A powerful, free Flock surveillance-tracking platform is now hosted by Proton, the creator of Proton Mail and Proton VPN. The move provides extra technical and legal protection for the interactive mapping tool, which Flock has repeatedly attempted to shut down through legal threats. The deal, announced on Wednesday, gives the public access to a free database of Flock Safety’s
Apple’s latest privacy crackdown left the online ad industry scrambling for answers. Now, the tech giant has finally offered some. Late on Monday, Apple published a blog post laying out its rationale for new restrictions that block technology used to identify and track consumers across websites. The changes are implemented through WebKit, the browser engine
The roads have eyes, and MapQuest can now show you where they are. The navigational app added a feature this week that lets you discover where Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers are in your neighborhood and beyond. In a post on Bluesky, MapQuest said its app shows locations of license plate readers
In early September, two teenagers got into a Waymo, but then ended up in the back of a police car. The robotaxi company said it detected “a violation of our terms of service involving a firearm,” pulled the car over, and alerted emergency services, according to the Los Angeles Times. Police arrested the passengers after
More cities are walking away from collaborations with Flock. Tempe, Arizona, said on Wednesday that it shut down its network of Flock Safety license plate readers and plans to terminate its contract with the surveillance company, citing privacy risks and cases of alleged misuse reported by other cities. The city said that it would not
The Federal Trade Commission says the price changes you see should depend on supply and demand, but some businesses have begun changing the price based on your online search or buying habits. The FTC says it wants to rein that in. The agency released a statement and proposal Wednesday, asking for public comment on
