How law enforcement gets around your smartphone’s encryption
Openings provided by iOS and Android security are there for those with the right tools. Enlarge / Uberwachung, Symbolbild, Datensicherheit, Datenhoheit (credit: Westend61 | Getty Images) Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies around the world.....»»
2D video to 3D faces: Facing down a key challenge in VR
Smartphone input can now generate photorealistically lit and shadowed 3D human faces, viewed from any angle Creating a virtual experience that’s as close to real life as possible is one of virtual reality’s (VR’s) ultimate goals, as compa.....»»
Cashify raises $15 million for its second-hand smartphone business in India
Tens of millions of people each year purchase a second-hand smartphone in India, the world’s second-largest market. Phone makers and giant online sellers such as Amazon and Flipkart are aware of it, but it’s too much of a hassle for them to i.....»»
CFPB nominee vows to enforce fair lending, scrutinize big data
At his confirmation hearing Tuesday, Democratic Senators pushed Rohit Chopra to revive the CFPB after the Trump administration weakened enforcement and several rules, while Republicans warned the bureau overstepped its authority previously......»»
CFPB nominee vows to enforce fair lending, scrutinize Big Data
At his confirmation hearing Tuesday, Democratic Senators pushed Rohit Chopra to revive the CFPB after the Trump administration weakened enforcement and several rules, while Republicans warned the bureau overstepped its authority previously......»»
Intel told to pay $2.2 billion in patent infringement lawsuit
As reported by Bloomberg Law, a jury in Waco, Texas, ruled that Intel must pay $1.5 billion for infringement of one patent and $675 million for the second. Tom's Hardware tracked down the processor-related patents in question, finding that the '759 p.....»»
China smartphone AP shipments to grow 12% in 2021, says Digitimes Research
About 795.7 million smartphone application processors will be shipped to China-based handset vendors in 2021, up 12.2% on year, forecasts Digitimes Research......»»
The best Samsung phones for 2021
Need some help choosing the right Samsung smartphone? Our list has something to suit everyone, from the latest flagship Samsung Galaxy to midrange handsets......»»
The best 5G phones for T-Mobile
5G has ushered in the next era of smartphone connectivity. For those of you on T-Mobile, we've put together a list of the best 5G smartphones......»»
Best 5G phones for T-Mobile
5G has ushered in the next era of smartphone connectivity. For those of you on T-Mobile, we've put together a list of the best 5G smartphones......»»
Global smartphone shipments to grow 50% in 1Q21
Global smartphone shipments are likely to grow nearly 50% on year to 340 million units in the first quarter of 2021, driven by robust sales of Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone Pro Max as well as a ramp-up in shipments by Chinese brands to grab the ma.....»»
EU Law Requires Companies To Fix Electronic Goods For Up To 10 Years
Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers, or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure those appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years, to help reduce the vast mountain of electrical waste that piles up each year on the continen.....»»
Facebook will pay $650 million to settle class action suit centered on Illinois privacy law
Facebook was ordered to pay $650 million Friday for running afoul of an Illinois law designed to protect the state’s residents from invasive privacy practices. That law, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), is a powerful state measure.....»»
OnePlus 9 series expected to break cover at March 8 event alongside OnePlus Watch
OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau on Monday said they have “something new” to share next week. The leading theory is that it’ll be the company’s next flagship smartphone line, the OnePlus 9 series......»»
Best cheap Google Home and Google Nest deals for March 2021
It's hard to beat the convenience of asking Google questions without using your smartphone or computer......»»
Fetchr aims to put GPS deliveries on the map
The Dubai-based company recently received $41 million of investment to expand its smartphone delivery app......»»
Moore’s law is reaching its limits. Could graphene circuits help?
The number of transistors that chipmakers can pack into an integrated circuit is reaching the upper limit of what's possible. Wrinkled graphene could fix that......»»
Apple Forced To Add iPhone and MacBook Repairability Scores To Comply With French Law
Apple has added iPhone and MacBook repairability scores to its online store in France to comply with a new French law that came into effect this year. From a report: MacGeneration reports that the rating takes into account features like how easily a.....»»
Apple quietly added iPhone and MacBook repairability rankings to its French website
French law now requires electronics manufacturers to post repairability scores for their products. The legislation went into effect on January 1, but companies have until next year before regulators begin imposing fines to enforce the rule. Apple and.....»»
The best cheap 5G phones for 2021
Believe it or not, but you can have yourself a nice 5G-compatible smartphone at an affordable price these days. So here the best cheap 5G phones out right now......»»
Light-emitting tattoo engineered for the first time
Scientists at UCL and the IIT—Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV and smartphone screens, paving the way for a new type of 'smart tattoo' with a.....»»