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CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images On January 31, 2025, Meta will deliver another blow to advertisers. 😩  Talk about a happy new year. 🥂 Meta has already started eliminating the ability to set new detailed targeting exclusions as of July 15, 2024. However, beginning Jan. 31, existing campaigns using these exclusions will stop delivering altogether. […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETGetting a new Android phone is always a fun experience. You’re anxious to try out the device’s powerful chipset or whatever generative AI features it houses. But before you have fun with your purchase, I strongly recommend wiping out all personal data from the old phone.Also: This simple Gmail trick gave me another 15GB of storage for free – and I didn’t lose any filesBad actors are always lurking around, waiting for someone to get careless online and steal hordes of sensitive information. Home addresses, phone numbers, emails, names, and more could easily fall into the wrong hands, so you must take the necessary steps to protect yourself. While third-party tools are available to help you protect or delete your data from the internet, if you’d like to take matters into your own hands — and know exactly what’s being wiped in the process — I will instead show you one easy way to clean your phone. Before you do anything, you’ll need to unlock your phone and perform several important steps first.1. Preparing for the clean-up More

ZDNETWith Street View, you can see panoramic, street-level images of practically any place in the world. Captured by Google’s fleet of specialized vehicles with high-resolution cameras, these images provide a virtual tour of neighborhoods, landmarks, and businesses. While Street View is incredibly useful and sometimes nostalgic, it does raise privacy concerns.Also: A hidden Google Maps feature is making people emotionalGoogle tries to blur identifiable faces and license plates in Street View to prevent misuse, but your house will still appear clearly. If this visibility feels unsettling — whether due to geospatial data privacy concerns, the desire to prevent criminal targeting, or maybe you just want to shield your property from unwelcome attention — Google allows you to blur your home upon request. Here’s how.How to blur your house on Google Maps Street ViewGoogle provides a quick process for requesting that your house, vehicle, different object, or even face be blurred on Street View. Keep in mind that once blurred, the image cannot be reverted, so make your decision carefully. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Logitech’s Mevo Core has a micro 4/3 image sensor that outperforms typical webcams in low light and resolution. Wireless connectivity offers flexible placement and setup for your live streams. The Mevo Core is fairly pricey at $999, with no lens included, but features like multi-cam support for creative live streams utilizing […] More

Phil Ashley/Getty Images The TikTok ban could be catastrophic for Americans. This crisis has ripple effects that could disrupt industries and shake the American economy. 💰 Aly (my editor) HATES when I do hot takes… but billions per month are at stake, and American small businesses are on the line so I have to share […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways KeySmart’s SmartCard is available from Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It’s super thin, works with Apple iOS Find My, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. –> Apple AirTags<!–> have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft has made one of the best work tablets of 2024 with the 11th-generation Surface Pro for $1,000. It’s one of the latest Copilot+ PCs housing next-gen hardware, long-lasting battery, and a stunning OLED touchscreen. As great as it may be, the device’s generative AI features don’t perform at the same […] More