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TikTok is really bad with privacy: how it collects face and voice data

Check out the latest changes to TikTok's privacy policy that will now allow it to collect biometric data from its users

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Stop being so negligent when it comes to your privacy!

Nothing is for free. Especially not online. There’s always a price, and it’s your most valuable asset: your data. Protect your privacy!

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Facebook already in trouble with governments over WhatsApp data collection

We hope that Facebook will someday realize that its users don't want their data to be collected over WhatsApp or any other app

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Stop being naive when it comes to things like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc.

Facebook is breaking promises about WhatsApp, as expected. Learn how to tell if your next messaging app is going to last or will eventually become horrible just like the others.

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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Pro Leaks Sound Real & Fake? (video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about a possible Google Pixel 5 Pro, Apple's plans to ditch cables in the future, and more.

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TikTok was found tracking users and secretly collecting data

The social media app TikTok was recently discovered collecting MAC addresses from its users and bypassing Android's built-in protections

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Think twice before using Zoom again, Singapore teachers stop using it after “serious incidents”

Teachers in Singapore have been told to stop using Zoom to give classes after some children were allegedly exposed to inappropriate content

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Privacy-focused email service ProtonMail banned in Russia

ProtonMail, the privacy-focused email service that is favoured by journalists for its security measures, has been banned in Russia.

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Pocketnow Daily: The iPhone 9 Design was just LEAKED!!(video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possible design of the iPhone 9, specs of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 and more

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FBI needs Apple’s help to unlock a mass shooter’s iPhone

The FBI is trying to get help from Apple to unlock a password-protected iPhone that belonged to the shooter of the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida

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Facebook may not integrate WhatsApp and Instagram because of the FTC

It seems that Facebook may soon start its WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger integration, but the Federal Trade Commission may want to think otherwise

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Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 with CRAZY Price and Camera?!(video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possible camera in the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the new name for the iPhone SE 2 and more

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Hong Kong protesters should be smarter about their messaging apps

Hong Kong protesters have been seeking out new ways of communicating without government intervention. Here's a potentially much better option compared to the messaging apps that they've been using.

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Apparently, I have to install spyware on my phone in order to attend a Weird Al concert

If you enjoy supporting your favorite artists by attending their shows, watch out for the AXS ticketing app. It could be a nightmare!

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Everything that’s WRONG with Facebook | PNWeekly 367

Facebook is finally paying for its issues to the tune of $5B - but Joshua Vergara and Jaime Rivera discuss why this might not be enough.

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Pocketnow Daily: FaceApp could be STEALING your PHOTOS… (video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about how FaceApp could be stealing your photos, the new ASUS ROG Phone 2, Samsung's new 12GB RAM chip and more

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Apple, Google, and Microsoft allow anyone to violate your privacy with an email

Almost all email programs would notify you of potential privacy issues before loading certain emails. That's no longer the case, so you're probably being tracked now.

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How Brave Browser lets you support your favorite sites with Brave Rewards

What we like about Brave is that is serves up ads with privacy in mind. What’s really cool about the Brave Browser is their new Brave Rewards system.

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WhatsApp vulnerability allowed installation of spyware on phones

A WhatsApp vulnerability was discovered that allowed attackers to install government-grade spyware on phones running affected versions.

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Google introduces auto-delete Location History information

The topic of Google recording your Location History is an old one. Luckily, the Android-maker is now introducing new ways to limit its intrusion.

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