Weeks after Google purchased Canadian smart glass provider North, customers are warned their devices will stop working this week
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Garmin Obtained Ransomware Decrypt Key – Report
Did they pay and how much? Garmin regains control of its systems after obtaining ransomware decrypt key from Russian hackers
Garmin Reportedly Victim Of Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attack has reportedly crippled internal systems at Garmin, although company only confirms 'outage' of services
Apple Faces Italian Antitrust Probe Over Beats Headphones, Other Kit
Offices in Italy belonging to Apple and Amazon have this week been raided as authorities open investigation into sale of Beats headphones and other Apple kit
Huawei To Invest £10m In High Street ‘Experience Stores’
What rejection? Chinese tech giant Huawei to open three stores in London and Manchester, creating 100 jobs in the process
Amazon Warns Of Echo Buds Overheating Risk
Ears burning? Amazon warns its Alexa-powered Echo Buds earphones pose a safety risk due to an overheating issue, and issues software update
Google Offers Not To Use Fitbit Data To Avoid EC Probe
Attempt to avoid a formal European Commission antitrust investigation, see Google confirm offer to not use Fitbit health data for targetted ads
Google Can Avoid EC Antitrust Fitbit Probe With Data Pledge – Report
Alphabet may be able to offset looming EC antitrust probe of its Fitbit acquisition, if it pledges not to use its data for targeted adverts
Advocacy Groups Warn Against Google’s Fitbit Acquisition
Twenty advocacy groups from around the world warn that Google's acquisition of Fitbit risks damaging privacy and competition
Google Buys North Smart Glasses, Closes Down Product
Canadian smart glasses maker North acquired by Google, which then immediately kills the next version of its wearable device
Microsoft Retail Stores To Close Permanently
No surprise? Microsoft is calling time on its 83 retail Stores globally, and will transform four flagship outlets into “experience centres”
Does More Data Equal Better Health?
Healthcare, like many other sectors, is moving through technological change. All of the technologies in development need patient data. The healthcare sector already collects masses of information, but much of this is unstructured and n ...
Amazon Sued After Warehouse Worker Brings Home Covid-19
Fresh lawsuit filed against Amazon over alleged lack of protection against Coronavirus at its troubled Staten Island facility
The Tap Economy Part 1: Screen Commerce
How lucrative could the mobile economy become? In part 1 of this series, we consider the development of M-commerce and how it is likely to expand. And, what business opportunities mobile can deliver and, how all enterprises should be m ...
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
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”
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
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
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 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
Amazon, Apple, Google Partner For Smart Home Device Compatibility
Smart home connectivity standard sees Amazon, Apple and Google partner up with Zigbee Alliance to develop new open source protocol
Tesla To Be Investigated After Police Car Crash
US government agency confirms it will investigate crash last week that saw a Tesla on autopilot rear end a stationary police car
DoJ To Investigate Google’s Fitbit Acquisition – Report
What you going to do with that data? US Justice Depart will include acquisition probe into its existing Google investigation
UK Drone Users Register Today Or Risk £1,000 Fine
British drone pilots have until today to register or risk a £1,000 fine. But will criminals and rogue drone operators care?
Wearable Healthcare: Vital Signs for CTO Innovation
As the wearable technology sector continues to expand, CTOs considering their company's next innovation in this space should pay close attention to healthcare. With personalized health monitoring growing, wearable healthcare is set to ...
Sir Jony Ive Has Left The Building
Apple removes British chief designer Sir Jony Ive from its leadership web page, suggesting he has now officially left the building
Tesla To Replace Wiper Blades With Lasers?
Star Wars solution. Patent shows Tesla wants to replace conventional windscreen wipers with laser beams
Near Miss With Drone At Gatwick Airport
Rogue drone came within 20m (65ft) of a passenger plane as it flew in to Gatwick Airport in July
Smartphone App Can Quickly Locate Drone Pilots
Smartphone app can “remotely identify airborne drones” as well as pinpointing the location of its pilot
Apple AR Glasses Set For 2023 Debut – Report
Rumour mill. Apple's augmented reality venture will reportedly deliver its long-rumoured AR glasses released sometime in 2023