privacy
WhatsApp changes terms of service: Things to know and better alternatives
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp owned by Facebook with a userbase of more than 2 billion, in a surprise move, has updated its privacy policy. Users →
Apple iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max get ProRAW with iOS 14.3
Apple has released iOS 14.3 that enables the ProRAW feature on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. What that does is give you all the →
WhatsApp accuses Apple of app privacy label double-standards
WhatsApp has criticized Apple for double-standards, arguing that the new privacy labels third-party apps will need to show should also be required for Apple’s own →
Dell Latitude 7310 (2020) review: Tough, speedy and privacy-minded
The 13.3-inch Latitude 7310’s privacy screen and proximity sensor will foil nosy neighbors. Corporate users who put a premium on privacy—particularly when it comes to →
Zoom security issues: Here’s everything that’s gone wrong (so far)
More than a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom. Here’s an updated list. Are you using Zoom? Everyone who’s had to →
PS4 update 8.00 added a privacy notification that has players panicking
The newly released PlayStation 4 version 8.00 software update rolled out to console owners today, adding a number of new features while taking away a →
Apple HomePod mini isn’t expensive if you value privacy
The convenience of a voice-controlled home comes at the cost of privacy. The cost is lower when you spend a little bit more on the →
MIUI 12 stable update: Here’s when your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone will get it
MIUI 12 is now official, with Xiaomi’s latest skin offering an array of new features. Some of those features include an improved system-wide dark mode, →
Apple iOS 14: What’s the green or orange dot at the top of my iPhone screen?
Apple released iOS 14 to the public in September 2020, and with it came a whole host of visual changes. Some – like the widgets →
Amazon has a creepiness problem
Amazon is either brazen, blasé, or oblivious to its privacy reputation, and the result is borderline-creepy products like Ring Always Home Cam and the Echo →
New Blink Indoor and Outdoor cameras promise up to four-year battery life
Thanks to the new battery expansion pack, the Blink Indoor and Outdoor can last up to four years, as well as offering offline storage and →
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended appears with ultra-luxe reclining rear seats
After debuting the all-new 2021 Ghost earlier this month, Rolls-Royce has unveiled the extended wheelbase version to offer more room and luxury features for rear →
Prestige 590 first look: New flybridge offers an appealing upgrade for UK boaters
Sitting squarely in the middle of Prestige’s flybridge lineup, the 590 is a good option for those looking to upsize in the UK but who →
How to set Chrome as your default web browser in iOS 14
If you prefer Chrome to Safari, you can make it the browser used to open web links from any app. On iPhone, most users just →
Seven ways iOS 14 will help protect your privacy
Apple is adding several welcome new privacy-minded features to your iPhone and iPad this fall. With each yearly major update of iOS, Apple tightens the →
How to Clear Browser Cache in Google Chrome
Whether you’re looking to save disk space, or just want to ensure your privacy, clearing your web browser’s cache is a step towards that goal. →
iPhone batterygate settlement can now be claimed by eligible users
A little over two years ago, Apple faced one of its highest-profile scandals that wasn’t related to privacy, security, or even monopoly. It was, instead, →
Purism Librem 14 brings hardware kill switches to a bigger laptop
Recent events have put privacy-conscious people in a dilemma. The need to protect their privacy from both corporations and governments has become even more critical →
Android 11 security and privacy changes you need to know
Although Google loves to talk about how it uses the latest AI and machine learning technologies to power its anti-malware systems, Android’s security and its →
HP Envy 13 (2020) Review
The Envy’s affordable price makes it a great option for students The HP Envy 13 (2020) is an absolute bargain of a laptop, sharing just →
Apps that track location. Is it ethical? And, how does it work?
Location tracing apps have not been just introduced in the market. They are here for the past couple of years, since the time when powerful →
Android 11 Beta now available
Google has announced that Android 11 is now open for beta testing for early adopters and developers. Android 11 aims to introduce performance optimizations and →
Google Chrome completely revamps security and privacy controls
Google is revamping the privacy and security options for its popular Chrome browser with a greater focus on simplicity. Outlined in a blog post today, Google is →
OnePlus apologises for turning off the OnePlus 8 Pro’s coolest feature
The much-talked-about ‘X-ray’ mode on the OnePlus 8 Pro has caused quite a stir. The camera filter gives users X-ray vision, to some extent, and →
Why the new Microsoft Surface devices don’t have a webcam shutter
Microsoft has one approach to webcam privacy. HP and Lenovo have another. Microsoft’s Surface cameras may now be among the best around, one of many →
Google Drive gains an important security feature on iPhone, forgets Android exists
Android once again takes a backseat to iOS. If you’re an Apple user who uses the Google Drive app to share files, a cool security →
HP’s new Chromebooks have two features every laptop needs
HP has revealed a set of new Chromebooks, and while the Chrome OS notebooks may be intended for business, features like being able to clean →
MIUI 12 officially announced
Alongside the new Mi 10 Youth, Xiaomi officially unveiled its latest custom Android user interface – MIUI 12. It’s still based on Android 10 but brings →
Dynabook Portégé X family welcome 14 and 15.6 inch laptops
Laptop sales have risen considerably in the past months as people around the world prepare for a new Work From Home world order. While many →
Tesla Model 3 in-cabin camera is for robotaxis but there could be more
Cars equipped with cameras facing outward is nothing new and is used for all kinds of safety and object-detection purposes. Cars with built-in cameras facing →