technology

A woman with long dark hair is facing a small, rectangular device labeled "fuse". The device projects a blue light forming a geometric pattern on her face, indicating facial recognition technology. She wears a white top, and the background is dark gray.

January 22, 2021

App Claims It Can Detect ‘Trustworthiness’

Experts say an algorithm can’t determine whether you can be trusted by analyzing your face or voice. But that’s not stopping this company from trying.

A person with long, dark hair holds a smartphone with both hands. They are wearing a black outfit and several silver rings and bracelets. The focus is on their hands and phone, with a blurred background. The ambient lighting is dim, creating a warm tone.

January 19, 2021

California WeChat Users Sue Tencent Over Fear of Chinese Censors

A group of California WeChat users sued Tencent Holdings Ltd., the Chinese owner of the messaging and payment app, for allegedly violating their right to privacy by surveilling and censoring their communications.

A person is using a laptop displaying analytics data, including a pie chart, line graphs, and bar charts. Their hands are on the keyboard. Beside the laptop, there is a smartphone and a pair of eyeglasses on the table. The setting appears to be a workspace.

January 19, 2021

Comscore To Intro Cookie-Less Targeting Solution

Comscore announced that it will launch a cookie-free audience targeting solution sometime during the first quarter.

A man in a black suit and light blue tie sits at a desk with a silver laptop. He holds a pen and is looking at the camera. The desk has a white organizer, black lamp, plant, and a cup. The background is a solid blue.

January 19, 2021

Job Screening Service Halts Facial Analysis of Applicants

But it’s still using intonation and behavior to assist with hiring decisions.

A close-up of a smartphone screen displaying various app icons. In the center, WhatsApp has two notifications, highlighted with a red badge. Surrounding apps include Dropbox, Camera, Facebook, Notes, Threema, Telegram, and Messages. The background is dark and textured.

January 17, 2021

WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and iMessage: Choosing a Private Encrypted Chat App

Millions of users flocked to the chat apps in recent weeks. There are a few factors behind the surge.

A round, fabric-covered smart speaker with four white indicator lights sits on a textured surface. Next to it, a smartphone displays a "Welcome Home" screen with a notification that one device is found. The scene suggests setting up or connecting a smart home device.

January 17, 2021

Google Smart Speakers Offer Guest Mode for Privacy

Google smart speakers now offer Guest Mode, a setting that allows you to boost your privacy using voice control.

Close-up of a convex security camera lens reflecting a distorted view of a building exterior. The lens is centered on a metallic, gray surface with subtle reflections and lighting. The camera's circular shape dominates the image, creating a wide-angle effect.

January 17, 2021

Amazon’s Ring Neighbors app exposed users’ precise locations and home addresses

A security flaw in Ring’s Neighbors app was exposing the precise locations and home addresses of users who had posted to the app.

Close-up of several COVID-19 vaccine vials with clear liquid, each labeled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine." The vials have blue caps and are arranged in a neat row on a reflective surface, casting faint reflections. The labels include some small, detailed text beneath the main title.

January 17, 2021

Vaccine passports: what are they and do they pose a danger to privacy?

Race to build app for people to demonstrate Covid-19 jab or a negative test, but rights groups worry about ‘identity checks’.

Large outdoor sign with a colorful geometric pattern featuring a prominent "thumbs up" icon. Below, text reads "facebook" on the left and "1 Hacker Way" on the right. Surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

January 17, 2021

Facebook sues two Chrome extension devs for scraping user data

Facebook filed a lawsuit in Portugal against browser extension maker Oink and Stuff.

A person in a white lab coat with a blue stethoscope around their neck is holding and using a smartphone. The person's face is not visible, and they are wearing a checkered shirt underneath the coat. The focus is on the hands and phone, suggesting engagement in a task.

January 17, 2021

Vaccine Site Uses Credit History to Verify Patients’ Identities

AdvantageCare Physicians verifies identities by using information that shows up in people’s Experian credit histories.

A white quadcopter drone with four propellers hovers in the air against a blurred background of a light blue sky and ocean. The drone's camera is visible beneath its body, and orange lights are illuminated near the propellers.

January 17, 2021

FAA Publishes Final Rule for Operating Drones Over People

The Federal Aviation Administration published the final rule for the operation of drones over people.

A tin filled with homemade sandwich cookies. The cookies are golden brown with a crunchy texture. They are paired with a creamy filling, possibly chocolate. The tin has a colorful striped pattern on the edges and is lined with white parchment paper.

January 15, 2021

Advertisers scramble to plan for the uncertain ‘cookieless future’

It seems that resolving advertising’s identity crisis is like negotiating a maze and advertisers have no idea what waits for them at the end.

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