Netflix is Killing Google Cast Support on Most TVs
Netflix is discontinuing Google Cast support for most devices, forcing users to navigate with their TV remote instead of their phone. This follows the platform’s 2019 removal of AirPlay support.
Category: Privacy
Amazon Warns of Massive Black Friday Scam Targeting Millions
Amazon is warning its 300 million active customers about a widespread impersonation scam during the holiday shopping season. The scheme uses fake notifications and malicious links to steal financial information and account credentials.
EU Slaps Social Media With Fraud Liability – And It’s About Time
The European Parliament and Council have agreed to hold social media platforms financially responsible for scams that originate on their services. Platforms like Meta will now have to repay banks when they fail to remove fraudulent content after being notified. The law builds on the Digital Services
Helium Browser Might Be the Privacy-Focused Chrome Alternative We’ve Been Waiting For
Helium Browser is a new privacy-focused alternative to Brave that strips away all the bloat. Built on Ungoogled Chromium with uBlock Origin baked in, it offers a truly minimal browsing experience without the crypto and AI integrations that have made Brave feel heavy.
The VPN Crackdown Is Here – And It’s Getting Serious
Federal agencies are warning iPhone and Android users to stop using personal VPNs, calling them security risks. This comes as lawmakers consider outright bans to enforce content restrictions. The VPN landscape is changing dramatically.
Amazon Workers Warn of AI’s “Staggering Damage”
More than 1,000 Amazon workers have anonymously signed a letter criticizing the company’s aggressive AI development. They warn this approach could cause “staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth” amid massive data center expansion.
X’s location feature reveals MAGA influencers are often overseas
X’s new account location feature has uncovered that numerous popular MAGA-themed political accounts with thousands of followers aren’t actually based in the United States. Researchers found these accounts posting about U.S. politics are frequently located in South Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
YouTube Finally Lets You Control Your Chaotic Feed
YouTube is testing a feature called “Your Custom Feed” that gives users unprecedented control over their homepage recommendations. Instead of relying solely on the algorithm, you can type prompts to request specific content. The feature is currently in limited testing with no official rollout date y
Meta accused of hiding research showing Facebook harms mental health
A bombshell legal filing alleges Meta conducted research in 2019 showing users felt significantly better after taking breaks from Facebook. The company reportedly shut down the project and kept findings secret despite congressional inquiries about platform safety.
Why sharing your AI account is like handing over your phone
That AI subscription you’re sharing with friends or family isn’t like Netflix. These tools store your conversations, personal data, and can even access connected accounts. The risks are way bigger than you think.