Day: May 19, 2020

Beer rating app reveals homes and identities of spies and military bods, warns Bellingcat

We tested it and found a naval officer’s partner and kids – they’re not kidding A beer and pub-rating app built off the back of Foursquare’s location-tracking API poses a risk to the security of military and intelligence personnel, according to legendary OSINT website Bellingcat.… …read more Source:: Register


Spotify gets exclusive deal for Joe Rogan’s podcast – CNET

The Joe Rogan Experience is moving to Spotify in September. …read more Source:: CNet


Amid COVID-19, iFixit releases repair database for ventilators – CNET

The site posts more than 13,000 curated manuals, with the goal of helping people fix essential medical equipment. …read more Source:: CNet


PS4 releases The Last of Us 2 special edition bundle for pre-order – CNET

The $400 bundle includes a console, controller, headphones and 2TB game drive, all engraved with Ellie’s tattoo design. …read more Source:: CNet


German Intelligence Can No Longer Freely Spy on the World’s Internet Traffic, Top Court Rules

In the world of online spying, great power lies with those who can get their hands on the data flowing through the world’s Internet infrastructure. So the fact that Germany is home to one of the world’s biggest Internet exchange points — where data crosses between the networks that make up the Internet — has…


iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: The main differences you should care about – CNET

We compare the specs and features of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro to help you choose the best Apple phone. …read more Source:: CNet


Podcast Addict Play Store ban: Android chief says soz for incorrect removal, developers aren’t impressed

Chorus of ‘what about my app’ protests follow executive intervention Google’s senior veep for Android, Chrome OS and Play Store, Hiroshi Lockheimer, has apologised for suspending the popular Podcast Addict app, but he might not have expected the outpouring of frustration from other developers with their own tales to tell.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Robotic Basketball Hoop v2

A few weeks ago, [Shane Wighton] created a basketball backboard which made it impossible to miss a shot even remotely close to the hoop. As a passive device, though, the backboard had its limits. Shots with tremendous velocity wouldn’t go in, and (like most backboards) it was missing facial recognition software. So he got to…


The car of the future is connected, autonomous, shared, and electric

The automotive industry is undergoing massive digital transformation. By 2030, cars will be more connected, autonomous, shared, and electric. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Long-Term Remote Work: Keeping Workers Productive & Secure

The pandemic has changed how we get work done. Now, data security must catch up. …read more Source:: DarkReading