Today, the FTC announced a settlement with Myspace, involving charges that the social networking service misrepresented how it protects users' personal data. The settlement "bars Myspace from future privacy misrepresentations, requires it to implement a comprehensive privacy program, and calls for regular, independent privacy assessments for the next 20 years." Ed Felten breaks it down here.
Myspace settles with FTC over broken user privacy promises
- COMMENTS
- myspace
- privacy
Meet the extreme privacy experts who help wealthy clients disappear
The Atlantic's Benjamin Wallace reports on the world of extreme privacy consultants — people who help clients vanish from the digital landscape. The piece focuses on Alec Harris, CEO of… READ THE REST
Dystopia for kids: this $249 stuffed dinosaur reports everything your child says back to you
Meet Dino, an ugly plush dinosaur that comes armed with a built-in AI chatbot that records your kid's every word. For just $249, your child can share their secrets with… READ THE REST
Crypto developer faces 40 years in prison for creating privacy software
Roman Storm, a 35-year-old software developer in Seattle, Washington, created a cryptocurrency mixer to help people keep their transactions private. For example, the service allowed people to donate bitcoin to… READ THE REST
Turn your ho-hum vacay pics into print-worthy gems
TL;DR: Luminar Neo's Lifetime Bundle lets you edit like a pro without the monthly shakedown—AI tools, add-ons, tutorials, and lifetime ownership for just $79.99. Maybe you've tried editing photos before. Maybe you… READ THE REST
This $24 MagTag is the AirTag's cooler cousin
TL;DR: This $23.99 MagTag tracker card (usually $59.99) works with Apple's Find My app and fits in your wallet like a credit card. If we're talking real, AirTags are cool, but nobody asked… READ THE REST
Office 2024—classic apps, fresh features, and no subscription guilt
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) for Mac or PC as a one-time purchase—just $129.97 (reg. $149.99). Microsoft Office 2024 Home is here, and unlike your streaming… READ THE REST