privacy

Google now officially owns Fitbit

Google has announced the completion of its acquisition of wearable company Fitbit. The announcement was made by Google Senior Vice President, Devices & Services…

Cracking the privacy paradox: How to future-proof trust in the fast-growing data economy [Sponsored]

By JD Engelbrecht, Managing Director, Everlytic To leverage data and automated communications, marketers have to embrace responsible personalisation. With consumers and businesses alike becoming…

Google announces new data privacy improvements

In the wake of more consumer awareness around the importance of privacy controls, Google has announced improvements to user controls and data retention practices….

Google announces new data privacy improvements

In the wake of more consumer awareness around the importance of privacy controls, Google has announced improvements to user controls and data retention practices….

Facebook Group privacy settings are now a lot less confusing

Facebook on Wednesday announced the rollout of simplified Group settings to help users better understand their privacy on the platform It’s now condensing the…

Netflix wants to track smartphone users’ ‘physical activity’ in new test

Netflix is asking users if it can track their devices’ physical activity information, according to users on Twitter and a report by The Next…

WhatsApp’s privacy changes for Groups are now live

WhatsApp on Thursday officially launched its new privacy settings feature that will allow users to decide who can add them to group chats. Users…

Facebook’s latest fail: social network stored millions of passwords in plain text for months

Facebook on Thursday revealed that it’s been storing millions of user passwords in plain text for the past three months. “As part of a…

Facebook to use AI, ML to stop the spread of revenge porn on its platform

Facebook will be implementing new detection technology to help curb the spread of revenge porn, it announced on Friday. “To protect victims, it’s long…

Facebook will soon tell you the origin of the ads on your Newsfeed

In an announcement posted to its Advertisers Hub, Facebook has revealed new transparency updates for users. Spotted first by TechCrunch, the updates will inform…

Facebook debuts Privacy Checkup, Clear History features

Facebook is launching new privacy features in honour of Data Privacy Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about online privacy. The new features…

Tips and tricks to make you Google account even more secure

I bet we all like to believe that your Google account is super secure, especially since we use such detailed and complicated passwords. But…

Facebook outlines Portal’s security policy as devices begin shipping

Facebook’s Portal, the smart home device which the company revealed last month, has begun shipping in the US, and to mark the occasion Facebook…

Web’s inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants to give users control of their internet data

Tim Berners-Lee, the man credited with having invented the World Wide Web, says he plans to reinvent the internet — by helping users to regain ownership…

Mozilla Firefox’s ‘Facebook Container’ addon keeps Facebook to itself

Non-profit and creator of the Firefox web browser Mozilla this week announced a new addon that will separate your Facebook life from the rest…

‘Offensive language’ may get you banned from Microsoft’s Skype, Xbox Live

From 1 May 2018, using “offensive language” on Microsoft’s online services could get you banned, this after the company updated its Services Agreement. Although…

Amazon, WhatsApp score poorly in EFF’s annual privacy report

When you sign up for the world’s biggest services/apps, you’re giving loads of information to these firms. But who can be trusted with your data?…

Twitter knows an awful lot about you, it reveals in new privacy policy

Tweet often? If so, there’s a fat chance that Twitter knows an awful lot about you, your interests and even your lofty aspirations. This…

Netflix’s Hot Girls Wanted ‘outs’ sex workers sans permission

Netflix’s latest documentary series on the porn industry, Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On, has been accused of using footage of cam girls without their knowledge or…

Spotted: Mark Zuckerberg covers up MacBook webcam with tape?

Thanks to Edward Snowden, we know that the US government has sophisticated ways of spying on people through their gadgets. We also know that…

Oculus can freely use your content, tracks you while using Rift

Oculus is slowly but steadily sending Rift headsets out to early adopters, but they might want to read the terms of service before jumping…

Google launches portal to explore South Africa virtually

Google searches for how to pronounce Gqeberha surge as Port Elizabeth gets new name

New SA fintech startup aims to make travel affordable

West African tech startup partners with French ride-hailing company co-founder

Consumers turning to smart home gadgets during pandemic

‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’ delayed as developers replaced

iFixit teardown identifies what’s causing PS5 controller drift issues

FX4 Ranger bakkie brings new Ford Connect tech

Kia adds X-factor to Picanto with new X-Line

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privacy

Google now officially owns Fitbit

Cracking the privacy paradox: How to future-proof trust in the fast-growing data economy [Sponsored]

Google announces new data privacy improvements

Google announces new data privacy improvements

Facebook Group privacy settings are now a lot less confusing

Netflix wants to track smartphone users’ ‘physical activity’ in new test

WhatsApp’s privacy changes for Groups are now live

Facebook’s latest fail: social network stored millions of passwords in plain text for months

Facebook will soon tell you the origin of the ads on your Newsfeed

Facebook debuts Privacy Checkup, Clear History features

Tips and tricks to make you Google account even more secure

Facebook outlines Portal’s security policy as devices begin shipping

Web’s inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants to give users control of their internet data

Mozilla Firefox’s ‘Facebook Container’ addon keeps Facebook to itself

‘Offensive language’ may get you banned from Microsoft’s Skype, Xbox Live

Amazon, WhatsApp score poorly in EFF’s annual privacy report

Twitter knows an awful lot about you, it reveals in new privacy policy

Netflix’s Hot Girls Wanted ‘outs’ sex workers sans permission

Spotted: Mark Zuckerberg covers up MacBook webcam with tape?

Oculus can freely use your content, tracks you while using Rift

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