Is Google's data collection helpful or harmful? If you feel this level of tracking is too invasive, here's how to check what you're sharing and adjust the privacy settings on your account.

If you’re a regular GitHub user you’ll be familiar with the website’s graphical calendar display of activity as a grid. For some of you it will show a hive of activity, while for others it will be a ...

If something is free, you’re the product being sold. This is especially true for most online services we use. For example, Google’s primary source of revenue is ads. They make money by collecting data ...

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 ...

A bunch of apps on a phone - Lixu/Getty Images Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, coming equipped with a slew of useful apps and tools that let you accomplish so much more ...

It's virtually impossible to live in modern society and not be tracked in some way. Websites track you, the apps you need and use every day could be the worst offenders in privacy invasion, and the ...

Tracking your daily steps is a simple yet effective way to monitor your physical activity and stay motivated toward your fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to lose weight, boost your fitness, or ...

If Meta starts using your off-site activity in July 2026 to personalize Facebook and Instagram content, you can opt out via Accounts Center. Just go to Your Information & Permissions → Activity from ...

I’m a few days in with Oura’s latest activity tracking updates, which rolled out in mid-April. At a glance, the refinements are all about smarter, more meaningful activity tracking. The biggest change ...