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Multiple tech outlets report AliExpress allegedly used inaudible/silent audio in a browser to fingerprint and track devices, with allegations that it can also interfere with audio devices (e.g., muting headphones). The story centers on covert identification via audio signals rather than typical web tracking.

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Key Takeaway AliExpress is accused of using inaudible browser audio to fingerprint and track shoppers, potentially impacting audio hardware.
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The Register · 13h ago
AliExpress accused of fingerprinting shoppers with silent audio trick that also muted a dev's headphones
TechSpot · 1d ago
AliExpress was silently running audio in your browser to fingerprint and track your device
Ars Technica · 6h ago
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
IGN · 2h ago
The FlashForge AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer Drops to Just $203 Shipped at AliExpress
Tom's Hardware · 15h ago
Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale

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  • The FlashForge AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer Drops to Just $203 Shipped at AliExpress IGN
  • Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed Ars Technica
  • AliExpress accused of fingerprinting shoppers with silent audio trick that also muted a dev's headphones The Register
  • Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale Tom's Hardware
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IGN · 1 article
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hardwareluxx.de

AliExpress: EU verhängt 550 Millionen Euro DSA-Strafe wegen unsicherer Angebote - Hardwareluxx

Die EU-Kommission hat AliExpress wegen Verstößen gegen den Digital Services Act zu 550 Millionen Euro Geldbuße verurteilt.

35d ago Andreas Stegmüller
tomshardware.com

Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale

Spend small, print big

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digitalfoundry.net

Stacking AliExpress Switch 2 Discounts Gets You a Console for £310, Nearly £60 off Retail

A good price for UK stock.

8d ago Digital Foundry
gsmarena.com

European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for counterfeit goods

The company has until October to respond. The European Commission has today issued a fine of €550 million against the Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress...

35d ago Vlad
golem.de

Alibaba: 550 Millionen Euro Strafe gegen Aliexpress in Europa - Golem.de

Es handelt sich um die bisher höchste Geldbuße seit Inkrafttreten des europäischen Digital Services Act (DSA). Dennoch kommt Aliexpress glimpflich davon.

36d ago Achim Sawall

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