Publications

2023
We tried Brave's AI chatbot Leo: It talks a lot about privacy, but is it truly private?
AI chatbots slowly take over our everyday lives, and the question of how privacy-friendly they are becomes very relevant. And while industry-leading bots like ChatGPT and Bing AI can't boast a good privacy record, the new AI by Brave enters the scene.
Dec 5, 2023 betanews.com
Google Chrome will limit ad blockers starting June 2024
The Californian company wants to modify the operation of the extensions in the middle of next year.
Nov 22, 2023 crast.net
Google will make life easier for ad blockers
The company introduces Manifest V3 in Chromium-based browsers, albeit with changes.
Nov 17, 2023 en.softonic.com
Google’s revised Chrome extension standard loosens restrictions on ad blockers
Google has shared an updated timeline about Manifest V3, the latest version of its Chrome extension specification that has faced criticism for putting limits on ad blockers. After putting the update on pause last year, Google announced on Thursday it will continue the transition to Manifest V3 with some key changes.
Nov 17, 2023 www.theverge.com
YouTube's ‘War’ on Adblockers Shows How Google Controls the Internet
Google's anti-ad scripts are breaking browsers and privacy plugins. It could get worse because Google controls the ad market, Chrome, and the extension store.
Nov 3, 2023 www.404media.co
YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Spurs Record Uninstalls
YouTube expanded a “test” that threatens to cut off users who don't turn off their ad blocker. Developers of the tools are scrambling to respond.
Nov 3, 2023 www.wired.com
Does Adblock Work On YouTube? Block Video Ads
Tired of seeing ads when watching videos on YouTube? Not to worry! Fortunately, there are simple ways to disable YouTube ads for desktop and mobile devices users.
How to Block YouTube Ads on iPhone
If you use your iPhone and YouTube a lot, you may have noticed that there are more and more ads. It is easy to see why some users would want to get rid of ads, since they can be annoying and in the way. You can Block YouTube Ads on iPhone in a few different ways.
How To Stop Inappropriate Ads on Apps
Are you frustrated with seeing inappropriate ads constantly while using different apps? Luckily, you can stop them on your device with a few workarounds.
Feb 22, 2023 devicetests.com
Mozilla Solves the Manifest V3 Puzzle To Save Ad Blockers From Chromapocalypse
Mozilla has made good on its promise to implement Google’s new extension platform, Manifest V3, in a way that does not compromise the functionality of ad blockers. The new version of Firefox, which began rolling out last month, will ensure that users still have access to popular privacy-preserving tools, most notably content-blocking extensions.
What’s the best ad blocker for you?
There are a number of approaches you can take to blocking ads with a browser extension — it just depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Here are some of the best ad blockers based on different goals…
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