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OS age gates collide with an ad-tech cookie avalanche
technology25 days ago

OS age gates collide with an ad-tech cookie avalanche

The Register reports that OS-level age verification attempts are tangled in a sprawling ad-tech ecosystem that relies on long-lived cookies and other storage to track users. The piece catalogs numerous vendors and their data practices—collecting IPs, device IDs, precise locations, and user profiles—with cookie lifetimes spanning months to years. Some vendors claim not to use cookies or rely on alternative storage, but the overall landscape shows pervasive data collection that undermines robust age checks and raises privacy concerns about how age gates are implemented and monitored.

via theregister.com|
#adtech#age-verification#cookies
The ad-tech cookie web: a comprehensive snapshot of rivals' tracking data
privacy1 month ago

The ad-tech cookie web: a comprehensive snapshot of rivals' tracking data

The Register compiles a sweeping inventory of third-party ad-tech vendors (TCF and others), detailing each vendor's cookie usage, durations, and data collection practices. The list shows cookie lifetimes ranging from days to multiple years, and data collected including IP addresses, device identifiers, location data, user profiles, and authentication-derived identifiers. It notes whether vendors use other storage, and whether they rely on legitimate interests or consent, with several vendors not using cookies or using alternative storage. The piece underscores how pervasive and varied online tracking is across the ad ecosystem.

via theregister.com|
#adtech#cookies#data-collection
Seismic Signals Map Space Debris Path in Real Time
science2 months ago

Seismic Signals Map Space Debris Path in Real Time

Researchers show that existing earthquake seismometers can detect shock waves from reentering space debris, enabling near real-time tracking of its path and potential landing sites; using 127 seismometers across southern California to map China's Shenzhou-15 module's descent (Mach 25–30) they estimated speed, altitude, and breakup points—information that can complement radar predictions and speed debris recovery to reduce hazards.

via SciTechDaily|
#reentry#science#seismology
Nudity-focused apps slip past store checks via a sprawling ad-tech network
technology2 months ago

Nudity-focused apps slip past store checks via a sprawling ad-tech network

The Register reports that Nudify-style apps evade Google Play and Apple App Store moderation by routing content and monetization through a vast web of advertising and tracking vendors. The piece catalogs numerous ad-tech providers and their data practices—collecting IPs, device IDs, precise location, user profiles, and more—highlighting how this ecosystem can enable illicit content to slip through reviews while raising significant privacy concerns for users.

via theregister.com|
#adtech#app-store-moderation#nudity
AirTag 2: Longer Reach, Louder Sound, New Chime
gadgets2 months ago

AirTag 2: Longer Reach, Louder Sound, New Chime

Apple unveils a second-gen AirTag with a next‑gen Ultra Wideband chip that delivers up to 50% farther locating range, a 50% louder speaker (heard up to 2x farther) and a distinctive new chime. Precision Finding gains compatibility with Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2, while the exterior and CR2032 battery remain the same. Apple also expands Share Item Location with airlines (now 50+ carriers) to aid luggage recovery. It’s priced at $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack and is available to order today.

via Gizmodo|
#airtag#apple#gadgets
AirTag 2 Expands Precision Finding to Apple Watch, Adds Louder Speaker
technology2 months ago

AirTag 2 Expands Precision Finding to Apple Watch, Adds Louder Speaker

Apple unveils the AirTag 2, a second‑generation tracker with a second‑gen UWB chip for 1.5× longer Precision Finding range and support on Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2; it has a louder speaker, improved Bluetooth, redesigned internals, and a heavier 11.8 g body. The back text is now all caps and lists IP67, NFC, and Find My; it remains for tracking objects (not pets) and uses a CR2032 battery. Reset requires four battery removals with up to 12 seconds for the final tone. Requires iOS 26.2.1. Priced at $29 (four-pack $99) with free engraving; orders ship starting Jan 28.

via MacRumors|
#airtag#apple#find-my
Seismic Signals Could Help Track Reentering Space Debris
space2 months ago

Seismic Signals Could Help Track Reentering Space Debris

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University and Imperial College London propose using seismometers to detect sonic booms produced by reentering space junk, turning ground sensors into a rapid tracking tool that could complement radar, optical, and satellite methods. In a trial involving China’s Shenzhou-15 reentry, seismic data reconstructed the debris’ sky path and diverged from Space Force radar predictions by about 40 kilometers, highlighting potential for faster location and recovery of toxic residues—though the approach requires more validation since small debris may not generate detectable signals and distinguishing signals from other sources remains a challenge.

via CNN|
#reentry#seismometers#sonic-booms
GhostPoster Malware Hits 17 Browser Extensions Across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
technology2 months ago

GhostPoster Malware Hits 17 Browser Extensions Across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge

Researchers warn of the GhostPoster campaign, which distributed 17 malicious browser extensions across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge to monitor activity and hijack affiliate traffic. The extensions load a remote payload via a logo-based loader, and together they have thousands to hundreds of thousands of installs (over 840k in total). Although these extensions can no longer be installed in major browsers, anyone who still has them should delete them immediately, as they can inject scripts, strip HTTP headers, bypass CAPTCHA, and enable click fraud; the campaign appears to have started as early as 2020.

via Lifehacker|
#browser-extensions#ghostposter#malware
Motorola's Moto Tag 2 and Moto Watch Enhance Tracking and Fitness Features
technology3 months ago

Motorola's Moto Tag 2 and Moto Watch Enhance Tracking and Fitness Features

Motorola announced the Moto Tag 2, an improved Android tracker with longer battery life (over 500 days), upgraded Bluetooth 6.0 support for better tracking, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a similar form factor to the original. It features enhanced tracking capabilities via Ultra-Wideband and channel-sounding technology, with a release expected in the coming months.

via 9to5Google|
#android-find-hub#battery-life#bluetooth-60