Tag: Digital Privacy
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WhatsApp And Meta Pay Hackers $4 Million — What To Know
Summary: A Major Payout Shines a Light on Bug Bounty Programs In a high-profile case that underscores the power—and perils—of modern bug bounty programs, Meta (the parent company of Facebook) and its messaging arm WhatsApp reportedly issued a substantial payout to hackers totaling around $4 million. The incident, which has dragged in figures such as…
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WhatsApp to Launch Usernames in 2026: Changing How Customers Reach Businesses
WhatsApp’s 2026 Shift: The Rise of Usernames In a move that could redefine how brands and customers interact, WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature in 2026: user names. After years of relying on phone numbers as the primary contact identifier, the platform plans to allow both individual users and businesses to hide…
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AI Browsers: Firefox’s take on the AI-first web era
AI browsers are reshaping how we browse Major tech players are expanding beyond chatbots and into AI-enhanced browsers. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas to Microsoft’s Edge Copilot Mode and Google’s Chrome With Gemini, the browser is becoming a front line for artificial intelligence. In this evolving landscape, Mozilla Firefox is positioning itself as a different kind…
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Meta to Shut Down Messenger Desktop Apps on December 15, Redirects Users to Web
Overview: Meta shutters Messenger desktop apps Meta has announced the gradual shutdown of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with full deprecation confirmed for December 15, 2025. After that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop apps and will be redirected to Facebook.com or Messenger.com to continue messaging.…
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New Border Bill Tabled Amid Privacy Fears Over C-2 Provisions
Overview: A Second Bill in Response to Privacy Concerns The federal Liberal government is preparing to table a second bill this week that would mirror much of the recently debated Strong Borders Act, known as Bill C-2, but with several controversial clauses removed. The move comes as privacy advocates, civil liberties groups, and opposition parties…
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Understanding CAPTCHA Blocks: Why News Sites Block Automated Access and How to Proceed
What a CAPTCHA Page Is and Why It Appears A CAPTCHA page is a safety check designed to distinguish human users from automated scripts. When a site detects unusual traffic or automated patterns, it may present a challenge to verify that you’re a real person. This helps protect content, user data, and server resources from…
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Apple Removes ICE Warning Apps From App Store Amid DOJ Pressure
Overview: the clash over ICE warning apps In the United States, a series of high-profile immigration enforcement actions has drawn attention to the tech tools that warned people when immigration and customs agents were active nearby. This week, Apple removed the best-known warning app—along with similar offerings—from the iOS App Store. The move follows criticism…
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Snapchat to Charge for Storing More Than 5GB of Memories: What You Need to Know
Snapchat is moving to monetize long-term storage of user memories. On Sept. 26, the company announced it will begin charging Snapchatters who have more than 5GB of Memories stored in the app. Memories lets users save photos and videos separate from the phone’s camera roll, a feature that has grown far beyond its early expectations.…
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Snapchat to Charge for Memories Storage Beyond 5GB: What It Means for Users
Overview: Snapchat shifts Memories storage to a paid model for high-usage users In a move that could reshape how heavy Snapchat users manage their personal archives, the company announced on Friday, September 26, that it will begin charging users who store more than 5 gigabytes (GB) of Memories — the photo and video collection saved…
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Snapchat to charge users for storing over 5GB of Memories
Snapchat’s 5GB threshold triggers new Memories storage plans In a Friday announcement, Snapchat revealed that starting soon, users who have more than 5GB of “Memories”—the in‑app photo and video stash—will face charges to keep their content stored. The company framed Memories as a curated collection of moments chosen by users, not a generic camera roll,…