terms of service
-
Signal’s New Usernames Will Let You Keep Your Phone Number Private
For those who care about digital privacy, few apps are more beloved than Signal. For years, the end-to-end encrypted messenger has offered some of the best privacy protections on the web. Strong encryption, zero subscription fees, and virtually no data collection? What’s not to like? That said, there’s always been one little flaw with the…
-
Your Phone Is Not Listening to You
The tech myth has pervaded all corners of society, but its origins show it was never true to begin with.
-
One of Apple’s Privacy Features, Designed to Protect Your MAC Address, Has “Never Worked”
Ever since Apple re-branded as the “Privacy” company several years back, it’s been rolling out features designed to show its commitment to protecting users. Yet while customers might feel safer using an iPhone, there’s already plenty of evidence that Apple’s branding efforts don’t always match the reality of its products. In fact, a lot of…
-
U.S. College Board Tells TikTok and Facebook Student’s SAT Scores
Many students have no choice about working with the College Board, the company that administers the SAT test and Advanced Placement exams. Part of that relationship involves a long history of privacy issues. Tests by Gizmodo found if you use some of the handy tools promoted by College Board’s website, the organization sends details about…