How to stop Facebook tracking you when you're not on Facebook
You don’t have to be using Facebook for Facebook to be able to track you. In fact, websites and apps…
January 28, 2020 4:57 pm GMT
Internet, VPN & Web Software
The latest news in the world of the web, plus our reviews and guides to the best apps you’ll find on the web including the best VPNs to keep your web activity private.
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‘Off-Facebook Activity’ names and shames the sites that send your data to Facebook
Data overlord Mark Zuckerberg has announced some new Facebook privacy settings. A blog post with …
January 28, 2020 2:56 pm GMT -
Is the USA softening its stance on Huawei?
US-Huawei relations have been rocky at best recently, however, one recent policy change gives a glim…
January 28, 2020 11:33 am GMT -
Is Google Docs down? Drive users experiencing issues too [UPDATE: It's back]
UPDATE: Google has issued a statement announcing the issues experienced by Google Drive and Docs use…
January 27, 2020 7:26 pm GMT -
Boris Johnson accused of "doing a runner" on Huawei ahead of final 5G decision
With the cabinet expected to announce a decision on Huawei's involvement in UK 5G this Tuesday, Sir …
January 27, 2020 3:03 pm GMT -
UK won't adopt new EU copyright law and the dreaded Article 13
One of the most intriguing aspects of Britain's departure from the European Union will be which elem…
January 24, 2020 8:44 pm GMT -
LastPass accidentally deleted its own Chrome extension
Think you’ve had a rough week? A LastPass employee accidentally deleted the password manager's brows…
January 24, 2020 4:34 pm GMT -
Google Collections makes it even easier to revisit your best searches
Unless you're organised with your bookmarks and folders, rediscovering your best web finds – like th…
January 22, 2020 8:36 pm GMT -
Microsoft is sneakily forcing Bing on some Google Chrome users
Microsoft just won't give up the ghost when it comes to its Bing search engine, even when it comes t…
January 22, 2020 7:51 pm GMT -
Mobile and broadband 'loyalty penalties' endure, but help on the way
Ofcom's clampdown on communications providers for charging so-called "loyalty penalties" to customer…
January 22, 2020 6:55 pm GMT -
Star Wars: The Clone Wars gets Disney Plus release date, but Brits have to wait
Disney Plus subscribers missing Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian won't have to wait too long for their …
January 22, 2020 6:18 pm GMT -
Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus haven't derailed Netflix – yet
It's very early days, but it appears the arrival of Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus in the United Stat…
January 21, 2020 10:09 pm GMT -
Huawei just scored a huge win for its 5G rollout in Europe
The European Union won't recommend that any nations ban Huawei from being involved in their 5G rollo…
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A major Internet Explorer security flaw might not be fixed for a few weeks
A significant security flaw in Internet Explorer − remember it? − is currently being exploited by ha…
January 21, 2020 4:47 pm GMT -
This app lets strangers find info about you with a snap of your face
Clearview AI is providing facial recognition tech to law enforcement in the US, but the app's invest…
January 20, 2020 12:36 pm GMT -
UK Porn Block: Second coming on the cards as Age Verification firms take gov to court
Four companies tasked with developing age verification solutions have launched legal action, which m…
January 18, 2020 10:14 am GMT -
PornHub sued by deaf man over missing 'Hot Step Aunt' subtitles
If you're an avid PornHub viewer you might believe there's plenty to fulfil every kink imaginable. H…
January 17, 2020 9:15 pm GMT -
A search engine for scammers and account hijackers just got shut down
The US Department of Justice has seized weleakinfo.com, a subscription search engine for scammers on…
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Microsoft wants to undo the harm it has done the planet
Microsoft reckons it can recapture all of the carbon it has ever released into the atmosphere by 205…
January 16, 2020 7:17 pm GMT -
Should you give the new Microsoft Edge browser a second look?
The new version of Microsoft Edge has landed, with Microsoft giving as much fanfare as it possibly c…
January 16, 2020 5:31 pm GMT
