[ad_1] Roskomnadzor didn’t mince words. It said the ads were “unacceptable” and that they could be treated as “interference in the sovereign affairs” of the country. There was no mention of punitive action, however. We’ve asked Facebook and Google for comment. Google, however, has agreed to remove ads before and has said it honors local […]
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Google Assistant on Pixel 4 may handle calls while you’re on hold
[ad_1] This might not be available the moment the Pixel 4 is ready, however. The on-hold feature is relatively young, according to the source, and might only appear at an announcement as a teaser of what’s in the pipeline. There’s also no mention of whether or not the feature would extend to other Android phones, […]
Google acknowledges DOJ scrutiny as part of competition review
[ad_1] This doesn’t mean the DOJ expects to find wrongdoing. The review is largely intended to reexamine tech companies’ dominance in light of evolving market conditions. It comes just days after a reported plan for a multi-state antitrust investigation, though, and it may not be so fortunate on that front. There’s simultaneously little doubt that […]
BBC, tech giants will fight fake news with an ‘early warning system’
[ad_1] The plan also involves a joint media education campaign, shared learning (with a focus on elections) and voting information. More details are coming “at a later date,” the BBC said. The timing of the collaboration likely isn’t a coincidence. Internet giants know that the 2020 US presidential election is fast approaching, and they’re already […]
DoJ pushes Google and Apple to ID 10,000 users of a gun scope app
[ad_1] The app in question is Obsidian 4, which controls rifle scopes by American Technologies Network (ATN) Corp. It has more than 10,000 downloads on Google Play, and it’s unknown how many times it’s been downloaded through the App Store. As Forbes explains, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department is investigating illegal ATN scope […]
Google bans ads for unproven medical treatments
[ad_1] According to The Washington Post, the change was made in response to outcry over online marketing by stem cell clinics touting unapproved treatments for everything from joint pain to Alzheimer’s. At best, many of the clinics are a waste of money. At worst, they can be extremely dangerous. The policy includes a list of […]
Apple tries to clear up Google’s claims about iOS vulnerabilities
[ad_1] Apple reiterates that the vulnerabilities Google highlighted were fixed in February. It says the attack affected fewer than a dozen websites that were targeted at the Uighur community. Apple believes the website attacks were only operational for about two months, not two years, as the Google security researchers wrote. Apple reportedly fixed the issue […]
Diesel and Emporio Armani also release new Wear OS watches
[ad_1] Each of these devices is styled in the aesthetic that’s inline with its brand. The Emporio Armani watch, for example, has a lighter, sportier look and prominently features the signature eagle logo on custom watch faces. Meanwhile, the Diesel On Axial looks more industrial, with touches like rugged pushers, steel rivets, an aluminum core […]
Puma’s first smartwatch was designed for athletes
[ad_1] Since it was created as a training and exercise companion like Michael Kors’ MKGO, the design has a lightweight construction that uses nylon and aluminum for its casing. It comes with a grippy and breathable textured silicone strap, and it relies on Google Fit to track users’ heart rates, workouts and other activities like […]
Facebook, Google meet intelligence agencies to talk 2020 election security
[ad_1] We’ve asked the companies in question for comment. Microsoft confirmed to Engadget that it “is participating in this meeting.” In a statement, Twitter said it “always welcome[s] the opportunity” to meet with government agencies and fellow companies to discuss securing the 2020 election, and said there was a “joint effort in response to a […]