WhatsApp is pushing back an update to its privacy policy following significant backlash and confusion. Angela Lang/CNET WhatsApp on Friday said it was postponing an
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WhatsApp responds to concerns over privacy policy update
WhatsApp is looking to clarify some concerns about its privacy policy. Angela Lang/CNET WhatsApp this week published an FAQ clarifying the terms of its updated
FCC gets tough on China amid security concerns
CNET The Federal Communication Commission on Thursday ordered broadband and wireless companies in the US to remove all equipment from Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei
Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells over fire concerns
Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of its Ring 2 video doorbells. Chris Monroe/CNET Ring issued a recall Tuesday for hundreds of thousands of its
Unsealed Google court docs raise concerns on geofence warrants, location tracking
Google’s staffers raised concerns about geofence warrants and confusion over its location tracking settings. Angela Lang/CNET Geofence warrants are a concern among privacy advocates and
Prime Day delayed amid coronavirus concerns, Amazon confirms
People anticipating Amazon Prime Day will have to be patient. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the
India blocks TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps citing national security concerns
Chinese-made app TikTok has banned by the Indian government amid a flare-up in diplomatic ties between the two countries. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Clearview AI still backs facial recognition, despite competitors’ concerns
Clearview AI CEO Hoan Ton-That denies that his company’s facial recognition technology has racial bias. CBS News Clearview AI, the maker of a controversial facial
Uber, Grubhub may exit merger talks due to antitrust concerns, report says
“A merger of Uber Eats and Grubhub would … raise serious competition issues in many markets around the country,” several Democratic lawmakers have said. Angela
Government surveillance bill pulled after Trump veto threat, privacy concerns
Support for an amendment that could have protected your browser history privacy tanked because of a line about who would be protected. Graphic by Pixabay/Illustration
Google, Apple adjust coronavirus tracking app to get ahead of privacy concerns
Background by Pixabay/Photo by Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Companies and governments around
Trump wants US ‘opened up’ by Easter, despite experts’ concerns
President Donald Trump participated in a Fox News virtual town hall on March 24. Doug Mills/Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about