Google is getting ready to test a new "IP Protection" feature for the Chrome browser that enhances users' privacy by masking their IP addresses using proxy servers. Recognizing the potential misuse of ...

One of the ways that advertisers build a profile of you is based on your location—that is, your IP address. Whenever you visit a website or a service, it’s part of the information passed along when ...

Learn more about IP Protection for Google Chrome, when it will arrive, and potential implications for advertisers and users. Google announces "IP Protection," an opt-in, phased feature to mask users' ...

The big picture: The IP address is a fundamental component for connecting a PC, a smartphone, or any other digital device to the internet. The global network primarily consists of IP addresses and ...