The idea that FaceApp is somehow exceptionally dangerous threatens to obscure the real point: All apps deserve this level of scrutiny.

Earlier this year we announced that we're using Apple's MapKit JS framework to power our mapping features. Today, we're excited to show you some new improvements.

I’ve noticed something about Google Photos that is weird enough that nobody initially believes it.

Many images uploaded on Facebook contain IPTC/IIM fields which are apparently automatically added during the upload process:
Special Instruction, a string beginning with "FBMD"
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Steeds meer Nederlanders gebruiken de slimme Google Home-assistent in huis. Het zou zomaar kunnen dat medewerkers van Google meer horen dan je lief is.

New study reveals scary, sneaky tactics

Vulnerability in the Mac Zoom Client allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission. The flaw potentially…

‘Oh wow, the AI just tagged my profile picture as basic’

By default, Slack keeps all messages forever. The EFF is calling Slack out on this policy for not putting more control over data in the hands of users.

They started caching images, but since open tracking pixel URLs are unique (after all, that's how they track an individual recipient) and Google only caches the image if you open the mail, essentially you still get tracking. You just don't get to count how many times the email is opened or the length it's opened (a common trick is to leave the connection open to see how long the client keeps the request open).

PixelBlock is a Gmail extension that blocks people from tracking when you open their emails.

You can tell who is using email trackers on you, and it's usually unsettling.