Following President Trump's increasingly hard-line stance on China, numerous fake Chinese accounts have taken shots at the president over a number of issues on social media, including the coronavirus … [Read more...] about President Trump targeted in videos from Chinese network of fake accounts, as Big Tech battles back
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Amazon’s Alexa has serious privacy flaws, researchers find
Flaws in Amazon’s Alexa were serious enough that a user “in just one-click” could have handed over their voice history, home address and control of their Amazon account, cybersecurity firm Check Point … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa has serious privacy flaws, researchers find
Amazon’s Alexa had serious privacy flaws, researchers say
Flaws in Amazon’s Alexa were serious enough that a user “in just one-click” could have handed over their voice history, home address and control of their Alexa account, cybersecurity firm Check Point … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa had serious privacy flaws, researchers say
Facebook dramatically increases hate speech crackdown, removing 22.5 million posts in Q2
Facebook has seen a dramatic increase in the number of posts it removed due to hate speech after implementing changes to its automation capabilities.In a report released Tuesday, the social media … [Read more...] about Facebook dramatically increases hate speech crackdown, removing 22.5 million posts in Q2
Ex-Pinterest COO sues company for gender discrimination, wrongful termination
One of Pinterest’s former highest-ranking executives has sued the company, claiming she was discriminated against for being a woman – and then faced retaliation and wrongful termination when she spoke … [Read more...] about Ex-Pinterest COO sues company for gender discrimination, wrongful termination
Pentagon develops new ‘Kill Vehicle’ Interceptor to destroy ICBMs
Space-traveling missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and hypersonic attacks are giving adversaries new potential ways to strike America.The United States currently operates a number … [Read more...] about Pentagon develops new ‘Kill Vehicle’ Interceptor to destroy ICBMs
Amazon Music podcasts may not ‘disparage’ Amazon, now-deleted clause said: report
Amazon recently announced it will soon let podcasters host their shows on Amazon Music and Audible, according to Billboard.But according to the tech giant's terms and conditions shared on social media … [Read more...] about Amazon Music podcasts may not ‘disparage’ Amazon, now-deleted clause said: report
First B-21 test aircraft starting to ‘look like a plane’
The first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft is “starting to look like an airplane” as parts arrive, suppliers integrate technologies and production surges forward. The military’s new-generation of … [Read more...] about First B-21 test aircraft starting to ‘look like a plane’
Tech smarts: How to tell if someone blocked your calls
Adult man in a bandana as a face mask uses a smartphone in the city cafe terrace. (iStock)In the time of quarantine and social distancing, our phones keep us connected to the people we care … [Read more...] about Tech smarts: How to tell if someone blocked your calls
Belarus experienced ‘nation-scale’ internet disruption during election, says web monitoring group
Belarus was hit with widespread disruption in internet connectivity during the country’s closely watched election Sunday, according to web monitoring organization NetBlocks.“Network telemetry from the … [Read more...] about Belarus experienced ‘nation-scale’ internet disruption during election, says web monitoring group
