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Confusion over WhatsApp’s new T&Cs triggers privacy warning from Italy

Confusion over an update to Facebook-owned chat platform WhatsApp’s terms and conditions has triggered an intervention by Italy’s data protection agency. The Italian GPDP said today it has contacted the European Data Protection Board (EDP.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJan 14th, 2021

The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence

Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year. Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the num.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple gets EU warning for prohibited ‘geo-blocking practices’ on the App Store and other services

There’s yet another battle brewing between the European Union and Apple. In a press release today, the European Commission announced that it has “notified Apple” that it may be violating the EU’s anti-geo-blocking rules with Apple Media Servi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

What a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.An iPad disconnected from the InternetThe basic idea of a virtual private network (VPN) service is that yo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

White truffles, Italy"s gold, menaced by climate change

Deep in a thick forest in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle, with excited dogs zigzagging and digging into the wet earth......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

US town on alert after 43 monkeys escape research facility

More than 40 monkeys were on the loose Thursday in a small US town after escaping a research facility, with authorities warning residents to keep their doors and windows closed......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to boost security for customers

Malwarebytes announced the acquisition of AzireVPN, a renowned privacy-focused VPN provider. Malwarebytes has long been a defender of user privacy through its portfolio of consumer solutions, including Malwarebytes Privacy VPN and its free ad and sca.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it slammed through the cash-strapped island, which was still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous deadly storm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

SpaceX launches space station resupply mission with sonic boom warning from booster return

SpaceX sent up 6,000 pounds of cargo on a resupply mission to the International Space Station on Monday night with the rocket booster's return trip bringing a sonic boom to parts of Central Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

WhatsApp is about to get an image search feature

It looks like WhatsApp is getting ready to introduce a new feature that will introduce an image search function to the app. The post WhatsApp is about to get an image search feature appeared first on Phandroid. Like pretty much all instant.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug

The warning comes amid a legal war over compounded weight-loss drugs. The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use any drugs made by a compounding pharmacy in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Strong privacy laws boost confidence in sharing information with AI

53% of consumers report being aware of their national privacy laws, a 17-percentage point increase compared to 2019, according to Cisco. Informed consumers are also much more likely to feel their data is protected (81%) compared to those who are unaw.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple submerged underwater

A sunken temple that feels like it could be straight out of an Indiana Jones movie has been discovered off the coast of Italy. The … The post Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple submerged underwater appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Mozilla Thunderbird has finally arrived on Android

The Mozilla Thunderbird email app has finally made its way onto Android, giving users a more privacy-focused email app. The post Mozilla Thunderbird has finally arrived on Android appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to email apps on.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Users Can Now Create Custom Lists in WhatsApp

Users will be able to set lists of custom categories, such as lists for family members, friends, work, and more. The post Users Can Now Create Custom Lists in WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp recently announced that it was ro.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

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Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024