TechNaomi Brockwell: Extensions are way more permissive and dangerous than people realize.
Tech
ChatGPT search sees rapid growth in Europe
TechThis quick growth also means that the service may now be subject to strict EU rules on digital platforms.
Imminent risk of grooming on “child-friendly” gaming platform Roblox
TechDespite alleged safety filters, young children are exposed to sexual content and can easily communicate with potential pedophiles.
Exposing the lies that keep you trapped in surveillance culture
TechNaomi Brockwell: The truth is, you can benefit from data-driven tools without giving away everything.
NATO implements AI system for military operations
TechEnters into new agreement with Bilderberg profile Peter Thiel's controversial tech company Palantir.
OpenAI may develop AI weapons for the Pentagon
Tech"Will never say never, because the world could get very weird", says tech billionaire Sam Altman cryptically.
Cartoon of the week
Don’t hit “Restore from backup” on your new device
TechNaomi Brockwell: This single decision sets the tone for your entire digital footprint.
How to de-Google your phone
TechNaomi Brockwell: You don’t have to ditch your smartphone to protect yourself.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Genetics company files for bankruptcy – customer DNA may be resold
Tech"Consumers should delete their accounts while they still can", urges expert Sara Geoghegan.
Amazon updates privacy settings – all voice data to be stored in the cloud
TechNo longer possible for Echo users to opt out of data collection.
Power bank with salt battery launched
TechJapanese company Elecom has launched the first commercial power bank with a salt battery.
What I wish I knew about privacy sooner
TechNaomi Brockwell: Here are the lessons I wish I had learned sooner - and the steps you can take now, before you wish you had.
Swedish e-identification Freja goes global
TechFreja expands - offers international e-identification without the need for a Swedish personal identity number.
Businesses and individuals face dilemma as Windows 10 retirement looms
TechWill users continue to use the operating system without security updates, switch to the criticized Windows 11, discard fully functional computers or move to the popular Linux alternative?
UK vs Apple: Your privacy is under attack
TechNaomi Brockwell: The UK government just decided no one deserves privacy - not just UK citizens, but everyone worldwide.
One million downloads per week for LibreOffice
TechThe free Office alternative is growing in popularity.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Stop your apps secretly talking to each other!
TechNaomi Brockwell: We don’t know how someone might use information about our installed apps, so we might not want to hand over that information willy-nilly.
Brazil bans Rumble – accused of political censorship
TechControversial Supreme Court judge de Moraes in new attack on social media platforms in the country
Assange: “Freedom of expression at a dark crossroad”
TechThe dramatic technological development is essentially a battle between the tyranny of the few and the public interest, according to the journalist.
Apple phones suggest “racist” as an alternative to “Trump”
TechThe tech giant claims it is a bug.
New law could force Signal to leave Sweden
Tech“In practice, this is asking us to break the encryption that underpins our entire business", says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker.
What we know about the newly launched Grok 3
TechElon Musk's AI company xAI has made a big bet on its latest attempt to create a “maximum truth-seeking” AI service.
US and UK back away from international AI declaration
TechSweden and the Nordic countries are among the 61 countries that signed the Paris Summit Declaration.
AI and speech therapy to help police identify voices
TechResearchers at Lund University are now developing speech comparison to be used in criminal investigations.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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