Category: Mobile Applications

Few Americans Understand Online Privacy and Tracking, Report Says

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Senator Calls on Apple and Google to Ban TikTok in App Stores

Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, cited national security, adding to bipartisan pressure on the Chinese-owned video app.
Meta Posts $4.2 Billion Restructuring Charge

The company, which is in the midst of shifting to become a metaverse business, also forecast revenue would beat Wall Street predictions.
Meta Posts $4.2 Billion Restructuring Charge

The company, which is in the midst of shifting to become a metaverse business, also forecast revenue would beat Wall Street predictions.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
GoodRx Leaked User Health Data to Facebook and Google, F.T.C. Says

The popular drug discount app deceptively shared details on users’ illnesses and medicines with ad firms, regulators said in a legal complaint.
His Boating App Needed a Boost. His Daughter’s TikTok Audience Came Through.

Jeff Foulk spent years working on Argo Navigation, a GPS app for boats. After a TikTok video, it became one of the App Store’s most popular products.
Microsoft Outlook and Teams Outage Reported Due To ‘Networking Issue’

The widely used Microsoft Teams and Outlook email services were among the services affected.
Everyone Wants Your Email Address. Think Twice Before Sharing It.

Your email address has become a digital bread crumb for companies to link your activity across sites. Here’s how you can limit this.
Auburn Banned TikTok, and Students Can’t Stop Talking About It

The school’s prohibition brings a geopolitical fight front and center for TikTok’s biggest fans: young Americans.
Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States

At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers.