Contactless supermarkets are here. But at what cost?
Contactless stores and delivery options have shot into the mainstream thanks to the spread of Covid-19. What does it mean for privacy?
Internet censorship: What is it, and how does it happen?
The internet was initially envisioned as a medium for the free flow of information and knowledge—hence its early description...
Countries are using greater surveillance measures to track Covid-19. What are...
Heightened global concerns over the novel coronavirus have compelled countries to implement measures such as flight suspensions, mandatory quarantine...
Students and activists in the U.S. lead the fight against facial...
Facial recognition tech can identify us in crowds, but a new wave of privacy advocates want to outlaw the algorithms across the U.S.
Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face
Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
Global Internet and Social Media Censorship Report, 2020
ExpressVPN examines internet censorship around the world and reports which countries block which social media platforms.
Tech that can spy on our brains is coming
Almost ten years ago, Facebook launched its facial recognition tool, which could identify people in photos uploaded onto the...
Infographic: The rise of facial recognition in airports
In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports,...
What are smart cities?
The words “smart city” are practically a foolproof conversation starter these days. Around the world, cities are implementing IoT...
Is your car spying on you?
Unlike many other devices, cars are not prefixed with the word smart. Even if they’re connected to the internet—and...
