Apple Security Carjackers are using Apple AirTags to track high-end vehicles to steal them later The York Regional Police have already identified five cases where thieves follow their potential targets with Apple's tracker By Joao Silva, December 6, 2021, 12:58 PM 25 comments
Apple Industry Apple's advertising growth appears to have tripled since instituting App Tracking Transparency rules Some of that perceived growth could be from and overall market shrinkage on Apple devices By Cal Jeffrey, October 18, 2021, 7:09 PM 13 comments
Electronics Tile's refreshed Bluetooth trackers get increased range, louder ringers and enhanced durability Better in nearly every way By Shawn Knight, October 12, 2021, 4:18 PM
The Web Security DuckDuckGo launches 'Email Protection' beta that strips trackers from emails Also allows users to create disposable email addresses By Cal Jeffrey, July 20, 2021, 1:16 PM 7 comments
Mobile Google Google may be developing a service similar to Apple's Find My network for Android users The new service could come with an associated app called "Spot" By Adrian Potoroaca, June 18, 2021, 3:15 PM
Mobile Security The DoD is using GPS data purchased from mobile apps for warrantless surveillance, says senator IRS, CBP, and DEA are also involved By Cal Jeffrey, May 14, 2021, 11:23 AM 23 comments
The Web Mobile Gmail and Facebook are first and third most popular iOS apps collecting personal information So far there has still been no Facebook 'adpocalypse' By Cal Jeffrey, May 13, 2021, 3:46 PM
Electronics Mobile AirTags: Apple's worst-kept secret is finally here I was beginning to wonder if they were ever going to release it By Cal Jeffrey, April 20, 2021, 2:28 PM
Apple Apple expands Find My tracking network to third-party accessories First devices from Belkin, Chipolo, and VanMoof arrive next week By Cal Jeffrey, April 7, 2021, 4:24 PM
Google The Web Google promises to stop selling your browsing history to advertisers FLoC-based advertising puts users in groups so the group is targeted rather than the individual By Cal Jeffrey, March 3, 2021, 12:39 PM 24 comments
Mobile Samsung's $30 Galaxy SmartTag tracker works like Tile's but only with Galaxy phones Get one free when you pre-order any Galaxy S21 By Cal Jeffrey, January 14, 2021, 4:28 PM
Google Apple None of Google's apps have been updated since before Apple's privacy rules took effect How long can it go without updating its iPhone apps? By Cal Jeffrey, January 5, 2021, 6:32 PM 18 comments
Apple Electronics Apple expected to launch AirTags, an AR device and more Macs this year A bountiful 2021 By Shawn Knight, January 4, 2021, 2:58 PM
Hardware HP's new laptops come with upgraded Tile tracking system Track down the HP EliteBook 800 G8 Series and ZBook Firefly G8 with ease By Rob Thubron, December 7, 2020, 10:25 AM
Apple Tech Culture European privacy advocates file complaint against Apple's ad-tracking system Non-profit group NOYB says the company's IDFA used on iPhone is unlawful By Adrian Potoroaca, November 16, 2020, 6:42 PM 9 comments
Electronics Apple AirTags could be far more versatile than anyone initially thought Apple patent applications detail expanded scope of AirTags project By Shawn Knight, October 22, 2020, 3:23 PM
Apple Electronics Long-rumored AirTag trackers and AirPods Studio headphones won't be unveiled next week, analyst claims iPhones could be the only star of the show next week By Shawn Knight, October 9, 2020, 11:38 AM
The Web Mobile Facebook and Google-backed ad firms are objecting to Apple's new warnings on user tracking iOS 14 is a nightmare for European advertisers By Adrian Potoroaca, July 4, 2020, 7:41 AM 21 comments
Apple Tile issues complaint against Apple for making its tracking app harder to use Apple says it's part of more stringent tracking security protocols and has nothing to do with stifling competition By Cal Jeffrey, May 29, 2020, 1:54 PM
Google Arizona AG lawsuit alleges Google illegally tracked Android users 'The company is continuing to find misleading ways to obtain information and use it for profit' By Cal Jeffrey, May 28, 2020, 2:28 PM 7 comments
Hardware Industry Tile's partnership with Intel will put tracking hardware in notebooks Future Intel-powered laptops will come with Tile tracking built right in By Shawn Knight, May 7, 2020, 2:22 PM 7 comments
Apple Google Apple, Google mobility trends reports show how Covid-19 has impacted travel and activities Visualize the impact of social distancing By Shawn Knight, April 17, 2020, 10:27 AM
Apple Apple AirTags tracking device name spotted in iOS support video Soon I will be able to Find My Anything By Cal Jeffrey, April 3, 2020, 1:52 PM
Google Mobile Google's Covid-19 reports use location data to show which regions are obeying stay-at-home orders Is your area breaking the rules? By Rob Thubron, April 3, 2020, 7:03 AM 12 comments
Apple Security Safari will now block third-party cookies by default, delete a site's local storage after seven days Offline web apps apparently don't matter for WebKit By Adrian Potoroaca, March 25, 2020, 6:31 PM