Google, Meta and other major tech companies are resisting sweeping requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement for user data, as the agency seeks information tied to immigration-related speech on their platforms. The companies are reportedly contesting the scope of these demands rather than complying automatically.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-29
A Gamers Nexus investigation accused LG TVs of covertly recording audio and monitoring viewing habits, sparking backlash even after LG issued a response. However, reporting shows this kind of automatic content recognition tracking, which fingerprints audio and video to identify what's being watched, is used industry-wide, not just by LG, and users typically consent to it through dense terms of service.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-19