[ad_1] There are more reforms. If there’s an incomplete fix, it’ll be reported to the developer and added to an existing report. Before, it would sometimes be treated as a separate problem with its own deadline. Google will also open tracker reports the moment a flaw is patched during the “grace period” (a 14-day window […]
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FBI asks Apple to help unlock iPhones of suspected naval station shooter
[ad_1] An official talking to NBC News said that Alsharmani appeared to have shot one of the iPhones, making access that much more difficult. It’s not clear jut how functional the device was afterward. In a statement, Apple said the FBI requested information a month earlier. It had given investigators “all of the data in […]
Greetings from CES 2020! | Engadget
[ad_1] For Engadget editors, life is just a series of moments while you wait for CES to come back around again. Sometimes it almost feels like we never left. But we did. And now we’re back. CES 2020 is about to get started in sunny (and slightly smelly) Las Vegas. As always there will be […]
UK investigates if cyberattack led to stock exchange outage
[ad_1] The exchange contracts development out to third-party teams, and a WSJ contact said it’s concerned about the security of that software chain. There’s a risk that the inadvertent spread of malware or rogue contractors could pose problems. An exchange spokesperson maintained that the outage was due to a “technical software configuration issue” after an […]
Nearly the whole US military has banned TikTok
[ad_1] There are no restrictions on use with personal devices, but officials have encouraged personnel and their kids to uninstall the app. The Air Force and Coast Guard didn’t provide specific reasoning for the ban, but it’s likely to be consistent with earlier bans. There’s been concerns that TikTok’s ownership might leave it susceptible to […]
TikTok-owner ByteDance reportedly built a deepfake maker
[ad_1] On one hand, the feature could be seen as a natural evolution of other face swapping tech. On the other hand, it could have some very unpleasant repercussions. We’ve already seen how deepfake technology can be used for harm, so making the tech more accessible seems like a bad idea. As TechCrunch points out, […]
CES 2020: What to expect
[ad_1] Screens of all shapes and sizes It wouldn’t be CES without being surrounded by a plethora of screens, and 2020 looks to be no different. Like in years past, expect there to be bigger and better TV screens on display (no pun intended). Take 8K, for example. No one really needs an 8K television […]
Wayzn turns your sliding door into a smart pet entrance
[ad_1] The device fits in the track of standard sliding glass doors. It senses when your pet is at the door and sends you a notification, so you can let them in or out. You can also set the door to open and close automatically. The device sticks in place, so you don’t have to […]
D-Link brings AI-powered person detection to its home security cameras
[ad_1] D-Link is also introducing two new cameras. The outdoor model ($119.99) includes a spotlight and siren that can be triggered when motion is detected. While you’ll be able to preview the camera at CES, it won’t arrive until the third quarter of 2020. The indoor model ($99.99) should arrive in the second quarter of […]
TikTok report says China didn’t request user info in the first half of 2019
[ad_1] Following India, TikTok received the most user information requests from American authorities. In the US, it got 79 requests related to 255 accounts, and went on to share information in 86 percent of cases. In third was Japan, where authorities requested information 35 times. “To foster candid dialogue essential to earning and maintaining trust, […]