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Google wanted your location data so bad, it buried the controls in Settings

Google was so desperate to save its ad revenue that it pressured OEMs into obeying its wish, and even succeeded at convincing LG to do so.

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Tile partners with Intel to bring its location tracking tech to laptops

Tile's tracking solution will let users find their Intel-powered laptop even if it is in sleep mode, and will be released to OEMs later this year.

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Google releases a trio of new features for Fast Pair compatible Bluetooth accessories

Google has started the rollout of a new tracking feature to find misplaced devices and a nifty battery status information tool for compatible accessories.

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FCC investigating exploit in prison inmate location service used to track other people

Securus allows law enforcement to track prison inmates' phone calls, but one sheriff abused a feature from software vendor Securus to track other people's locations.

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Security & Privacy: The Hidden Risks of WiFi

Every person who carries a WiFi enabled device with them can be tracked. The people they're with can be tracked. Even if you have the WiFi on your device turned off, the device will occasionally turn it back on to "look around".

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