A group of 47 companies including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and WhatsApp have strongly criticized a proposal by the UK intelligence agency GCHQ to eavesdrop on encrypted messages. In an open letter published on Lawfare the companies say that the plans would undermine security, threaten trust in encrypted messaging services, and ultimately endanger citizens’ right to
Read MoreFrom time to time, Twitter thinks about things. And then it goes on thinking about them for a very long time. It thought about killing off third-party applications for six years, and when it finally decided to act, only went halfway through with it. It thought about banning Alex Jones, and then decided not to,
Read MoreMicrosoft‘s VP of Consumer and Device Sales, Nick Parker, hinted yesterday towards a new ‘modern OS‘ with seamless updates at the Computex trade show in Taiwan. According to Parker, the OS will have “enablers” and “delighters” like seamless updates, and sustained performance. The company mentioned a few other features that will define the operating system: separating application, compute,
Read MoreMediaTek has unveiled the world’s first mobile chipset with an integrated 5G modem. The 7nm chipset combines the company’s Helio M70 5G modem with ARM’s recently announced Cortex-A77 and Mali-G77, resulting in an integrated chip that should save on physical space inside the phone and battery life. The chip’s modem has a theoretical maximum download
Read MoreHave ever asked anything silly to Alexa, and wished you were able to delete what you just said with a voice command? Amazon has got you covered. The company is now rolling out a pair of Alexa commands that allows you to delete voice recordings without using its website. Here’s how to use them. Simply say,
Read MoreSeal contract analytics software brings new UI, AI features Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreBloomberg: NXP Semiconductors to buy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity business of Marvell Technology Group in an all-cash deal valued at $1.76B — – Assets generated about $300 million in revenue in 2019 — First major deal for NXP since failed takeover by Qualcomm NXP Semiconductors to buy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity business of Marvell Technology
Read MoreWe joined forces with TV Guide and ET to give away ten of this instant print cameras to our readers. This giveaway ends June 9, 2019. We’re giving away 10 Kodak Printomatic cameras – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur world is becoming more and more automated by the year; we all know that. But that doesn’t mean everything in sight needs to be automated. Sure, Siri has replaced some of our mundane tasks, and a lot of our business tasks like data entry are now automated. But one thing that most likely won’t
Read MoreThe serial port remains a hacker staple, being one of the easiest ways to move a little bit of data from one machine to another. All manner of projects use the interface, and often, sensors are connected and their data read over such connections. In these cases, it can be useful to plot said data,
Read MoreLondon’s transport network (TfL) says it’s working closely with Apple to enable a new Apple Pay Express Transit feature. Apple first introduced Express Transit in iOS 12.3 earlier this month, allowing Apple Pay users to simply hold their devices at transit terminals without having to authenticate via Touch ID or Face ID. It’s a very
Read MoreMicrosoft is opening its first European store in the UK on July 11th. The software giant will launch this new store at Oxford Circus in London, at the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street which both house many of the world’s most popular retail stores. Microsoft’s flagship London store will cover 21,932 square feet
Read MoreJim Waterson / The Guardian: Ofcom finds 78% of Britons have concerns about harmful online experiences, with 70% of citizens wanting more regulation of social media, up from 52% a year ago — Support for regulation grows as 78% express concern over harmful experiences — British people are increasingly fearful … Ofcom finds 78% of
Read MorePicture an innovator. I’d be willing to bet that you’re not imagining someone in a suit. That’s fair; when it comes to innovation, big companies have a pretty bad rap. They are more often seen as big, clunky, behind the times — steady, sure, but not where you think to look for rapid-fire development of
Read MoreDual screens. 5G. The Greek goddess of wisdom. Computex had it all. Computex 2019: Every announcement you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMedia giant joins Netflix in saying it may pull productions from the state if the law is implemented. Disney CEO says Georgia anti-abortion law threatens filming in the state – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you play with high speed design for long enough, eventually you’re going to run into clock skew and other weird effects. [Robert Feranec] recently ran into this problem and found an interesting solution to visualizing electric fields in a PCB. A word of warning before we dig into this, for most of the projects
Read MoreC. J. Hughes / New York Times: Enormous arenas are being built with esports in mind, such as the $10M Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas and the planned $50M Fusion Arena in Philadelphia — To provide fans with a richer experience, developers are creating arenas that are designed for pro gaming. Enormous arenas are being
Read MoreStar Wars land is opening on Friday, but you can watch the dedication shortly. Rewatch Disneyland's Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEvery new drink you can get at Disney’s new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge outpost (and what we thought of some of them). Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Every alcoholic drink you can buy at Disneyland's Oga's Cantina – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYes, they have the blue milk. Now stop asking! Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Everything to eat and drink and Disneyland's new theme park – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Japanese Space Agency’s Hayabusa 2 shot a cannonball at Ryugu and is ready to scoop up some of the ejected rock. Japan bombed an asteroid and now it's preparing to collect the debris – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI’ve seen a whole bunch of keyboards this week at Computex Taipei, but none quite so opulent as this exclusive offering from HyperX. As part of a collaboration with Swarovski, which it should be noted is far from a newcomer to the whole sticking–crystals–on–random–gadgets thing, the gaming accessory maker has designed a keyboard with bedazzled
Read MoreDisney may stop filming movies and TV shows in Georgia if the state’s new controversial abortion law goes into effect, CEO Bob Iger told Reuters today. Iger was asked by Reuters about the company’s plans to continue filming some of its biggest movies in Georgia following a ban on abortion that would prevent women from
Read MoreWe got a sneak peak at all the tasty foods, drinks and milks in Galaxy’s Edge. Disney Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge: Everything to eat and drink – CNET Source: CNet
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