Border agents in the US are dramatically stepping up searches of people coming into the country, even US citizens returning from trips. And they have the authority to search your personal devices.

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is facing new calls to resign after he was jailed over charges related to witness tampering involving a burner phone, a judge ruled. The ruling was made ...

Burner phones have seen a quiet resurgence in 2025. These simple mobile devices remain popular among privacy-conscious users, digital minimalists, and anyone looking for a basic secondary phone. The ...

A 2024 survey conducted by United Tires found that 61% of American drivers use GPS at least once per week. Google Maps was the most popular app choice, used by 63% of drivers, followed by Apple Maps, ...

Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo this week advised residents to buy a burner phone and use encrypted messaging apps to avoid being tracked by immigration officers and federal agents. In a ...

Crossing the border can be extremely stressful. And now your phone adds another layer. According to new figures from US Customs and Border Protection, nearly 15,000 device searches were carried out ...

In the age of AI, privacy experts are raising alarms about the huge appetite for user data to feed it as training material. AI companies are paying billions in lawsuits for illicitly using books and ...

The best travel accessory for protecting your privacy isn't a fancy RFID wallet -- it's a $50 burner phone. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade. His focus ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul coming soon in iOS 26 simplifies the ...