Vincent Toubiana
@vtoubiana.bsky.social
Head of LINC (CNIL's Digital Innovation Lab), see our work there : https://linc.cnil.fr
Former CNNum/Arcep/FTC(intern)/Bell-Labs/NYU.
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Former CNNum/Arcep/FTC(intern)/Bell-Labs/NYU.
DM Open
Wouldn't it be possible to detect META glasses based on their MAC addresses? I assume they are using the same vendor prefix
Another solution would be to broadcast a BT signal when they record so that people could at least be informed (using Apple & Google anti-stalking alerts if that's possible?)
Another solution would be to broadcast a BT signal when they record so that people could at least be informed (using Apple & Google anti-stalking alerts if that's possible?)
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Wouldn't it be possible to detect META glasses based on their MAC addresses? I assume they are using the same vendor prefix
Another solution would be to broadcast a BT signal when they record so that people could at least be informed (using Apple & Google anti-stalking alerts if that's possible?)
Another solution would be to broadcast a BT signal when they record so that people could at least be informed (using Apple & Google anti-stalking alerts if that's possible?)
To call this feature an "URL shortener" when in many instances it makes URLs longer is, at least, a bit deceptive. Not sure this is completely legal
They could at least check the new URL is not longer
They could at least check the new URL is not longer
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
To call this feature an "URL shortener" when in many instances it makes URLs longer is, at least, a bit deceptive. Not sure this is completely legal
They could at least check the new URL is not longer
They could at least check the new URL is not longer
Reposted by Vincent Toubiana
Thanks!
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks!
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
Reposted by Vincent Toubiana
Brought to you by the company who discontinued its "goo.gl" URL shortener in 2019 and killed it in 2025.
October 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Brought to you by the company who discontinued its "goo.gl" URL shortener in 2019 and killed it in 2025.
Fourth, it is not clear to me why this is a "Google Account" setting and not Chrome or Android setting.
Finally, when a default setting is changed, users should not have to go through "Other settings" to restore the original configuration. At least not immediately [3/3]
Finally, when a default setting is changed, users should not have to go through "Other settings" to restore the original configuration. At least not immediately [3/3]
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fourth, it is not clear to me why this is a "Google Account" setting and not Chrome or Android setting.
Finally, when a default setting is changed, users should not have to go through "Other settings" to restore the original configuration. At least not immediately [3/3]
Finally, when a default setting is changed, users should not have to go through "Other settings" to restore the original configuration. At least not immediately [3/3]
It is problematic both for the person sharing the URL (who may not notice he/she share the wrong link) and for the person clicking on a link who does not know where the link is redirected.
Third, adding an unwanted intermediary service adds delays and a point of failure.[2/3]
Third, adding an unwanted intermediary service adds delays and a point of failure.[2/3]
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It is problematic both for the person sharing the URL (who may not notice he/she share the wrong link) and for the person clicking on a link who does not know where the link is redirected.
Third, adding an unwanted intermediary service adds delays and a point of failure.[2/3]
Third, adding an unwanted intermediary service adds delays and a point of failure.[2/3]
Thanks!
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks!
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
I thought there could be some rationals beyond "collecting more data". There are several things that I find very inconvenient and/or misleading.
First, in many instances the *URLs are not shorter*, so to call that a shortener is misleading.
Second, all shortened URLs look the same... [1/3]
Reposted by Vincent Toubiana
from said monstrosity, just under the share button in the hamburger menu, there is an "Open in Chrome" option, and from there you can share the raw link. extra friction i'm sure <1% of people do, but hey, if you are on a phone you can't reconfigure...
October 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
from said monstrosity, just under the share button in the hamburger menu, there is an "Open in Chrome" option, and from there you can share the raw link. extra friction i'm sure <1% of people do, but hey, if you are on a phone you can't reconfigure...
Reposted by Vincent Toubiana
This seems to be happening since June 2025 on specific apps according to 9to5google.com/2025/06/26/g...
and it can be disabled in the Google app support.google.com/websearch/an... For the reason, I'm pretty sure you already know why 😅
and it can be disabled in the Google app support.google.com/websearch/an... For the reason, I'm pretty sure you already know why 😅
New Google app setting disables sharing link shortener on Android
When sharing a URL from the Google app on Android, Search and Discover automatically applies a link shortener. A new Google setting...
9to5google.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This seems to be happening since June 2025 on specific apps according to 9to5google.com/2025/06/26/g...
and it can be disabled in the Google app support.google.com/websearch/an... For the reason, I'm pretty sure you already know why 😅
and it can be disabled in the Google app support.google.com/websearch/an... For the reason, I'm pretty sure you already know why 😅
At least it means that you're doing the job of your dreams :)
August 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
At least it means that you're doing the job of your dreams :)