Digital Advertising

Fingerprinting: Critics say Google rules put profits over privacy

Google's new rules allowing 'fingerprinting' for online tracking have sparked criticism from privacy advocates, marking a reversal from their 2019 stance against such practices. The changes permit collection of IP addresses and device information for advertising purposes, which Google defends as necessary for emerging platforms while maintaining user privacy options.

Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them

NBCUniversal's Cookie Notice details how the company and its partners use tracking technologies across their digital services, including websites, applications, and connected devices. The policy explains various cookie types, their purposes, and provides comprehensive options for users to manage their cookie preferences and opt-out of different tracking mechanisms.

Jeep Introduces Pop-Up Ads That Appear Every Time You Stop - Slashdot

Stellantis has implemented intrusive full-screen pop-up ads in Jeep vehicles' infotainment systems, appearing whenever the vehicle stops, prompting widespread customer frustration. The advertisements, primarily promoting Mopar's extended warranty service, require manual dismissal and interrupt essential vehicle functions, with Stellantis attributing this feature to a SiriusXM contractual agreement.