According to a discovery by Android Police and a handful of avid Google Messages users, RCS group chats may finally be getting end-to-end encryption in the tech giant's messaging application for Android. For those unfamiliar, end-to-end encryption, or E2E for short, is basically a fancy way of … [Read more...] about Your Google Messages group chats will soon be end-to-end encrypted for increased security
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The Google Play Store will soon let you easily revoke permissions from an app developer
Google is continuing its efforts to increase consumer trust in developers by helping them showcase their commitment to user privacy and data ownership. In an Android Developers Blog post, Google announced that it will soon implement a new data deletion policy designed to "empower users with greater … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will soon let you easily revoke permissions from an app developer
Google and ADT unveil the new “ADT Self Setup” security system with Nest integration
It's here, folks! Three years after Google dumped more than $150 million into ADT and partnered with it to provide customers with more forward-thinking security setups, we finally have the result of that collaboration. Being called the "ADT Self Setup", the new security system offers a handful of … [Read more...] about Google and ADT unveil the new “ADT Self Setup” security system with Nest integration
Google introduces a ‘Credential Manager’ to further kill off passwords
Google has been making strides in improving the sign-in experience for its users. Since last year, the company has been actively seeking ways to reduce the traditional use of passwords (read: It wants to kill passwords entirely). Now, the tech giant has unveiled its latest update to the passkey … [Read more...] about Google introduces a ‘Credential Manager’ to further kill off passwords
If you’re visiting YouTube TV via Search, don’t fall victim to this cleverly disguised scam
I'm not the biggest fan of YouTube TV and unsubscribed from its "modern" version of traditional programming about a year ago, but I do understand the value the service has as a sports-centric place to enjoy some downtime. In fact, the app and website have pretty much become the best place to watch … [Read more...] about If you’re visiting YouTube TV via Search, don’t fall victim to this cleverly disguised scam
Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
As a Google Fi user who's been subscribed since the very beginning of the service's life, it hits me hard to hear news like I have to deliver today. Fi has pretty much always done right by me, been reliable, and has been the easiest one to use amongst its competitor's thanks to the simple and … [Read more...] about Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
Google aims to settle its 12-year class action lawsuit for $23 million over user privacy concerns
After more than a decade lingering, Google has agreed to settle its 2013 federal lawsuit for $23 million, according to Bloomberg. What lawsuit, you may ask? Well, that's exactly how long it's been in motion - 12 whole years is enough for most casual readers to forget. To refresh your memory, … [Read more...] about Google aims to settle its 12-year class action lawsuit for $23 million over user privacy concerns
We may not yet have Google+ADT devices, but there’s now an ADT app to control Nest products
While I and others who've invested in Google's Nest Secure security system sit in disappointment that no new replacement for the dated and abandoned technology exists or is being hinted at, both companies are tight-lipped about their partnership. Having promised to pair with one of the oldest and … [Read more...] about We may not yet have Google+ADT devices, but there’s now an ADT app to control Nest products
Researcher hacks Google smart speaker and turns it into a wiretap and worse
Earlier this week, a researcher/programmer/ethical hacker Matt Kunze released a blog post detailing a serious vulnerability in Google smart home speakers that could give hackers remote control over the devices. In his blog post, Matt details how the vulnerability was discovered and then explains in … [Read more...] about Researcher hacks Google smart speaker and turns it into a wiretap and worse
Brinks stops offering professional home monitoring to its remaining Nest Secure customers
Anyone who invested in a Nest Secure for its ease of use and setup process has been without a replacement for the past two years. After being discontinued in 2020, the company promised that it would continue updates until further notice. While it's kept its word, that doesn't mean that those of … [Read more...] about Brinks stops offering professional home monitoring to its remaining Nest Secure customers
Popular password manager LastPass has been hacked, but your passwords are safe
Many of you likely use a password manager in order to store and recall your account logins across the internet. For me and perhaps even you, Google Passwords is sufficient and simple enough to do this. For others who prefer to feel more protected and separate their data from Google as a tech giant, … [Read more...] about Popular password manager LastPass has been hacked, but your passwords are safe
How to delete your Gmail account and all of your data, and why you may not want to
We cover all things Google and ChromeOS, but we also understand that not everyone believes in the vision Google has for the future of technology. I may be opinionated when it comes to certain things like cloud gaming and the direction the company is taking things with many of its services, but I do … [Read more...] about How to delete your Gmail account and all of your data, and why you may not want to
