It’s U2 déjà vu: Apple’s yet again shoving stuff at users without their say-so. This time, it’s via the TV app, to some iOS users.
Tag Archives: opt-in
Power to the people! Google backtracks (a bit) on forced Chrome logins
Google thought it was a such a great idea to start logging you into everything when you logged into something… that it forgot to ask.
Malware in the App Store? You CANNOT be SERIOUS! [Chet Chat Podcast 215]
Take a listen to the latest Chet Chat podcast, our fun-but-informative weekly commentary on the latest computer security issues.
Microsoft downloads Windows 10 to your computer even if you don’t want it yet
Microsoft really wants people to upgrade to Windows 10. So it’s downloaded the new operating system – secretly? – on Windows 7 and 8 PCs that have automatic updates turned on.
Privacy groups walk out of US talks on facial recognition guidelines
Not a single industry representative would agree on the most basic premise: that targets of facial recognition should opt in before companies identify them.
Facebook hit with class action lawsuit over facial recognition data
A new lawsuit alleges Facebook violated users’ privacy rights to build world’s largest privately held database of facial recognition data.
U2’s Bono says sorry for foisting album on everybody’s iTunes
In a Facebook interview, a U2 fan – or, well, maybe just somebody who took advantage of the chance to tell off the band – asked the band to please never release an automatically downloaded album again, given that “It’s really rude.”
Apple’s free gift: Did U get the album 2?
Apple’s gift of a free U2 album for iTunes users? Turns out it’s “free” as in “compulsory”…
The EPIC edition – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
One less opt-in app, one more Android virus, and a bunch of EPIC failures… All in this week’s 60 Second Security.
Foursquare app tracks your location by default whenever your phone is on
Foursquare, makers of the popular app that lets you “check in” wherever you go, unveiled a new version this week that tracks your location even when the app is closed. With opt-in as the default, here’s how to opt-out. We show you how to opt out if you don’t want ad men and Foursquare to constantly know your whereabouts. 