Ring, 2FA, and a Win for Consumers
Amazon announced that two-factor authentication (2FA) is now mandatory for all Ring users. The change comes on the heels of loud advocacy by consumers and organizations like Mozilla and Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
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Ethics in the tech industry matter
by Mozilla on Jan. 23, 2020
Mozilla just launched With Great Tech Comes Great Responsibility, a guide for college students and anyone wanting to enter the tech industry to help navigate ethical issues in the tech.
The basics on microtargeting and political ads on Facebook
by Kaili Lambe and Becca Ricks on Jan. 14, 2020
Despite massive pressure to change its policies, Facebook just announced that it will continue to allow politicians to lie in paid ads and will not limit microtargeting (though users can now opt-out of political ads and custom ad targeting).
So you got a smart device. Here’s how to keep it secure.
by Amy Cao on Dec. 26, 2019
For many, the start of a new year is a time for kicking old habits and making room for new ones. It’s also a popular time for giving and receiving tech gifts that empower these habits and hobbies, from Google Home to Fitbit.
When FaceTime with Fido puts you at risk
by Amy Cao on Dec. 20, 2019
Any animal lover knows that treating our pets is a year-round endeavour. After all, for those of us with fur babies, the pleasure of upgrading Mittens’ cat tree or spoiling Jack with a new chew toy runs both ways––getting our pets the latest gear makes us happy.
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Privacy Not Included
Newly updated for the holiday season, Privacy Not Included helps choose toys to delight your family without losing privacy.
Privacy Not Included
Internet Health Report
*Privacy Included: Rethinking the Smart Home is a special edition of the Internet Health Report consisting of two new articles and one previously published feature.
It explores what can be done to make the global ecosystem for smart things healthier, in a brief and accessible way, through storytelling and conversations with experts.
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Fellowships That Empower Leaders
Mozilla Fellowships provide resources, tools, community and amplification to those building a more humane digital world. Mozilla Fellowships are a transformative experience for emerging leaders concerned with making the internet a safer, more accessible resource for everyone.
Trustable Technology Mark
A trustmark for the Internet of Things (IoT): This mark empowers consumers to make informed decisions & enables companies to prove their connected products are trustworthy.
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We want to give users the knowledge and the power to make informed decisions by themselves to prevent abusive practices.
Rishab Nithyanand, Mozilla Fellow