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Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

US congressional leaders raise concerns.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2019 12:24PM Security
Researcher who slowed 'WannaCry' attack pleads guilty to malware charges

Researcher who slowed 'WannaCry' attack pleads guilty to malware charges

Could cost Hutchins up to five years in prison.
Staff Writer Apr 23 2019 6:09AM Security
Facebook says it uploaded email contacts of up to 1.5 million users

Facebook says it uploaded email contacts of up to 1.5 million users

Only new users since May 2016 affected.
Staff Writer Apr 18 2019 4:19PM Security
Huawei CEO offered Berlin no-spy deal to soften 5G concerns - Wirtschaftswoche

Huawei CEO offered Berlin no-spy deal to soften 5G concerns - Wirtschaftswoche

After Germany set tougher criteria for vendors.
Staff Writer Apr 18 2019 12:20PM Security
Switzerland to monitor potential health risks posed by 5G networks

Switzerland to monitor potential health risks posed by 5G networks

To smooth the rollout, the government says.
Staff Writer Apr 18 2019 6:50AM Hardware
Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's Alexa

Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's Alexa

Listen very carefully.
Staff Writer Apr 18 2019 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
AI Robot paints its own moonscapes in traditional Chinese style

AI Robot paints its own moonscapes in traditional Chinese style

Randomness as art.
Staff Writer Apr 17 2019 1:01PM Benchmarking Change
Twitter suspends 100k accounts for creating new ones after suspension

Twitter suspends 100k accounts for creating new ones after suspension

45 percent increase from last year.
Staff Writer Apr 17 2019 7:01AM Benchmarking Change
Amazon workers strike at four German warehouses

Amazon workers strike at four German warehouses

Long-running campaign for better pay and conditions.
Staff Writer Apr 16 2019 12:10PM Benchmarking Change
The Netherlands forms task force to assess 5G security risks

The Netherlands forms task force to assess 5G security risks

As it prepares to build new network.
Staff Writer Apr 16 2019 6:48AM Security
Belgian cybersecurity agency finds no threat from Huawei

Belgian cybersecurity agency finds no threat from Huawei

"We have not found technical indications."
Staff Writer Apr 16 2019 6:48AM Security
BMW and Deutsche Telekom urge German govt to stop EU proposal on connected cars

BMW and Deutsche Telekom urge German govt to stop EU proposal on connected cars

To block Wi-Fi-based standard.
Staff Writer Apr 16 2019 6:48AM Hardware
After another outage, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp working again

After another outage, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp working again

"Trouble connecting to the family of apps."
Staff Writer Apr 15 2019 6:31AM Cloud
Facebook spends US$22.6 million keeping Zuckerberg safe

Facebook spends US$22.6 million keeping Zuckerberg safe

Doubles money spent on CEO security, including private jets, in 2018.
Staff Writer Apr 15 2019 6:31AM Cloud
Spokesman for hacker group Anonymous arrested in Texas

Spokesman for hacker group Anonymous arrested in Texas

On charges of “threatening a federal agent.”
Staff Writer Apr 15 2019 6:31AM Cloud
Cows given 5G collars that talk to robotic milking system

Cows given 5G collars that talk to robotic milking system

Ensures machine latches onto teats precisely.
Staff Writer Apr 12 2019 11:50AM Networking
AWS, Microsoft shortlisted for US$10bn Pentagon cloud deal

AWS, Microsoft shortlisted for US$10bn Pentagon cloud deal

IBM, Oracle out of the race for JEDI.
Staff Writer Apr 11 2019 3:23PM Cloud
US senators introduce social media bill to ban 'dark patterns' tricks

US senators introduce social media bill to ban 'dark patterns' tricks

To stop consumers being duped into giving up personal data.
Staff Writer Apr 10 2019 12:21PM Cloud
Google's drone delivery service takes off in Australia

Google's drone delivery service takes off in Australia

First air delivery in Canberra.
Staff Writer Apr 10 2019 12:03PM Hardware
Great Hill Partners buys Gizmodo and The Onion from Univision

Great Hill Partners buys Gizmodo and The Onion from Univision

Private equity swoop.
Staff Writer Apr 9 2019 6:12AM Financial Services

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