Battle Buddy: Who Needs It?
Why Battle Buddy matters for Austin residents who want faster awareness of public safety incidents, developing risks, and local emergency activity.
Kevin Watkins
What the Scanner Heard at 5 AM
A reporting and analysis piece on what early-morning scanner traffic reveals about public safety intelligence, response patterns, and situational awareness.
Government Drones, Identity Management, and Privacy
Why expanding government drone use raises new questions about identity management, surveillance, and personal privacy protections.
What Grok Says About Liberty and Data Privacy
A look at what Grok says about liberty and data privacy, and what that reveals about AI systems, political values, and digital rights.
Watch the Wrong Video and Google Hands Over Your Data to Police
How video history, platform data, and surveillance requests can expose users to law enforcement scrutiny, with privacy implications for ordinary people.
Is Your Data Exposed Because of the AT&T Hack?
What the AT&T hack means for personal data exposure, who may be affected, and why stronger privacy habits matter after large-scale breaches.
Who Owns Your Data?
A direct look at who controls your personal data, how platforms profit from it, and why digital ownership matters.
A Vision of the Future Where You Own Your Personal Data
A forward-looking argument for a world where people control their personal data instead of surrendering it to platforms and intermediaries.
Decentralized for Her Pleasure
A commentary on decentralization, control, and digital autonomy through the lens of privacy, platforms, and culture.
Do You Really Want These People Claiming Ownership of Your Data?
Why trusting major platforms and institutions with your personal data should be an active decision rather than a default habit.