Tired of jumping through hoops to cancel that streaming service you barely use? Under the new Federal Trade Commission rule, businesses must make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for one. In the landmark ruling Wednesday, the agency adopted the "click-to-cancel" rule, designed to simplify the
In an age of increasing data privacy concerns, you might be rethinking how your genetic information is being used. If you've taken a 23andMe DNA test, you're likely one of millions who have submitted their genetic code to the company. But what if you want to
Amid financial challenges, DNA testing company 23andMe is reportedly exploring a potential sale, which could place the genetic data of over 15 million customers in the hands of new ownership. The implications of this sale are significant, raising concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive genetic information.
As people grow increasingly concerned about data privacy, some are opting to download their DNA data from services like 23andMe before deciding to delete their accounts. This shift comes amid mounting concerns around data security and corporate stability. If you’re among those who want to secure your genetic information
The New York Times recently published a poignant opinion essay titled “What Doctors and Health Care Workers in Gaza Saw,” which included firsthand accounts from medical personnel on the ground, as well as photographs of X-rays depicting children shot in the head and heart. It wasn’t long after the
Recent investigations by consumer rights advocates have revealed a troubling trend among car manufacturers: many are not only tracking drivers' behavior but also sharing this data with third-party companies. This extensive data collection has sparked concerns about privacy, as drivers may not be fully aware of the types of
TikTok is under fire from a coalition of 14 state attorneys general over allegations that the platform knowingly exposes young users to harmful content and addictive behaviors. Recently unsealed documents, reviewed by media outlets including NPR, reveal that TikTok executives were aware of the potential negative effects of the app
In the wake of Hurricane Helene and with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall soon, many are preparing for potential disruptions to essential services. Hurricanes often bring widespread power outages and downed cellular networks, leaving those in affected areas without a reliable way to communicate with loved ones or emergency
With Hurricane Milton on the horizon, preparedness is essential, especially for maintaining communication when cellular networks may go down. If you own a Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can use Satellite SOS, a feature that lets you contact emergency
Location data has become a valuable resource for both companies and law enforcement. Few understand this better than Google, whose Sensorvault database stores vast amounts of location data from users who have opted into its Location History service, recently rebranded as Timeline. Although this database was created to enhance user
With the rise of cryptocurrency, digital wallets are becoming just as valuable as traditional bank accounts. Unlike bank accounts, however, access to a crypto wallet is often secured by a “recovery phrase,” which is a set of randomly generated words used to restore the wallet if you lose access to
North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has recently faced scrutiny after comments made under his name surfaced on a pornographic website. Robinson and his attorneys have denied his involvement, claiming the comments were not made by him. Robinson’s legal team has potential avenues to prove that he was