Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the ...

A Startup Says It Has Found a Hidden Source of Geothermal Energy

Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first ...
Hackaday

Lessons Learned After Trying MeshCore For Off-grid Text Messaging

Michael Lynch] recently decided to delve into the world of off-grid, decentralized communications with MeshCore, because ...

No, Meta Is Not Scraping Your DMs to Train Its AI

Viral social media posts falsely claim Meta is going to collect your DMs to train its AI. The company's new privacy policy ...

Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database

An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and ...
CNET

Just Want Links in Google Search Results Instead of AI Overviews? Here's How to Do It

If you're looking for web links only in Google Search results, create a custom search shortcut for your browser. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, ...