TIKTOK POSES ‘NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT’, GIVES BEIJING ACCESS TO DATA, DEVICES -FBI

Thu 17 November 2022:  The popular short-form video sharing app TikTok has been dubbed a “national security threat” by FBI Director Christopher Wray amid worries that the Chinese government would utilize the data of millions of users. Wray told the US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee during a hearing on “worldwide threats to the […]

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APPLE ROLLS OUT IPHONE EMERGENCY SOS SATELLITE ALERT SERVICE ON ALL IPHONE 14 (VIDEO)

Thu 17 November 2022:  Apple said on Tuesday that consumers in the US and Canada can now access Emergency SOS through satellite. The capability, which is available on all iPhone 14 models, enables users to communicate with emergency services while away from cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, users can now launch the Find My app […]

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STUDY FINDS THREE OUT OF FOUR BITCOIN INVESTORS HAVE LOST MONEY

Wed 16 November 2022:  According to a research released on Monday, almost 75 percent of consumers who purchased bitcoin lost money, as the cryptocurrency industry is still reeling from the collapse of a significant exchange that has undermined confidence. Data on cryptocurrency investors in 95 countries between 2015 and 2022 was examined by economists at […]

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ITALY OUTLAWS FACIAL RECOGNITION TECH, RESTRICTS USE TO FIGHTING CRIME

Tue 15 November 2022:  On Monday, the use of facial recognition technologies, a new method of security, was banned in Italy. The Data Protection Agency, the country’s privacy watchdog, reprimanded two towns for testing with facial recognition technology and ‘smart glasses.’ It ordered that its usage be prohibited until a particular law is passed, which […]

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VISA SEVERS TIES WITH BANKRUPT CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGE FTX

Mon 14 November 2022:  On Sunday, Visa Inc. made the announcement that it was cutting its relations with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “The situation with FTX is unfortunate and we are monitoring developments closely,” said a Visa spokesperson.  “We have terminated our global agreements with FTX and their US debit card program is being […]

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TIKTOK BEGINS TESTING IN-APP SHOPPING FEATURE FOR IT’S ‘LOYAL USERS’

Sat 12 November 2022:  TikTok, a Chinese platform for short videos, has begun testing its in-app shopping function, which will let users make purchases right inside the program. According to The Verge, the new functionality has started to roll out in the US market. Laura Perez, a spokesman for the platform, said that testing of […]

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MUSK HALTS TWITTER’S COVETED BLUE TICK AFTER FAKE ‘VERIFIED’ ACCOUNTS EXPLODE

Sat 12 November 2022:  On Friday, Twitter Inc. halted its recently announced $8 blue tick subscription service as fraudulent accounts mushroomed and new owner Elon Musk reinstated the “official” badge for some social network users. Before, only verified accounts of public figures including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could display the coveted blue check mark. […]

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