A pseudonymous security researcher says they’re already mass producing the cables. Plug and Play Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available,… Continue reading New USB Cable Contains Tiny Computer That Spies on Everything You Type
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Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material
Apple has announced that it’s officially delaying the rollout of its controversial plans to scan iPhones for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), The Verge reports. “Last month we announced plans for features intended to help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them, and limit the spread of Child Sexual… Continue reading Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material
Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
In August, Apple detailed several new features intended to stop the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials. The backlash from cryptographers to privacy advocates to Edward Snowden himself was near-instantaneous, largely tied to Apple’s decision not only to scan iCloud photos for CSAM, but to also check for matches on your iPhone or iPad. After… Continue reading Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
Eight things Apple could do to prove it actually cares about App Store users
When you spend money in Apple’s App Store, the company generally takes a 30 percent cut — one that adds up to an estimated $19 billion per year. Apple’s currently in the fight of its life to prove to judges, government regulators, and its own developers that it deserves those dollars, but not everyone’s buying… Continue reading Eight things Apple could do to prove it actually cares about App Store users
RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters
By Norihiko Shirouzu 19 Min Read (Repeating story published on September 2.) HANGZHOU, China, Sept 2 (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which… Continue reading RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters
Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication
By Norihiko Shirouzu HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which Ford owned. The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less… Continue reading Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication
Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues
Apple Inc is facing an antitrust challenge in India for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. The allegations are similar to a case Apple faces in the European Union, where regulators last year started an investigation… Continue reading Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues
TechnologyApple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge5:22 PM UTC
Sept 2 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday said Apple Inc (AAPL.O) must face nearly all of a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated Siri assistant violates users’ privacy. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said the plaintiffs could try to prove Siri routinely recorded their private conversations because of “accidental activations,” and… Continue reading TechnologyApple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge5:22 PM UTC
@Toyota: 2022 Toyota 4Runner Adds New TRD Sport Model, New Standard Safety Features
New TRD Sport Focuses on Agile Road Driving While Retaining High Capability 2022 4Runners Get LED High Beams in Addition to LED Low Beams and Fog Lamps Blind Spot Monitor + Rear Cross Traffic Alert standard on Most Grades TRD PRO Adds Standard Multi-Terrain Monitor and Exclusive Lime Rush Color Limited Grade Adds Standard Panoramic… Continue reading @Toyota: 2022 Toyota 4Runner Adds New TRD Sport Model, New Standard Safety Features
Xiaomi CEO takes charge of new EV unit, leading team of 300
BEIJING — China’s Xiaomi, the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, has taken the next step in its entry into the electric vehicle market with a new unit headed by CEO Lei Jun himself. The Beijing-based company has invested an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion) into the new unit, Xiaomi EV, according to a Wednesday news release,… Continue reading Xiaomi CEO takes charge of new EV unit, leading team of 300