technology

June 21, 2021

Apple’s Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Apple boss Tim Cook took aim on Wednesday at proposed European rules aimed at curbing the power of U.S. tech giants, saying they could pose security and privacy risks to iPhones.

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June 21, 2021

Nine out of 10 health apps harvest user data, global study shows

Analysis of 20,000 mobile apps that ask for sensitive information shows that some track users across different platforms Nine out of 10 mobile health apps collect and track user data, according to a new global study.

June 21, 2021

Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks

Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks that could enable creeps to spy on riders through their webcams, according to a report.

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June 16, 2021

Biden has quietly deployed an app for monitoring asylum seekers

Officials have quietly deployed a mobile app relying on facial recognition technology to collect data on asylum seekers before they cross the border.

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June 16, 2021

Police in Malaysia use drones to detect high temperatures amid Covid surge

Police have also warned they will use drones to enforce travel restrictions, as Malaysia endures near total lockdown.

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June 16, 2021

The EU has introduced a new ‘digital’ ID

The European Commission wants to develop an app that would contain the digital version of your identity card.

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June 15, 2021

Ring refuses to say how many users had video footage obtained by police

The doorbell camera maker received over 1,800 legal demands during 2020.

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June 15, 2021

Census releases guidelines for controversial privacy tool

the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday announced guidelines for how a controversial statistical method will be applied to the numbers used for drawing congressional and legislative districts.