Facebook has announced its plans to discontinue several services that have over time contributed to real-time tracking of user location. Some of the location tracking services the social media platform have usually offered include Nearby Friends, weather alerts, location history, and background location. Facebook has attributed “low usage” as a reason for the decision according… Continue reading Facebook Set To Discontinue Location Tracking Due To ‘Low Usage’
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New Feature By DuckDuckGo Stops Android Third-Party Trackers
DuckDuckGo (DDG), a Pennsylvania- based internet privacy firm has developed a new Android OS feature that will prevent veiled third-party trackers from accessing its Android platform. The feature known as the ‘App Tracking Protection for Android, will have the inclination of the AppTracking Transparency Tool by Apple, with the beta version mirroring the iPhone maker’s… Continue reading New Feature By DuckDuckGo Stops Android Third-Party Trackers
Behold The Camera That Has Sensors To Track Where It Has Been
A research team from the University of Bristol have exhibited a new special type of camera that can build a pictorial map of where it has been and use this map to detect where it currently is. A feat that would be very useful in the development of robotics, smart sensors and driverless cars. The… Continue reading Behold The Camera That Has Sensors To Track Where It Has Been
Six Rules for Location Tracking Your Teen
Using location tracking software can be a great way to make sure your teen is safe, but this technology can also introduce new problems such as tension with your teen or a dangerous overreliance. To get the most out of location tracking without falling into the typical pitfalls, make sure you follow these 6 rules.… Continue reading Six Rules for Location Tracking Your Teen
Amazon Is Offering $10 To Customers In Exchange For Their Data
The largest e-commerce is currently running a promotion for US shoppers on Prime Day. Prime Day is a 48-hour marketing blitz where shoppers get amazing deals. In addition to this, Amazon is offering a $10 credit to shoppers if they let the tech track the websites they visit. The new installation of the Amazon assistant… Continue reading Amazon Is Offering $10 To Customers In Exchange For Their Data
Firefox Will Soon Block Cookies And Web Trackers By Default
For years, Mozilla has let users stop advert trackers from collecting your data, but, soon, Firefox will block these Ads by default. The browser will also give you more control over the data you share with websites. In an official blog post, Mozilla has outlined the plans to roll out a series of privacy-focused features.… Continue reading Firefox Will Soon Block Cookies And Web Trackers By Default
Spy Tech: 4 Examples of Cool Movie Gadgets That Really Exist
Movies have a way of wowing the audience with futuristic gadgets, which is their job. Still, some may be wondering if those gadgets can ever become a reality. The truth is that some are already a reality, like the following gadgets. Tracking Made Easy Tracking devices have been used in numerous movies, from spy movies… Continue reading Spy Tech: 4 Examples of Cool Movie Gadgets That Really Exist
iOS 11 Forces Uber To Allows Users To Opt Out Of The ‘always on’ Location Tracking
Uber is having a very crazy year with lots of stuff coming up as earlier this year the ride service app began tracking the location of its users when they were not using the app. The company previously asked the user for permission to track their location or not to track their location, but recently… Continue reading iOS 11 Forces Uber To Allows Users To Opt Out Of The ‘always on’ Location Tracking