Here's how to disable Ring's creepy Search Party feature

Ring aired a Super Bowl ad touting its Search Party feature that didn't quite get the intended buzz. Instead, the commercial ...

Privacy activists call on California to remove covert license plate readers

More than two dozen privacy groups are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to remove covert license plate readers in ...
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Yes, your smart TV is tracking you—here's how to disable it

The Markup looks at the software on smart TVs that tracks what you're watching and explains how to switch it off.
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Hackers Are Targeting Your Smart Home. Here's How to Stop Them

Smart homes offer convenience with a side of security risks. Here's how to prevent hackers from gaining access to your smart ...

I disabled this core Android app to reclaim 7GB of storage, and I should have done it sooner

I won't be reinstalling this app ...
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Creeped Out by Ring's Lost Dog 'Search Party' Feature? Here's How to Turn It Off

Search Party' uses nearby Ring cameras to scan for missing pets in your yard. However it's on by default, prompting some Big Brother comparisons. Here's how to shut it down.