Two flags. Two very different bets on your future. Here's what that means and what you can do about it. There is a quiet but consequential battle happening right now. Not fought with weapons, but with laws, executive orders, and lines of code. On one side, the European Union is building what may be the world's most robust framework for protecting ordinary people in the digital age. On the other, the United States appears to be racing in the opposite direction; prioritising sp

Curious what Google actually knows about you? Here's how to check it yourself, in just a few clicks. *Updated July 23, 2026 Want to see what Google knows about you? Go to myaccount.google.com right now and sign in. What you are about to see will surprise you. Google has been quietly building a detailed, searchable file on you (your Google data), every website you have visited, every search you have ever typed, every YouTube video you have ever watched, every place you have ph

You're sitting at home planning a vacation to Hawaii. Your Alexa is on the counter, your Smart TV is on, and your phone is nearby. The very next day, you're flooded with ads for hotels in Hawaii. Is that a coincidence? Absolutely not, and today we're going to talk about exactly why it happens and what you can do about it right now. What Your Smart Home Devices Are Really Collecting Most people think smart speakers only listen when you say the wake word. The truth is far more