DuddleyDuddleyflipped into MAC OS & MACINTOSH SOFTWAREHow to stop Google from tracking you on any deviceverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Dave JohnsonGoogle has worked its way into virtually every aspect of your life, and the search giant's network of interrelated apps and services capture, share, and rely on a great deal of personal information about you. Google tracks your search history, for example, as well as your mobile device's location, …
Business Insiderflipped into Tech InsiderHow to stop Google from tracking your iPhone's locationverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Dave JohnsonIf you've downloaded an app like Google Maps, then Google tracks your iPhone's every move. While this might seem like an invasion of privacy, there are certainly benefits, such as location-specific recommendations when you're browsing, and real-time traffic updates. While you can disable location …
Engadgetflipped into Tech NewsThe first US COVID-19 app built on Apple and Google tracking tech is hereverified_publisherEngadget - Ann SmajstrlaVirginia's COVIDWISE app is out of beta and available on both mobile platforms. The Virginia Department of Health has launched COVIDWISE, an app that uses Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracing technology to track coronavirus cases and notify users when they may have been exposed. State …
Unsecurityflipped into Cybercrime, Hacking & CyberWarTikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protectionsAndroid Authority - Jon Fingas• TikTok tracked the MAC addresses of Android phones despite Google’s privacy protections. • The practice ended in November. • The news comes just as the President is threatening a ban on the service for potential spying. TikTok already faces the threat of a US ban due to concerns about potential Chinese …
Business Insiderflipped into Tech InsiderCalifornia just passed a major privacy law that will make it harder for Facebook and Google to track people and gather dataverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Aaron HolmesA new law passed by California voters in the November election will set an unprecedented standard for digital privacy in the US, making it harder for big tech companies like Facebook and Google to track people's data. The Consumer Privacy Rights Act, also known as Proposition 24, was on track to …
Unsecurityflipped into Cult of Disruption / 'Don't Ask Permission'France fines Google $120M and Amazon $42M for dropping tracking cookies without consentverified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha LomasFrance’s data protection agency, the CNIL, has slapped Google and Amazon with fines for dropping tracking cookies without consent. Google has been hit with a total of €100 million ($120 million) for dropping cookies on Google.fr and Amazon €35 million (~$42 million) for doing so on the Amazon.fr …
Raymond Bruceflipped into Raymond BruceApple and Google announce new automatic app system to track COVID exposuresverified_publisherThe Verge - Russell BrandomApple and Google are launching a new auto-generated software framework to help states deploy their own contact tracing apps. Developed as an extension of the earlier exposure notification framework, the new system allows public health authorities to avoid the broader development work of launching a …
Geekie Rickieflipped into Cloud, Servers, Clients and NetworksGoogle faces privacy lawsuit over tracking users in apps without consentandroidcentral.com - Babu MohanWhat you need to know A data privacy lawsuit has accused Google of tracking users in apps and collecting their data even after they turn off "Web & …
EngadgetJul 15, 2020Google Chrome update limits cookie tracking and blocks annoying notificationsverified_publisherEngadget - Mariella MoonThe update comes after months of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. Google’s Chrome 84 is now available for all desktop users after a delay in releases due to the coronavirus pandemic. The version resumes the SameSite cookie changes Google started implementing with Chrome 80. If you’ll recall, …
Android Policeflipped into Android PoliceGoogle Fit removes advanced weight training tracking on Wear OSandroidpolice.com - Corbin DavenportGoogle Fit doesn't receive as much attention as it should, but Google gave it a massive redesign earlier this month. The update improved sleep …
archwizardflipped into Tech | Gear | InternetGoogle is turning Android phones into an earthquake tracking systemverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Allison MatyusGoogle announced a slew of updates to Android phones on Tuesday, including the ability to detect earthquakes. The Android Earthquake Alerts System …
The Vergeflipped into Tech NewsGoogle adds a new health hub and sleep tracking metrics to its Fit mobile appsverified_publisherThe Verge - Nick StattGoogle has announced an update to its Fit mobile apps that will introduce a new centralized home screen of health-related information and more sleep tracking data. The updates, for both the Android and iOS versions of Google Fit, will start rolling out this week. Google is also adding new tiles to …
The Wall Street Journal.flipped into Top NewsWSJ News Exclusive | TikTok Tracked User Data Using Tactic Banned by GoogleThe Wall Street Journal. - Kevin Poulsen and Robert McMillanTikTok skirted a privacy safeguard in Google’s Android operating system to collect unique identifiers from millions of mobile devices, data that allows the app to track users online without allowing them to opt out, a Wall Street Journal analysis has found.
Auto World Magflipped into Tech WorldLawsuit accuses Google of tracking user activity in apps even after they opt outbgr.com - Chris SmithAs hard as it might try to convince its customers that its products offer better security and privacy protections than ever before, Google still …
Digital Trendsflipped into Digital Trends: Tech for the Way We LiveSamsung is reportedly building a chip for Google that tracks body movementsverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Shubham AgarwalThe Fitbit acquisition made it evident Google isn’t prepared to give up on wearables just yet and if a new report is to be believed, the search …
Nov 23, 2020Google Assistant can now track wellness data from third-party servicesandroidpolice.com - Hagop KavafianAbout a year ago, Google signed an agreement to acquire Fitbit and therefore create its own lineup of wearables. Although the deal is still pending …
