18 July - Pale Moon - Technology - Global / Google (CA)

Global News

• iPhone users will soon be able to share their location data with first responders a month ago  –  “Communities rely on 911 centres in an emergency, and we believe they should have the best available technology at their disposal,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
• ‘Incredibles 2’ may cause seizures, discomfort for some with epilepsy a month ago  –  The U.S.-based Epilepsy Foundation called on Disney to post warnings about the flashing lights featured in the movie in a weekend press release.
• Video game addiction listed as a mental health problem by WHO a month ago  –  Compulsive video-gaming is now listed as a mental health issue in the eyes of the World Health Organization.
• Calgary has best airport Wi-Fi in Canada, Montreal the worst: report
• Who’s likely to win the 2018 World Cup? Artificial intelligence bots provide an answer
• Apple to close iPhone security gap police use to collect criminal evidence
• Remember how Bitcoin’s value soared in 2017? Most of it was market manipulation: study
• Tesla to lay off 3,600 workers in effort to turn a profit
• Study finds hundreds of stalker apps, few ways of finding them on your phone
• B.C. firm AggregateIQ denies misleading probe into Facebook data scandal

• Micro-targeting: How Facebook is selling you to advertisers 25 days ago  –  If you’re using social media or visiting a website for free, that’s probably because the website is selling you.
• U.S. adopts digital-era privacy rules to regulate how phone companies track devices 25 days ago  –  The justices’ 5-4 decision marks a big change in how police may obtain information that phone companies collect from the ubiquitous cellphone towers that allow people to make and receive calls, and transmit data.
• Backup Uber driver was streaming TV show before fatal self-driving car crash 25 days ago  –  The driver, named Rafaela Vasquez, repeatedly looked down and not at the road, a police report said.
• Facebook rolls out Messenger app for kids in Canada — despite calls to shut it down
• 5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: June 22
• Next generation of Radarsat satellites to ‘cover 90% of the globe’
• Are video games, not urine tests, the key to addressing pot in the workplace?
• Ford to redevelop historic Detroit train station to house tech workers
• Ottawa wants to close loopholes that let terrorists, criminals use Bitcoin to commit fraud
• Trump’s Space Force is more about satellites than soldiers

• Here’s how the Canadian military is battling fake news in Latvia 8 days ago  –  The Canadians say they've been winning the information war, of late, as the attacks have slowed down recently.
• Facebook is looking for Inuktut speakers to help translate its website 9 days ago  –  Facebook is asking Inuktut speakers for their help in translating the social networking site into the language of the North.
• Vladimir Putin calls for countries to combat cyberattacks together 12 days ago  –  The Russian leader didn’t address allegations that government-sponsored Russian hackers have meddled in the U.S. 2016 presidential elections.
• Parents’ smartphone addiction means kids are more likely to have behavioral issues: study
• Google docs are secure, company says, despite privacy issues reported in Russia
• Uganda is charging a tax on using social media. Free speech advocates are livid
• Full ‘invisibility cloak’ is possible in the real world: scientists
• Pizza-making robot with 3 arms to challenge traditional chefs around the world
• An EU copyright law threatens to kill memes for everyone
• Rhode Island woman’s selfie shows up on stranger’s phone due to possible iPhone glitch

• World Emoji Day: What icon do Canadians use most? 11 hours ago  –  On July 17, World Emoji Day, here's a look at the most-used emojis by Canadians and how they compare to trends around the world.
• ( Grumble. Geezer is so out of it he still thinks of them as emoticons. )
• Thai cave rescuer called ‘pedo-guy’ by Elon Musk suggests he might take legal action a day ago  –  Musk gave no evidence for alleging Unsworth was a pedophile. Unsworth said he would consider taking legal action against Musk over the remarks, in comments filmed in Chiang Rai on Monday by Australia's 9News.
• India WhatsApp killings: Why mobs are lynching outsiders over fake videos 2 days ago  –  India has a deadly fake news problem that’s inspired angry mobs to lynch at least 20 outsiders over false child-kidnapping rumours spread through WhatsApp.
• Elon Musk donated $40K to committee dedicated to keeping Republicans in control of Congress
• How science could wipe out disease-carrying mosquitoes and save lives
• Elon Musk ‘can stick his submarine where it hurts,’ says diver who helped rescue Thai boys
• The future of self-driving cars, explained
• Microsoft warns that facial recognition tech brings ‘human rights risks’
• Facebook to be fined $871,000 after letting Cambridge Analytica mine users’ data
• Thai rescuers pass on Elon Musk’s ‘kid-sized submarine,’ tech CEO questions their expertise

Google

• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 official renders, specifications surface online a day ahead of launch 18 minutes ago  –  Xiaomi Mi Max 3 official renders, specifications surface online a day ahead of launch  BGR IndiaXiaomi Mi Max 3 specs completely unveiled, price teased  GSMArena.comXiaomi confirms to launch Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite on July 24 globally: Expected specs, price  India TodayFull coverage
• OxygenOS 5.1.9 OTA update for OnePlus 6 brings camera improvements, Google Lens integration and more 26 minutes ago  –  OxygenOS 5.1.9 OTA update for OnePlus 6 brings camera improvements, Google Lens integration and more  DigitOnePlus 6 camera gets even better with OxygenOS 5.1.9 update  Android Authority (blog)A new update is going to make the OnePlus 6's camera so much better  TrustedReviewsFull coverage
• Essential 360 Camera deal drops price to just $19
• Facebook, Boosting Artificial-Intelligence Research, Says It's 'Not Going Fast Enough'
• OnePlus 6 DxOMark Score Beats iPhone 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• One Millionth Nissan Juke Produced
• Best Bluetooth Speakers You Can Buy in India at Various Price Points
• Nintendo Is Bringing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, And More To San Diego Comic-Con
• Hearthstone card combat game expansion set to go off with a boom
• No Joke, South Park: The Stick Of Truth Is Heading To The Switch eShop This Year

• Instagram will upgrade two-factor authentication to guard against SIM hacking 8 hours ago  –  Instagram will upgrade two-factor authentication to guard against SIM hacking  The VergeInstagram is working on non-SMS 2-factor authentication to fight SIM hackers  FirstpostInstagram confirms new authentication option that skips SMS codes  SlashGearFull coverage
• Mario Tennis Aces Update On Nintendo Switch Will Nerf Bowser Jr. 9 hours ago  –  Mario Tennis Aces Update On Nintendo Switch Will Nerf Bowser Jr.  GameSpotMario Tennis Aces update will nerf Bowser Jr.  PolygonThe next Mario Tennis Aces patch includes the Bowser Jr. nerf everyone wants  DestructoidFull coverage
• To celebrate World Emoji Day, Google's blobmoji are back as sticker packs
• Deal: Save Up To 50% On Select Seagate Hard Drives – Prime Day 2018
• Samsung's S9 and S9+ Prime Day bundles include an Echo and an Echo Spot
• 2020 BMW M8 Coupe Proves Big Is Beautiful at the Nurburgring
• World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth pre-patch EU and US server downtime and launch news
• Apple releases fourth developer betas of iOS 12, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5
• Google resurrects Google Now's predictive cards, sticks them in the Assistant
• Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL problems, and what to do about them

• it or it, World Emoji Day is here 16 hours ago  –  it or it, World Emoji Day is here  The GuardianThe winding, heated, and absurdly technical oral history of the ginger emoji  Popular ScienceWorld Emoji Day gets weird and wild on Twitter  CNETApple celebrates World Emoji Day  Apple Newsroom (press release)Full coverage
• Front Glass Panels for 2018 iPhones Appear to Leak, Show Thicker Bezels on 6.1-Inch LCD Model
• A new update is going to make the OnePlus 6's camera so much better
• Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite Launch Date Confirmed by Xiaomi as July 24
• New iPhone Leak Confirms Apple's Massive Upgrade
• Amazon Prime Day 2018: The best deals still available (Tuesday update)
• The original Amazon Echo: Is it time to upgrade?

• 5 Robot Vacuums That Can Clean Your Home When You're Not Even There 3 days ago  –  5 Robot Vacuums That Can Clean Your Home When You're Not Even There  ForbesThis popular Roomba robot vacuum is $120 off for Prime Day — and it's compatible with Amazon Alexa  Business InsiderLunch Time Deals: Save $270 On An iRobot Roomba  Gizmodo AustraliaFull coverage
• Oppo Find X and Moto E5 Plus India Launch, Xiaomi IPO, WhatsApp 'Forwarded', and More News From This Week 3 days ago  –  Oppo Find X and Moto E5 Plus India Launch, Xiaomi IPO, WhatsApp 'Forwarded', and More News From This Week  NDTVOppo Find X earns people's votes as innovative smartphone: Know poll result  Business StandardOPPO Find X Pre-order Customers to Get Rs.3000 Flipkart Gift Voucher From July 25  MySmartPr...
• Oppo Find X and Moto E5 Plus India Launch, Xiaomi IPO, WhatsApp 'Forwarded', and More News From This Week
• Google Pixel 3 could be the best smartphone of 2018 for these five reasons
• Infinix Hot 6 Pro review: Impressive battery life, but that's not all
• Infinix Hot 6 Pro review: Excellent battery life, but there's more to the phone
• Review: 'Octopath Traveler' pays tribute to RPG golden age without being beholden to it