Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/03 – Google (Sorta) Pivots To Privacy
Mar 3, 2021
Google is making a controversial shift from ad tracking, raising questions about its true intentions. Meanwhile, Brave introduces a privacy-focused search engine aiming to protect user data. Microsoft is sounding alarms about a new wave of cyber threats linked to Chinese hackers, highlighting ongoing security challenges. Innovations like PowerFX and Microsoft Mesh promise to enhance productivity in business workflows, but tech design choices—such as an app icon redesign—spark unexpected debates. It's a wild tech ride!
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Google's Privacy Pivot
- Google claims they're abandoning individual ad tracking after phasing out third-party cookies.
- They will likely still track users, but through their own vast data reserves.
Brave's Search Engine
- Brave, a privacy-focused browser, launched its own search engine using Tailcat technology.
- This offers a search experience independent from Big Tech, enhancing user privacy.
Microsoft's Hafnium Warning
- Microsoft warns of Hafnium, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, exploiting Exchange Server vulnerabilities.
- Patches are available, though the attacks targeted various U.S. organizations.