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Microsoft Plans Windows 11 Age-Check Tool as Users Threaten Linux Switch
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Microsoft has told developers how to use a new tool on Windows 11. This tool is not active yet.
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UK Plans Mandatory Smartphone Age Checks and Child Safety Controls, Raising Privacy Concerns
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
The United Kingdom government has announced a sweeping technology proposal that would force smartphone manufacturers…
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German Police Use Linked Devices to Access Encrypted Chats without Breaking Encryption
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
German investigators found a clever way around encrypted chat apps. They do not break WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal’s security.
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LG Smart TV Privacy Concerns Rise as Researchers Find Audio Capture with Screen Off
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
A recent study done by Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and other security experts has highlighted…
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GTA 6 Players in Australia Face Strict Age Checks Under New Online Rules
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Australian gamers will soon face a whole new requirement before taking to the streets in the most anticipated video…
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Brave Adds Email Aliases as Browsers Push Deeper into Online Privacy
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: August 28, 2026
Brave just gave its users a new way to guard their privacy online. The browser now lets you create…
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US Government Seeks Contractor to Collect Voter Records Nationwide
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
The federal government wants to hire a private contractor to collect voter files from across…
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OpenAI’s Apple Messages Tool Raises Privacy Concerns Over Decrypted Chats
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
OpenAI recently introduced a new Apple Messages plugin for its desktop application on Mac computers. This…
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TikTok to Pay $400 Million in US Child Privacy Settlement as Global Scrutiny Grows
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: August 25, 2026
TikTok will pay $400 million to end a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice. The department…
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OpenAI Fixes Cyber Research Access Glitch as It Tests New Privacy-Focused Safety System
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
OpenAI is fixing an access glitch in its new cyber research program, Daybreak. It is also testing a new…
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