A Department of Energy (DOGE) employee Jordan Wick has been publicly sharing sensitive work-related code on GitHub, including a Twitter DM downloader and geospatial data analysis tools for undersea cables and critical minerals.
WebShield is a Safari-focused content blocker, similar to uBlock Origin, currently in beta for macOS 14+, iOS 17+, and visionOS 1.3+. The project operates on a user-supported funding model, maintaining independence from ad companies while offering core functionality free to all users, with additional perks available through WebShield+ contributions.
Government access to personal data through tech giants has dramatically increased, with Meta, Google, and Apple sharing details of 3.16 million accounts over the past decade. The US government made nearly 500,000 data requests to Google and Meta in the last measured 12 months, exceeding all other 14 Eyes Alliance members combined. These companies' business models prevent them from implementing strong privacy protections, as they rely heavily on user tracking for revenue.
A former Meta engineer, laid off in 2023, successfully transitioned to game development and launched Ballionaire on Steam. The game, inspired by Luck Be A Landlord, has sold approximately 200,000 units in its first 10 weeks after a year of intense development.
An analysis of Germany's unique business culture reveals why attempts to replicate Silicon Valley have failed, proposing instead a 'Digital-Mittelstand' model that aligns with German values of quality, sustainability, and work-life balance. The concept adapts traditional Mittelstand principles to digital products, suggesting a path for German technological innovation that doesn't compromise cultural values.
European governments and organizations continue migrating to US cloud services despite increasing risks and Trump's undermining of data privacy frameworks. The practice is justified through legal mechanisms and convenience, despite serious concerns about data sovereignty and business continuity. The author argues for immediate cessation of US cloud adoption and investment in European alternatives.
Meta is reducing staff stock awards while simultaneously increasing investments in artificial intelligence initiatives. The strategic shift reflects the company's prioritization of AI development over employee compensation packages.
A comprehensive list of advertising and analytics vendors with their data collection practices, cookie durations, and privacy policies. Each vendor details specific data types collected, storage methods, and consent requirements for digital advertising and tracking purposes.
Meta has increased target annual bonuses for top executives from 75% to 200% of base salary, effective 2025, while simultaneously conducting mass layoffs of 3,700 employees and reducing stock options for remaining staff by 10%. The company reported a 59% year-over-year increase in net income to $62.36 billion and plans massive AI investments, with Zuckerberg announcing $60 billion in AI infrastructure expansion.
Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection tool from UK customers after the government demanded access to user data under the Investigatory Powers Act. The move means UK customer data stored on iCloud will no longer be fully encrypted, despite Apple's strong stance against creating encryption backdoors. This decision has sparked criticism from privacy advocates and US politicians who view it as a threat to security.