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Apple will limit VoIP background data collection from WhatsApp, Snapchat et al in iOS 13

Apple is reportedly planning a new feature in iOS that will restrict apps from runing voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) processes in the background when the programs are not actively in use. The “small but significant change” — according to The Information — strikes at the heart of Facebook and other messaging apps, and could result in a fundamental rewiring of the applications on the platform. дальше »

2019-8-7 09:31


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Google will remove shady data-stealing Chrome extensions starting October 15

Google is making good on its “root-and-branch review” of third-party developer access to user data. The company has now said its new policy for Minimum Permission and updated User Data policy will be enforced starting October 15, 2019 — in other words, Chrome will no longer support sketchy extensions that gather data on your browsing activity. дальше »

2019-7-24 08:46


CHEAP: A Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 controller for only $40? Sign me the hell up

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Even though it’s less common than it was, one of my favorite aspects of gaming is local multiplayer. Yeah, you can still have a great time playing online, but there’s nothing quite like handing your friends a solid beating, and then chatting shit right to their face. дальше »

2019-6-30 15:00


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Apple Arcade gets some real gaming cred with PS4 & Xbox controller support

During its WWDC keynote yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple‘s tvOS would now support third-party controllers such as the PS4‘s Dualshock and the Xbox One S gamepad. Later, game companies confirmed iOS 13 would also support said controllers — meaning Apple‘s upcoming game service, Arcade, just got a whole lot easier to play. дальше »

2019-6-5 03:47


Quest Patient Data Exposed: Could the Blockchain Have Prevented It?

By CCN: A major data breach has rocked Quest Diagnostics, exposing the personal details of nearly 12 million patients in the process. The incident, which was reported in a public filing, occurred on May 14 after centralized third-party billing company American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) informed the diagnostic testing company about “potential unauthorized activity” on a “web payment page. дальше »

2019-6-4 01:15


Google resolves cloud outage that took down YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord

Gmail, YouTube and other services that rely on Google’s backend technology were disrupted for more than four hours on Sunday by what the company blamed on “high levels of network congestion. ” Apple iCloud, Snapchat, Nest, Discord, Vimeo, and a number of third-party applications that host their services on Google were affected as a result. дальше »

2019-6-3 10:13


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Google is cracking down on Drive and Chrome extensions that abuse your data

Google is expanding its privacy audit to make third-party developer access to Chrome and Google Drive more secure. To that effect, developers must rework their Chrome extensions to request only minimum permissions without compromising their functionality “We’re requiring extensions to only request access to the appropriate data needed to implement their features,” Google outlined on its Safety and Security page. дальше »

2019-5-31 11:41


Google isn’t killing off Nest integrations just yet

Google predictably strirred up a hornet’s nest when it announced at its annual developers conference that it would be shutting down the Works with Nest (WWN) program on August 31, 2019. This would have led to all existing Nest integrations not working beyond that date, in addition to forcing existing Nest customers to migrate their accounts to Google accounts and use Google Assistant to control their smart home setups. дальше »

2019-5-17 12:55


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Apple TV Plus is Apple’s Netflix challenger – here’s what we know so far

After years of rumors and speculation, it’s finally real: Apple is launching its own competitor to Netflix. It’s called Apple TV+, and it’s coming this fall. Right after announcing a revamped Apple TV app – which will now be available on third-party devices – Apple revealed it would be creating original content available via TV+. дальше »

2019-3-26 22:47


Zuckerberg’s ‘blockchain login’ plan makes absolutely no sense

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is exploring the possibility of leveraging blockchain technology for the company’s third-party login services. In an interview with Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said a move from the existing centralized Facebook Connect to a distributed system could empower users and app developers alike. дальше »

2019-2-21 16:02


How to select, copy, and paste multiple snippets of text in macOS (with no third-party apps)

When copying and pasting text, most users grab a selection at a time, paste it into their app of choice, and then return to grab more content as needed. There’s a simpler way. Instead of grabbing your text one selection at a time, you can actually highlight, copy, and paste multiple pieces of noncontiguous content at once. дальше »

2019-1-23 20:30