#Privacy

🍏 **Apple patents protection against covert recording:** instead of flashing lights, the company proposes using audio signals and vibration. This solution aims to protect the privacy of those around the user and help people with visual impairments control the recording process. Additionally, Apple is implementing a self-diagnosis system: the microphone will check the speaker's operation to prevent camera hacking. 🕶️🔒 #Apple #Privacy #Patent #TechNews

🍎 Apple faces a new lawsuit: researchers found that the iCloud 'Private Relay' feature may expose users' real IP addresses. Lawyers have accused the company of fraud, claiming users are paying for protection that doesn't exist. #Apple #CyberSecurity #Privacy

🧠 California introduces "neuro-rights": new law AB 1883 bans employers from using employees' neural data to control their emotions and productivity. Fines up to $500 per violation. 🚫📉

🚀 Meta has released Muse Glimmer — a new open-weight AI model that runs locally on your devices! 🔒 Privacy, autonomy, and 30 billion parameters — all in one solution. Mark Zuckerberg is confident: this is the beginning of the era of personal AI. But there are nuances: the powerful Muse Spark model remains closed. What does this mean for us? Read the full analysis on XAB.info! #Meta #AI #Glimmer #Privacy #TechNews

🚀 Time to switch from Chrome! In 2026, users are massively moving to alternatives. We have gathered the top 4 browsers that offer more privacy, AI, and flexibility: 🛡️ Brave: Protection against trackers, built-in Tor, and a crypto wallet. 🎨 Vivaldi: Maximum customization and integration with Proton VPN. 🦊 Firefox: Independent engine and extensions on Android. 🤖 Opera: Built-in AI assistant and social networks in the side panel. Read the full review on XAB.info! #Browsers #Technology #Privacy

🤖 Google is preparing a revolutionary Conversation Capture feature for Android. 🔍 What is it? A system AI tool (codenamed Auris) for transcribing conversations and creating meeting summaries. 🔒 Security: End-to-end encryption and local data storage. 📱 Status: Code found in Android System Intelligence. Launch expected with the Pixel 11 lineup or in upcoming updates. #Google #Android #AI #TechNews

🚨 Google Chrome 'silently' installed 4GB Gemini Nano AI models on your PCs! The browser downloads files without asking for phishing protection. How to disable it and why it's controversial — in our longread. #Google #Chrome #AI #GeminiNano

🇫🇷 **France Introduces Ban on Marketing Calls Without Consent!** Starting August 11, 2026, a new law comes into force in France that radically changes telemarketing rules. Calls are now permitted only with the consumer's explicit consent. Fines for violators reach €375,000. 📉 **Key Facts:** ✅ Complete ban on calls without consent (opt-in). ✅ Exceptions: contract execution and technical support. ✅ Fines: up to €75,000 for individuals, up to €375,000 for legal entities. ✅ 75% of French people receive unwanted calls weekly. 🌍 **International Context:** France joins Germany and the Netherlands, while the USA and UK use Do Not Call lists. #France #Telemarketing #DataProtection #Law #Government

🔍 Vulnerability in iCloud Private Relay: Apple feature may reveal real IP address. Researchers identified issues in WebKit allowing sites to track users. Check yourself on leaks.psylo.app! #Apple #Privacy #CyberSecurity

Apple changes strategy: future smart glasses are positioned as fitness gadgets to divert attention from cameras and privacy issues. Engineers postponed the integration of sports into Vision Pro due to its weight, but promise features in the second generation of glasses. 🏃‍♂️👓🍏

DuckDuckGo released satirical Paso Rob sunglasses without cameras or microphones as a protest against AI smart glasses. The manufacturer promises infinite battery life and total privacy. It's not just a joke — the glasses are already available for purchase! 🕶️🚫📹

Rumors of hidden spying in Windows 11 have erupted online, but Microsoft has refuted them. 🚫👁️ Company Vice President Scott Hanselman explained that the new service is a diagnostic tool to combat hangs, not a spy. Data does not go to the server without the user's knowledge. 🛡️💻

US Congressman Thomas Massie has proposed defunding police departments using Flock cameras. Local authorities in Los Angeles and other states are already canceling contracts due to abuses: from spying on ex-partners to monitoring protests. Citizens are mass-destroying cameras, demanding privacy protection. 🚓📹🚫

6G networks will become not just a means of communication, but a powerful radar capable of seeing people through walls and measuring pulse without sensors. The technology promises a revolution in medicine and rescue operations, but raises serious questions about privacy. 📡👁️

Private chats with the Claude chatbot leaked to Google and Bing due to a privacy configuration error. 🤖🚫 The robots.txt file failed to prevent indexing because the noindex tag was missing. Users are advised to check their account settings.

Apple has delayed the announcement of its smart glasses until 2027 to refine privacy protection and avoid competitors' pitfalls. The company's plans include new watches, Mac updates, and a partnership with Ford. 🍏👓🚗

Meta* has received a patent for technology for continuous voice and environment recording for emotion analysis. 🎙️ Under the guise of a fitness tracker, the system will track intonations, laughter, and sighs, correlating them with geolocation and online behavior. Experts compare this to the failed experience of Amazon Halo. 📉

LG devices caught violating privacy: TVs record conversations for AI, and monitors install software on PCs without permission. Users risk losing control over their data. 📺💻🚫 #LG #Privacy #TechNews