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Google U-turns on Privacy Sandbox endeavor, deciding that cookies won't be replaced after all - here's what that means for you

By Kristina Terech published

Google reverses its plan to replace third-party cookies with the Privacy Sandbox in Chrome, now offering both options amid regulatory and industry pressures.

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A dart that has landed in the middle of a bullseye on a red target

Targeted ads are a problem—here’s why

By River Hart published

I'll be watching you... Are we swapping our digital privacy for a little convenience? Here’s what you need to know.

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Google Chrome delays third-party cookies plan yet again

By Craig Hale published

Third-party cookie deprecation in GoogleChrome has been given yet another pushback.

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Brave's strict fingerprint protection isn't playing nice with websites - so it's getting the axe

By Lewis Maddison published

Brave is getting rid of its Strict fingerprint protection mode, as it's breaking websites and actually making users more identifiable.

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Google is finally killing tracking cookies in Chrome – here’s what that means

By Alex Blake published

Google Chrome is rolling out Tracking Prevention, a feature that will block tracking cookies by default.

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Google Chrome officially starts clamping down on third-party cookies

By Craig Hale published

Third-party cookies are being disabled from January 2024 for some Chrome users, and for all from Q3 2024.

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Google Chrome will soon stop cookies entirely - but probably not for you

By Mike Moore published

Only a select few Google Chrome users will say goodbye to cookies, with the rest of us having to wait.

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Norton Secure Browser on a laptop

Norton launches super-secure browser for Windows and Mac users alike

By Lewis Maddison published

Norton says its new browser will protect users from tracking and threats.

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Google Chrome teases full tracking protection tool to keep users protected

By Craig Hale published

Chrome could soon be getting a dedicated ‘Tracking Protection’ menu to help users control cookies.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 hands on display macro

Android phones are getting a welcome ad privacy upgrade

By Craig Hale published

Google wants to change the way apps track you on Android with Privacy Sandbox ideas borrowed from Chrome.

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