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‘Gait recognition,’ now selling in China, can ID people by their body shape and walk
a month ago –
"Gait recognition" is part of a push to develop artificial-intelligence and data-driven surveillance across China.
Dozens of Facebook, Instagram accounts blocked over election interference concerns
a month ago –
Facebook's head of cybersecurity policy said the accounts were possibly engaged in "coordinated inauthentic behaviour.
Gab.com, site where suspected Pittsburgh synagogue shooter posted anti-Semitic views, is back online
a month ago –
Domain name registrar and host Epik said in a blog post on
Saturday it had agreed to host the site, which went up shortly after 5
p.m.
SpaceX, Telesat Canada get approval to roll-out global satellite network
24 days ago –
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted
unanimously on Thursday to allow Elon Musk's SpaceX, Telesat Canada and
two other companies to roll out new satellite-based broadband services.
As a GoFundMe campaign unravels, here’s how you can protect your money from bogus fundraising
25 days ago –
How can users be sure they're giving their money to worthy - legitimate - causes online?
Facebook board says it pushed Mark Zuckerberg to ‘move faster’ on Russia interference probe
25 days ago –
The board called any suggestion that Facebook's senior
leadership attempted to thwart or ignore these investigations is
'grossly unfair.'
GM’s Oshawa closure raises questions on Canada’s future in green auto sector: experts
14 days ago –
After more than 60 years, General Motors announced Monday it's
closing its Oshawa, Ont., plant, saying the company is focusing on
electric and autonomous cars. But can Canada compete in this market?
Montreal man shocked at Facebook’s response to his complaint about gun video
18 days ago –
A Montreal man was surprised at Facebook's response after he reported a video he thought was offensive and dangerous.
First ‘solid-state’ plane with no moving parts takes flight at MIT
18 days ago –
That means it doesn’t burn up any fossil fuels — a first for any large-scale aircraft.
First ‘solid-state’ plane with no moving parts takes flight at MIT
18 days ago –
That means it doesn’t burn up any fossil fuels — a first for any large-scale aircraft.
Facebook gave Airbnb, Netflix preferential access to user data, U.K. lawmakers say
5 days ago –
A U.K. Parliament committee accused Facebook on Wednesday of cutting special deals with some advertisers.
Geek gift guide 2018: The ultimate holiday list for the nerd in your life
6 days ago –
If you have a nerd in your life, don't fear — there is a veritable bounty of gifts to get them.
Olympics, elections and K-Pop dominated Twitter in Canada this year
6 days ago –
While Justin Trudeau, K-Pop and Drake were among the
most-mentioned topics on Twitter Canada this year, there was another
huge theme in 2018.
National security top priority in assessing Huawei’s role in Canada’s 5G network: minister
7 hours ago –
National security "comes first" in deciding whether to allow
Huawei Technologies to take part in developing Canada's 5G network,
Infrastructure Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says.
China warns of severe consequences if Canada does not release Huawei CFO
2 days ago –
China warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe
consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co.
Ltd.'s chief financial officer, calling the case "extremely nasty."
Stephen Harper urges Canada to ban Huawei from 5G network in Fox News appearance
3 days ago –
Harper told Fox that Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE are
tightly tied to the Chinese security apparatus, "and we think there are
some real serious issues there."
Google News (CA)
See Sanho's HyperDrive USB-C Hub for iPad Pro - CNET - CNET
13 hours ago – CNETFirst
look: HyperDrive USB-C Hub for 2018 iPad Pro [Video] 9to5MaciPad Pro's
potential becomes clear with this $99 HyperDrive USB-C hub CNET[Update:
Now available at 50% off] Hyper unveils the first iPad Pro USB-C hub
with HDMI, USB-A, h...
The State Of Nintendo 3DS In 2018 - Kotaku
13 hours ago –
The State Of Nintendo 3DS In 2018 KotakuNintendo Says Attending
E3 is a 'No-Brainer' Game RantReggie Fils-Aime Calls Attending E3 an
“Outstanding Opportunity” and “No-Brainer” for Nintendo DualShockersE3
still "a no-brainer" for Nintendo GamesIndustry.bizNintendo Explains
Why E3 Is Still Impo...
CharlieINTEL.comCall of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Black Market bonuses
will soon be easier to unlock PolygonBlack Ops 4 UPDATE 1.09 Patch
Notes - Call of Duty Zombies, Blackout, Multiplayer CHANGES | PS4, Xbox,
Nintendo Switch News, Reviews and Fea...
Nokia 8.1 officially launched in India - Nokiamob
10 hours ago – NokiamobNokia 8.1 with
HDR10 screen launched at Rs 26999: Quick unboxing Business
StandardNokia 8.1 launched in India, goes on sale December 21 -
GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comNokia 8.1 hands-on: The best yet from HMD
Global? Android AuthorityNokia 8.1 w...
Huawei Mate 20 review: In the shadow of the Pro - 9to5Google
10 hours ago –
Huawei Mate 20 review: In the shadow of the
Pro 9to5Google[Giveaway] Win a Huawei Mate 20 Lite from
TalkAndroid! TalkAndroidHuawei Mate 20 Pro Review – Best Of The
Best? XDA-DevelopersA Survey Shows Almost Half of iPhone Users Want to
Switch To Android Gizchina.comHuawei Mate 20 Pro vs. iPhon...
Amazon adds location-specific reminders and routines to Alexa - Engadget
7 hours ago –
Amazon adds location-specific reminders and routines to
Alexa EngadgetTurn any speaker into an Alexa smart speaker with
Amazon’s new accessory BGRAmazon updates Alexa with new location-based
routines & reminders, email support, more 9to5MacAlexa can now
connect you with local businesses T...
The Completely Reimagined App from The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel
7 hours ago –
The Completely Reimagined App from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
Epic's Game Store Is Already Locking Down Exclusives - Kotaku
5 hours ago –
Epic's Game Store Is Already Locking Down Exclusives KotakuThe
Epic Store, In Its Current State, is Not Good for Anyone. GamasutraEpic
is already poaching indie games from Steam The Next WebWorld War Z is
coming to the Epic Store PC GamerEpic Store influences developers to
pull Steam releases...
Australian Fortnite player arrested after streaming alleged domestic abuse - TechSpot
5 hours ago – TechSpotStreamer arrested after allegedly assaulting his
partner during a livestream PC
5 Great VR Games To Play On Oculus Rift - GameSpot
29 minutes ago –
5 Great VR Games To Play On Oculus Rift GameSpot
Sales Data Estimates For Smash Bros. Ultimate Suggests 1.3 Million Copies Were Sold In Japan On Launch - Nintendo Life
an hour ago –
Sales Data Estimates For Smash Bros. Ultimate Suggests 1.3
Million Copies Were Sold In Japan On Launch Nintendo LifeSuper Smash
Bros. Still Can't Get Online Right KotakuHow many OSHA violations are
in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? PolygonSuper Smash Bros Ultimate
Gameplay – Rathalos Boss Battle ...
The Next Web
MasterCard wants to make electronic payments anonymous… with blockchain
4 days ago –
Just as the US Department of Homeland Security announced plans
to develop forensic techniques to deanonymize cryptocurrency
transactions, MasterCard has thrown a spanner in the works with plans
for the exact opposite. According to a recent patent application, the
payment infrastructure provider w...
What we know about the ConsenSys layoffs, as told by a ‘fired’ employee
4 days ago –
ConsenSys, the blockchain behemoth powering a swathe of
Ethereum-related software, is letting 13 percent of its staff go in a
bid to retain a sense of viability. The company confirmed what many
believed would be inevitable: the exponential growth enjoyed by Joseph
Lubin’s decentralized business e...
This is how I started a successful B2B tech company
3 days ago –
Less than a decade ago, I left a high-paying tech job in New
York City to found my own SEO-optimization company. It was a calculated
risk — I had a family to support but did not pursue investors or venture
capital. Instead, I focused on organically building a consulting
company, and using it to l...
Biohackers enhance sex with this vibrating implant for men
3 days ago –
An implant inserted near the pelvis to deliver “on-demand”
vibrations is in development by American biohacker Rich Lee. Designed
for men, the Lovetron9000 device will be inserted beneath the skin of
the pelvis to “enhance the shared experience of lovemaking, emanating a
passionate vibration that ...
Pixel 3 Lite XL renders show a headphone jack and no notch
a day ago –
Last month, we saw leaked pictures of the Pixel 3 Lite –
Google‘s rumored mid-range phone. Now, OnLeaks and 91mobiles have
released renders of the larger Pixel 3 Lite XL suggesting that the
device will rock a headphone jack (thank god) and no notch. The report
noted that the phone will feature a ...
This website sets your Spotify playlists to private with a single click
a day ago –
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and
advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other
stuff. Spotify is more than just a massive on-demand music library.
Thanks to its built-in social features, it lets you share your taste in
music with your friends a...
‘Loot boxes’ in video games could be giving kids a gambling problem
15 hours ago –
The number of children with gambling problems has “quadrupled to
more than 50,000 in just two years”, according to recent reports. The
alarming figures come from the UK Gambling Commission’s latest annual
statistics, which showed that the prevalence of problem gambling among
children had risen to...
TNW presents the greatest gift guide in the world… ever
15 hours ago –
The adverts have started, the songs are blaring, and dust is
being blown off the decorations. Truly, the holiday season is upon us.
And you know what this means? Gifts. Lots of gifts. Whether you’re
putting together your own list, or trying to find the perfect thing to
get someone else, we’re her...
TNW presents the greatest gift guide in the world… ever
15 hours ago –
The adverts have started, the songs are blaring, and dust is
being blown off the decorations. Truly, the holiday season is upon us.
And you know what this means? Gifts. Lots of gifts. Whether you’re
putting together your own list, or trying to find the perfect thing to
get someone else, we’re her...
Study: The NHS is desperately in need of infosec professionals
4 hours ago –
The UK’s NHS health system is desperately short of information
security professionals, research from infosec consultancy Redscan shows.
The firm found that NHS trusts typically have just one member of staff
with cybersecurity credentials per 2,628 employees. A quarter of all
trusts surveyed – whi...
Microsoft confirms Edge will support Chrome extensions with Chromium switch
5 hours ago –
When Microsoft announced its Edge browser would be transitioning
to the Chromium platform next year, I had one question: will it support
Chrome’s extensions? The answer appears to be yes. As spotted by
Thurrott, Edge’s Project Manager, Kyle Alden, took to Reddit to answer
some question about the ...
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