Day: October 3, 2019

Google CEO and Ivanka Trump announce plan to teach workers tech skills – CNET

The search giant signed the White House’s “Pledge to America’s Workers.” …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon Plans $800 Million Data Center In Argentina

Amazon’s cloud division plans to build a regional data center in a free-trade zone in Argentina. Bloomberg reports: The Seattle-based company is preparing to invest about $800 million in the project over 10 years and will reap considerable tax benefits by locating the data center in the Bahia Blanca-Coronel Rosales districts of the province of…


This sprayable gel could prevent wildfires from catching hold – CNET

Scientists hope to stop wildfires before they turn destructive and deadly. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook Patches Critical WhatsApp Security Flaw

Bug gives attackers a way to use GIF images to steal data from Android devices running the message app. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Joker movie review: No one’s laughing in bleak, violent Batman spin-off – CNET

Joaquin Phoenix rises, but Batman is missed in this intense, visceral experience. …read more Source:: CNet


How much is your face worth? Google thinks a $5 Starbucks gift card should be good enough

Pixel 4 facial recognition tests go beyond the pale Google hired a temp agency to record people’s faces, especially those with darker skin, to collect data for a facial recognition system and offered them $5 gift vouchers in return.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


EU Court: Facebook Can Be Forced To Remove Content Worldwide

New submitter sysrammer writes: “The European Union’s highest court ruled Thursday that individual member countries can force Facebook to remove what they regard as unlawful material from the social network all over the world — a decision experts say could hinder free speech online and put a heavy burden on tech companies,” reports The Associated…


2020 Lexus IS 350 F Sport gets the Blackline Edition treatment – Roadshow

Previously, the Blackline trimmings were exclusive to the IS 300 F Sport. …read more Source:: CNet


Researchers Link Magecart Group 4 to Cobalt Group

Their findings demonstrate how Group 4 is likely conducting server-side skimming in addition to client-side activity. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Cable Companies Use Hidden Fees To Raise Prices 24% a Month

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A Consumer Reports analysis of cable bills found that companies add $37.11 per month in fees to the average bill, raising consumers’ actual costs way above the advertised prices. The $37.11 “in fees created by the cable industry” add 24% to the average base price of…