Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face⭐8

Microsoft quietly adds a new Windows app prompting facial scans via Windows Hello, enhancing security but sparking privacy concerns over user consent and data t...

Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people⭐8

Librarians host "Avoiding AI" workshops to help people disable AI features on devices, reclaiming digital autonomy amid Big Tech's push for forced AI adoption.

Meet WebBrain: An Open-Source, Local-First AI Browser Agent That⭐8

WebBrain is an open-source, local-first AI browser agent that reads pages and automates tasks in Chrome and Firefox without sending data to external servers.

Lumo, Proton’s privacy-focused AI chatbot, gets an upgrade⭐7

Proton's Lumo 2.0 adds image recognition, persistent memory, and a 76% speed boost, rivaling ChatGPT while prioritizing user privacy.

Here’s How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature⭐8

Learn how to opt out of Google Search’s new AI data training feature storing your image uploads. Step-by-step guide to protect your privacy in 2026.

Meta Launches Cheaper Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban Partnership⭐8

Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban partnership, cutting price by $80 to boost wearable AI accessibility with privacy updates ahead of 2026.

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI⭐7

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker warns AI chatbots are not friends, not conscious, and warns against pervasive access like Microsoft Copilot monitoring private chats...

Mastodon Looks to Newsletters to Help Revive the Open Social Web⭐8

Mastodon 4.6 introduces email newsletters to help creators build portable audiences without requiring a Mastodon account, boosting the open social web's growth.

Apple Plans to Change Hide My Email Feature, Potentially⭐7

Apple updates Hide My Email to use @private.icloud.com domain, making anonymous sign-ups easier for sites to block, sparking user criticism.