If you’ve ever had the creeping sense that Google knows a little too much about you, you’re not wrong. From your search habits to your exact location on any given day, Google keeps a detailed log of ...

Google's apps, such as Chrome, Maps, Search, and YouTube, are constantly tracking your activity and sending it to Google. But don't worry, Google doesn't use the data for nefarious purposes like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. It’s now certain 2026 will begin with two of the most intense privacy ...

Earlier this year, Google undid one of the biggest privacy changes it had made to how it allows advertisers to capture data about your online usage. This data, which has collectively become known as ...

This tracking is hidden and you cannot switch it off — here's' what you do. Forget cookies — there’s a “pervasive and hidden tracking technique” in Google Chrome on your iPhone or Android phone, and ...