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DuckDuckGo will use Apple Maps
We're excited to announce that map and address-related searches on DuckDuckGo for mobile and desktop are now powered by Apple's MapKit JS framework.
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DuckDuckGo moves beyond search to also protect you while browsing
We're excited to launch a new browser extension and mobile app, extending DuckDuckGo's protection beyond the search box to wherever the Internet takes you.
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Google’s Search Preference Menu Eliminates DuckDuckGo
Google's search preference menu auction, as we predicted, has resulted in DuckDuckGo being eliminated, making it harder for people to get simple privacy.
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DuckDuckGo Expands Use of Apple Maps
Earlier this year we announced that we're using Apple's MapKit JS framework to power our mapping features. Today, we're excited to show you some new improvements.
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DuckDuckGo Extension to Block FLoC, Google’s New Tracking Method in Chrome
Google has created a new tracking mechanism called FLoC, put it in Chrome, and automatically turned it on for millions of users. It's bad for privacy, which is why we're now blocking it in the DuckDuckGo extension.
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Plan Your Route Privately: DuckDuckGo Now Has Driving and Walking Directions
We're excited to announce a big step forward with the introduction of route-planning directions on DuckDuckGo Search – private, as always.
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Measuring the “Filter Bubble”: How Google is influencing what you click
Does Google show you different search results based on your personal info, even when signed out and in so-called "incognito" mode? We ran a study to find out.
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DuckDuckGo email protection beta now open
DuckDuckGo Email Protection is a free email forwarding service that removes multiple kinds of trackers and lets you create unique private email addresses.
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DuckDuckGo Search Improvements
We're excited to share several improvements to DuckDuckGo Search that should make your searching not only more effective, but also a more pleasant experience.
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DuckDuckGo Donates $300K to Raise the Standard of Trust Online
At DuckDuckGo, our vision is to raise the standard of trust online. For the 7th year we're making donations to organizations that share a similar vision.
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How to Live Without Google
Minimize Google's invasive tracking with these alternatives for search, email, chat, and more.
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What is the business model for DuckDuckGo? (2017)
We’re proud to be profitable without making your personal information the product. Here's how we make it work (and how other companies can, too).
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Dear Google: Search Competition should be 1 Click Away so why 15+ on Android?
Google claims search competition is “only one click away.” So why does it take fifteen+ clicks to make DuckDuckGo Search or any other alternative the default on Android devices?
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DuckDuckGo for Mac beta now open to the public
Enjoy browsing again with an app that cleans up the web as you use it, thanks to DuckDuckGo's unique privacy protections.
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DuckDuckGo Founding Member in Global Privacy Control Standards Effort
We're proud to announce the launch of Global Privacy Control (GPC), a new standard to put privacy protection in the hands of consumers.
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DuckDuckGo for Mac
DuckDuckGo for Mac gives you privacy by default. With one download, you get nearly a dozen protections, including built-in private search.
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DuckDuckGo Launches DuckAssist
A new feature that generates natural language answers to search queries using Wikipedia.