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There is a whole shady industry for people who want to monitor and spy on their families. Multiple app makers promote and advertise their software — often referred to as stalkerware — to jealous ...

Here’s a surefire Tok-block. While it’s no secret that TikTok is tracking its users’ activity, the video app is now being accused of monitoring people who aren’t even on the platform. According to the ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Stay ahead of tech news with Tech Today, delivered to your inbox every morning. Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for ...

TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe. TikTok keeps track of everything you do on its app – no surprises there.

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

Public opinion polling agency says decision ‘solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities’ Gallup, the public opinion polling agency, will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after ...

Receiving calls from an unknown number often leads to the question, “Who called me from this number?” It could be a spammer, a long-lost friend, or a misdial, but quickly identifying the caller can ...

Roku, Fire, and Chromecast TVs may collect viewing, usage, and screen‑content data. You can disable or limit data collection via privacy/ACR settings. Full privacy requires disconnecting the TV from ...

Spam and cold calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you ...