Vivaldi rejects AI browsers and declares browsing must stay human
Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner says the company will not add AI chatbots or summaries to its browser, warning that they strip away curiosity and harm the open web.
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Vivaldi rejects AI browsers and declares browsing must stay human
Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner says the company will not add AI chatbots or summaries to its browser, warning that they strip away curiosity and harm the open web.
Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked
Brave researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that lets hidden prompt injections hijack user sessions. The attack shows why agentic AI browsing needs new security models.
Tails 7.0 RC1 is here and it’s based on Debian 13 with GNOME 48
Tails 7.0~rc1 is now available with Debian 13, GNOME 48, and major software updates. Try it now before the official release on October 16.
OpenAI kills ChatGPT public indexing feature over privacy concerns
OpenAI has removed a feature that let ChatGPT conversations be indexed by search engines, citing privacy risks.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.
AdGuard for Windows blocks Microsoft Recall screen tracking
AdGuard for Windows v7.21 now blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature, giving users stronger privacy by preventing background screenshot tracking.
Proton Lumo open source AI assistant keeps your data private
Proton’s new AI assistant Lumo keeps chats private with no logging or training on your inputs. Try it free without an account.
Apple launches retail expansion in Saudi Arabia, but at what cost?
Apple has launched its first retail services in Saudi Arabia, offering full Arabic support and plans for physical stores. But human rights concerns loom large.
ExpressVPN leaked real IP addresses on Windows — can users still trust it?
ExpressVPN has patched a privacy issue in its Windows app that leaked certain traffic outside the VPN tunnel. Here’s what happened and why you should update.
Mozilla VPN now available on Flathub for Linux users
Mozilla VPN has landed on Flathub, making it easier for Linux users to install the private, secure browsing app without command-line hassle.