Is that even possible actually? ZOMORODI: Well, I think people felt they did get back some control, or at least they understood what it feels like to have a little control. But also, they realized how ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The company also announced a host of new security features at its I/O event The company also announced a host of ...

Anyone who remembers Do Not Track—the initiative that was supposed to allow browser users to reclaim their privacy on the Web—knows it was a failure. Not only did websites ignore it, using it arguably ...

With data privacy as a core tenet of operations, companies will be better prepared to navigate the unknown—all while ...

Whenever you visit a website, it sets off a chain of modules that are programmed to make the most out of your data. In many cases, that means your personal information is put up for sale and sold to ...

A group of tech companies, publishers, and activist groups including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Mozilla, and DuckDuckGo are backing a new standard to let internet users set their privacy ...

After previewing the feature in beta last April, WhatsApp is rolling out greater privacy controls for Profile Photo, About, Status and Last Seen settings, the company tweeted. Until now, you could ...

When it comes to privacy, both Google’s Chrome OS and Microsoft’s Windows 10 take an “opt-out” stance. By default, both platforms collect a variety of data about your usage, but the way they go about ...

Today’s consumer seemingly wants it all: Personalized experiences without compromising on privacy, fluid shopping across digital channels, and brands that align with personal values. With the rise of ...

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. Ring has announced that it is adding a new ...

Major events, like the arrival of age verification in the UK, have trigged massive increases in VPN demand, with one provider ...

Sonos is adding its own voice control to its smart speakers, a music-focused assistant that puts privacy to the fore. While Sonos has supported Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant on select models ...