Day: August 9, 2021

Google Drops Bluetooth Titan Security Keys In Favor of NFC Versions

Google is discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key to focus on security keys with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. As part of this move, Google has also announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC to go along with the previously available USB-A + NFC security key. Bleeping Computer reports: Google’s Titan Security…


Apple responds to critics of CSAM scan plan with FAQs – says it’d block governments subverting its system

Offer may not apply in China, or anywhere else warn experts Apple’s announcement last week that it will soon be scanning photos on iPhones and iPads that sync to iCloud for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) prompted pushback from thousands of security and privacy professionals and a response from the company that attempts to mollify…


Samsung Unpacked: Last chance to reserve Samsung’s next big devices early – CNET

Want to get your hands on Samsung’s new foldables and more? Here’s what you need to know. …read more Source:: CNet


Substack expands into comics with projects from Scott Snyder, Molly Knox Ostertag – CNET

The service steps away from newsletters by giving creative freedom and “Substack Pro” packages to comics creators. …read more Source:: CNet


‘Glowworm’ Attack Turns Power Light Flickers into Audio

Researchers have found an entirely new attack vector for eavesdropping on Zoom and other virtual meetings. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Uber Asked Contractor To Allow Video Surveillance In Employee Homes, Bedrooms

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Teleperformance, one of the world’s largest call center companies, is reportedly requiring some employees to consent to video monitoring in their homes. Employees in Colombia told NBC News that their new contract granted the company the right to use AI-powered cameras to observe and record their…


3D Systems beats Q2 estimates with growth in health and industrial markets

The additive manufacturer announced agreements in Q2 to sell off its non-core assets, raising to cash to support strategic investments …read more Source:: ZDNet


Chegg Q2 revenue, EPS beat expectations, year view higher, shares rise

Chegg’s subscriber count rose 31%, year over year, to 4.9 million, the company said. …read more Source:: ZDNet


iPhone 13 rumors: the latest buzz on Apple’s 2021 iPhone (you don’t want to miss it) – CNET

Here’s all the hot gossip we know so far about the new iPhone’s possible release date, features upgrades, color options, camera specs and more. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Says It Will Reject Government Demands To Use New Child Abuse Image Detection System for Surveillance

Apple defended its new system to scan iCloud for illegal child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) on Monday during an ongoing controversy over whether the system reduces Apple user privacy and could be used by governments to surveil citizens. From a report: Last week, Apple announced it has started testing a system that uses sophisticated cryptography…