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Microsoft to Drop Cortana Features in Change of Strategy

Microsoft has just announced that some of Cortana’s skills are going away. This is part of a larger strategy to redefine Cortana.

Google Fails to Impress with Google Assistant at CES 2020

Really the only things Google showcases at CES 2020 were new Google Assistant features, but thye seemed either overdue or already offered elsewhere.

Chinese Hackers Manage to Bypass 2FA

Recenty, it was revealed that a group of Chinese hackers could avoid 2FA countermeasures. This was a worrying development in the cybersecurity world.

Samsung Electronics to Debut SelfieType Virtual Keyboard at CES

While we’ve been hearing about virtual keyboards for some type, next week Samsung will debut the SelfieType virtual keyboard at CES 2020.

LifeLabs Suffers 15 Million Customer Data Leak Attack

Recently, the largest health company in Canada, LifeLabs, suffered a giant data breach that involved the records of 15 million customers.

“Selfie Wrist” Has Become New Ailment Doctors Are Seeing

The rise in people taking selfies has led to a new ailment doctors are seeing: “selfie wrist.” This ailment is a form of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Google Updates Search Results Page with Smarter Organization

Google announced they have applied machine learning to their search results page ot make it smarter and better organized to find info more quickly.

More than 750,000 Birth Certificate Applications Were Left Unprotected Online

An online company that allows people to request a copy of their birth certificate exposed more than 750,000 applications by not using a password.

Newer iPhones Difficult to Refurbish Thanks to Activation Lock

After Apple introduced Activation Lock, it meant people forget or do not realize they need to turn off the “Find My” option, making them not refurbishable/recyclabe.

US Government Pushing to Have Airports Use Facial Recognition on Citizens

To keep us safe, the U.S. government wants to institute another safety check at the airport and begin using facial recognition in the security process.

Millions of People using TrueDialog SMS Messages Experience Data Leak

The vpnMentor researchers located a data breach of the TrueDialog communications company with a massive amount of private data being exposed.

Twitter’s New Two-Factor Authentication No Longer Needs Phone Numbers

Twitter users will no longer need their phone nubmers to authenticate in 2FA. Now there will be a choice of three ways to authenticate.

Just Days After Launch, Thousands of Disney Plus Accounts Hacked

Thousands of Disney+ accounts have already been hacked, just days after its debut, with accounts being sold online for as little as $3 apiece.

146 Vulnerabilities Found in Preinstalled Android Apps

The security research firm Kryptowire has found 146 potentially malicious apps preinstalled on Android phones that are cheaply produced by 29 manufacturers.

Facebook Claims It Took Action Against Millions of Bad-Acting Posts

Facebook revealed this week all the bad-acting published materials that were removed for the reasons of violating hate speech, harassment, and child sexual exploitation rules.

Goldman Sachs Accused of Gender Bias Due to Apple Card Algorithm

The Apple Card has only been available for a few months, yet it’s already at the basis of a regulatory investigation. However, this one doesn’t seem like it can be blamed on the tech company alone. There are issues raised regarding gender bias for credit line approvals. The Apple Card is accused of setting different […]

Hackers Can Trick Certain Android Phones Into Spying on Users

Security researchers have discovered that hackers are exploiting a weakness that tricks certain Android phones into allowing the phones to spy on the owners.

Stalkers Are Increasingly Using Phone Apps to Follow Their Victims

Today’s technology is making it easier for stalkers to conduct their mission to control, and they are increasingly doing it with the aid of phone apps.

Windows Tech Support Hackers Can Lock Up Screen through Firefox

Tech support scammers are taking advantage of a Firefox bug to lock up the screens of Windows users, convincing them they need to call bogus tech support.

US Allowing Smartphone Voting for People with Disabilities, Raising Security Concerns

For the first time, the U.S. has opened up the voting process to smartphones for people with disabilities using blockchain technology.

New Android Malware xHelper Persists Through Resets

A new strain of Android malware called xHelper is making the rounds. What makes it notable is how persistent it is, with some saying it’s unremovable!

Privacy Experiment Shows Websites Are ‘Fingerprinting’ You

An experiment has shown many websites collect your data in a process called “fingerprinting,” whether or not you use a VPN or private browsing.

After Server Breach, NordVPN Has Strengthened Security Measures

NordVPN is on top of an admitted security breach of their server. They have already strengthened security measure, but will they still be trusted?

Google Adding .new Shortcuts for Third-Party Websites

Google is expanding its reach of the .new domain to third-party websites. You can now reach Spotify, Medium, eBay, and more, saving you some time.

AI Researcher Believes It Could Be Disaster for Humanity but Has a Solution

A leading artificial intelligence research is warning the public that ai could be disastrous for humanity, but his new book does provide a solution.

Artificial Intelligence Being Taught to Recognize Smells

Google’s researchers created a data set of close to 5,000 molecules that were identified as perfumers to train artificial intelligence to recognize smells.

Face-Scanning AI Being Used to Judge Job Applicants

The next time you apply for a job, they may find out all they need to know with the use of HireVue, face-scanning artificial intelligence that analyzes your employability.

Third-Party Alexa and Google Home Apps Can Eavesdrop and Phish Passwords

Third-party app developers with a nefarious intent can create Amazon skills and Google Home actions that may seem benign but are actually “smart spies.”

Sharing Your Netflix Account? Not for Much Longer

Netflix has announced they will be cracking down on accounting sharing, although they won’t be making any changes at this point. How will this affect you?

Microsoft Warns ATP Customers About Latest Windows 10 Update

The cumulative update for Windows 10 could bring harm to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service according to a Microsoft warning.

Google Announced 5 New or Improved Devices this Week

At the Made by Google event, Google announced the new Pixel 4, new Nest Mini smart speaker, new Nest Wi-Fi, Pixel Buds upgrade, and a new Pixelbook Go.

Apple Denies It Uses “Fraudulent Website Warning” to Spy on Users

Apple offers a “Fraudulent Website Warning” when a user tries to view a website that is not secure. It sends information to Google and China’s Tencent, but it’s not sending data to China.

Even a Lightning Cable Can Be Used to Hack Your Computer

A rogue Lightning cable is being mass-produced that looks and works just like a regular cable, except it can hack the computer it’s plugged into.

Apple’s AirPods’ Batteries Die After a Few Years and Cannot Be Replaced

Now being learned is that when the batteries in Apple AirPods die out, they can’t be fixed or repaired. Your only choice is to buy a new pair, unless you’re in warranty.

World Economic Forum Says Facial Recognition Technology Needs Controls on Use

The World Economic Forum believes there needs to be some rules in place for the use of facial recognition technology, especially regarding governmental use.

Hospitals Under Ransomware Attack Can Only See Critical Patients

It’s no surprise that hospitals are under constant cyber-attack, and the new wave of ransomware attacks left them unable to take in new patients. Here are the details.

iPhone Tough Enough to Survive Fall from Airplane

A pilot leaned out the window of his plane and dropped his iPhone. Thirteen months later it was recovered in working condition, minus the microphone.

New iPhone Users Will Get Warned After Non-Apple Screen Replacements

Apple has issued a warning after the release of the iPhone 11 that users will receive warnings on their phones if they replace a cracked screen by a third-party repair.

Increase in Illegal Boosters Threatens Mobile Signals in Rural Areas

Rural areas that already struggle to pick up a mobile signal are being threatened by an increase in illegal boosters, leading to a Catch-22.

New Linux Cryptojacker Can Mask CPU Usage and Fake Network Activity

Skidmap is a Linux-based cryptojacker which mines cryptocurrency on Linux machines, and Skidmap has features that make it hard to locate and stop.

Your MRIs, X-rays, and CT Scans Could Be Easily Accessible Online

For at least 5 million people, when they’re getting X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, they are not protected files, meaning anyone could get their hands on them.

Employees Say Amazon Tweaked Search Algorithm to Favor Its Own Products

People who have worked for Amazon claim the company worked on that algorithm to boost their own brand, such as Kindles, Echoes, etc.

iPhone 11 May Have Bilateral Wireless Charging Installed but Disabled

All three iPhone 11 models have the hardware for bilateral wireless charging, yet Apple has reportedly disabled the feature in the software.

Apple’s New iPhone Pricing Encourages Users to Buy More Often

Apple introduced its new iPhones along with new pricing plans that seem to be a way to encourage people to go go back to updating every few years.

Apple Accuses Google of “Stoking Fear Among All iPhone Users”

Apple has released a statement calling out Google for creating a “false impression” and “stoking fear among all iPhone users with news of a mass attack.

More than a Billion Android Phones Could Be Hacked with a Text Message

A major security flaw in Androids has left over a billion devices vulnerable to such a hack, allowing them to be hacked by just one text message.

YouTube Agrees to New Protections for Children and to $170 Million Fine

Google, the parent company of YouTube, has agreed to provide new protections for children and also to pay a $170 million fine as a settlement.

Instagram Working on Separate Messaging App: Threads. Is This Necessary?

Instagram is developing yet another messaging app: Threads. This app will be a way to share a message with just your closest friends. Is it necessary?