internet privacy
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How to Prevent X’s Audio and Video Calls Feature From Revealing Your IP Address
X owner Elon Musk is dreaming of a world where people ditch their cell phones and instead make audio and video calls on the social media platform. Musk’s vision has elicited nearly collective horror from users of his platform—as well as potential risks to their IP addresses. X began rolling out the audio and video…
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Facebook’s Random Chirping Sound Causes Widespread Confusion
Facebook users reported hearing a bizarre chirping sound while using the social media platform on mobile devices on Tuesday. In fact, many people thought it was something they did wrong or a setting they accidentally changed. But it’s not your fault, according to the company. “Hearing a chirping noise while scrolling through your Facebook Feed…
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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.
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Unsettling New Warning in Chrome Incognito Mode Reveals Ongoing Tracking
Chrome’s Incognito mode is a bit of a joke that even Google employees weren’t so hyped about it. It’s now going to be less useful for “privacy” reasons, as explained in a new disclaimer change. An updated warning page for Incognito mode went live on Canary, a version of Chrome primarily used by developers, as…