Every data hoarder knows the sinking feeling: your scraper chugs along happily, then suddenly... connection refused. IP banned. This guide digs into why sites block you and delivers practical, tested strategies to keep your data pipelines flowing in 2026.
The architects of our digital world are raising their children in low-tech environments. This article explores the profound privacy and developmental concerns driving their choices and provides actionable strategies for any family.
A leaked email suggests Ring plans to expand its controversial 'Search Party' feature beyond finding lost dogs to broader surveillance applications. This article explores what that means for your privacy, how the community is reacting, and practical steps to protect yourself in 2026's smart home landscape.
Your modern vehicle is a rolling data collection device, and a handful of Israeli technology firms are at the forefront of this surveillance. We explore what data is collected, who's buying it, and practical steps you can take to reclaim some privacy on the road.
From hidden cameras to audio recording devices, restaurants are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data during your meals. This comprehensive guide reveals what's happening and how to protect yourself.
Discord assured users their facial scans for UK age verification would never leave their device. New evidence reveals Persona, their verification vendor, stores and analyzes facial data—contradicting Discord's privacy promises and raising serious biometric concerns.
Discord's rollout of AI-powered age verification has triggered widespread privacy concerns and user backlash. This deep dive examines what the platform is really collecting, why the 'vast majority' claim rings hollow for privacy-conscious users, and what alternatives exist.
Federal data on everything from climate science to public health is vanishing from government websites. This comprehensive guide explains why this happens and provides practical techniques for archiving public information using web scraping and data preservation tools.
When your trusted web scraping tools suddenly stop working and proxies get blocked, what's a data hoarder to do? This comprehensive guide explores practical solutions for maintaining your data collection pipelines in 2026's increasingly hostile scraping environment.
TikTok's sweeping 2026 policy updates have ignited a firestorm of controversy, leading thousands of privacy-conscious users to delete their accounts. This deep dive explains what changed, why it matters for your digital footprint, and what your realistic options are in the new social media landscape.
Google's $68 million settlement reveals disturbing truths about voice assistant surveillance. This comprehensive guide explains what data was collected without consent, how to secure your smart devices, and why this case matters for everyone's digital privacy.
TikTok's updated 2026 privacy policy represents one of the most aggressive data collection regimes of any mainstream platform, explicitly targeting sensitive personal information. This article explores what this means for users and provides practical steps to protect your digital privacy.