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The US will investigate cars built in China over security concerns
29 Feb

The US will investigate cars built in China over security concerns

John RoutledgeLatest News
The White House has announced an investigation into cars built in China and other unnamed "countries of concern." The Biden administration notes that cars are "constantly connecting" with drivers' phones, other vehicles, American infrastructure and their manufacturers, and that newer models use tech such as driver assist systems."Connected vehicles collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers;…
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The best smart home gadgets for 2024
29 Feb

The best smart home gadgets for 2024

John RoutledgeLatest News
The number of smart home devices on the market today is intimidating to say the least. With so many companies in the game now, and different IoT standards and voice assistants to consider, it can get confusing to even know where to start building a smart home ecosystem from scratch. But we at Engadget can help: before you dive in,…
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UK government wants to use AI to cut civil service jobs
29 Feb

UK government wants to use AI to cut civil service jobs

John RoutledgeLatest News
The two primary fears around AI are that the information these systems produce is gibberish, and that it'll unjustly take jobs away from people who won't make such sloppy mistakes. But the UK's current government is actively promoting the use of AI to do the work normally done by civil servants, including drafting responses to parliamentary inquiries, the Financial Times…
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X enables live video broadcasts in Spaces
29 Feb

X enables live video broadcasts in Spaces

John RoutledgeLatest News
X's audio chat rooms called Spaces can now broadcast live video, but only for those hosting the session. As The Verge reports, a Dogecoin designer posted an official walkthrough of the feature on the platform formerly known as Twitter. Hosts will now be able to choose whether to enable video and switch on their cameras when they create a Space.…
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Surprise, this $30 video doorbell has serious security issues
29 Feb

Surprise, this $30 video doorbell has serious security issues

John RoutledgeLatest News
Video doorbells manufactured by a Chinese company called Eken and sold under different brands for around $30 each come with serious security issues that put their users at risk, according to Consumer Reports. The publication found that these doorbell cameras are sold on popular marketplaces like Walmart, Sears and Amazon, which has even given some of their listings the Amazon…
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The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2024
29 Feb

The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2024

John RoutledgeLatest News
A lot of people started to care about “high resolution” digital audio when Apple launched its upgraded music service to the masses. Call that the “Apple effect,” as infuriating as it may be, but the iPhone maker isn’t the only one in the hi-res audio game: Qobuz, Tidal and Deezer have been doing it for a while, and Spotify has…
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The Morning After: Nintendo steps up its fight against Switch emulators and game piracy
29 Feb

The Morning After: Nintendo steps up its fight against Switch emulators and game piracy

John RoutledgeLatest News
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the creators of a popular Switch emulator called Yuzu, which gives users a way to play games developed for the platform on their PCs and Android devices. In the lawsuit, the company argues Yuzu violates the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). While Nintendo taking down online offenders isn’t new,…
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A Neuromancer TV series is coming to Apple TV+
29 Feb

A Neuromancer TV series is coming to Apple TV+

John RoutledgeLatest News
Apple TV+ has announced it's adapting William Gibson's Neuromancer into a 10-episode series. The novel debuted in 1984 and is largely thought to mark the birth of cyberpunk, which includes creations like The Matrix and Robocop. In fact, it's crazy that it has taken four decades for it to get the Hollywood treatment. Neuromancer follows "a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case…
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