Best of Privacy — February 2024

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   Hacker News·2y

   Why I use Firefox

   Mozilla's Firefox offers high levels of privacy, customization, and unique features like the about:config page and translation capabilities. Users can trust Mozilla to prioritize user privacy and security.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Your Phone Isn’t Spying on You to Show You Ads (It’s Worse Than That)

   Your phone is not listening to you to show you ads, but it is collecting data such as location information, search history, browsing history, purchase history, and physical interactions. Advertisers use this data to target ads based on your interests and the people you spend time with. While targeted advertising can seem accurate and sometimes mysterious, it is based on algorithms and large datasets. The next step in advertising is generative AI, which could create personalized ads that target your insecurities and dreams. However, there are tools available to help protect your privacy online, such as Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature and privacy controls on operating systems and browsers.

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   UX Planet·2y

   Dark Patterns: The Dark Side of UX

   Dark patterns are intentional design patterns used to deceive users and make them perform actions against their will. This post explores common examples of dark patterns and discusses the negative impact they can have on an organization's branding. It also mentions efforts made by regulatory bodies to combat dark patterns.

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   DEV·2y

   iOS 17.4 Update Ends PWA Support in the European Union

   The latest iOS 17.4 update removed Progressive Web App (PWA) support in the European Union due to security challenges and compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Web apps can still be used through bookmarks on the Home Screen but will lack certain functionalities like offline support and notifications.

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