Day: September 24, 2018

UK issues first GDPR violation… against Brexit campaigner

AggregateIQ faces massive fine after allegedly slurping people’s private info from Facebook The first ever violation notice over Europe’s new data privacy laws has been issued – and has landed on a Canadian data analytics firm that campaigned for Brexit.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Alaska Airlines will make long flights more bearable with VR movies – CNET

The airline teamed up with SkyLights, maker of the Allosky VR headset. …read more Source:: CNet


This ‘ghosted’ texting Halloween costume is truly haunting – CNET

A skimpy costume tries to spook us with unanswered text messages. …read more Source:: CNet


Ew! It’s finally OK to play ew (and OK) as a Scrabble word – CNET

Facepalm, twerk and emoji all make the game’s official dictionary as part of a huge new update. …read more Source:: CNet


6 Dark Web Pricing Trends

For cybercriminals, the Dark Web grows more profitable every day. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Google revamps search engine with Discover news feed and activity cards – CNET

The internet giant made the announcements during an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google search. …read more Source:: CNet


Mitsubishi Recalls 68,000 SUVs Over Bad Software

Mitsubishi is recalling 68,000 SUVs because of bad software in two different engine-control units (ECUs), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Consumer Reports adds: In one of the two actions, the automaker is recalling 58,916 of its 2018 Eclipse Cross, 2017 to 2018 Outlander, and 2018 Outlander Sport SUVs because of faulty software…


Still holding out on Windows 10? Microsoft tempts upgrade with virtual desktop to Azure

Still great pals with Citrix, but users will find the Windows 7 offer enticing With Windows Virtual Desktop, Microsoft is offering corporate Window 7 users yet another migration path to Windows 10; this time via Azure.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Patrick Stewart shares first photo from new Star Trek Picard show – CNET

Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek fame is about to embark on a new life chapter. …read more Source:: CNet


Google revamps search engine with Discover news feed and activity cards – CNET

The internet giant made the announcements during an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google search. …read more Source:: CNet