The iPhone maker has quietly sent out an update to its Mac computers to plug a potential security hole, TechCrunch reported. Apple said to remotely disable feature in Zoom conferencing app after webcam scare – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross clears up confusion following President Trump’s June announcement. US keeps Huawei on blacklist, but will allow licensed sales – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Vigna / Wall Street Journal: SEC approves the first-ever regulated token offering, letting blockchain startup Blockstack offer $28M in tokens under Regulation A+, an alternative to IPOs — Development could give young cryptocurrency businesses a new fundraising template — The Securities and Exchange Commission … SEC approves the first-ever regulated token offering, letting blockchain
Read MoreNintendo’s Doug Bowser tells us about the Switch and the future of the 3DS Nintendo Switch Lite: From D-pads to sharable games, here's what we learned – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter all of the drama over Zoom’s use of a hidden web server on Macs, Apple itself has decided to step in, TechCrunch reports. It is issuing a silent update — meaning your Mac will get it without any interaction on your part — to remove the web server, which was designed to save Safari
Read MoreThe breach has fueled worries over the government’s mass gathering of data on the American public. Border officials not told of massive surveillance breach for three weeks, subcontractor confirms Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAt a community meeting this week, Dale Dougherty, former CEO of Maker Media announced the relaunch of the Make brand. Maker Media is dead, but the brand may live on as Make Community, LLC. Dougherty will remain the CEO of Make Community, and Todd Sotkicwicz, former CFO of Maker Media, was identified as the current
Read MoreAna Swanson / New York Times: Trump administration to investigate whether a proposed French tax on big US tech companies amounts to an unfair trade practice that’s punishable with tariffs — WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it would investigate whether a French plan to impose a tax … Trump administration to
Read MoreGuangzhi Cao, a former engineer at Tesla, admitted in a court filing this week that he uploaded zip files containing Autopilot source code to his personal iCloud account in late 2018 while still working for the company. Tesla sued Cao earlier this year for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Autopilot and bringing them to
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Apple pushes silent Mac update to remove the hidden web server in the Zoom app that could let websites add a user to a video call without their permission — Apple has released a silent update for Mac users removing a vulnerable component in Zoom, the popular video conferencing app …
Read MoreInsta360’s EVO is a nifty little 360 cam that transforms into a 180-degree VR camera. It’s not the first device out there capable of shooting in both modes, but it’s one of the few that can be had for less than four figures. And, thanks to its diminutive size and ease-of-use, I’ve had more fun
Read MoreBird is planning to build a new hub in Paris and hire 1,000 people over two years to help spur the growth of its scooter-sharing service across the European continent. Bird CEO Travis VanderZanden said the hub will be the Santa Monica-based company’s “second European home.” Bird first launched its dockless, electric scooter rental business
Read MoreIt’s hurricane season, and we’ve got a weirdo storm brewing up in the Gulf of Mexico right now. The storm is heading toward Louisiana, which has already struggled with flooding this week, so it’s time that we issue the following demand, ever so calmly: Read more… Never Try To Drive Through a Flood Source: Life
Read MoreMicrosoft is continuing to beat the passwordless drum by making it a sign-in option in its latest Windows 10 test build 18936 for those Insiders in the Fast Ring. Microsoft adds new 'passwordless' sign-in option with latest Windows 10 20H1 test build Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft’s retreat from the consumer-centric side of Windows mixed reality continues. Microsoft is closing its Remix3D.com site early next year Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe Gulf Coast is bracing itself for what is likely to be Tropical Storm Barry tomorrow, which may turn into a hurricane by Saturday. Louisiana has already declared a state of emergency and this is the sort of weather you don’t want to mess around with. Now is the time to plan how, when and
Read MoreHolly Beilin / Hypepotamus: Stratasan, a Nashville-based provider of healthcare data analytics software, raises $26M; Stratasan had previously raised $1.2M, per Crunchbase — Stratasan, a Nashville-based healthcare data analytics software provider, has closed a $26 million growth funding round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners. Stratasan, a Nashville-based provider of healthcare data analytics software, raises M;
Read MoreThe fifth beta is live. Android Q Beta 5: New gesture control adds corner swiping for Google Assistant – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe help Volkswagen build some of the very last new Beetles. Bye-bye Bug: The VW Beetle is officially out of production – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf Trump can’t block people, AOC shouldn’t either, plaintiffs argue. After Trump ruling, Ocasio-Cortez sued for blocking Twitter critics – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePeople take control of their smart thermostat from their wrist so infrequently that Google has decided to completely scrap its Nest app for both Apple Watch and the company’s own Wear OS platform. The smartwatch Nest app offered a quick way to adjust the thermostat’s target temperature or operating mode. But now it simply displays
Read MoreBuick’s flagship seven-seat family hauler SUV is sleeker and more attractive than ever. The 2020 Buick Enclave is coming this summer and it's refreshingly handsome – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re curious about what the Android Q experience will be like, but have been holding off on installing any Android Q betas, it might be time to try out the latest version, released today. Not only is this iteration of Android Q “very close” to what you’ll experience in Android Q’s full public release,
Read MoreNintendo just announced a smaller, cheaper version of the Switch today, but the Switch Lite may not be the only trick up Nintendo’s sleeves — the original Nintendo Switch is also getting a new processor and new flash storage chips, according to filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new chips could mean fewer
Read MoreCanvas and Proctorio are partnering to launch new solutions to help students and teachers identify plagiarism. Canvas Intros Plagiarism Detection Tools Source: Campus Technology
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