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Biden’s approach towards Big Tech will secure consumers’ online privacy
- Digital activists urge the new administration to focus on privacy and take action against the big tech.
- The advocacy groups have pledged Biden to avoid officials from tech firms to make them part of his cabinet.
- Because of social and political compression, the approval of comprehensive federal privacy law seems inevitable.
Last Updated: January 23, 2021 by
Nwachukwu Glory
The world’s most heavily surveilled cities (fresh report with latest statistics)
The number of surveillance cameras has increased tremendously since the first closed-circuit television (CCTV) system was developed in 1927. Currently, it is estimated that there are over one billion CCTV cameras around the world. Without a doubt, these surveillance cameras come with some benefits. For example, they help to mitigate…
Last Updated: January 24, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
Japanese advertisers see cookies consent and data privacy as prime concerns for 2021
Cookie deprecation, data privacy legislation, and contextual targeting have become the leading concerns for Japanese marketers in digital advertising for 2021. With different new privacy rules across other platforms, most Japanese marketers are continually coming to terms with these changes. Yet, 61 percent of marketers consider third party cookie depreciations…
Last Updated: January 21, 2021 by
Nwachukwu Glory
UK Watchdog, CMA to investigate Google Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox rollout plan
The privacy updates in the internet world are happening across different platforms. A lot is happening in online advertising; Google is making changes across its Chrome cookies network. Chrome cookies are small files that store users’ information while they visit a webpage. Google has plans to change how it provides…
Last Updated: January 21, 2021 by
Douglas Mabiria
Apple eradicates feature that allowed apps to bypass firewalls and VPNs on Big Sur
Best known for its features—especially privacy—Apple has once again proved that it does not compromise on security. Back in Oct. 2020, news broke out that revealed that Apple’s Big Sur had a defect that allowed attackers to bypass content filters and VPNs. A Big Sur user…
Last Updated: January 19, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
What about users’ data privacy as Google completes Fitbit acquisition
Alphabet’s Google has finally completed the acquisition of Fitbit following the approval from the EU late last year. The tech giant confirmed that it had purchased Fitbit for $2.1 billion as it plans to enter a new market. Google was under investigation by the U.S. government,…
Last Updated: January 16, 2021 by
Nwachukwu Glory
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VPNs
VPN guides and comparison
Best VPNs to unblock Facebook in 2021 (access the social platform anywhere)
Last Updated: January 19, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
10 best US VPNs to use in 2021 (all tested to be fast and secure)
Last Updated: January 16, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
ExpressVPN vs NordVPN in 2021: Know which is best via this abreast comparison
Last Updated: January 3, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
Can a VPN improve ping? 7 best gaming VPNs to avoid lags
Last Updated: December 31, 2020 by
Tiziana Piatos
3 best free Firestick VPNs (plus 3 premium choices) – Reliable and trustworthy
Last Updated: December 22, 2020 by
Tiziana Piatos
How to install a VPN on Firestick, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube in no time
Last Updated: December 24, 2020 by
Abeerah Hashim
Privacy and security guides
Protecting your online privacy and enjoying the internet at full does not have to be complicated
How to unblock NBC outside the US – the ultimate 2021 guide
Last Updated: January 16, 2021 by
Abeerah Hashim
15 best secure and encrypted messaging apps to use in 2021
Last Updated: January 16, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
How to watch Discovery Go outside the US in 2021 with a VPN
Last Updated: January 17, 2021 by
Ruheni Mathenge
How to watch CNNgo outside the US (2021 guide)
Last Updated: January 17, 2021 by
Abeerah Hashim
How to watch DirecTV outside the US (the 2021 guide)
Last Updated: January 2, 2021 by
Abeerah Hashim
Antivirus
Antivirus guides and comparisons
9 best antivirus software with parental controls for 2021
Last Updated: December 31, 2020 by
Nwachukwu Glory
10 best antivirus software for 2021 (Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS)
Last Updated: December 31, 2020 by
Abeerah Hashim
What is malvertising, and how to protect against it?
Last Updated: December 24, 2020 by
Nwachukwu Glory
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