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Ring Doorbell App Reveals Personal Data, EFF Warns
Privacy threat? Ring app for Android is packed with third-party tracking software, Electronic Frontier Foundation has warned
Google Takes Dataset Search Out Of Beta
Custom-built framework aims to help researchers find the vast amount of data published online by labs, governments, universities and other institutions
ICO Children’s Data Rules Meet With Divided Response
Upcoming regulations hailed as a pioneering step to protect children's data online, but some fear they could favour big tech companies
Twitter Demands AI Firm Cease Facial Image Collection
Privacy concern. Cease-and-desist letter from Twitter to AI firm Clearview demands it stop collecting photos from social media platforms
Sonos Boss Apologises For Update Controversy
Sonos CEO says sorry for anger caused by its update policy, and says it will support legacy products “for as long as possible”
Apple Cautions EU About Common Charger Push
Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will add to e-waste mountain
Sonos Angers Owners Again With Update Cancellation
Speaker maker Sonos angers its customer base yet again, by confirming it will halt software updates for older equipment from May
Petition Claims Tesla Vehicles To Blame for ‘Sudden Acceleration’ Crashes
US authorities reviewing claims that some Tesla electric vehicles are prone to suddenly accelerate and cause crashes, amidst company's denials
Alphabet’s Pichai Urges ‘Proportionate’ AI Regulation
Chief executive of Google parent urges regulators to refrain from a heavy-handed approach to new AI rules as EU readies proposals
EU Proposes Five-Year Ban On Facial Recognition Technology
European Commission could temporarily bar facial recognition in public places as new rules to protect individuals' privacy are worked out
Microsoft Pledges To Be Carbon Negative By 2030
No more carbon footprint. Ever. Redmond pledges to remove all the carbon it has created since it was founded back in the 1970s
Tesla To Open Chinese Design And Research Centre
New Chinese research and design centre planned for Tesla to make “Chinese-style” vehicles and follows its Chinese factory in Shanghai
US ‘Set To Ground Civilian Drone Programme’ Over Spying Risk
Department of the Interior may permanently ground fleet of nearly 1,000 civilian drones over China espionage fears
CES 2020: Mixed-Reality Glasses Win Praise At Tech Show
Nreal's upcoming augmented-reality headset projects high-quality virtual images in a package that looks like an ordinary pair of sunglasses
Apple Accused Of Stealing Health Tech For Apple Watch
Lawsuit alleges Apple stole technology for use in its Apple Watch and poached key members of staff from Masimo and Cercacor Labs
Waymo Awarded $128m Over Staff Move To Uber
Arbitrators award Waymo $128 million over Uber's use of stolen technology after employee defection to rival driverless car division
CES 2020: Samsung Shows Off Virtual Keyboard
Look Mum, no keyboard. Samsung shows off invisible keyboard that uses AI and finger tracking via a device's 'selfie' camera
Sonos Slaps Google With Patent Lawsuit Over Smart Speakers
Speaker maker Sonos alleges Google stole its technology, and it now seeks a sales ban on all Google speakers, phones and laptops
Facebook To Remove Deepfake Videos, If It Meets Certain Criteria
U-turn at Facebook? Social network confirms it will remove some videos modified by artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes
CES 2020: Intel Shows Off Folding Computer Panel
Intel concept of a laptop-like computer created from a single folding screen, plus impressive self-driving Mobileye demonstation using camera-only tech
The State of Mobile
What is the current state of mobile, and how will this sector develop over the next few years? For businesses, is a mobile-first development strategy essential for their long-term growth and profitability?
CES 2020: Rules To Govern AI Proposed By White House
US administration also wants European nations to adhere to rules over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Wi-Fi Alliance Looks To Next Generation With ‘Wi-Fi 6E’
Industry group is pushing governments to open up 6 GHz spectrum, which it says would ease Wi-Fi network congestion in dense urban environments
CES 2020: Amazon’s Ring Adds Gadgets, Tightens Security
Amazon-owned Ring launches electronic gate-unlocking gadget and announces security feature to keep intruders out of smart home devices
CES 2020: 8K Televisions, Virtual Assistants On Display At Tech Show
Samsung and others show off massive 8K televisions, as virtual assistants make their way into electric vehicles and showerheads
US ‘Pressured’ Netherlands To Block China Chip Equipment Sale
US officials mounted an 'extensive campaign' to pressure the Netherlands to block ASML from selling chip lithography equipment to China, report claims
Former Executive Slams Google Over Human Rights
Former head of international relations has alleged that things have changed from Google's original moto of “don't be evil”
Tesla Faces Racism Lawsuit In California
Federal judge in the US rejects car maker's effort to dismiss lawsuit that alleges racism at California electric car factory
Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
Recycle mode for a discount actually bricks expensive Sonos speakers, earning ire from owners over added ewaste being thrown away