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New FCC Rules Could Force Wireless Carriers To Block Spam Texts

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Under Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission is seeking to create new rules targeting spam text messages. Like another recent proposed rulemaking from the agency.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotOct 20th, 2021

FCC fines big three carriers $196M for selling users’ real-time location data

FCC finalizes $196M penalties for location-data sales revealed in 2018. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) The Federal Communications Commission today said it fined T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon $196 million "fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Long snouts protect foxes when they dive headfirst into snow, study finds

When hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2–4 meters per second, but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new Cornell University study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

These Sennheiser true wireless earbuds are 57% off right now

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 true wireless earbuds, which offer active noise cancellation, are on sale from Amazon's Woot for $120, but only for a limited time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Epic plans to revive Fortnite on iPad following EU iPadOS ‘gatekeeper’ ruling

The impact of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is continuing to unfold with the latest from the regulators stipulating that Apple’s iPadOS needs to follow the same new rules as iOS. With that, Epic has shared its plan to bring back Fortnite via.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad

The last few months have seen Apple rapidly implement technical and policy solutions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. That has seen the rollout of things like alternative app marketplaces, web distribution, alternative browsers, and more as pa.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Weak passwords for smart home devices to be illegal in Europe

Default passwords for smart home devices and wireless routers will have to be made stronger in order to comply with new cybersecurity laws in both the UK and EU … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Okta warns customers about credential stuffing onslaught

Credential stuffing attacks have exploded this April, Okta warns, and advises its customers to use available tools to block access requests originating from residential proxies before authentication takes place. Abuse of proxy networks “In cred.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Apple"s iPad doesn"t meet DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway

The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Dealership not at fault for injuries caused by 80-year-old customer who crashed demo, court rules

A Louisiana dealership has been cleared of liability for a crash caused by an 80-year-old customer test driving a demo car......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Save $50 on the fantastic Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are a great pair of earbuds and they're currently on sale at Walmart for a great price......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Apple"s iPad doesn"t yet meet the DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway

The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Security Bite: Did Apple just declare war on Adload malware?

Following the release of new betas last week, Apple snuck out one of the most significant updates to XProtect I’ve ever seen. The macOS malware detection tool added 74 new Yara detection rules, all aimed at a single threat, Adload. So what is it ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Review: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me

The iPhone is the best-selling smartphone on the planet and, in the US especially, it’s clearly a dominant force. I’m an Android person by choice, but once in a while, I spend time with the latest iPhone to take a peek inside of Apple’s garden,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones are SUPER CHEAP with this 50% deal!

If you’re looking for a pair of affordable headphones, then don’t miss this deal for the Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones! The post The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones are SUPER CHEAP with this 50% deal! appeared first on Pha.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat

It’s possible that some Snapchat users may not like your content and may even choose to block you. And there are ways to find out if that’s the case......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Android 15 could force dark mode on apps

One of the changes we can expect in Android 15 is how the OS will force all apps to have a dark mode even if they don’t support it. The post Android 15 could force dark mode on apps appeared first on Phandroid. One of the changes to Andr.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Hyte made me fall in love with my gaming PC all over again

Hyte's impressive Nexus Link ecosystem will force you to think differently about how you plan and build your gaming PC......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

FCC restores net neutrality rules that ban blocking and throttling in 3-2 vote

Broadband lobby groups prepare lawsuit, calling rules a "net fatality." Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in December 20.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Spotify is still complaining about Apple"s EU App Store rules

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules.Spotify logoOn Wednesday, Apple told Spotify that its app update for users.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections in the United States

In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States.FCC sealThe vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringi.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024