by dbadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | News, Privacy
TL;DR Warrantless border searches of phone are up 18% this year. The increase has been speeding up across Q3 and Q4, and shows no signs of slowing down yet. If you want to keep your data private when traveling, your best solution is not to travel with it at all. No...
by dbadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | Privacy, Software lists
Credit: Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority I generally rely on cloud services, but I’m increasingly uncomfortable with the fact that most of my data is online and possibly available for others to see. This includes my financials, photos, notes, tasks, and a lot more....
by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2025 | Browsers, Malware, News, Privacy
Oplus_3145728 Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A “privacy browser” called Universe Browser reportedly installs hidden software and routes data through servers in China. An Infoblox report states that it behaves like malware, with keylogging features...
by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2025 | Custom ROM, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Privacy
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I’ve introduced GrapheneOS to a lot of friends and acquaintances, and I often see a mix of excitement and hesitation. Not because GrapheneOS doesn’t deliver on its promises, but because it practically requires you to buy...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Google, News, Privacy
Credit: Google TL;DR Google has confirmed that it has killed off its Privacy Sandbox initiative. This project was meant to offer a more private approach to advertising. The news also comes over a year after Google said it wouldn’t drop third-party cookies. Google...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | GrapheneOS, News, Privacy
Credit: HIROH TL;DR The HIROH Phone is a privacy-focused device that runs e/OS and has a physical killswitch to restrict access to the camera, mics, and connectivity options. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in the US and will cost $999 when it launches...
