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'Deepfake' app Zao sparks major privacy concerns in China
A clause in the Zao app's user agreement allowed developers to retain images of users and sell them to third parties.
Google and YouTube part with $170 million to settle alleged violations of kid's privacy
Targeting Youtube channels at kids lands Google on wrong side of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Forget email: Scammers use CEO voice 'deepfakes' to con workers into wiring cash
AI-generated audio was used to trick a CEO into wiring $243,000 to a scammer's bank account.
Google antitrust: Are over 30 states about to join big probe into how Google behaves?
Regulatory pressure in the US is piling up on Google, as states plan inquiry alongside federal agency reviews.
Huawei to DoJ: We didn't steal smartphone camera patent
Huawei has rejected claims it ripped off an inventor's camera design.
Brexit, trade wars: So how are France's tech reforms holding up?
Amid European and global uncertainties, France has been working on gender equality and attracting tech talent.
Japan approves second material for Samsung export: Report
Japan has approved the export of hydrogen fluoride to Samsung Electronics, the second material to be allowed since it imposed trade restrictions in South Korea in their diplomatic spat.
Google to Huawei: Your new 5G Mate 30 Pro will launch without Google apps
US Huawei ban stops Google from providing its apps for new products.
Microsoft readies exFAT patents for Linux and open source
For years, Microsoft has profited from its FAT file system patents. Now the company is making it explicit that it's freeing its remaining exFAT patents for Open Invention Network members.
Windows 10 privacy: Microsoft faces new probe over how it uses your data
Dutch authority refers Windows 10 to privacy watchdog in Ireland, where Microsoft is headquartered in Europe.
Singapore inks Asean partnerships to drive technology patents
A two-year agreement has been signed to prioritise patent applications in emerging technologies such as fintech, cybersecurity, and robotics, which aims to fast-track the turnaround time for initial action to six months.
Deliveroo faces lawsuit for allegedly underpaying food delivery riders
The food delivery rider allegedly only earned a bit more than half of the Australian minimum wage.
Eight people indicted for running 'two of the largest' illegal streaming services
One of the streaming services allegedly stored 183,200 different television episodes at one point.
Former Uber engineer Levandowski charged with theft of Google trade secrets
A new criminal indictment from the Department of Justice charges Anthony Levandowski with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets.
Facebook's big win: Will this ruling have global impact on how your data is used?
What was seen as one of the best ways to regulate social-media giants like Facebook has just fallen apart in a Düsseldorf court.
Apple's "Design and Health" Kit Contents
Apple's "Design and Health" kit contents: Weighted mugs, lenticular mouse pads, post-it notes, and more!
Apple's "Design and Health" Guide for Designers
Apple's internal "design and health" guide for their designers (click images to enlarge).
Facebook's greatest controversies and biggest foul-ups
A run down of some of the most controversial decisions or actions by Facebook, including some of their biggest mistakes to date.
Hands on tour of the Amazon Cloud Drive and Amazon Cloud Player
A quick run through of the newly released Amazon Cloud Drive - the online storage service, and the Amazon Cloud Player - the integrated music streaming service.
NBN Co visits Prysmian fibre factory: pics
Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems was awarded a contract of up to $300 million this week to supply fibre-optic cables for the National Broadband Network (NBN). NBN Co head Mike Quigley visited the company's Dee Why factory after the announcement.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your profile page (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will walk you through the settings and features of your profile page.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing the miscellaneous bits (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will explain miscellaneous tweaks to protect your privacy.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your account settings (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will help you secure your Facebook account.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your privacy settings (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide is designed to help you secure your Facebook privacy settings.
Privacy Icons: A graphical approach to online privacy
A quick look over the proposed Privacy Icons to simplify the online privacy policies.
Mobile speed: Ericsson LTE demo photos
Everyone's talking about mobile. They want to access the internet while they're on the go, and they want it to be fast. Ericsson is one of a swathe of vendors conducting trials for the next generation of mobile technology — Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Cracking open Hewlett Packard's IIP, the original personal LaserJet printer
The Hewlett Packard LaserJet IIP popularized the desktop personal laser printer. TechRepublic cracks it open to see what made the IIP tick.
Old circuit boards become office products and household decorations
Artist turns old printed circuit boards into useful items--clocks, clip boards, picture frames, pencil holders and more.
Augmented reality and health care - Qualcomm's mobile future
Chipmaker Qualcomm offered a glimpse of what the future might hold for the next generation of smartphones.
Bizarre Microsoft patent: Clear box that's a reading stand and book holder
One of Microsoft's early US patents had nothing to do with computers. Drawings show a reading stand and book holder that Microsoft patented in 1986.
Spain: No country for ride-hailing services
While Barcelona's MWC hyped the latest in transportation tech, scenes on its streets told a different story. Read more: https://zd.net/2Csyjdm
i-voting? Estonia can teach the world a few lessons
In this month's Estonian parliamentary elections, a whopping 44 percent of the ballot was cast using e-voting. Read more: https://zd.net/2HrnUlf
Facebook Messenger gets unsend option (you have 10 minutes)
Facebook rolls out the unsend feature it promised last April.
YouTube ripping sites the new piracy site-block target
Thanks to the expansion of piracy site-block laws to websites that have the primary effect of facilitating copyright infringement, a series of music copyright holders have sought the block of sites that allegedly allow users to download YouTube videos and strip them down to audio files.
Jobs, R&D, and data: No-deal Brexit rattles UK tech industry
Impact of no-deal Brexit is already being felt on recruitment and investment. And uncharted waters lay ahead. Read more: https://zd.net/2Gc3YDm
Facebook and Google employees get to use Apple iOS apps again
Google and Facebook have regained enterprise certificates to run internal iOS apps with employees.
Struggling with new privacy laws? Microsoft 365 rolls out tools to help
Microsoft wants to make it easier for organizations to deal with new privacy regulations like EU's GDPR.
Cobots are here to stay and in 2019 the sector must focus on safety
After explosive growth in the industry, some fear not enough attention has been paid to safety. This is the year that could change.
Russia opens case against Facebook and Twitter over data-localization law
Facebook and Twitter are in breach of laws requiring personal data to be kept on Russian soil, say the authorities.
Microsoft outlines 2019's top tech challenges
Brad Smith forecasts how the world will respond to fake news, cyberattacks, AI, trade wars, and social-media regulation. Read more: https://zd.net/2Meg7Yn
US telcos are still selling your data, senator asks for stricter law
US Senator Ron Wyden renewed his call for new laws that would ban telcos from selling users' location data.
Finnish man to get compensation from Microsoft for unauthorized Windows 10 update
Microsoft could face more complaints after a ruling says it's liable for damages caused by an unauthorized Windows 10 upgrade.
ACCC hauls Activ8me to court
ollowing a AU$12,600 penalty earlier this year, Activ8me is again facing legal action from the ACCC for its allegedly misleading advertisements over the cost of its NBN services.
Legal battle surrounding Huawei heiress continues in Canada
Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on December 1, and faces extradition to the US,
Microsoft urges governments to regulate facial recognition tech
Microsoft wants new laws to put some constraints on the use and development of facial recognition. Read more: https://zd.net/2Qjjqmn
