Tag Archives: privacy

The thought of setting up a brand-new iPad might seem overwhelming, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Whether you’ve secured the latest iPad Pro or preordered the newly announced 2022 iPad Air, Apple will walk you through most of the steps. However, don’t breeze through those setup prompts too quickly. You may be tempted to immediately start …

If you use Mozilla Firefox and you haven’t updated your browser in a while, it’s time to get cracking. On Tuesday, Mozilla released the latest versions of its Firefox browser for download along with new privacy features for its mobile browser, while also offering emergency update patches for the two critical security vulnerabilities it disclosed Saturday.  In a security advisory …

What’s happening OSOM, the phone startup made of ex-Essential employees, has unveiled images and details of its first flagship phone with a focus on privacy. Why it matters Rarely do new companies challenge Apple, Samsung and other tech giants dominating the phone market, but a data-protecting flagship phone might be perfectly suited for consumers looking for a smartphone that takes …

What’s happening The world’s most valuable tech company is about to hold a big product announcement event. Why it matters Apple’s first major event of the year doesn’t grab attention the same way its September iPhone events do, but it’s an opportunity for the company to highlight everything else it offers. What’s next Apple’s expected to hold a major event …

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates, the risk of global cyberattacks intensifies. The FBI has recently warned private industry and US infrastructure leaders about the threat of ransomware and other online security attacks arising from the military conflict, per CNN. There’s no similar warning for individual citizens, but the heightened global risk marks an opportune time to evaluate and upgrade …

If you’re looking to delete your Facebook account, you might have any number of reasons for pulling the plug. Perhaps you’ve noticed social media usage taking a toll on your mental health. Maybe you take issue with the platform for reports of privacy violations, political brawling, damaging misinformation and other content that could be harmful to teens. Or you could be trying to wipe your personal …

Chatting with an AI assistant can feel frustrating, especially when the conversation doesn’t flow naturally or the assistant doesn’t understand a command. Meta, formerly Facebook, has been working on a solution. On Wednesday, the social media giant unveiled a new project that aims to improve AI assistants. Called Project CAIRaoke, the effort could also help Meta build better assistants in …

A new wave of VR headsets is expected this year: the PlayStation VR 2, Meta’s pro-level VR headset called Project Cambria and maybe Apple’s long-rumored device. There’s one thing all of them will likely have in common: eye tracking. The kind of consumer VR headsets you could buy for everyday use haven’t had eye tracking before. Yes, there are headsets that …

The attorneys general for two US states are warning that some people are misusing Apple AirTag trackers as a stalking tool. Since AirTags were released last year, reports have surfaced that the tracking accessories have been slipped into pockets and purses of unwitting people to track their location without their consent. Using Apple’s tracker this way will be treated as …

Now that so much of our lives take place in the digital realm, keeping your data backed up and secure is more than a luxury, it’s a necessity. And while there are certainly free options out there, your online security isn’t the place where you want to be cutting corners. But that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with taking advantage …