Google is going to delay phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome by a year in order to "get it right."
Privacy apps keep your browser history and online movements from being tracked and are especially helpful when connected to public Wi-Fi where you're a little more vulnerable. They also locate lost or stolen devices and protect login credentials. Here are the best apps for your Android.
It's not always clear when your Android phone is recording you through its camera or microphone. But with the Android 12 beta, Google added a nuclear Quick Settings option to shut down the camera or mic for all apps immediately. Here's how to find and use these settings.
Google introduced new ad tracking privacy tools, and while it is welcomed by most experts, they criticize the company for not making it more transparent for users.
Google has submitted commitments to UK regulators to ensure that Privacy Sandbox takes all related parties into consideration when developing and implementing new proposals.
Android 12 beta 2 gives us our first look at the new Privacy Dashboard. It's not perfect, but it's still a great addition that can be spectacular with a little more time and work.
Google rolls out the second Android 12 beta with a host of new privacy features like the new Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera indicators.
Amazon's Sidewalk project carries a lot of promise for the connected home and neighborhood, but what if you want to opt out? We'll show you how you can disable the service from your Alexa app.
Google tried to allay any concerns about its Privacy Sandbox by stating that it will not give itself the advantage by building backdoors.
Google announced at Tuesday's Google I/O keynote that the company is adding new privacy features for many of its apps, including Google Photos, search, and Google Maps.
We may give a lot of data to Google, and much of the time it's to our benefit as consumers — but not always. Google has tools put in place to help its users to understand and manage that data — one such tool is the Privacy Checkup. When was your last checkup?
The Telegram messaging app has a ton of great features and customizations, allowing you to connect with friends, family, and contacts. Still, you may not want them to know if, or when, you're online at times. We'll show you how to turn off Telegram's Last Seen Online timestamp, so you can have a bit of your privacy and anonymity back.
Google's latest battle over privacy is just starting as a judge ruled that a $5 billion case against it is allowed to proceed. Google is accused of not notifying users that their data is being tracked while using "Incognito Mode."
Data tracking is big business for Big Tech, but digital privacy is getting more important than ever and it needs to be done right. Google is one of few companies that could balance both, but will it be willing to go big — or go home?
Google's Privacy Sandbox that was announced last year has a number of proposals on how to phase out internet-based cookies that track user browsing.
Google is being hit with a third lawsuit lead by U.S. state attorneys regarding its search and ad targeting practices. Google is accused of holding a monopoly over online ads.
Users of Amazon's Echo devices and Alexa services have options when it comes to controlling their data privacy and security. Through the Privacy Hub, they can access their data and set parameters on how much information they want to share with Amazon and third-party developers, products, and services.
It seems like the world is a louder and scarier place than ever before. We need to find our own ways of turning off, tuning out, and disconnecting from the madness from time to time.
Google will always collect data. We need to make sure the company isn't abusing us once it has it.
We need better granular control over what we share and how we are sharing it. Companies caught up in security "scandals" because of broad permissions would appreciate it, too.