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Google Implements New Tracking Changes Amid Privacy Concerns
- Google implements a controversial change that extends digital fingerprinting across multiple devices.
- Google's recent changes reintroduced digital fingerprinting as a tracked behavior.
- Privacy advocates criticize Google's new tracking rules as a major violation of user privacy.
- Regulatory bodies express concerns regarding the use of fingerprinting for advertising purposes.
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Gravy Analytics leak: How to protect your location data | Kaspersky official blog
- Smartphones and devices collect and transmit vast amounts of data, including location information, to numerous third-party companies daily, creating privacy risks.
- The Gravy Analytics data leak highlights the dangers of data brokers mishandling sensitive information.
- Data brokers collect user information from various sources and sell it, with location data being a significant and sought-after category.
- Gravy Analytics, a major player in location tracking, suffered a data breach exposing extensive location data of users globally.
- The leaked database contained advertising IDs, enabling tracking and potential deanonymization of users' movements over time.
- The breach revealed serious risks associated with location data brokers, emphasizing the need for improved data protection measures.
- To safeguard location data, users can limit app access to location services, configure privacy settings, and uninstall unused apps.
- Additional tips include preventing apps from background location tracking, opting out of app tracking, and resetting advertising IDs regularly.
- Installing a comprehensive security solution is recommended to block ad-tracking across all devices for enhanced protection.
- Minimizing data shared with data brokers and implementing privacy measures are crucial steps in safeguarding location information.
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Android 16’s enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you’re serious about security
- Android 16's latest beta version has introduced an API to let apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection.
- Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that boosts account security and restricts sideloading.
- The new API allows apps to add their own security restrictions, making Advanced Protection more secure.
- Android 16's Advanced Protection mode intensifies security by disabling 2G connectivity and enabling MTE for supported apps.
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Why are Google Voice messages failing to go through and causing ‘acceptable use’ errors?
- Google Voice users have been experiencing message delivery errors for the past week.
- The errors appear randomly and direct users to Voice's acceptable use policy.
- There are speculations that the errors could be related to changes in handling texts from non-mobile numbers.
- Some Voice users are receiving error messages stating they are violating Google's policies.
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xAI’s Grok-3 is impressive, but it needs to do a lot more to convince me
- Elon Musk-led xAI has introduced their latest AI model, Grok-3, which aims to bridge practical gaps for an average user by offering features like DeepSearch, Think, and Big Brain.
- Grok-3 outperformed competitors in coding, mathematics, and scientific tasks, showcasing its potential in the AI landscape.
- The subscription-based access to Grok-3, initially for X Premium+ subscribers, poses a challenge for mainstream adoption due to the pricing model.
- Grok-3's enhanced capabilities, like thinking and reasoning features, align with current trends in language models, competing with offerings from OpenAI and Google.
- xAI's DeepSearch, a premium feature similar to Google's Deep Research, faces price hindrances but aims for mass appeal by offering limited free queries like competitors.
- Voice interaction mode is set to launch for Grok-3, emphasizing conversational memory to enhance user experience.
- xAI's challenge lies in creating mass appeal for Grok-3 against competitors like OpenAI's Operator, offering practical agentic capabilities and integrating with popular platforms for functionality.
- Google's Deep system-level integration and Gemini capabilities give it an edge in functionality, while brands like Honor and Apple have adopted rival AI technologies, leaving xAI with the task of securing brand partnerships for Grok-3's mainstream success.
- xAI's journey to establish Grok-3 in the AI landscape will depend on overcoming challenges in pricing, functionality, and partnerships in a competitive market.
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Google Puts ‘Profits Over Privacy’ With Tracking Change
- Google is now allowing user fingerprinting for advertising purposes, a technology it previously considered 'wrong'.
- This shift allows advertisers to create profiles based on user's IP address and software/hardware characteristics for targeted ads.
- Privacy advocates criticize Google's decision, stating it prioritizes profits over privacy and compromises user control.
- The data collected by advertisers through fingerprinting could be exposed to data brokers, surveillance firms, and law enforcement.
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Mexico is threatening legal action against Google over 'Gulf of America' map changes following Trump's order
- Mexico is threatening legal action against Google over 'Gulf of America' map changes following Trump's order.
- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that the rename applies only to areas under US jurisdiction, not the whole Gulf.
- The Mexican government has been discussing this matter with Google since January.
- Google could face a lawsuit if it continues to show the label 'Gulf of America' for the entire Gulf of Mexico.
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Google’s New Fingerprinting Policy Faces Backlash from Privacy Campaigners
- Google has faced a strong backlash from privacy campaigners over its recent policy shift to allow online advertisers to collect detailed user data through fingerprinting.
- Fingerprinting allows advertisers to gather device-related data points and behavioral data points to display personalized promotions to users across various platforms.
- This policy shift marks a U-turn for Google, which previously criticized fingerprinting as an unfair practice, restricting user choice and data control.
- Privacy advocates and regulatory bodies, such as the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office, have expressed concerns about fingerprinting's impact on user privacy and the need for transparent and lawful deployment.
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Cloud-Native Applications: Designing for the Cloud
- Cloud-native applications are software solutions developed to operate within cloud environments from inception.
- To effectively design cloud-native applications, developers and architects should follow fundamental principles such as microservices architecture, containerization, orchestration and automation, scalability and elasticity, resilience and fault tolerance, DevOps and CI/CD, API-first approach, and observability and monitoring.
- Best practices for designing cloud-native applications include embracing a microservices architecture, utilizing containers for deployment, employing Kubernetes for orchestration, planning for scalability, adopting resilience strategies, automating CI/CD workflows, prioritizing security, and continuously monitoring and optimizing.
- Cloud-native architecture enables organizations to create scalable, resilient, and efficient applications specifically designed for cloud environments, thus maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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Google Chrome Introduces Tab Search and Sync—But There's a Catch
- Google Chrome has introduced two new features - Tab Search and Tab Group synchronization across devices - to enhance user experience.
- The Tab Search function allows users to quickly locate open tabs by entering keywords, even in Incognito mode.
- Tab Group synchronization enables users to create and access tab groups on multiple devices when signed into the same Google account.
- Chrome also includes settings to manage the synchronization of Tab Groups and offers features to manage inactive tabs effectively.
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4 Googlers who started as interns share their advice on securing a full-time offer
- Former Google interns shared tips on securing internships and converting to full-time employees.
- They emphasized preparation, aiming for underclassman-targeted internships, networking, and tackling imposter syndrome.
- Google offers online guidance for the hiring process, advising on coding practice and resume crafting.
- Specific programs like Student Training in Engineering Program (STEP) provide tailored support.
- Nancy Qi, a former Google intern, stressed starting early with relevant experiences and leadership showcases.
- Building relationships with teammates was highlighted as a strength during internships.
- Islina Shan, another former intern, advised selecting teams of interest and helpful managers for successful internships.
- Lydia Lam, now a full-time software engineer at Google, recommended asking questions early and producing tangible work.
- She also highlighted the value of strong engineering practices and addressing imposter syndrome.
- Tawfiq Mohammad, a full-time software engineer, advised incoming interns to prepare for imposter syndrome and focus on learning from experienced colleagues.
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Protestors gather outside US Tesla dealers, South Korea bans DeepSeek
- Protesters gathered outside Tesla dealerships in the US in response to Elon Musk's efforts to shred government spending under Donald Trump.
- South Korea has banned new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI chatbot due to non-compliance with the country's personal data protection laws.
- Privacy campaigners criticize Google's new rules on tracking people online as a blatant disregard for user privacy.
- BMW unveils its high-performance test vehicle, the Vision Driving Experience, as part of its Neue Klasse EVs.
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Gmail users issued ‘red alert’ and warned scam could be ‘devastating’
- Gmail users have been warned of a new scam which could see hackers gain full access to their Google account.
- The scam uses AI to create realistic phone calls claiming Gmail has been compromised.
- The attackers then send suspicious emails with links to steal identity, financial and information theft occurs.
- Cybersecurity firm Barracuda reveals that 'sextortion' using explicit photos or videos is a major problem in targeted phishing attacks.
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What a cock-up: Pixel Emergency SOS accidentally shares someone’s nudes
- A Reddit user accidentally shared a nude video with contacts after activating the Emergency SOS feature on their Pixel phone.
- The Emergency SOS feature on Google's Pixel phones allows users to call for help by pressing the power button five times.
- The user accidentally triggered the feature while trying to turn off their morning alarm, resulting in the unintended sharing of the nude video.
- Google offers preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.
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Google addresses hinge sensor issue on Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Google is addressing the hinge sensor issue on Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
- The problem arises when using magnetic cases that interfere with the hinge sensor.
- A new setting called 'robust open/close detection' is introduced in Android 16 Beta 2 to fix this problem.
- Users without magnetic cases need to be careful with enabling this setting, as it may drain the battery.
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