Daring Fireball's front page currently offers a great roundup of stories about Carrier IQ, makers of spyware installed on smartphones by carriers.
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Maker of stalkerware and spyware fined
Bill Budington reports on Patrick Hinchy, a New York resident who made software that made it easy to compromise others' hardware and spy on them. Fined $410,000, Hinchy must also… READ THE REST
When workplace surveillance software targets hospital chaplains
The New York Times recently published a deep-dive into the rise of productivity-tracking software since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full disclosure: I also write for Wirecutter, which is… READ THE REST
Lithuania tells consumers to throw away Chinese-made phones because they have baked-in censorship tools
Reuters reports that the Lithuania's state-run cybersecurity department is warning people who have Xiaomi phones to get rid of them because they have a built-in ability to detect and censor… READ THE REST
Your favorite people deserve their own theme song, with the help of AI
TL;DR: Supermusic AI is an easy-to-use generator of quality songs, on sale for a limited time for $39.97. Looking for the perfect birthday gift for friends and family who have everything? Go… READ THE REST
Dev dreams come true: Visual Studio for just $15
TL;DR: Work smarter, not harder with a lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows PC, now on sale for just $14.97 (reg. $499) until July 20th. Whether you're looking to… READ THE REST
The Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App is 20% off with code DROP20
TL;DR: Support your health and wellness goals with the Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App, just $39.97 (regular $199.99) for Deal Days with the coupon code DROP20. Want the Best Health App of the… READ THE REST
