Category: Internet

E3 data breach leaks info for thousands of registered journalists

[ad_1] Thanks to a staggering bit of negligence on the part of the organization that manages E3, the last and worst “leak” this year affects people from the media who covered the event. As pointed out on YouTube by Sophia Narwitz, a spreadsheet was available on the E3 website listing detailed contact information for over […]

Amazon’s new opt-out keeps people from ‘reviewing’ your Alexa recordings

[ad_1] Over the last few days Google and Apple have begun to address their use of real people that listen in on recordings to help improve voice AI like Assistant and Siri. For Amazon, these revelations surfaced months ago, and now it’s added a toggle that people can use to opt out of potentially having […]

‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ will get a TV remake on CBS All Access

[ad_1] The series will be executive produced and written by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, both veterans from Star Trek: Discovery. Kurtzman will direct, too. And they clearly see a way to modernize the concept — they liken the alien’s Prometheus-like gifting of technology to the work of real-world entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Elon […]

Facebook releases tools to flag harmful content on GitHub

[ad_1] Currently, when Facebook finds offensive photos and videos, it removes them and its algorithms assign a hash, or a digital fingerprint. Its technology can then use those hashes to determine whether two files are the same or similar, even without the original image or video. So when multiple copies of, say, terrorist videos appear […]

YouTube tweaked its algorithm to surface ‘quality family content’

[ad_1] It’s not entirely clear why YouTube has released this particular algorithm tweak, though Bloomberg insinuates that it’s to appease the FTC, which investigated the company over its handling of kids’ privacy. The publication says some creators saw a huge drop in traffic, while others enjoyed a spike in viewership. Established companies like PBS Kids […]

StockX forced password resets after ‘suspicious activity’ alert

[ad_1] For all the sneakerheads and hypebeasts out there, if you received an email from StockX asking you to reset your password, then it was probably authentic. The online marketplace told Engadget in a statement that it was “recently alerted to suspicious activity involving our platform.” Exactly what that included is unspecified, but “out of […]

FCC hopes to fix its broadband maps with more precise data

[ad_1] On top of this, the FCC is implementing a process to gather public input on the accuracy of internet providers’ maps. This includes a crowdsourcing portal that will take feedback directly from customers as well as local governments. Proposals could also bring in “additional technical standards” for more precise maps as well as the […]

The best wireless earbuds we’ve used so far

[ad_1] It’s hard to recommend anything else.Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Simply the best true wireless earbuds What makes these $230 earbuds “a hell of a deal,” according to Billy Steele? Excellent sound quality, a full-featured companion app, great battery life, an improved Ambient Sound and active noise cancellation make for an excellent start. Meet the much-improved […]

Cruel Google Maps trick marked livestreamer’s mansion as a homeless shelter

[ad_1] The people behind the prank named the San Fernando Valley home “Ice Poseidon Homeless Shelter” and created a listing on Google Maps to make it appear as though it was equipped to house and feed people in need. They added photos of beds and a large dining area. To make the shelter seem legitimate, […]