Day: February 26, 2020

Genetic testing hampered by data privacy concerns, experts say – CNET

A Cambridge Analytica-level event could increase consumer distrust of genomics. …read more Source:: CNet


US regulators, Tesla called out for not further prioritizing safety – Roadshow

The NTSB placed blame on both parties, but also revealed the driver in the fatal crash was playing a video game and was not ready to take control. …read more Source:: CNet


Elon Musk talks Tesla Cybertruck, assures better looks to come – Roadshow

The Cybertruck has been controversial since its announcement, but Musk has recently acknowledged the truck’s peculiar looks. …read more Source:: CNet


Commonsense Security: Leveraging Dialogue & Collaboration for Better Decisions

Sometimes, good old-fashioned tools can help an enterprise create a cost-effective risk management strategy. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Salesforce’s revolving door spins amid shopping spree: Co-CEO out, BT alumnus G-Patz up, Vlocity slurped

Plus: World Tour Sydney event goes online only over coronavirus Lose a chief executive officer, promote a chairman and buy a company: that’s how they roll at cloud-based CRM monster Salesforce.com.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


See NASA prep for the moon with fiery Orion motor test – CNET

This NASA Artemis program test is all about saving astronauts in case of an emergency. …read more Source:: CNet


Compared: 5G data plans from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile

Figuring out whether or not you have 5G service in your area is only part of the equation. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Steve Jobs’ signature is the star of retro Apple gear collection at auction – CNET

An original 1983 Apple Macintosh is going for $25,000. …read more Source:: CNet


Suckers List: How Allstate’s Secret Auto Insurance Algorithm Squeezes Big Spenders

Insurers are supposed to price based on risk, but Allstate’s algorithm put a thumb on the scale. From a report: Seven years ago, Allstate Corporation told Maryland regulators it was time to update its auto insurance rates. The insurer said its new, sophisticated risk analysis showed it was charging nearly all of its 93,000 Maryland…


Google begs for US Entity List exemption to let Huawei use its mobile services – report

We couldn’t have anyone upsetting the Android monopoly, could we? As Huawei takes the initiative to create its own homegrown alternative to the Play Store, Google has reportedly pleaded with the White House to offer it an exemption to again work with the Chinese tech giant.… …read more Source:: TheRegister