Burglaries and home invasions are increasing in some large cities but residents of upscale neighborhoods have devised a creative way to make it harder for criminals to target their homes. They have ...

Want more privacy? You can easily hide your house on Google Street View. Just know you won't be able to undo it later.

Whenever you're away from home and are unfamiliar with the commute back, you almost always turn to Google Maps to help you find the right way. It is, after all, one of the most popular and reliable ...

People are blurring their homes on Google Maps to maintain privacy, and potentially thwart burglaries. A police officer in California noted home owners are using the blur tactic to minimize any ...

Whether you're a celebrity (in your head or real life), or you just really enjoy privacy, it can be frustrating that nothing seems sacred in the time of peak technology. Email hackers, spam, clickbait ...

As homeowners invest in high-end locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras to safeguard their properties, some law enforcement officials say there’s one overlooked measure that could help ward off ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Homeowners can permanently blur their property on Google Maps Street View to secure privacy. The process, available on both desktop and mobile apps, requires selecting “Report a Problem” and ...