Gentle January
These Reader Tips Are Reminders of the Importance of Analog Privacy
Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
Michael Reilly
Managing Editor
Reilly (everyone calls him Reilly) has brought an insatiable curiosity, a desire to build, and a genuine love for his colleagues and their mission as journalists wherever he’s gone. That’s included stops at New Scientist, two startups, and MIT Technology Review, which was a two-time National Magazine Award finalist during his time as executive editor.
While at Technology Review, he pioneered the magazine’s newsletter operation, established an award-winning podcasting team, and edited countless print and online features and investigations. Reilly’s editing and reporting work has won a variety of awards, including investigative prizes by the Association of British Science Writers, the Newswomen’s Club of New York, and recognition by the American Bar Association, among others.
(Photograph by Simon Simard)
Gentle January
Keep Your Kid’s Personal Info Off the Internet
Children start making digital footprints long before they can walk—but parents can help slow the process down
Hello World
How to Use Sound and AI to Protect the Environment
A conversation with Bourhan Yassin
Gentle January
Use Screen Time To Protect Your iPhone from Thieves
The iOS feature can keep your phone locked to your Apple ID
Privacy
Each Facebook User is Monitored by Thousands of Companies
A new study looks at who is sending information about your online activity to Facebook
Gentle January
Ditch Google Maps
I found a strong alternative in Apple Maps
Gentle January
Stop TikTok from Suggesting Your Account to Others
The “people you may know” may not be people you want looking at your social media profile
Hello World
Bad Internet? Good Chance You’ll Miss a Key NFL Playoff Game This Weekend
The real contest may not be the Dolphins versus the reigning champ Chiefs, but how Peacock’s streaming wars fare in parts of the country with low connectivity
Gentle January
Sign Up for a Simple Burner Phone Number
Give a Google Voice number whenever you sign up for a store’s loyalty program—or go on a first date
Privacy
Federal Trade Commission Sanctions Location Data Broker X-Mode
The company is prohibited from selling sensitive location data and is ordered to put consumer privacy protections in place
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