Chrome expands autofill to handle passports, licenses, and even your car info
Google’s new Chrome autofill update adds support for passports, licenses, and even vehicle details, improving convenience while keeping privacy in check.
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SpecFive launches Spectre Pro, an Android off-grid mesh phone for privacy and independence
SpecFive’s Spectre Pro is an Android powered off-grid mesh phone built for explorers and families who want privacy, reliability, and no subscriptions.
Firefox plans smarter, privacy-first search suggestions in your address bar
Firefox’s new address bar feature could change search by offering instant, private answers while showing that Mozilla still has innovation left.
Surfshark launches a privacy-first web content blocker
Surfshark’s new web content blocker lets families filter harmful websites, set 2FA locks, and stay safe online without invasive tracking.
NordVPN embraces open source by releasing its Linux GUI on GitHub
NordVPN has open sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package, making the VPN easier to install and more transparent for Linux users.
Fastmail brings its email service to the desktop for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Fastmail now has a native desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux with offline support, default mail integration, and native system notifications.
Brave browser hits 100 million users as privacy push gains momentum
Brave browser has passed 100 million monthly users, with Brave Search nearing 20 billion queries a year. The company continues to expand its privacy-first ecosystem and AI offerings.
Ask Brave merges AI chat with traditional search
Ask Brave merges AI chat and search in one interface, delivering privacy-focused answers and thorough Deep Research results.
Tails 7.0 Linux distribution debuts with Debian 13 and GNOME 48
Tails 7.0 launches with Debian 13 and GNOME 48, bringing faster startup, updated apps, and improved hardware support, though GNOME 49 already makes it feel a bit behind.
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.