Day: May 22, 2019

Google’s Ad System Under EU Probe For How It Spreads Your Private Data

Ireland’s data protection watchdog has launched an investigation into Google’s collection of personal data for the purpose of online advertising. From a report: “A statutory inquiry pursuant to section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018 has been commenced in respect of Google Ireland Limited’s processing of personal data in the context of its online…


Apple sends out WWDC 2019 keynote invites to Mac and iOS developers – CNET

It’ll kick off its annual developer conference with a presentation by CEO Tim Cook and other execs at 10 a.m. PT. …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon reportedly wants to 3D-scan your body for a $25 gift card – CNET

Amazon wants to learn about your body, but you won’t be allowed to talk about what happens. …read more Source:: CNet


Burning questions we still have about Game of Thrones – CNET

The game might be over, but we still need answers. …read more Source:: CNet


YouTube will abbreviate subscriber counts starting in August – CNET

Nobody asked for this. …read more Source:: CNet


Android and iOS Devices Impacted By New Sensor Calibration Attack

A new device fingerprinting technique can track Android and iOS devices across the Internet by using factory-set sensor calibration details that any app or website can obtain without special permissions. From a report: This new technique — called a calibration fingerprinting attack, or SensorID — works by using calibration details from gyroscope and magnetometer sensors…


Baltimore Email, Other Systems Still Offline from May 7 Ransomware Attack

The city’s mayor says there’s no ‘exact timeline on when all systems will be restored.’ …read more Source:: DarkReading


Google faces EU probe over ad privacy practices – CNET

Privacy regulator wants to know if the search giant’s ad practices are in line with the GDPR. …read more Source:: CNet


Consumer Reports blasts Tesla Navigate on Autopilot as ‘less competent’ than humans – Roadshow

CR claims it could even present new safety risks for drivers. …read more Source:: CNet


Kelway founder slurps Brit public sector supplier SBL, financials undisclosed

Never say never as reseller veteran returns to reselling land with reseller buy Phil Doye, the former majority owner of Kelway who sold the business to CDW for $431m, is dipping into his cash pile to slurp public sector reseller SBL.… …read more Source:: TheRegister