Your internet-connected TV has Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) features that track what you watch. Here’s how to disable it, along with smart privacy advice from security experts.

What just happened? Apple's iPhones have traditionally been prime targets for phone thieves due to their high resale value, but premium Android devices can also be highly desirable targets. Google is ...

Android is getting upgraded theft protection features. Updates include expanded Identity Check and Remote Lock. The features are available now. Google announced this week a new set of theft protection ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...

The TSA is proposing changes to how it stores and uses biometric data for PreCheck applicants. Proposed updates include sharing fingerprints with Customs and Border Protection to streamline Global ...

Biometric technologies are increasingly becoming a go-to identity verification tool for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, with some federal officials saying that the adoption of facial recognition ...