Do Son Meta is testing "Project Omni," enabling its AI chatbots to proactively initiate conversations based on user interactions, aiming to deepen engagement and boost generative AI revenues.
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iOS 26 introduces new Communication Safety features, including full-screen warnings for sensitive content in FaceTime calls, surprisingly applying to adults and processed on-device
Android 16 introduces new "Mobile Network Security" features, including network alerts and 2G protection, to detect and counter Stingray devices, requiring IRadio HAL 3.0 modem support.
Meta AI is testing a feature to access unuploaded photos from your camera roll for content suggestions, sparking privacy concerns despite claims it's opt-in and not for ad targeting
Mozilla has updated its Add-ons store policies (effective Aug 4, 2025), lifting the ban on closed-group extensions, clarifying data consent, and simplifying privacy policy hosting.
CapCut's updated TOS (June 12, 2025) grants ByteDance a perpetual, worldwide license to use user content, including likeness and voice, for any purpose without compensation or approval.
Windows 11's Recall feature now allows EU users to export snapshots for sharing with third parties, but with strict security measures and a one-time export code.
Mastodon updates its Terms of Service, formally prohibiting unauthorized AI data scraping and LLM training, effective July 1, 2025. Other Fediverse instances may follow.
Apple confirms a complete Siri redesign, but the revamped AI assistant may not arrive until iOS 26.4 in Spring 2026, facing accusations of misleading marketing.
iOS 26's Passwords app now lets users view the complete history of saved credentials, making it easier to recover overwritten or forgotten passwords.
A new report reveals over 40,000 internet-connected security cameras are exposed online, streaming live footage without protection, risking privacy globally.
A patched Google flaw allowed researchers to extract linked phone numbers without user notification. The vulnerability is now fixed, and no exploits were detected.
Microsoft Edge is rolling out an AI-powered history search that uses on-device AI for fuzzy search. It comes with privacy safeguards, and IT can disable it.
iOS 26 introduces "Liquid Glass" design and major updates to Phone, Maps, CarPlay, and Camera, powered by Apple Intelligence, emphasizing privacy.
Researchers found Meta and Yandex secretly tracked Android users via localhost, linking web activity to app IDs, even in Incognito. This widespread abuse bypassed privacy controls.
Apple may suspend AirDrop, AirPlay, and seamless device pairing in the EU due to Digital Markets Act mandates, citing privacy and user experience concerns.
Google proposes restricting websites from accessing local network devices without explicit user permission. This enhances privacy and user control over web access.
OpenAI is fighting a court order to retain all ChatGPT user logs, including deleted conversations, due to copyright infringement claims. This could impact global user privacy.
Google AI Edge Gallery brings powerful, privacy-focused AI models to Android devices (iOS coming soon!). Run AI offline, protect your data, and explore features like Prompt Lab.
Opera's new Neon browser is powered entirely by AI, offering natural conversations, content analysis, and autonomous tasks. All on-device for privacy!
A malicious plugin is putting chatbot privacy at risk, silently stealing user messages. Is your Koishi bot compromised?
Nextcloud clashed with Google over Android file access! Learn about the dispute, antitrust accusations, and the impact on users.