2024-10-16 08:48:22

A way to collect #metadata from #Whatsapp users:
An analysis of Meta's WhatsApp messaging software reveals that it may expose which operating system a user is running, and their device setup information – including the number of linked devices.
That analysis comes from security researchers at cryptocurrency wallet maker Zengo, who previously found a security weakness in the app's View Once feature – and now claim they’ve found another flaw.
https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/whatsapp_privacy_concerns/

2024-10-15 08:49:32

You might be able to manage your own #privacy but your contacts may not:
We often forget that in the #digital age, we’re all interconnected. Your decision to overshare or to use less secure communication doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It can have real consequences for others. Maybe your coworker doesn’t want their association with a particular topic or group to be public knowledge. Perhaps a friend is trying to keep a low profile for personal or professional reasons.
https://nordictimes.com/tech/your-privacy-choices-affect-others-too/

2024-10-13 07:40:21

The future of #socialmedia #algorithms:
According to a recent survey by the market-research company Gartner, just 28% of Americans say they like documenting their life in public online, down from 40% in 2020. People are instead becoming more comfortable in closed-off group chats with trusted friends and relatives; spaces with more accountability and fewer rewards for shocks and provocations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8e4p4z97eo

2024-10-11 08:08:23

New #cyber #security regulation in #EU for all gadgets:
This means that from around November 2027 at the latest, all products sold on the market will have to meet the new cybersecurity requirements and document this with a CE mark. Other obligations, including the obligation to report exploited IT vulnerabilities, will already apply in 21 months' time.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/EU-Council-launches-Cyber-Resilience-Act-9977203.html

2024-10-10 14:02:32

The city of Vilnius is a Baltic gem https://klaava.com/europe/the-city-of-vilnius-is-a-baltic-gem/

2024-10-10 13:15:06

We are a couple of years into the multibillion-dollar generative AI boom. The huge investment in AI has contributed to rapid improvement in the quality of the resulting content. But we’ve yet to see a killer app, and these new multimodal applications are a result of the immense pressure AI companies are under to make money and deliver.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/10/08/1105214/forget-chat-ai-that-can-hear-see-and-click-is-already-here/

2024-10-08 08:18:09

The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart #TV and streaming stick manufacturers and streaming service providers, have developed a "surveillance system" that has "long undermined #privacy and consumer protection," according to a report from the Center for Digital Democracy.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/streaming-industry-has-unprecedented-surveillance-manipulation-capabilities/

2024-10-06 16:58:30

The entire European continent is a land of wonders for travelers who love historic sights and cultural treasures. The problem in some cases may be an oversupply of remarkable destinations rather than lack of choices. We have a few tips for you: #travel #Europe
https://klaava.com/europe/the-best-cities-in-europe-for-cultural-experiences/

2024-10-06 08:39:48

Every 15 minutes, new #Pixel phones transmit personal data to #Google - without asking for permission:
“You can’t say no to Google’s surveillance,” the Cybernews research team warns, describing a secretive stream of data they say continually transmits from a new phone to Google’s servers. Even more “concerning,” they say, “the phone periodically attempts to download and run new code, potentially opening up security risks.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/10/05/google-new-location-tracking-warning-pixel-9-pro-pixel-9-pro-xl-pixel-9-pro-fold/

2024-09-25 07:52:07

A new channel to hack cars and homes:
#Samsung and fellow South Korean giants Kia and Hyundai have struck up an IoT alliance that will see cars drive home appliances, and smartphones control some operations inside cars.
Samsung's SmartThings IoT platform will be integrated with future infotainment systems that automakers Hyundai and Kia develop for their cars.
Samsung says the deal will mean Galaxy smartphones will be able to control in-car aircon or access info about matters like a car's remaining range. #EV #phone #iot
https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/25/samsung_kia_hyundai_iot_alliance/

2024-09-24 07:25:39

How personal data was lost:
My investigation took several months. It eventually led me to the labyrinthine world of data brokers.
In today's digital age, where personal data is a new kind of gold, these companies wield significant power, creating networks where our personal information is shared between brokers and telemarketers as easily as TikTok videos. Their businesses profit from the data they collect, and many of the calls they enable come from scammers. #privacy #cyber #adtech
https://techxplore.com/news/2024-09-uncovered-hidden-web-networks-telemarketers.html

2024-09-23 07:51:43

Mark Zuckerberg: "Part of my goal for the next 10-15 years, the next generation of platforms, is to build the next generation of open platforms and have the open platforms win," #Zuckerberg said. "I think that's going to lead to a much more vibrant tech industry". - - - Hoping for the best for #opensource but Zuckerberg is not in the business of contributing to the wellbeing of #tech industry.
https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-open-source-ai-platforms-future-competition-apple-llama-2024-9

2024-09-22 08:14:28

Survey: Amazing how US adults still trust #bigtech despite the way they make business with users' personal data. Amazon and Google most trusted, Tiktok and X the least trusted.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/elon-musks-x-least-trusted-181815102.html

2024-09-20 08:13:08

This is significant - #EU to enforce #Apple products more interoperable:
The first proceeding focuses on several iOS connectivity features and functionalities, predominantly used for and by connected devices, such as smartwatches, headphones and virtual reality headsets. Apple will provide effective interoperability with functionalities such as notifications, device pairing and connectivity.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/19/eu-to-tell-apple-how-to-do-interoperability-dma-style/

2024-09-19 07:10:14

A study of 10,000 electric vehicle batteries clears fears of extensive battery wear:
Geotab concluded that #EV batteries could last 20 years or more at this degradation rate. If an EV #battery degrades at 1.8 per cent per year, it would still have over an 80 per cent state of health after 12 years – “generally beyond the usual life of a fleet vehicle.
https://thedriven.io/2024/09/19/new-study-finds-vast-majority-of-ev-batteries-will-outlast-the-vehicle/

2024-09-18 19:18:27

#Digital nomads, retirees, people who are taking a year off of work, and remote workers may consider their destinations based on general level of costs. Here are the most affordable countries in #Europe, and the most expensive as well. #travel #remotework
https://klaava.com/europe/here-are-the-european-countries-with-the-lowest-living-costs/

2024-09-17 11:52:53

“But why this date of 1824 precisely? To do this, we must go back in time, now more than two centuries ago, and focus on the life of Nicéphore Niépce.
And #digital #photography? About 40-50 years? #AI photography?
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/16/photography-turns-200-years-old-today/

2024-09-16 15:06:03

If you still believe #Airbnb or other private holiday apartments are way cheaper than staying in a hotel, you should compare prices in your next travel destination. A rental service compared Airbnb and hotel prices in European major cities, and discovered a number of cities where average hotel prices are lower than average short term rental prices. #travel #europe
https://klaava.com/europe/hotels-are-cheaper-than-airbnb-in-a-number-of-european-cities/

2024-09-16 15:06:03

If you still believe #Airbnb or other private holiday apartments are way cheaper than staying in a hotel, you should compare prices in your next travel destination. A rental service compared Airbnb and hotel prices in European major cities, and discovered a number of cities where average hotel prices are lower than average short term rental prices. #travel #europe
https://klaava.com/europe/hotels-are-cheaper-than-airbnb-in-a-number-of-european-cities/

2024-09-15 07:59:30

Another 10 years before cars really drive themselves? ----
Following several high profile debacles in the autonomous driving industry, that industry leaders, like Waymo this May, have acknowledged the role of human technicians.
And according to the NYT, none of these companies have shared just how many of these remote-technicians they employ, or how often they rely on them. #ev #selfdriving
https://futurism.com/the-byte/self-driving-dirty-secret on them.