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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.

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.

2024-09-13 08:48:19

Since the #phone you use may play a crucial role in protecting personal data, I conducted a mini-survey of 15 #cyber #security pros – founders, executives, and a few experts who work closely within the field – asking them about essential smartphone security features.
https://cybernews.com/editorial/most-secure-smartphones-and-features/

2024-09-12 14:51:20

An app called Chef Express provided a live camera view to the parking lot. You could monitor your vehicle while enjoying a meal or coffee at the service area. What the heck was this? My nitpicker mind refused to download the app. Instead, I identified potential risks. #security #webcam #app
https://klaava.com/italy/nitpickers-travel-journal-no-im-not-going-to-download-a-service-station-camera-app-on-my-phone/

2024-09-11 20:15:14

Autumn morning frost on the grass.

2024-09-11 07:45:38

Surely every driver wants ads?
#Ford might be looking to bring tailored ads to your car or truck.
The automaker has filed a patent application that would monitor and collect driver data to curate ads that would be displayed on the vehicle’s various screens. Among the information that would be gathered is your location, destination, speed, and traffic information.
The system would also potentially monitor the dialogue between passengers. #adtech
https://fortune.com/2024/09/10/ford-patent-driver-data-in-car-ads/

2024-09-10 12:18:48

In a win for the European Commission, the #EU’s top court today (10 September) upheld a record-breaking €2.4 billion fine imposed on #Google for anti-competitive promotion of its Shopping service.
It's one of a pair of victories for EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager in her battle against big tech, as today judges also agreed with her in a €13bn case involving the low tax bills paid by #Apple in Ireland.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/10/google-loses-24-bn-eu-antitrust-case-for-favouring-its-own-shopping-service