Technology & Culture
Clear explanations of privacy, AI, digital ownership and technology’s place in everyday life.
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Does a Black Box Really Redact a PDF? We Tested It
Black boxes can leave PDF content recoverable. Our tests show why applied redaction still needs hidden information cleanup and final file checks.
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Browser Fingerprinting: What Sites Can Identify Even After You Clear Cookies
Browser fingerprinting combines observable browser and device characteristics. Clearing cookies or using a private window does not necessarily make you look new.
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Your Gmail and Photos Could Influence Google’s AI Mode Ads
Google is testing personalized AI Mode ads using insights from connected apps. Learn what it means for Gmail, Photos, and your privacy controls.
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What Happens to Your Digital Life When You Die? Apple, Google, Facebook and the Accounts You Leave Behind
Apple, Google and Facebook do not simply transfer a deceased person’s account. Here is what their legacy tools can actually release, manage or delete—and what remains inaccessible.
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How to Remove Metadata From Photos: What Our Tests Showed
Our controlled tests show why removing GPS alone leaves identifying metadata, and how broader removal can affect a photo’s orientation and color profile.
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Can AI Detectors Really Tell If You Used ChatGPT?
AI detectors can provide signals, but they cannot reliably prove someone used ChatGPT. Accuracy varies by detector, model and type of writing.