You Can Disable Gemini in Chrome if It’s Freaking You Out
The file started auto-downloading for Chrome users in 2024 after Google built Gemini Nano into the browser. …
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Neither MLB nor the Murena Volla Tablet Want Me to Livestream Baseball Games, Apparently
… It's not perfect, but after months of testing I'd call it the best privacy-respecting, de-Googled tablet you can buy right now. A Tablet Without Google Murena's /e/OS-based tablet was developed in collaboration with German-based hardware maker Volla. …
Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How
… If you’re feeling ready to ditch Google’s email altogether, WIRED’s pick for the best alternative is Proton Mail. Proton is the company behind our pick for the best VPN, so you know the company puts an emphasis on privacy and security. Proton Mail even lets new users import their data from Google.
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
… Micay has also scrubbed much of his digital footprint from the internet, leaving a conspiracy-sized gap in the debris of his past battles. “There are no real alternatives,” says Joe, a GrapheneOS power user and “the most privacy-paranoid person in the room.” I got in touch with him through a Morke.… …
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
… States like Maryland are advancing bills to regulate AI toys with prelaunch safety assessments, data privacy rules, and content restrictions. …
Back Up Your Android Phone Now or You May Regret It
… You can find your backups in the Google One app by tapping the Backup section. It can be a challenge to stay under Google Drive’s free 15 GB of storage, so consider signing up for a plan with Google One. …
Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras
… I have excluded brands that require cloud connections, such as Google’s Nest cloud-only and Arlo local option for backup only . …
I’ve Tested Countless Mesh Systems. Here Are the Routers I Recommend
… Google Nest Wifi Pro 3-Pack for $400: Mesh systems don’t come much simpler than this one. Google’s Nest Wifi Pro is a tri-band 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz Wi-Fi 6E system that works via Google Home, and each router sports two 1-gigabit ports. …