Websites are still capable of detecting when a visitor is using Chrome's incognito (private browsing) mode, despite Google's efforts last year to disrupt the practice. There are several reasons why ...

Google is rolling out a feature to Android that will add an extra layer of privacy when you browse websites in Incognito mode. The tech giant has revealed in a blog post (via The Verge) that the ...

A seemingly obscure little class-action lawsuit filed in 2021 exploded into the mainstream news, alleging that Google continues to track users when they’re using incognito mode on Chrome. Of course, ...

Google now has no choice but to deal with a lawsuit over Incognito mode tracking. As Bloomberg reports, Judge Lucy Koh has denied Google's request to dismiss the class action case. Koh determined that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Going incognito in your browser and favorite apps has its benefits ...

You probably already know that the default Chrome browser on your Android device remembers your web activity. It's logged in the history section, and you can retrieve ...

This story is part of The Privacy Divide, a series that explores the misconceptions, disparities, and paradoxes that have developed around our privacy and its broader ...

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A hot potato: Chrome's Incognito Mode is not private. *gasp* Seriously, we all know private browsing modes don't hide us from anything other than our spouse. However, many less tech-savvy people think ...

Google Chrome’s Incognito Mode is at the forefront of a $5 billion class-action lawsuit which alleges users are being tracked during private browsing sessions. The lawsuit alleges Google is in ...