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  John Holme

  

  How to turn off Google Sensorvault from tracking you

  CNET - Rick Broida

  Not only is Google Maps tracking you, but a program called Google Sensorvault is potentially turning over your location data to law enforcement, according to a report from The New York Times. We'll show you how you make it more difficult for Google or at least not hand over the most granular …

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  John Holme

  

  Google sued for £3.2bn by 4.4m iPhone users over browsing data collection

  The Telegraph - Joseph Archer

  Google is facing a potential payout of up to £3.2bn over claims it collected data on millions of iPhone users, the search giant has revealed. The group representing iPhone users, known as Google You Owe Us, represents 4.4 million people in a class action law suit which is taking action against the …

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  John Holme

  

  The Google app now lets you pin a few categories to your home screen as icons

  Android Authority - Matt Adams

  If you want easier access to the Dining, Entertainment, and Sports categories in your Google app, we have great news for you. The Google app has seen a lot of updates so far this year. The familiar card layout has had some visual flair added to it and more and more content seems to be packed in …

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  John Holme

  Sep 30, 2017
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  John Holme

  

  Google rumored to replace 2-factor with 'Advanced Protection' keys

  Engadget - Richard Lawler

  Made for VIPs, it could arrive as a response to last year's DNC hack. According to Bloomberg, Google is close to rolling out a hardware replacement for current 2-factor authentication setups. Right now, adding the need for a constantly changing code is one of the best ways to protect your account …

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  John Holme

  

  Deus ex machina: former Google engineer is developing an AI god

  The Guardian - Olivia Solon

  Way of the Future, a religious group founded by Anthony Levandowski, wants to create a deity based on artificial intelligence for the betterment of society