Video calling service Zoom apologizes and removes code from its app that was sending user data to Facebook Zoom has removed code from its app that was sending user data to Facebook The app was transmitting device information, log-on times, and more Zoom’s policy wasn’t clear about the data sharing practices Users must update their … Read more
Video calling service Zoom apologizes and removes code from its app that was sending user data to Facebook Zoom has removed code from its app that was sending user data to Facebook The app was transmitting device information, log-on times, and more Zooms policy wasn’t clear about the data sharing practices Users must update their … Read more
Source code for the upcoming Xbox Series X video game console has been stolen by a hacker and is being ransomed for $100million A hacker claims to have found unsecure files for the next Xbox console’s GPU The hacker is asking for $100million for access to files, which also include source code for AMD’s new … Read more
The coronavirus code: Street sets up simple alert system to keep everyone safe during lockdown – with green card in window meaning ‘all is well’ while red card indicates resident needs help Residents on street in North Yorkshire have created coronavirus-alert system The vulnerable will be able to tell others if they need help using coloured … Read more
Hidden code reveals Samsung is working on camera modes like ‘Director’s View’ and ‘Night Hyperlapse’ that could be rolled out in future phones Samsung is working on several new camera modes according to hidden code Modes include ‘Director’s View’ that lets users switch between lenses A ‘Night Hyperlapse’ brings time-lapse capabilities to low-light settings Its … Read more
Blameless fraud victims were handed back £41.3million by banks in the second half of last year, new figures reveal, as the percentage winning back some money doubled. But in a sign of the mounting risk to people’s finances losses to bank transfer and impersonation scams rose 29 per cent last year to £455.8million. The introduction of … Read more
Code discovered in iOS 14 reveals Apple is working on an ‘iPhone 9 Plus’ – a larger version of its upcoming budget device Code in iOS 14 confirms two versions of Apple’s upcoming budget devices The devices will reportedly use Apple’s A13 Bionic chip It’s still unclear what the price or the release date will … Read more
The Linux Foundation is hosting the open source firmware for Project OWL, which helps developers foster connectivity between first responders and civilians during or after natural disasters. The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change Karen Roby interviews Charles McLellan about his cover story on how IoT, satellites, … Read more