[ad_1] Thousands of public law enforcement agencies and private companies are named in the client logs including Best Buy and Macy’s, the Department of Justice including ICE, the CBP, Interpol, and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, as well as a number of foreign states like the UAE. Facial recognition […]
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Apple’s keyboard cover for the next iPad Pro could add a trackpad
[ad_1] With the launch of iPadOS, Apple’s tablet has become more of a conventional computing device than ever. As such, it makes sense that the line between iPad Pro and laptop could become even more blurred. A rumor from The Information claims Apple is gearing up to mass produce a new keyboard accessory for the […]
Facebook sues analytics firm that stole user data through third-party apps
[ad_1] News of the exposure first came out last November when Facebook and Twitter verified the findings of independent security researchers. At the time, Facebook said OneAudience and another SDK developer called Mobiburn obtained information like people’s names, emails and gender. Facebook went on to notify 9.5 million users that their data had potentially been […]
Valve wants cities to bid on hosting The International
[ad_1] According to the proposal, “in terms of global viewership, international draw, and attendance, The International is comparable to the NFL Superbowl, U.S. Open Golf Championship, or the Eurovision Song Contest.” Historically, the event has drawn between 50,000 and 60,000 unique visitors, Valve says. Vancouver, Seattle and Shanghai have hosted in the past, and Stockholm […]
FCC may fine carriers for failing to protect phone location data
[ad_1] Officials didn’t make any settlement offers, according to the tipsters. That suggests it doesn’t believe a compromise is possible, although it also raises the likelihood that networks will try to fight any fines and have them reduced or tossed out. Fines wouldn’t be surprising given how egregious the alleged violations would be. Carriers not […]
Bose Frames work with Microsoft’s navigation tech for the blind
[ad_1] The company has added the Bose Frames to the list of devices its Soundscape app supports. If you’re not familiar with the software, it provides audio cues to help visually impaired people navigate around cities. Microsoft has been working on the technology for the better part of a decade. While Microsoft doesn’t offer comparisons, […]
YouTube TV to drop Fox regional sports channels following Sinclair dispute
[ad_1] Like with many carriage disputes, though, there’s plenty of he-said-she-said squabbling where both sides portray the other as the villain. YES Network was “not optimistic” it would reach a deal by a February 28th cutoff despite “efforts to negotiate,” and characterized this as a loss that would deprive fans of the Brooklyn Nets’ remaining […]
Ford brings its Spin scooters to Germany this spring
[ad_1] Since Ford acquired the company in 2018, it has expanded into over 60 cities and 25 university campuses in the US. Last year, Spin unveiled a redesigned model, with a larger frame and platform, plus improved shock absorption, braking, acceleration, battery life and security features. It’s not surprising that Spin wants to expand into […]
Minecraft Festival is coming to Orlando in September
[ad_1] Tickets will start at $60 for a one-day pass and $165 for all three days, and everyone who attends will get an in-game Minecraft Festival cap that works with both Bedrock and Java. Like many conventions, though, there are incentives to pay extra. A $225 Gold package gives you early access to exhibits, panels […]
Microsoft won’t be at GDC because of coronavirus
[ad_1] “After a close review of guidance by global health authorities and out of an abundance of caution, we’ve made the difficult decision to withdraw from participating at Game Developers Conference 2020 in San Francisco,” Microsoft said in a blog post. “The health and safety of players, developers, employees, and our partners around the world […]