You Can Disable Gemini in Chrome if It’s Freaking You Out
… Just because you can remove Gemini Nano from Chrome doesn't mean you necessarily should—or that doing so is better for your privacy. …
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Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
… People who use Google’s wildly popular browser realized this week that Gemini Nano has been taking up 4 GB of space on their desktops since 2024, sparking annoyance and concerns over privacy. …
Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods
… But Apple is so privacy-conscious, and that's been a big part of their marketing for quite some time now, that it's a very difficult tightrope for them to balance.” If Apple were to share visual data with Google—Apple made a deal with Google to embed Gemini into Apple products—then to honor its ind… …
Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email
… Each week, we round up the security and privacy news we didn’t cover in depth ourselves. …
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini
… Over time, we’ll figure out what makes sense in the Gemini app. So you guys aren’t ruling out ads in Gemini completely? No, we’re not ruling them out. It’s just not where we’ve been focusing. Gemini is a massive product now—it’s grown quite fast. …
The FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones
… Each week, we round up the security and privacy news we didn’t cover in depth ourselves. …
Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women
… The investigation alleged xAI violated Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law by not including “appropriate safeguards from the outset.” The investigation says xAI told the Privacy Commissioner that it has introduced new safeguards to prevent people from successfully prompting Grok to alter cl… …
I’ve Tried Every Smart Speaker From Amazon, Google, and Apple—These Are the Ones Worth Buying
… It's a nice set of features that make it a great speaker for the bedroom, especially since its lack of a camera dismisses visual privacy concerns. …
Here’s How to Choose Which Smart Home Assistant Is Best for Your Home
… My colleagues also have concerns about its data collection and there have been other privacy issues over the years . …
Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras
… While many security cameras can be hacked, some folks have specific concerns about hardware manufactured in China. …