FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.

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You mention dog food, then see dog food ads. Coincidence? Nope. But your phone’s microphone isn’t the real culprit. What IS happening will make your skin crawl. ⚡ TL;DR Key Takeaways Researchers ...

"Mom, why r u not at yoga?" texted my 19-year-old Annie. "What? How did you know I'd been at yoga?" I wrote back, using my right index finger to whip out a speedy, grammatically correct response. As ...

Drivers said Allstate tracked their movements to raise rates Judge lets Federal Wiretap Act claim proceed Insurers use telematics to monitor driving habits Allstate says it provides clear notice to ...

If there weren’t enough reasons to be concerned about the U.S. government’s recent actions, here’s another: According to a report by 404 Media, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been purchasing ...

Android Gets Location-Tracking Features That iOS Users Have Had for Ages Share your location from Google Messages and keep tabs on luggage. Plus, a separate Pixel Drop brings a standalone Now Playing ...

Snapchat just announced an expansion of their “Home Safe” feature, intended to help parents keep track of their children while they’re on the go. “We believe that staying connected and keeping the ...

As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests. By Adam Satariano Paul ...

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Apple is introducing a new privacy feature that lets users limit the precision of location data shared with cellular networks on some iPhone and iPad models. The "Limit Precise Location" setting will ...