Google is looking to phase out third-party cookies from Google Chrome next year. The company will continue to track users through a different method, which has seen its fair share of criticism so far.

Nearly three years ago, Google proposed a new "Gnatcatcher" system to help anonymize internet traffic and cut down on cross-site tracking. Soon, Google will roll out an updated version of that ...

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 ...