#Privacy

Samsung and Google Smart Glasses on Android XR: Launch Under the Shadow of a Privacy Scandal

Technology 10/29/2026, 15:22

Samsung and Google are preparing to release their first Android XR smart glasses, but the launch is marred by a privacy scandal: built-in cameras and microphones are already triggering bans in schools and pools.

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One Query Exposed 6,800 Meta Muse Chats: How a URL Architecture Flaw Leaked Banking Data and HR Secrets

Technology 10/21/2026, 16:23

Claroc researchers discovered that due to a URL architecture flaw in Meta Muse, 6,800 private chats were exposed in public DNS databases. The company temporarily blocked the linking feature following a leak of banking data and HR documents.

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OpenAI Launches Locked Chats: ChatGPT Conversations Secured with PIN and Biometrics

Technology 10/21/2026, 11:20

OpenAI has started rolling out Locked chats in ChatGPT: users can hide dialogues from their general history and secure them with a PIN or biometrics. The feature is available on all tiers but does not provide end-to-end encryption.

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WhatsApp Banned Its Own AI Bot from Explaining User Rights: Hidden Prompts Discovered Spark Scandal

Technology 10/20/2026, 13:18

A Redact analyst discovered 102 hidden blocks in WhatsApp's help center code prohibiting the AI bot from advising users on their rights. Meta cited a system error and removed the instructions on October 18.

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Apple Imposes Direct Ban on AI Apps That 'Undress' People: What Changed in App Store Rules

Technology 10/18/2026, 13:34

Apple has expanded App Store guidelines to ban apps using AI to generate nude images of real people without consent. Developers face program expulsion for hidden feature activations.

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Nvidia App 11.0.9.565: AI agents gain automatic access to GPU control without user consent

Technology 10/17/2026, 02:38

In Nvidia App 11.0.9.565, Nvidia enabled a local MCP server giving AI agents automatic access to GPU and game control. The option activates without user consent; it can be disabled in settings.

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Google quietly links phone numbers to all Android accounts: How it works and what to do

Technology 10/16/2026, 12:50

Google is automatically linking phone numbers to all Android accounts via a background verification feature without explicit consent. Developers enabled the option by default without announcing it; it can be disabled manually.

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Meta's Muse AI Agent: From Household Assistant to 'Romantic Partner' — How Chatbots Replaced Humans

Technology 10/16/2026, 09:28

Three weeks after launch, Meta's Muse AI agent has gathered millions of downloads and become a romantic partner for some users. Cybersecurity experts warn of blackmail risks due to the bot's access to personal data.

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No App Needed: WhatsApp Now Allows Calls with Non-Account Holders

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:24

WhatsApp has launched a guest calling feature allowing users to communicate with unregistered individuals via web browser with end-to-end encryption.

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Turns 42: A Journey of Innovation, Triumphs, and Global Challenges

Technology 10/11/2026, 20:52

Telegram founder Pavel Durov celebrated his 42nd birthday on October 10, 2026. From VKontakte to a global messenger, he remains a pivotal figure in the tech world.

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Reading Messages and Notes: How to Stop Siri from Tracking Data in iOS 27

Technology 10/06/2026, 17:39

iOS 27 brings deep AI integration to Siri via the App Intents framework. Experts explain how to restrict the assistant's access to messages and notes to ensure privacy.

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Dossier on Everyone: Meta Muse Accused of Digital Surveillance

Technology 10/06/2026, 15:21

The new Meta Muse AI assistant has been accused of large-scale digital surveillance and creating personal dossiers on people in users' circles without consent.

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A Stalker's Tool? Instagram Develops Anonymous 'Read-Only' Mode

Technology 10/06/2026, 14:23

Instagram is testing a 'Read-Only' mode for paid subscribers, allowing content viewing without digital footprints. Experts fear it could become a stalking tool.

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Apple to Tighten macOS 'Full Disk Access' Controls Amid AI Agent Security Risks

Technology 10/03/2026, 16:20

Apple has announced tighter controls on the 'Full Disk Access' feature in macOS due to security risks associated with the proliferation of AI agents.

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Apple Enhances macOS Security Amid Growing AI Integration Risks

Technology 10/03/2026, 13:24

Apple is tightening control over the Full Disk Access feature in macOS due to surging security risks associated with the development and operation of AI agents.

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"Confused and read": Meta's AI caught reading private messages

Technology 10/01/2026, 11:18

Journalist claims Meta's Muse AI accessed his private messages. The company denies this, labeling the AI's explanation as an error and emphasizing macOS security features.

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Microsoft Shows Contractors User Prompts and Photos from Copilot — Many of Them Intimate

Technology 09/29/2026, 20:42

Microsoft employs contractors to analyze prompts and photos in Copilot, leading third parties to regularly view intimate and uncensored user images.

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Meta plugs the 'holes' in smart glasses privacy: camera locks when the LED is damaged, and the new Ray-Ban Meta Audio come without optics at all

Technology 09/25/2026, 11:59

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta unveiled the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and a software update that blocks recording when the LED indicator is damaged, as well as an opt-out from the transfer of visual data.

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