Ad Blocking: What It Is & How to Use It
Ad blocking tools have been around for years, and there are hundreds of options on the market. Which is best for your needs? Continue reading........»»
Google delays death of tracking cookies again, wants more time for “testing”
World's largest advertising company seems oddly reluctant to quit tracking cookies. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Chrome's browser competitors Safari and Firefox have both been blocking third-party tracking c.....»»
Google delays Chrome third-party cookie blocking to late 2024
Google announced a couple of years ago that it intends to replace the third-party tracking cookies in Chrome with more privacy-friendly trackers. Google said at the time it that needed two years to phase out the tracking technology and replace it wit.....»»
Hulu’s “unwritten policy” on political censorship sparks backlash [Updated]
Democrats call on Hulu to stop blocking political ads ahead of midterm election. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) (Update: On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co., which owns Hulu, announced it officially ch.....»»
Hulu’s “unwritten policy” on political censorship sparks backlash
Democrats call on Hulu to stop blocking political ads ahead of midterm election. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Last year, Hulu raised its ad-supported subscriptions by a dollar, shortly after prompt.....»»
Microsoft Office is now blocking macros by default
Macro blocking features it hoped to make it more difficult to use macros to spread malware......»»
BETting on COVID-19: Study probes role of BET proteins in coronavirus infection
A while ago, some researchers had suggested that blocking a set of proteins, known as bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins, might be a way to fight COVID-19. However, in a surprising study, scientists at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Franci.....»»
Industrial cybersecurity leaders are making considerable headway
Increased cyber threats and government directives have made cybersecurity a top priority among critical infrastructure organizations. A zero trust security architecture is the gold standard for blocking and containing threats, but there’s been heav.....»»
Sen. Joe Manchin rejects Democrats" climate, tax hike proposals, report says
Manchin, a conservative Democrat from coal-producing West Virginia and a key swing vote, has been negotiating a narrower budget reconciliation package after blocking a larger $2 trillion plan, including a provision for an enhanced EV tax credit......»»
LaLiga & Serie A Win New Pirate IPTV Blocking Orders Against ISPs
Two top-tier European football leagues have been successful in their latest bids to have pirate IPTV services blocked by internet service providers. Following applications filed this year by LaLiga and a Serie A rightsholder in Malta, three local ISP.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking Expansion to Mobile Networks Raises New Questions
Recording industry group BPI has announced that its program to block pirate sites via court injunctions in the UK will expand to mobile networks, starting with industry leader EE. Tests on EE connections currently yield mixed results but given the co.....»»
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion, at times asking users to verify their age before being able to view such posts. In an investigation by the Associated Press, several advocacy groups found their posts hidden from public view an.....»»
Ad Blocking: What It Is & How to Use It
Ad blocking tools have been around for years, and there are hundreds of options on the market. Which is best for your needs? Continue reading........»»
Microsoft changes its mind on blocking Office macros once again
It's still blocking Office macros - just not yet......»»
Microsoft has changed its mind about blocking Office macros by default
Microsoft has decided to go back on its decision to block Office macros by default......»»
Microsoft Rolls Back Blocking Office VBA Macros By Default
Microsoft is rolling back a planned change to block Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in a variety of Office apps. From a report: Announced earlier this year, Microsoft had been planning to prevent Office users from easily enablin.....»»
A weird thing just happened with a fleet of autonomous cars
A fleet of autonomous cars suddenly gathered together on a street in San Francisco earlier this week, blocking it for several hours......»»
Amazon blocks LGBT products in UAE, says it “must comply with local laws”
UAE, which bans same-sex relations, ordered Amazon to block products and searches. Enlarge / The United Arab Emirates flag. (credit: Getty Images | Tim de Waele ) Amazon has started blocking LGBT-related products and search re.....»»
FCC says it closed a loophole that many robocallers used to evade blocking
Starting today, small carriers must use STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID authentication tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | grinvalds) The Federal Communications Commission today said it closed a robocall loophole by requiring small ph.....»»
Striking truckers in South Korea could block coal to power plant
Striking South Korean truckers are considering blocking shipments of coal to a power plant if the government rejects their demands for minimum pay guarantees......»»
Mercedes-Benz rules out possibility of Chinese shareholders blocking minority, report says
The comments came after the purchase of German robotics maker Kuka by China's Midea caused a political storm in Germany......»»