[ad_1] Huawei was angry, at any rate. A spokesman said the alleged diversions “undermines [Huawei’s] confidence,” and that the company would “have to review” its logistics requirements as a result. It had already filed a complaint with China’s postal regulator. A FedEx spokeswoman said the packages were diverted “in error,” and denied that the US […]
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Airbnb agrees to share data for over 17,000 NYC listings
[ad_1] Some of the data transfer won’t be completely voluntary. A judge has ordered Airbnb to comply with subpoenas by providing detailed info for “dozens” of hosts and “hundreds” of guests who’ve either listed or stayed in over a dozen buildings in three boroughs over the past seven years. The data includes sensitive material like […]
Poland challenges EU’s new copyright law over censorship fears
[ad_1] Poland was one of six EU members that voted against the measure, including Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden. Most objections to the content filtering have revolved around the general chilling effect it might have on the web, leading to conspicuously empty search results and skittish content creators. However, Poland’s concern is more […]
Huawei is banned from using SD cards in future devices
[ad_1] The SD Association confirmed to Engadget that Huawei was dropped from the trade group in order to comply with recent orders from the US Department of Commerce. Last week, the government agency placed Huawei and 70 of its affiliate companies on its “Entity List,” a decision that signifies the government believes Huawei may be […]
Congress could require a car alarm for kids left inside
[ad_1] Proponents note that most vehicles alert drivers when they forget their keys in the ignition, leave the headlights on or fail to close a door. They say it should be no different when you forget your kid. “Technologies alerting drivers to check their backseats for children exists today but has not been widely deployed,” […]
US charges Julian Assange with violating the Espionage Act
[ad_1] He’s accused of publishing classified information obtained by whistleblower and former Army intelligence officer Chelsea Manning, who is currently in jail for refusing to cooperate with a grand jury. The documents allegedly included unredacted details about foreign people who have assisted the US military in Iraq and Afghanistan, and State Department officials around the […]
Senators propose legislation to protect your phone at the border
[ad_1] In addition to needing a warrant, the “Protecting Data at the Border Act” would prevent agents from denying access to US citizens who refuse to hand over devices, passwords or log-in credentials. Though, federal agents could override the need for a warrant in the event of immediate danger, conspiratorial activities threatening national security or […]
SpaceX sues over ‘wrongly awarded’ Air Force rocket contracts
[ad_1] The firm also pointed to other criteria that it thought should have put it out front, including its ability to lower costs and offer vehicles that are “commercially viable.” Rivals, SpaceX argued, would have to “rely exclusively” on government contracts and thus drain taxpayer money. ULA was even going to rely on Russian rocket […]
Lawmakers call for regulation of facial recognition tech
[ad_1] While the hearing closed without any concrete plan for regulations in place, it’s clear that the idea of restricting the use of facial recognition technology — especially by law enforcement agencies and other government organizations — has a wide base of support. Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings said members are considering enforcing a moratorium or […]
Lawyers almost made ‘click to accept TOS’ boxes disappear forever
[ad_1] A group of lawyers, professors & judges are about to vote on whether to subject consumers to abusive contracts they don’t negotiate and can’t opt out of. This dangerous proposal will shape decisions in courts across the country – it should be voted down. https://t.co/V6aVf2QYoz — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 21, 2019 An ALI […]