Neowin News Feed for: Privacy

Microsoft Teams is getting a controversial location tracking feature that users may hate

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:18:02 +0000

A postponed Teams capability is back on track for release, reviving debate over privacy, workplace visibility, and employer oversight. Read more...

Zen Browser 1.21b

Razvan Serea — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:01 +0000

Zen Browser is a privacy-focused, open-source browser built on Firefox. It offers customization via Zen Mods, split views, vertical tabs, and prioritizes user experience over data collection. Read more...

LibreWolf 151.0.4-1

Razvan Serea — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:48:01 +0000

LibreWolf is a Firefox-based browser focused on privacy, security, and user freedom. It removes telemetry, includes uBlock Origin by default, and offers hardened settings for a tracker-free experience Read more...

UK nudity blockers are a looming privacy disaster, we must be able to see the source code

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:01 +0000

The UK government is now mandating nudity-blocking software for smartphones sold in the country. I look at why this is a privacy nightmare and the safeguards that must be in place. Read more...

Signal accuses UK government of using child safety as cover for mass surveillance

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:28:01 +0000

The UK wants to make it impossible for children to send or view explicit images. Signal calls it one of the most dangerous surveillance proposals ever. Read more...

LibreWolf 151.0.3-1

Razvan Serea — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:18:01 +0000

Zen Browser 1.20.2b

Razvan Serea — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:32:01 +0000

Tor Browser 15.0.15

Razvan Serea — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:01 +0000

Everything you need to safely browse the Internet. Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Read more...

Backlash forces Meta to scale back employee keystroke tracking plans

David Uzondu — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:24:02 +0000

Last April, Meta launched a program to collect employee keystrokes, mouse movements, and other inputs to train AI models. The company is now scaling down the project, citing "several optimizations." Read more...

Ring faces fresh lawsuit over facial scanning 'Familiar Faces' feature

David Uzondu — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:46:01 +0000

A Virginia man has taken Ring to court over its "Familiar Faces" facial recognition feature, which it introduced last September, citing privacy concerns. Read more...

LibreWolf 151.0.2-1

Razvan Serea — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:22:01 +0000

Zen Browser 1.20.1b

Razvan Serea — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:58:01 +0000

Zen Browser 1.20b

Razvan Serea — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:50:01 +0000

Big Tech is turning you into a digital tenant, but there is a way to give them notice

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:40:01 +0000

Tired of surprise updates, rising subscription fees, and forced AI features? These simple, free software tools will help you reclaim total sovereignty over your data and devices. Read more...

LibreWolf 151.0.1-2

Razvan Serea — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:44:01 +0000

O&O ShutUp10 3.0.1076 released with new premium tier

Razvan Serea — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:04:01 +0000

With O&O ShutUp10 you have full control over which functions under Windows 10/11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Read more...

LibreWolf 151.0-1

Razvan Serea — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:18:02 +0000

Tor Browser 15.0.14

Razvan Serea — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:01 +0000

Everything you need to safely browse the Internet. Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Read more...

Mozilla claims UK government is wrong about how kids use VPNs

Paul Hill — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:58:01 +0000

Is the UK government misjudging why kids use VPNs? Mozilla reveals startling data that challenges plans for mandatory age verification checks. Read more...

Governments are ruining the internet to protect kids but there is a much better way

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Heavy-handed web regulations are pushing us toward a dystopian future. Shifting filtering directly to the router level fixes the problem without forcing adults to hand over sensitive ID data. Read more...

Floorp 12.14.2

Razvan Serea — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:03 +0000

A browser build for keeping the open, private and sustainable web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. Made in Japan. Read more...

Zen Browser 1.19.13b

Razvan Serea — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is killing Copilot Mode in Edge, but AI features aren't going away

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is retiring Edge Copilot Mode while expanding AI features across Edge on desktop and mobile. Read more...

Ofcom hits suicide forum with £950k fine and probes porn sites under OSA

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:04:01 +0000

New enforcement actions under the Online Safety Act target sites failing to protect minors and vulnerable users. Here is what happens next for the platforms. Read more...

LibreWolf 150.0.3-1

Razvan Serea — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:54:01 +0000

EFF slams Meta for killing Instagram encrypted chats and blaming users

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:46:01 +0000

Meta is under fire for ending Instagram's encrypted messaging. The EFF argues that privacy should be a default right, not a buried setting users are blamed for ignoring. Read more...

Apple finally brings end-to-end encryption to RCS on iPhone

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A massive privacy upgrade is rolling out for cross-platform chats. Find out how Apple's latest beta is changing the way you message Android users. Read more...

Major Privacy 0.99.9 Beta

Razvan Serea — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:56:01 +0000

Major Privacy is a Windows privacy and security tool that controls apps, file access, and internet use. It ensures only authorized apps can open encrypted files, offering unmatched data protection. Read more...

Microsoft is allowing IT admins to monitor your AI prompts and responses in plaintext

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Your workplace AI chats may no longer be as private as you think, as Microsoft gives security teams unprecedented visibility into prompts. Read more...

Zen Browser 1.19.12b

Razvan Serea — Sat, 09 May 2026 14:52:01 +0000

LibreWolf 150.0.2-1

Razvan Serea — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Floorp 12.14.0

Razvan Serea — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:46:01 +0000

A browser build for keeping the open, private and sustainable web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. Made in Japan. Read more...

Tor Browser 15.0.13

Razvan Serea — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:53:06 +0000

Everything you need to safely browse the Internet. Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Read more...

Google Chrome is reportedly auto-installing a massive 4GB AI model without your consent

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:01 +0000

Is your storage mysteriously vanishing? Chrome is forcing a massive AI model onto devices without notice. Discover the "dark patterns" behind the download. Read more...

Tech giants and civil rights groups warn UK's age-verification plan threatens the open web

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:32:02 +0000

A massive expansion of online ID systems is looming in the UK. Discover why experts say these new laws could entrench Big Tech and forever change how you access the global internet. Read more...

Floorp 12.13.0

Razvan Serea — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:58:01 +0000

A browser build for keeping the open, private and sustainable web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. Made in Japan. Read more...

Utah's new law is about to make life very difficult for VPN users

Paul Hill — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:42:01 +0000

A looming legal shift in Utah could force websites to block VPNs or mandate universal age checks. Here is how this landmark bill threatens the digital privacy of every resident. Read more...

LibreWolf 150.0.1-1

Razvan Serea — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:24:01 +0000

Zen Browser 1.19.11b

Razvan Serea — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:13:33 +0000

Tor Browser 15.0.11

Razvan Serea — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0000

Everything you need to safely browse the Internet. Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Read more...