Starting with: Neural net already found in iOS, hash collisions, and more Analysis Apple’s system to scan iCloud-bound photos on iOS devices to find illegal child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is supposed to ship in iOS 15 later this year.… …read more Source:: TheRegister
Move over, Netflix. Nestflix has all the fake movies from all those real ones – CNET
Lose yourself in the wacky world of onscreen phonies. …read more Source:: CNet
Apple Censors Engraving Service, Report Claims
Apple censors references to Chinese politicians, dissidents and other topics in its engraving service, a report alleges. The BBC reports: Citizen Lab said it had investigated filters set up for customers who wanted something engraved on a new iPhone, iPad or other Apple device. And Apple had a broad list of censored words, not just…
Intel Is Giving Up On Its AI-Powered RealSense Cameras
In a statement to CRN, Intel said it was “winding down” RealSense and transferring the talent and computer vision tech to efforts that “better support” its core chip businesses. Engadget reports: Questions surfaced about the fate of RealSense after the team’s leader, Sagi Ben Moshe, said he was leaving Intel two weeks ago. RealSense aimed…
Intel offers employees $250 incentive to get COVID-19 vaccine – CNET
Hourly employees will receive an extra reward for getting the shot. …read more Source:: CNet
Should you buy a new Mac now, or wait for possible new models this fall? – CNET
Apple could unveil new MacBooks this fall, but what should you do until then? Here’s how to decide what’s best for you. …read more Source:: CNet
Facebook Says It Wants a ‘Fair Shot’ In the Crypto Payments Sphere
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Facebook’s mission is to “bring the world closer together.” Increasingly, that’s about not just connecting friends and family to share messages, but also serving as a platform for people’s financial lives. Some $100 billion in payments have been enabled by Facebook over the past…
OK, so you stole $600m-plus from us, how about you be our Chief Security Advisor, Poly Network asks thief
Could it be a trap? The mysterious thief who stole $600m-plus in cryptocurrencies from Poly Network has been offered the role of Chief Security Advisor at the Chinese blockchain biz.… …read more Source:: Register
Biden will reportedly order nursing homes to vaccinate staff or lose federal funds – CNET
It’s another step in the federal government’s move to vaccinate as many people as possible against COVID-19. …read more Source:: CNet
Build an Amphibious Robot Using Pool Noodles for Wheels
If you only think of wheels as round, you’re limiting yourself from experiencing the true wider world of whacky designs. [wadevag] has been experimenting with some such concepts, and has had success building an amphibious robot platform using star-shaped wheels built out of pool noodles. The concept is similar to that of whegs. A portmanteau…
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