Samsung introduces the Galaxy S26 packed with AI capabilities and a privacy protector.
Samsung revealed its new Galaxy smartphones on Wednesday, highlighting an expanded array of artificial intelligence features compared to earlier models. A notable addition is the Privacy Shield mode, designed to keep nosy bystanders from sneaking a look at your screen. The Galaxy S26 lineup will be available starting March 11, with base and mid-tier models […]
Ways to set your text messages to the highest privacy level
Every day, Americans are sending around 6 billion text messages, with about 81% of U.S. users turning to their phones’ default messaging apps instead of alternatives like Telegram or WhatsApp. But if you’re still using SMS for your texts, you might be opening yourself up to security risks. Here’s why you should consider enabling RCS […]
Trump Administration to Collaborate with Congress on Safeguarding Privacy and National Security
Attorney General Commits to Ending Warrantless Surveillance On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi assured Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) that the Trump administration will collaborate with Congress to eliminate warrantless surveillance on Americans. Bondi’s comments were made during her appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, where the focus was on the Biden administration’s immigration policies. This […]
Ripple Introduces XRP Lending Protocol and Privacy Features
Ripple’s Institutional DeFi Roadmap Unveiled Ripple has recently shared its plans for an institutional DeFi roadmap, which aims for the development of an on-chain lending market, enhanced privacy features, and controlled trading on the XRP Ledger by 2026. This initiative was announced on Thursday, with Ripple emphasizing the XRP Ledger as central to regulated finance. […]
Guide to privacy settings for users and families after the change in TikTok’s U.S. ownership
Since it was announced that TikTok’s U.S. operations are transitioning to American ownership, many people who used to avoid the app are reconsidering. The shift has rekindled discussions among parents, educators, and older adults, who had previously deemed the app off-limits due to concerns over foreign ownership. One reader expressed this uncertainty clearly in an […]
Issues of discrimination and privacy loom over transgender sports rules
Amid ongoing discussions surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports, there’s an underlying conflict that could challenge attempts to uphold biological distinctions in athletics. School districts and sports organizations are grappling with how to substantiate claims of biological sex. A significant part of the debate focuses on reversing the Biden administration’s Title IX interpretation of gender—something […]
Iga Swiatek urges for player privacy at the Australian Open following Coco Gauff’s racket incident.
Calls for Privacy from Players After Gauff’s Incident Iga Swiatek, the world’s second-ranked player, has joined a chorus of athletes advocating for more privacy off the tennis court. This follows an incident involving Coco Gauff, who was filmed having a post-match breakdown after her quarterfinal loss at the Australian Open, a moment she felt should […]
WhatsApp criticizes Israeli spyware company regarding new privacy lawsuit
WhatsApp Responds to New Lawsuit WhatsApp is pushing back against a recent lawsuit, suggesting that the claim regarding a failure to encrypt user communications is revenge from Israeli spyware firms with which it has had ongoing disputes. This longstanding conflict features WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Mark Zuckerberg’s MetaPlatforms, opposing NSO Group—backed by high-profile investors, including […]
Travelers seek ‘privacy’ as hotels remove bathroom doors
Shifting Trends in Hotel Bathroom Designs Hotel rooms are undergoing some surprising redesigns these days. Across various hotel chains, standard bathroom doors are being swapped out for sliding panels, frosted glass, curtains, or, in some instances, there’s no barrier between the bathroom and the sleeping area at all. The motivation behind these changes seems to […]
Steps to claim the $30M YouTube kids’ privacy settlement before the January 21 deadline
Settlement Approved for YouTube Privacy Violation Case A judge has given the green light for Google to pay a $30 million settlement to families of children whose privacy was allegedly compromised on YouTube. Families seeking compensation have until January 21 to file their claims. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Van Keulen finalized the settlement, marking the […]