T-Mobile is grappling with yet another reported data breach. The carrier told Motherboard in a statement that it’s investigating an “underground forum” member’s claims that they’re selling data for over 100 million customers, including social security numbers and device IMEI numbers. While the scale of the breach hasn’t yet been verified, Motherboard has confirmed the… Continue reading T-Mobile investigates claims of giant customer data breach
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Huawei accused of pressuring US firm into installing a data backdoor
Huawei is once again facing claims that it’s placing backdoors in networks. The Wall Street Journal reports that American contractor Business Efficiency Solutions (BES) has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Huawei of not only stealing technology, but pressuring the firm into installing a data backdoor for a law enforcement safer-cities project in Lahore, Pakistan. The… Continue reading Huawei accused of pressuring US firm into installing a data backdoor
Bird tests geofencing system to slow scooters in pedestrian-heavy areas
The next time you rent a Bird scooter, don’t try speeding past a school or any other area with a lot of pedestrians. The company has introduced Community Safety Zones, a feature that uses geofencing to cap the speeds of its scooters in certain areas automatically. When traveling through a Community Safety Zone, the company’s… Continue reading Bird tests geofencing system to slow scooters in pedestrian-heavy areas
Rivian reportedly plans to invest $5 billion in its second US assembly plant
Last week, news leaked out that Rivian was planning to build a second US manufacturing plant for its electric vehicles and batteries, and now more details have leaked out. The company plans to invest $5 billion initially in the second plant, dubbed Project Tera, with construction slated to start in the fall of 2021, according… Continue reading Rivian reportedly plans to invest $5 billion in its second US assembly plant
Rivian is planning to build a second EV factory in the US
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is planning to build a second factory. The company may make battery cells as well as EVs at the plant, should it come to fruition. Rivian might make an announcement within the next couple of months and Reuters reports construction could start next year. Rivian spokesperson Amy Mast confirmed to the… Continue reading Rivian is planning to build a second EV factory in the US
Jeep will offer a ‘fully electric 4xe’ model in every SUV category by 2025
Jeep wants to bolster its EV lineup. To that end, the company says it will offer a “zero-emission, fully electric” 4xe model in every category of its SUV lineup by 2025. The automaker announced its electrification plan as part of its parent company’s EV Day 2021 event, the same showcase where we learned Dodge is… Continue reading Jeep will offer a ‘fully electric 4xe’ model in every SUV category by 2025
VW will stop selling combustion engine cars in Europe by 2035
Volkswagen is clearly a fan of electric vehicles when it’s trotting out machines like the ID.4, but it now has a better sense of just when it will leave fossil fuels behind. As Reuters reports, VW board member Klaus Zellmer told Münchner Merkur in an interview that the automaker will stop selling combustion engine cars… Continue reading VW will stop selling combustion engine cars in Europe by 2035
California gives residents digital access to their COVID-19 vaccine record
The state of California has launched a tool designed to give residents easy access to a digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccine information. Unlike New York’s Excelsior Pass, it’s not an app people have to install on their phones. It’s a simple website where residents will have to enter their name, date of birth and… Continue reading California gives residents digital access to their COVID-19 vaccine record
Google may be adding Bluetooth detection to its Find My Device service
Google may be working on expanding Android’s Find My Device functionality to more closely match the capabilities of Apple’s Find My network. Conducting an API teardown of the latest Play services release, 9to5Google found evidence of an API called Spot. The outlet enabled the feature to get a “Find My Device network” toggle to show… Continue reading Google may be adding Bluetooth detection to its Find My Device service
EA tests FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes you can preview
As part of FIFA 21’s ongoing Festival of FUTball event, EA is selling new Ultimate Team Preview Packs that allow you to see their contents before you make a decision whether to buy them. After previewing one of the packages, a timer starts that prevents you from seeing what’s inside another loot box until it… Continue reading EA tests FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes you can preview