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IT firms cut H-1B reliance; Anthropic flags AI risks in IPO filing
Top Indian IT firms have sharply cut H-1B visa filings as rules tighten. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
NEET UG Admit Card 2026 Out at neet.nta.nic.in; check steps to download and other important details
NEET UG Admit Card 2026 Released at neet.nta.nic.in: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 admit cards on neet.nta.nic.in for over 25 lakh registered candidates. The highly competitive medical entrance exam is scheduled for May 3, with the exam conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates are advised to download and print their hall tickets for entry.
Google must pay $425 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
A US jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for collecting user data despite tracking being turned off. The case involved privacy violations affecting millions. Though Google denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, the verdict highlights growing scrutiny over its data practices. The users had been seeking more than $31 billion in damages.
Delete this browser from your Android now — experts say it’s putting you at risk
Experts suggest Google Chrome's ease of use may compromise user privacy. Surfshark research indicates Chrome gathers extensive data compared to competitors. Features like autofill and syncing enable tracking of user activity. A lawsuit revealed Google's data collection even in Incognito mode. Alternatives like Brave and DuckDuckGo offer enhanced privacy. Users can regain control by switching browsers and adjusting settings.
Judge rejects class action for Google privacy lawsuit
A US judge has ruled that Google users cannot sue as a group over claims the company collected data without consent when Chrome wasn’t synced. The proposed class action was dismissed permanently. The court said individual consent must be assessed case-by-case, making a group claim inappropriate.
US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Google said in a statement: "We disagree with this ruling and are confident the facts of the case are on our side. Chrome Sync helps people use Chrome seamlessly across their different devices and has clear privacy controls." The appeals court returned the case to US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, who had dismissed it in December 2022.
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Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think
A settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get more privacy while surfing the internet than they had been previously.
Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit
Users alleged that Google's analytics, cookies and apps let the Alphabet unit improperly track people who set Google's Chrome browser to "Incognito"and other browsers to "private" browsing mode.
Google settles $5-billion consumer privacy lawsuit
The settlement terms were not disclosed, but the lawyers said they have agreed to a binding term sheet through mediation, and expected to present a formal settlement for court approval by February 24, 2024.
Scams can turn online shopping into nightmare: 10 tips to safeguard digital privacy
While it can be a heady experience shopping for a festive season, beware of scams masquerading as freebies and discount offers!
Apple considered switch to search engine DuckDuckGo from Google
The details of those talks are expected to be released later this week after the judge overseeing a federal antitrust suit against Google ruled Wednesday that he would unseal the testimony of DuckDuckGo Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Weinberg and Apple executive John Giannandrea.
Apple AI chief shows new private browser search at Google trial
The difficulty of switching search engines has been hotly contested in US government's antitrust suit, which alleges that Google illegally maintained its monopoly over online search via contracts with web browsers and smartphone makers, including Apple.
How to safeguard privacy in the era of personalised ads
As personalized digital advertising becomes the norm, users are often unaware of the extent of personal data collected and shared by advertisers, leading to potential privacy breaches and manipulation. To address this, individuals should be mindful of their privacy settings, use ad-blockers and VPNs, limit location sharing and be selective with app downloads.
Google fails to end $5 billion consumer privacy lawsuit
A US judge rejected Google's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it invaded the privacy of millions of people by secretly tracking their internet use.
Zoho launches Ulaa, a privacy-focused web browser
The Chennai-headquartered company said the browser is built specifically to secure personal data with pre-built capabilities that universally block tracking and website surveillance.
US court sanctions Google in privacy case, company's second legal setback in days
The order from US Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen in San Jose, California, stems from a class action claiming Google unlawfully tracked its users while they were using the company's Chrome browsers in private, or "incognito," mode.
Google 'Incognito' users lose appeal to sue for damages as class
Plaintiffs sued Google in 2020, claiming that Google continued to collect data from users despite their use of private-browsing in Chrome's "Incognito" mode. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 billion in damages.
What is Incognito mode? Here’s how to disable it in Chrome
The incognito mode is a very neat feature of Chrome as it helps you with keeping your browsing history private while browsing on your PC/Computer or laptop. Therefore, disabling Incognito will mean storing all browsing history.
iOS 16 brings 'Lockdown Mode' to iPhone to protect chats, web browsing from targeted spyware: Here's how it works
Apple detailed two initiatives to help protect users who may be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats.
Google 'private browsing' mode not really private, Texas lawsuit says
Texas, Indiana, Washington State and the District of Columbia filed separate suits against Google in January in state courts over what they called deceptive location-tracking practices that invade users' privacy.
Sundar Pichai freed from questioning in Google 'Incognito' privacy suit
Pichai had been ordered in December to sit for a deposition for up to two hours in a case alleging that the technology giant scoops user data through its Chrome web browser even in "Incognito" private-browsing mode.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai can be questioned in privacy lawsuit, judge rules
In the lawsuit filed in June 2020, users accused Google of illegally invading their privacy by tracking internet use while Google Chrome browsers were set in "private" mode.
CEO Sundar Pichai knew about Google's Incognito mode issue in 2019, but kept it 'out of spotlight', lawsuit alleges
Google has been accused of unlawfully tracking user's internet use while browsing Incognito in Chrome browser.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai sought to keep incognito mode issues out of spotlight, lawsuit alleges
Users last June alleged in a lawsuit that Google unlawfully tracked their internet use when they were browsing incognito in its Chrome browser. Google has said it makes clear that incognito only stops data from being saved to a user's device and is fighting the lawsuit.
Google to face lawsuit over snooping in ‘incognito’ mode
“The court concludes that Google did not notify users that Google engages in the alleged data collection while the user is in private browsing mode,” US District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California, wrote in her ruling.
US judge in Google case disturbed that even 'incognito' users are tracked
Google has become a target antitrust complaints in the last year filed by state and federal officials -- as well as businesses -- accusing it of abusing its dominance in digital advertising and online search.
Why Google faces a $5 billion class action lawsuit
The $5 billion class action suit alleges that the tech giant and its parent Alphabet Inc collect user's data by tracking his activity on the web even in the private mode through apps and website plug-ins, a Reuters report said.
The best web browser for Android and their features
If we had to pick one however, we think Chrome is your best bet for speed, support across devices, and integrated features.
Get around paywalls with incognito mode
Every browser has an option to explore the Internet privately. In Chrome, it’s Incognito mode (File > ‘New Incognito Window’).
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