Richard Sharrocks/Getty Images For years, some of the world’s biggest tech companies have been shielded from lawsuits by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. But newly proposed legislation could change that — and have major implications for tech companies themselves. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank […] More
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Is there a Bluetooth tracker surreptitiously monitoring your location? Your smartphone can now alert you. Maria Diaz/ZDNETIn May 2023, Google and Apple announced they were joining forces to unveil a new specification aimed at enhancing user privacy with Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices. This initiative is designed to prevent people from using these devices to track others without their consent, marking a significant step towards safeguarding personal privacy in the digital age.In a joint statement yesterday, both companies announced that an alerting mechanism is being rolled out to iOS and Android users.Also: The best AirTag accessories you can buyThis capability is rolling out in iOS 17.5 for iPhone users and to Android 6.0+ devices. This will alert users if someone else’s AirTag, Find My Device network-compatible tracker tag or other industry specification-compatible Bluetooth tracker is moving about with them. When a tracker that is not registered on their device is detected moving with them over time, the device displays an alert: “[Item] Found Moving With You.”The potential victim has several options to address the situation. They can view the tracker’s identifier, activate a sound on the tracker to help locate it and access detailed instructions on how to disable it. This set of features is designed to empower individuals to protect themselves effectively against unwanted tracking, enhancing personal security and peace of mind. More
Jack Wallen/ZDNETGoogle plans to modify the built-in Password Manager in Chrome for Android to ensure passwords can’t be accidentally deleted. If you use Google Password Manager, you could find yourself in an unwanted situation where all your saved passwords are deleted when clearing browser data.Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you)Android Police reported that Redditor /u/harish9294 switched from a more traditional password manager solution and opted for Google Password Manager for an “integrated and unified experience.” Unfortunately, that switch caused the user to lose all their saved passwords after clearing Chrome’s cached data. More
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Jack Wallen/ZDNETMost people believe Google is enough — type your search string into the address bar, hit enter, and comb through the results. What if I told you that there were better ways to search using Google Chrome? With the help of a few simple extensions, you can extend and simplify the search process right from your browser.Also: 5 ways to declutter your Chrome browser – and take back control of your tab lifeFor those who’ve never installed an extension in Chrome, it’s simple:Go to the extensions page in the Chrome Web Store.Click Install.When prompted, click Add Extension.Before I continue, a word of warning: While searching for these extensions, I found several add-ons in the Chrome Web Store that were not verified by Google. Because some extensions require access to your Google account to function, I won’t recommend any option that has not been verified. You do not want your account information compromised! Therefore, even if an extension looks like it’s exactly what you’re looking for, if it’s not verified, featured, or doesn’t have a decent amount of positive reviews, avoid it.Similarly, if you filter extensions by either “Featured extensions” or “Established publishers,” you can trust that any extension listed is Verified.With that in mind, here are a few extensions I’ve found and used that can enhance your search experience.1. Search YouTubeSure, you can add YouTube as a site search in Chrome’s settings, but a handy extension called Search YouTube makes this a bit easier. Once installed, the Search YouTube extension adds a right-click menu entry so all you have to do is highlight a string of text on a webpage, right-click your mouse (or double-finger-tap your trackpad), and select Search YouTube for “X” (where X is your search string).Also: How to download YouTube videos for free, plus two other methodsYou can also pin the YouTube icon to your toolbar extension section. Click that icon to go directly to YouTube. This featured extension doesn’t offer much more than that, but if you search YouTube often, it comes in handy.You can install this free extension from the Chrome Web Store. More
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