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Lawsuit: Allstate used GasBuddy and other apps to quietly track driving behavior

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Lawsuit: Allstate used GasBuddy and other apps to quietly track driving behavior

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Allstate, alleging that the insurance company and its subsidiary, Arity, collected extensive location data through apps like GasBuddy and Life360 without users' informed consent. This data was allegedly used to adjust or cancel insurance policies, violating Texas' Data Privacy and Security Act. The lawsuit claims Allstate paid these apps to install tracking software and failed to provide clear privacy disclosures, impacting millions of Americans. This is the first state action targeting such comprehensive data privacy violations.

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Mark Zuckerberg as a boss terrifies me after seeing an email he sent: 'You should figure out how to do this.'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Mark Zuckerberg as a boss terrifies me after seeing an email he sent: 'You should figure out how to do this.'

Newly unsealed documents from a lawsuit against Meta have revealed an email from Mark Zuckerberg to Facebook employees, instructing them to find a way to track user analytics from competitors, specifically Snapchat. This was in 2016 when Meta acquired a company called Onavo, which had a user privacy app that tracked user data about other apps. However, Snapchat's user data was encrypted, and Zuckerberg wanted his team to find a way around that encryption. The email's last line, "You should figure out how to do this," is particularly alarming for employees.

Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is facing a mass lawsuit that accuses it of abusing its dominance in the online advertising market. The lawsuit, seeking damages of up to £13.6 billion, claims that Google's anticompetitive behavior has caused losses to UK-based publishers of websites and apps. While Google argues that the case lacks coherence and fails to explain the alleged losses suffered by publishers, Ad Tech Collective Action insists that it is the latest in a series of cases highlighting Google's set-preferencing abuse. These proceedings come as regulators, including the European Commission, investigate Google's adtech business.

Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit for secretly tracking the internet use of people who believed they were browsing privately. The settlement, valued at over $5 billion, requires Google to destroy billions of data records. While Google is not paying damages, individual users will retain the right to sue the company for damages. The lawsuit alleged that Google's analytics, cookies, and apps allowed them to track individuals in private browsing mode, compromising their privacy. As part of the settlement, Google will update its disclosures and allow users to block third-party cookies during private browsing sessions.

Google Incognito mode has a new disclaimer – You are being tracked

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google Incognito mode has a new disclaimer – You are being tracked

Google has added a new disclaimer to Chrome's incognito mode, informing users that Google will collect data while they use the mode. This update comes after Google settled a $5 billion privacy lawsuit regarding tracking in incognito mode. The disclaimer clarifies that while browsing activity may not be visible to others using the device, data collection by visited websites and services, including Google, will continue. It is important for users to be cautious about their activities in incognito mode as both Google and visited websites can track their behavior.

Google sues alleged crypto scammers for luring people into investments they’d never get back

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google sues alleged crypto scammers for luring people into investments they’d never get back

Google has filed a lawsuit against two app developers from China and Hong Kong for offering fraudulent cryptocurrency trading apps and investment platforms on its Play Store. The apps were used in romance scams known as "pig butchering," where users were deceived into investing money. Google alleges that over 100,000 people downloaded these apps and lost varying amounts of money. The company has taken down the apps and is seeking to hold the developers accountable. Google claims the scam caused economic damages of over $75,000 and threatened the integrity of its app store.

Platform fees are everywhere, and online customers don't mind

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Platform fees are everywhere, and online customers don't mind

E-commerce platform Myntra has increased its platform fee by one-third to ₹20 per order. This fee increase has been quietly accepted by consumers, indicating a shift from discount-focused shopping behavior to a more discerning approach. The acceptance of platform fees signifies the maturing of the Indian online consumer, allowing e-commerce companies to now focus on metrics such as unit economics and profitability. Other platforms like Nykaa Fashion, Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto have also introduced platform fees in the past year. This shift is crucial for the sustainability and profitability of the e-commerce sector in India.

Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend Google for second time in two weeks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend Google for second time in two weeks

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has once again defended Google in court, marking his second appearance in two weeks. Pichai is testifying in a lawsuit against Google that alleges anti-competitive behavior. The case comes amid increasing scrutiny of Google and other tech giants over their dominance in the digital market. Pichai's defense is centered around Google's commitment to fair competition and innovation.

The Case Against Apple Weaponizes the Cult of Cupertino

Wired · 1y ago

The Case Against Apple Weaponizes the Cult of Cupertino

The US government's antitrust suit against Apple alleges that the company engages in monopolistic behavior by "locking in" iPhone customers and making it difficult for them to switch to other phones. The suit argues that Apple's proprietary messaging protocol, iMessage, is used to undermine competing apps and signal that rival phones are of lower quality. It also mentions the negative cultural and emotional impact of being confined to green chat bubbles, further reinforcing Apple's dominance in the smartphone market. While the cultural arguments may resonate with consumers, legal experts question their validity in an antitrust case. Apple denies the allegations, stating that its products work seamlessly and prioritize privacy and security.

Zoomcar Launches Unified App For Guests & Hosts To Offer Better Experience

Inc42 · 11m ago

Zoomcar Launches Unified App For Guests & Hosts To Offer Better Experience

Zoomcar, a self-driving car rental marketplace, has merged its two apps into one. The Zoomcar app allows guests to book from a range of over 25,000 cars, while the Zoomcar Host app is used by hosts who share their vehicles for rental purposes. The new app will include ten feature upgrades and offer a seamless experience for both guests and hosts. Zoomcar aims to provide affordable and convenient self-driving car rentals through its platform.

Elon Musk, Tesla win dismissal of lawsuit claiming they rigged dogecoin

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Elon Musk, Tesla win dismissal of lawsuit claiming they rigged dogecoin

Elon Musk and Tesla have successfully had a federal lawsuit dismissed. The lawsuit accused Musk and Tesla of defrauding investors through the promotion of the cryptocurrency dogecoin and engaging in insider trading. The plaintiffs claimed that Musk used social media and other publicity tactics to manipulate the price of dogecoin for personal gain. However, Musk's lawyers argued that the plaintiffs had no case and there was no evidence to support the accusations. The judge agreed and dismissed the lawsuit.

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