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How Meta’s AI Training With Keystrokes Could Affect Your Privacy — and What to Do About It If you use Facebook or Instagram, anything you type in those apps may now be used to train Meta’s artificial intelligence models. That includes messages, comments, search queries, and other text you enter while using the services. The company confirmed it is collecting keystroke data as part of its AI training pipeline, a move that has raised immediate concerns among privacy advocates and everyday users alike. ...

The Best To-Do List Apps of 2026: Which One Actually Helps You Get Things Done? To-do list apps are everywhere. Most of us have tried three or four, only to abandon them after a few weeks. The problem isn’t usually the app itself—it’s finding one that fits your workflow without collecting more data than you’re comfortable sharing. ...

Your Chrome Productivity Extensions Could Be a Security Risk — Here’s What to Do Browser extensions are one of those conveniences that slide into daily work without much thought. A grammar checker here, a tab manager there, a password tool—each one seems harmless enough. But over the past year, security researchers have documented a rising number of cases where popular productivity extensions turned into backdoors for attackers. The problem isn’t just consumer devices; it’s increasingly hitting enterprise networks. ...

Best To-Do List Apps of 2026: Expert-Tested Picks That Respect Your Privacy Each year, Wirecutter updates its recommendations for the best to-do list apps, testing dozens of options for features, reliability, and ease of use. Their 2026 picks are out, and while most reviews focus on functionality, there’s another layer worth examining: how these apps handle your personal data. Your to-do list might contain work projects, personal goals, medical appointments, or even passwords written as reminders. That makes it a surprisingly sensitive store of information. ...

Your Productivity Tool Could Be a Spy: How Chrome Extensions Turn Into Backdoors Chrome extensions are a staple of modern browsing. They block ads, manage passwords, clip articles, and help remote teams collaborate. But behind that convenience lies a growing risk: extensions that start as legitimate tools can be hijacked, or built from scratch with malicious intent, to steal credentials, monitor browsing, and even sidestep corporate security. ...

The 3 Best To-Do List Apps for 2026, According to Our Tests Every January, millions of people resolve to get more organized. By February, many have already abandoned their new app. The problem isn’t willpower — it’s often that the tool doesn’t fit how you actually work. Wirecutter, the product review site from The New York Times, published its latest roundup of to-do list apps in December 2025, and as mid-2026 approaches, those recommendations still hold up for most users. Here’s what we know from their testing, how to apply it, and what to look out for if privacy or security concerns are part of your decision. ...

The Hidden Danger of Chrome Extensions: How Your Productivity Tools Could Be Spying on You You probably have a handful of Chrome extensions installed right now. A grammar checker, a password manager, a note-taking tool, an ad blocker. They promise to save time, organize your work, or make browsing smoother. And most of them deliver on that promise—until one of them doesn’t. ...

What the Best To-Do List Apps of 2026 Mean for Your Productivity and Privacy Every year, The New York Times’s Wirecutter team tests dozens of productivity tools to find the ones that actually help people get things done. Their 2026 roundup of to-do list apps is no exception. If you’ve been meaning to finally organize your tasks—or you’re fed up with your current app—their latest review offers solid guidance. But beyond features and price, it’s worth thinking about what choosing the right app means for your digital habits and personal data. ...

Is Your Chrome Extension a Spy? How to Spot and Stop “Productivity” Backdoors Browser extensions are a staple of modern productivity. A grammar checker, a password manager, a tab organizer—they shave seconds off repetitive tasks and keep you focused. But the same permissions that make them useful also make them dangerous. Over the past year, security researchers and law enforcement have documented a growing pattern: attackers are quietly taking over popular Chrome extensions and turning them into remote access tools. The most recent incident, detailed by Security Boulevard, shows how a seemingly harmless productivity extension became an enterprise backdoor. ...

Meta is training AI on your keystrokes: What it means for your privacy If you type a message on Facebook Messenger, pause to think before posting an Instagram comment, or tap out a WhatsApp reply, the way you type—how fast, where you hesitate, which keys you press—is now being used to train artificial intelligence at Meta. According to a report by TechTarget, the company has confirmed that it collects and analyzes keystroke data (including typing patterns and pauses) as part of its AI training efforts. For the billions of people who use Meta’s platforms daily, this raises a straightforward question: how much of your private behavior is being turned into training data, and what can you do about it? ...