Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge We’re used to social networks waiting until the damage has already been done before announcing a cleanup effort. When it comes to the synthetic media known as “deepfakes,” they’ve been notably ahead of the curve. In November, Twitter announced a draft policy on deepfakes and began soliciting public
Read MoreThe vulnerabilities, which the app says it has fixed, could have let attackers manipulate content and extract personal data. Major TikTok Security Flaws Found Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreForget about the good ol’ passive-aggressive refrigerator note: Google Assistant will soon let you leave digital “household notes” directly on your Android-enabled Smart Display devices. The AI-powered app is also getting a few other nifty features like schedules for your smart devices, and the ability to read out long-form content. But first, notes. Long story
Read MoreNew York Times: TikTok says it has fixed major security vulnerabilities that could have let hackers manipulate content, gain access to private videos, and extract personal data — The vulnerabilities, which the app says it has fixed, could have let attackers manipulate content and extract personal data. TikTok says it has fixed major security vulnerabilities
Read More{$inline_image}It’s 2020, you’d think by now cryptocurrency scammers would have moved on from using unendorsed celebrity images to peddle their heinous cons. But no. Earlier this week, Twitter user @peterfinn5252 claimed to have come across new adverts featuring Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis. The adverts claim that a “revolutionary Bitcoin home based opportunity” will
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: A look at the worldwide industry of PR and marketing firms offering disinformation services including fake accounts, false narratives, and pseudo news sites — Peng Kuan Chin pulled out his phone, eager to show the future of online manipulation. — Unseen servers began crawling the web for Chinese articles and posts. A look
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Cybersecurity research firm Check Point Research says it found “multiple vulnerabilities” within video sharing app TikTok that demonstrated its insecurity as scrutiny for the Chinese-owned company continues to grow. Check Point found that it was possible to spoof text messages to make them appear to come from TikTok.
Read MoreDon’t worry. They’ve been patched. TikTok flaws could have let hackers text you malware – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: MSI MSI is showing off its Creator 17 laptop at CES 2020, which it says is the “world’s very first” laptop to feature a Mini LED display. By using much smaller LEDs as a backlight, the laptop’s 17-inch 4K display can dim and brighten with much more accuracy than LCD displays with a traditional
Read MoreMitch Reames / The Verge: Inside Loaded, a gaming talent agency behind names like Ninja and Shroud, and how it’s introducing competition among tech giants for gamers — Loaded is the name of a gaming talent agency, but it’s also an apt adjective for the streamers under its management. Inside Loaded, a gaming talent agency
Read MoreCycling for health and transportation might seem like a good idea, but it unfortunately has the nasty side effect of making you tired. To ease the suffering, many have turned to electric bicycles. But what if you want to really stand out from the crowd? Well then you should look to [Mark Drake] for inspiration,
Read MoreLast night at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, Chinese phone brand OnePlus finally showed off what it’s been working on for 18 months: A phone with custom-manufactured glass that can hide its rear cameras by turning opaque when they’re not in use. No, it’s the not the biggest deal in personal technology right
Read MoreLocal police authorities in parts of the northern state of Kashmir in India have reportedly issued a circular, urging people to officially register the WhatsApp groups they moderate. This comes after a five-month internet shutdown in the region, which is still ongoing in some parts of the valley. In August 2019, the Indian government blocked internet
Read More{$inline_image} Retro gaming is huge right now, and like probably millions of other people, [wrongbaud] found himself taking possession of a couple faux-classic gaming gadgets over the holidays. But unlike most people, who are now using said devices to replay games from their youth, he decided to tear into his new toys to see how
Read MoreFinSMEs: Spatial Networks, developer of Fulcrum, a geospatial data collection and analysis platform for field operations, raises $42.5M Series A led by Kayne Partners — Spatial Networks, the St. Petersburg, FLA.-based creator of Fulcrum, a geospatial data collection and analysis platform for field operations … Spatial Networks, developer of Fulcrum, a geospatial data collection and
Read MoreYou’ve never seen a more organic concept than this. Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR is Pandora on four wheels – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNeofect Smart Balance is a Dance Dance Revolution-like device for rehabilitation of your legs, balance and posture At CES 2020, stroke survivors can have rehab that's fun and engaging – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe ridiculously specced Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and we got to spend a little time with it. Forget the Asus ROG Phone 2 — this gaming phone has ridiculous specs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple appears headed toward another showdown with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as the agency this morning revealed it had asked Apple for assistance in recovering data from two iPhones in a recent case. Apple, so far, has declined to unlock the devices. The devices belong to the gunman in last month’s naval base
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google’s Project Zero is trailing a new policy under which all vulnerabilities will be publicly disclosed after 90 days, irrespective of when the bug is fixed — Project Zero is widely regarded for finding major vulnerabilities, but criticized by industry peers for their relatively fast disclosure times. Google's Project Zero is
Read MoreThe recommendation is a reversal from the company’s previous position that existing 737 crews needed only iPad-based training to fly the plane. Boeing now says 737 Max pilots need simulator time – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Vecna Robotics, provider of self-driving forklifts for warehouses and AI-powered workflow software, raises $50M Series B, bringing total funding to over $60M — The warehouse robotics market is on the upswing. In point of fact, analysts at Allied Market Research anticipate it’ll reach $5.186 billion … Vecna Robotics, provider of self-driving
Read MoreNarwal wants to give Roomba a run for its money with a self-cleaning feature. This mop and vacuum robot cleans itself so you don't have to – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMike Jaconi / Business Insider: PayPal’s $4B Honey acquisition is a bet on the affiliate model and loyalty programs, as it aims to control the starting point of a transaction alongside payment — The affiliate industry has long been seen as a thing of the past, but its business model, where businesses are paid for
Read MorePhoto by Nadine Rupp/Getty Images In November, the Internet Society (ISOC), which owns the Public Interest Registry (PIR), the group that maintains the .org top-level domain, announced it would sell PIR to Ethos Capital, a private equity firm — an ownership structure that would seem to be at odds with what .org represents. Today, a
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