Allstate sued for allegedly tracking and selling 45M Americans’ location data
Recently, almost all apps to be downloaded require permission for location information. This means that the app tracks your position and movement. In the case of apps like Google Maps, it makes sense to request access to location information. It is also reasonable for apps such as Uber and doorDash that depend on location information. […]
Michael Kors shuts down San Francisco Centre mall location
As fashion brand Michael Kors closes, major retailers continue to leave downtown San Francisco. This is further damaging the city's economy. The company announced last week that it would close its San Francisco Center Mall store. A sign posted at the store's entrance informed customers of the upcoming closure and directed them to the nearest […]
Hackers claim massive breach of company that tracks and sells Americans’ location data
When we talk about data privacy, tech giants like Google and Facebook are often accused of using personal data to display ads and recommendations. Less discussed are companies whose entire business model revolves around collecting data and selling it to other companies or governments. These companies often operate in legal gray areas and require consent […]
Faults along LA’s power grid surged in the same location where California wildfires ignited: report
Faults along Los Angeles' power grid have proliferated in the same areas where three of this week's major wildfires started, according to a company that monitors electrical activity. Whisker Labs recorded a spike in failures in the hours before the Eaton, Palisades and Hearst fires, said Bob Marshall, the company's chief executive officer. fox news […]
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal Among Thousands of Apps Exploited to Harvest Location Data
A massive data breach by location data company Gravy Analytics reveals how popular apps on Android and Apple platforms collect sensitive location information at scale, often without the knowledge of users or app developers. It has become clear that it is being misused. wired report The recent hack of location data company Gravy Analytics reveals […]
It is easier than ever to disable Location Sharing on your Android phone
There are growing concerns about privacy, especially location tracking. Google has taken steps to give you more control over location sharing on Android, making it easier to control who sees your location. Let's take a closer look at this new feature that Google is rolling out and how you can effectively utilize it. (iPhone users […]
IHOP Closes Sinaloa Location as Cartel Violence Rages in Mexico
Escalating cartel violence that has terrorized Sinaloa state for months has forced the closure of IHOP restaurants in the region. The restaurant is one of many businesses that have closed in the Mexican state, where brutal cartel warfare, targeted killings, kidnappings and terrorist-style attacks continue. Civil servants continue to insist that security is improving. This […]
Bizarre NYC street aquarium closed because of cold, snow — but locals say fish were stashed in secret location
Something smells fishy. A Bed-Stuy fire-hydrant-powered street aquarium that went viral on social media has been forced to close due to frigid temperatures and snow, but organizers insist the fish are alive and swimming in a secret location. There is. The attraction, which is planted in a shallow tree, has raised concerns from animal activists, […]
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery could potentially rewrite the history of the burial location of St. Nicholas – the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery could rewrite the history of the burial site of St. Nicholas, the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas of Myra — also known as Nicholas of Bari — was born in the maritime city of Patara in modern-day Turkey. “The discovery of a sarcophagus believed to be […]
Google Maps is deleting location history soon, so act now to save your data
Google is making significant changes to its Maps Timeline feature that tracks location history. As part of this update, you'll soon receive a notification that unless you back up your timeline data, it will be automatically deleted after a certain deadline. This move represents a move toward greater privacy, as Google plans to store timeline […]