Is dream hacking the next big privacy concern or just a new marketing gimmick? Some people may be surprised that TikTok shares data with China, and details on Google Chrome adding HTTPS-first mode and Firefox easing its blocking of Facebook login buttons.

** Links mentioned on the show **

Nightmare scenario: alarm as advertisers seek to plug into our dreams
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jul/05/advertisers-targeted-dream-incubation

A third of Britons fear TikTok would share data with Chinese state
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jul/13/britons-fear-tiktok-share-data-chinese-state-china-reputation

Google Chrome will add HTTPS-First Mode to keep your data safe
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-will-add-https-first-mode-to-keep-your-data-safe/

Firefox 90 lands with just-in-time support for unblocking Facebook when users log in
https://www.zdnet.com/article/firefox-90-lands-with-just-in-time-support-for-unblocking-facebook-when-users-log-in/

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