Trump White House promises not to stifle AI research with regulation
At a meeting with several technology companies, the White House also announced a new committee that will help coordinate federal AI research.
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Apple kicks out iOS apps that share location data without asking you first
Apple cracks down on apps that don't respect user privacy.
ZTE's business comes to a grinding halt after the US ban (CNET)
It's hard to get things done when the government stops you from getting parts from US companies for seven years.
Smart cities: Why Oslo wants its buses to do far more than just transport people
The Norwegian capital has plans to turn its vehicles into data-generating mobile sensor platforms.
Controversy, thy name is Europe: Open credit scores, data-driven counter-forensics, and the regulation debate
Europe's biggest digital culture festival raises questions beyond the use of data.
Tales of the scary data lifecycle: Cambridge Analytica and Emerdata
We're in the midst of witnessing a scary data lifecycle and the dangers it can bring to brands -- and beyond.
Hiring kit: IT audit director
Security measures and other IT controls don’t work unless they’re implemented consistently, predictably, and with integrity. The IT audit director develops and schedules internal audits to measure and...
Tech giants hit by NSA spying slam encryption backdoors
The tech coalition includes Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Verizon and Yahoo's parent company Oath — all of which were hit by claims of complicity with US government's surveillance.
Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
Far-right leader's win over Facebook in a German comment case could have international ramifications.
Brazilian Central Bank regulates credit fintechs
New rules enable startups to provide loans without the intermediation of banks under direct or peer-to-peer models.
First ZTE, now Huawei: In the age of Trump paranoia, no Chinese smartphone is safe
Do American consumers and businesses want to live in a future where our options for purchasing electronics are much more limited and expensive than the choices we enjoy today?
Segment launches new GDPR compliance tools
The platform for managing first-party data will help its customers with the heavy lifting of forwarding end-user data requests to various marketing tools.
DNS is about to get into a world of trouble with GDPR
ICANN, the group in charge of the Domain Name System, is in a deadlock with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation over the WHOIS database and that means there's internet trouble ahead.
Open source's big German win: 300,000 users shift to Nextcloud for file sharing
Germany's federal government settles on an open-source collaboration system for employees.
Pro-net neutrality FCC commissioner resigns
In another setback for net neutrality, Mignon Clyburn is resigning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Google, Amazon drawn into Telegram ban as Russia blocks millions of IP addresses
Russia's quest to stop encrypted messaging app Telegram also blocks thousands of Amazon, Google addresses.
Six clicks: Top free iOS, Android apps to learn how to program
No matter the age, learning a programming language is a marketable skill. Here are mobile apps to assist you.
Hands-on with iRobot's Android-based robot controller: pictures
ZDNet took iRobot's new Android-based robot controller for a spin at a briefing in New York City. (Spoiler alert: nothing broke.)
20 essential Android apps for college students
Out of the thousands on offer to make your life easier, here is a roundup of the most essential Android applications for students.
Top tech crowdfunding campaigns of the month: August 2014
What are some of the most innovative tech projects and ideas seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Indiegogo this month?
Back to school must-have laptops: 2014
A high-spec laptop for design, a budget laptop for reading or a decent all-rounder -- whatever your student needs going back to school, you can find it here.
Back to school must-have tablets: 2014
A high-spec tablet for media, a budget tablet for reading or a decent all-rounder -- whatever your student needs going back to school, you can find it here.
Back to school must-have tech and gadgets: 2014
From gaming headsets to budget tablets, here are some of the best back to school tech and gadgets on the market.
Six Clicks: The best Chromebooks for school
School will soon be in session and a Chromebook may be just what you need for the coming academic year.
The top tablets for kids: 2014 edition
You have one, your partner has one, and your child wants one. What are some of the best tablets and tips to keep them entertained, happy, and most importantly, safe?
Five Brazil World Cup stadium tech facts
As the World Cup kicks off, we list five technology projects rolled out across the venues that will be hosting the tournament in Brazil over the next month.
Six Clicks: Encryption for your webmail
Those who want maximum privacy for their email have a tough time using difficult software. Google is attempting to do better with Gmail, but there's already a decent webmail solution.
Office Mix: Screenshot gallery
Microsoft's new PowerPoint plug-in and associated cloud service makes it easy to create and distribute compelling educational content.
Ten Brazilian female tech innovators you should know
As the government and private sector focus on improving Brazil's innovation ecosystem, many local women are working to foster this environment by connecting people, ideas and turning ideas into reality. We list some of the females making a difference in the Brazilian technology innovation scene.
Slides from Kaspersky's 'The Mask' malware presentation
Researchers shared their discovery and research on espionage malware "The Mask" (aka Careto) at the Kaspersky Labs security summit this week. ZDNet took photos of the presentation.
Top iOS, Android apps for preschoolers
Apps can be both educational and fun you know.
FTC to investigate Facebook in wake of Cambridge Analytica scandal
Federal regulators are investigating to see if Facebook violated a settlement in 2011, which forced the company to undergo regular privacy screenings for 20 years.
Data Caper: How Cambridge Analytica hoarded voters' personal details
The Russian-linked Cambridge Analytica scammed 50 million US Facebook users for their data. The right-wing, voter-profiling company then used their information to target Americans with personalized anti-Clinton and pro-Trump propaganda.
Researchers crack Slingshot spyware
The complex malware infects PCs via files downloaded from compromised routers.
Is regulating AI a bad idea?
Andrew Burt, Chief Privacy Officer & Legal Engineer at Immuta, previews his SXSW presentation and reveals why regulating artificial intelligence may be a bad idea, and how organizations are not ready for GDPR.
Microsoft's reverse engineering unveils secrets of FinFisher government spyware
Microsoft dismantles government-grade malware to improve Windows and Office 365 defenses.
Palo Alto's digital transformation journey
Jonathan Reichental, CIO for Palo Alto, CA, talks about the city's digital vision, gives examples of the challenges cities face in the areas of citizen mobility and the environment, and discusses the steps Palo Alto takes to preserve citizen privacy in the face of mass data collection.
Facebook suffers legal setback in Germany, loses privacy case
As Facebook prepares to roll out a new privacy center, a German court rules against its data-collection practices.
Financial regulators worldwide set their sights on cryptocurrencies
Experts explore the current global regulatory landscape and how the cryptocurrency craze is impacting traditional finance.
Barcelona: Bye Microsoft, hola Linux
No more Microsoft, says Barcelona City Council, in pursuit of "full technological sovereignty".
As Israel considers issue, cryptocurrencies heading into the mainstream
A month after publishing a public consultation on options for establishing immediate payments systems, the Bank of Israel is reportedly considering issuing cryptocurrencies.
Doctor in a box: Telehealth cabins rolled out in France
A French physician's telemedicine booth can bring healthcare to isolated communities and individual businesses.
Triton malware targeting industrial facilities in Middle East
The malware has been designed to target industrial systems and critical infrastructure.
Net neutrality explained with beer
What's the big deal about net neutrality? Grab a beer with CNET's Bridget Carey as she serves up an easy explanation.
Portable? Non! France gets tough on cell phones at school
France thinks it's time children stopped spending all their time staring at smartphone screens.
Japan extending startup visas to lure tech talent
To make Japan a more accommodating environment for startup entrepreneurs, the government is reportedly set to launch a nationwide one-year visa program, extending its current six-month program that is only available in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
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