Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.
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.
Find My offline finding enables AirTags to be located through a network of Apple devices when separated from their paired device. The system uses public/private key encryption for secure location reporting, with nearby Apple devices acting as anonymous finders to relay encrypted location data through Apple Cloud.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver processes 1.9 trillion queries daily across 250 locations worldwide, with new analytics features launched on Cloudflare Radar's DNS page. The service provides insights into DNS traffic patterns, protocol usage, and security metrics while maintaining user privacy through anonymized query logs.
Y Combinator-backed Optifye.ai uses artificial intelligence to monitor and control factory workers' performance, raising ethical concerns about workplace surveillance and worker treatment. The startup, founded by Duke CS graduates from manufacturing families, markets their solution as a stress-reducer for company owners at the potential expense of worker well-being.
Tesla experienced a significant decline in European sales at the beginning of 2025, marking a notable shift in the electric vehicle market's dynamics.
The article discusses performance issues with Xcode builds caused by unnecessary connections to Apple's servers during the 'Gather provisioning inputs' phase. The author discovers that blocking certain Apple domains through Little Snitch significantly improves build times while exploring Xcode's seemingly unnecessary tracking and analytics connections.
A comprehensive guide details step-by-step instructions for enhancing privacy settings on Meta platforms, specifically targeting ad preferences and data collection. The guide walks users through disabling targeted advertising, preventing cross-platform data sharing, and unlinking third-party data collection on Facebook and Instagram accounts. Additional privacy recommendations include using Firefox browser and Privacy Badger extension.
Federal judges have blocked DOGE from accessing personal data held by multiple US government departments, including Education, OPM, and Treasury. The rulings came after lawsuits filed by various parties, including the American Federation of Teachers and 19 states led by New York, citing Privacy Act violations and potential irreparable harm.
A security researcher discovered widespread vulnerabilities in MESH by Viscount access control systems, affecting numerous apartment buildings primarily in Canada. The investigation revealed that 43% of recently exposed systems use default credentials, allowing unauthorized access to resident data and building entry control. Despite notification, the vendor Hirsch has not adequately addressed the security concerns.