From her remote mountaintop home in the Colorado wilderness, Jen Caltrider has an ideal vantage point to ponder privacy, which she basically does full time. Caltrider leads the Mozilla Foundation’s … Read more
Last year, the many concerning headlines about the state of the internet prompted us into action. “It seems like we’re at a crossroads where we should take a step back … Read more
Technology should empower you. It should put you in control. You should not feel used by the company that provides it to you. And if you’re a builder of technologies, … Read more
Over the past five seasons, the IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast has delved into what privacy violations are happening on the internet, who they’re happening to, why they … Read more
For many, “online shopping” is interchangeable with “visiting Amazon.” The platform’s wide selection, deep discounts, and seemingly-telepathic recommendation engine are largely unmatched. So it’s little surprise that Amazon has its … Read more
What we learned and what’s next We asked for your thoughts about the future of the internet. You said it has to be private and secure. But you also worry … Read more
In West Hartford, Connecticut, the Jonathan’s Dream playground is accessible for all families and children, those with and without disabilities alike. Kids play basketball with hoops of varying heights, suitable … Read more
One year from now in the United States, the presidential primary elections will be underway. No matter your political lean, you’ll want to know the facts. What do all of … Read more
Kids born in 2019 will be the most tracked humans in history. It’s predicted that by the time they turn eighteen, 70,000 posts about them will be in the internet … Read more
A new EU mandate is upon us: the elections for a fresh cohort of MEPs (Members of European Parliament), who will work in Brussels and Strasbourg for a 5 year … Read more
You have the right to understand what you’re signing up for. And to be fair, right now every app or social network you use does present terms and conditions to … Read more
“Russia wants to cut itself off from the global internet,” “Tech addiction is real”, “Facebook stored hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain text for years”, “Huawei deal could … Read more