The Police Are Watching Us All
This week in the Privacy News, another case of AirTag Stalking, Instagram receives a fine for violating children, and Sidney schools are tracking students with fingerprints. We also look at Project Fog Reveal where the police are buying surveillance data instead of seeking warrants. We also look at security news.
Prosthetic Memories
This week in Business News, Disney goes off the rails with their new show, the Army is buying thousands of Micrsoft Holo Lenses, and Google Maps can now route plan around electric charging stations. Finally, scientists are stimulating memories to bring them back...or to create them? We also head to SillyVille.
Will California Stop Anonymous Web Browsing?
This week in Privacy News, a Chinese facial recognition database leaks, anti-cheat software owners are highly aggressive, and a smart watch can now record your blood pressure. Also, the FTC sues a data broker and California's new bill may try to eliminate anonymous web browsing. We also look at security news.
We Are In Control Of Your Thermostat
This week in Business News, eBikes are causing fires in NYC, California asks people not to charge their electric cars. Also, Google blocks ad-blocking VPNs, and Denver power companies were locked out of their thermostats to save power. We also visit SillyVille.
Disturbing Case of Google Snitching
This week in the Privacy News, TikTok starts testing nearby services, iOS breaks VPNs, and Oracle is accused of selling personal data. Also, an OH court rules against online tutoring services, and Google demonstrates they are watching our phones closely. We also look at some security news.
Can We Trust DuckDuckGo Email?
This week in Business News, notifications destroy our peace, MoviePass is raise from the dead, and a company wants to grow new organs. Also, online ads are problematic for user experience, and DuckDuckGo is now offering privacy email. We also visit SillyVille.
Amazon Knows Your Floor Plan
This week in Privacy News, Google AU pays out for location data collection, phone apps collect more data than many think, and the FTC is set to make some rules on corporate data collection. Also, Amazon buys Roomba and that comes with their maps of your house. We also look at security news.
The Electric Car Subsidy that Wasn't
This week in the Business News, Apple is soaking to increase revenue by pushing ads...we all called that! Also, Airbnb is set to use anti-party technology, otter further limits the free users plan, and the car manufacturers increase the cost of their cars to perfectly match the new government spending bill; but that is a coincidence! We also head to SillyVille.
DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Microsoft
This week in Privacy News, Big Tech receives calls to scan for CSAM, Twitter employee found guilty of spying, and Amazon begins rollout of palm-based payments. Also, Meta tracks every user interaction with websites and DuckDuckGo now blocks Microsoft. We also look at security news.
Tesla's Epic FSD Fail
This week in the Business News, Meta portals find a new purpose, Microsoft blocks Tutanota emails on Teams, and Windows 11 update kills your disk. Also, a startup wants to clone you to harvest organs and Tesla's FSD experiences an epic failure. We also visit SillyVille.
