EU is proposing a new mass surveillance law and is asking the public for feedback
The craziest thing is that when a German MEP Patrick Breyer asked the EU to release the names of the people who were a part of the so called High Level Group that wrote this law, they replied with a list with all names blacked out
https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1kvf69x/eu_is_proposing_a_new_mass_surveillance_law_and/
#eu #EuropeanUnion #surveillance #privacy #enshittification #tech
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
The judge in Epic v. Apple has banned Apple from charging a commission on purchases made outside the App Store because of its ongoing anticompetitive behavior.
https://www.theverge.com/news/659246/apple-epic-app-store-judge-ruling-control
#apple #epic #gaming #tech
The Google Assistant era is over; Gemini is coming to your phone whether you like it or not
Before the end of 2025, Google will stop offering Assistant on devices capable of using Gemini, making the switch mandatory
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-killing-assistant-3535315/
#google #ai #Gemini #android #tech #privacy #surveillance #enshittification
Google’s new policy tracks all your devices with no opt-out
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/googles-new-policy-tracks-all-your-devices-with-no-opt-out/
#google #spyware #privacy #surveillance #ads #enshittification #tech
Google stealthily installed a spyware app called "Android System SaftyCore" to android phones to scan pictures without user permission or knowledge. Uninstall here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.safetycore
#Google #Android #spyware #privacy #tech #enshittification
Google Will Track Your Location ‘Every 15 Minutes’—‘Even With GPS Disabled’
#google #pixel #android #privacy #surveillance #spyware #enshittification #tech