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Europe Launches Free App to Verify Age Online Safely
SolutionsApr 19

Europe Launches Free App to Verify Age Online Safely

Europe just solved one of tech's biggest challenges with a new app that proves your age online without sharing personal data with every website. The free tool protects kids while preserving everyone's privacy.

Egypt Independent2 min read
EU Launches Anonymous Age-Check App for Kids Online
SolutionsApr 15

EU Launches Anonymous Age-Check App for Kids Online

The European Union just made online safety easier for parents and kids with a new age-verification app that works like a digital ID without tracking personal data. Five countries already tested it, and now it's ready to protect children across Europe.

South China Morning Post2 min read
New Modular Tablet Designed to Last 10 Years
VideosMar 25

New Modular Tablet Designed to Last 10 Years

A new privacy-focused tablet lets you swap out batteries and storage yourself, built to stay useful for up to a decade instead of ending up in a landfill. Physical switches for cameras and connectivity give users complete control over their privacy.

New Atlas3 min read
Signal Creator Brings Privacy Tech to Meta's AI Chatbots
Acts of KindnessMar 20

Signal Creator Brings Privacy Tech to Meta's AI Chatbots

The privacy advocate who made end-to-end encryption mainstream is now working with Meta to protect your conversations with AI chatbots. Billions of people chat with AI daily, but unlike your private texts, those conversations aren't encrypted.

Wired3 min read
New Linux Phone Runs Android Apps Without Tracking You
InnovationMar 5

New Linux Phone Runs Android Apps Without Tracking You

A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.

New Atlas2 min read
Cape Phone Service Shields Users From Hackers and Spies
SolutionsJan 27

Cape Phone Service Shields Users From Hackers and Spies

A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Signal Founder Launches ChatGPT Alternative That Protects Privacy
InnovationJan 18

Signal Founder Launches ChatGPT Alternative That Protects Privacy

Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of ultra-secure messaging app Signal, just launched Confer, an AI assistant that can't spy on your conversations or sell your data to advertisers. It's proof that artificial intelligence doesn't have to come at the cost of your privacy.

TechCrunch2 min read