There are simple ways to remove Google's AI tools from your favorite apps. The settings are buried but easy to disable.

Android users, take note: On Tuesday, Google reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit over illegal data collection. If it goes through, Google will pay out $135 million to Android ...

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...

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Google Maps may soon add a delete option for incident reports. It will finally allow the users to remove account linked contributions. The feature, found in an APK teardown, improves privacy but lacks ...

There is big money tied to personal information, much of it bought and sold by data brokers. Now, a new California law is giving residents more control over where their data ends up. Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

Learn key Android privacy settings and android security tips that help protect android data daily by controlling app permissions, Google tracking, lock screen access, and network safety. Pixabay, ...

We were able to get our first look at Android’s upcoming Intrusion Logging feature. It records security incidents and logs key activities that could be linked to data breaches. The feature is designed ...

To a writer, a high word count means you sat your butt down and wrote. (Congrats! Especially now that TikTok exists, that’s not easy.) But to an agent or an editor, a high word count is a giant red ...

That embarrassing photo or risque video you deleted last year? It’s still on your phone. And if you sold your old iPhone on eBay, the new owner can get it back in about 60 seconds. Here’s what delete ...

SAN DIEGO — California residents now have a new way to protect their personal information from data brokers—companies that collect and sell consumer data—through a state platform. The platform, called ...

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