton launched Meet, an end-to-end encrypted video conferencing service requiring no account to join or host. Free anonymous calls support up to 4 participants; paid plans go up to 50 for account holders.
Engadget · 172d ago
AI-powered smart glasses are being exploited by users to cheat on exams, sparking new concerns. This misuse amplifies existing privacy fears surrounding the technology.
Digital Trends · 174d ago
Smartphone photos embed GPS location in metadata, revealing shooting spots. This compromises privacy when images are shared online.
Wired · 174d ago
Apple reports no Lockdown Mode-enabled devices breached by mercenary spyware since launch nearly four years ago. Spokeswoman Sarah O’Rourke stated Friday no known successful attacks exist.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 176d ago
Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches than ever. This trend threatens privacy rights and will worsen if left unchecked.
Wired AI · 179d ago
Reddit is exploring verification methods using the iPhone’s Face ID camera to combat bots. This initiative raises concerns about privacy and user identity on the platform.
Digital Trends · 182d ago
One iPhone setting instantly stops apps from tracking activity. It prevents hyper-targeted creepy ads.
ZDNet AI · 185d ago
Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encryption for direct messages starting May 8, 2026. Meta made the quiet announcement amid years of criticism from child safety groups and law enforcement.
The Guardian Technology · 186d ago
Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encrypted DMs starting May 8 due to very low usage. Meta is notifying users via in-app alerts and support pages to download chats beforehand.
The Verge · 190d ago
The SSA inspector general is investigating a whistleblower claim that a DOGE engineer copied Numident and Master Death File databases with PII on 500M+ Americans. The engineer allegedly sought to transfer the data from a thumb drive to his PC to 'sanitize' it for use at a government contractor.
Engadget · 193d ago