Proactive Location Tracking Alerts are Coming to Android

Proactive Location Tracking Alerts are Coming to Android

On May 13th, 2024, Apple and Google announced news of their furthered partnership to address unwanted location tracking. Users of Android devices 6.0 and above will soon be able to receive alerts if an item that allows for location tracking is moving with them but not paired with their phone. This means that if someone were to misuse a location-enabled device to monitor someone else’s movement and location without their consent or knowledge, then the person would get an alert that will allow for an opportunity to interrupt and stop the monitoring, if it’s safe for them to do so.

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Black History Month Tech Spotlight

Black History Month Tech Spotlight

If you have ever used Zoom, Google Voice, Slack Huddles, or made any type of call over the internet, you have to thank the trailblazer and powerhouse engineer, Dr. Marian Rogers Croak. Dr. Croak developed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, which allows us to connect with our colleagues, work remotely, join meetings, provide virtual video support to survivors, and chat with friends and family members.

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