Nearly 300 apps have been blocked in India since border tensions with China.(Representational) New Delhi: India banned 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to the country’s security, the ministry of electronics and information technology said today. “These 54 apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collects sensitive user data.These collected […]
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Super Bowl Commercials Review: Advertisers Mask Edgy Future in Waves of Nostalgia
Madison Avenue used its most tried-and-true techniques to keep Super Bowl watchers from being overwhelmed Sunday night by a brave new world that emerged with great speed as the nation was hunkered down during the coronavirus pandemic. General Motors, one of the nation’s most staid corporations, put its marketing heft […]
Texas Sues Facebook Over Its Use of Facial Recognition – CNET
Texas is suing Meta , the parent company of Facebook, over the social network’s past use of facial recognition technology.The suit, filed Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , accuses Facebook of violating the state’s privacy laws by capturing biometric data on millions of Texans without properly obtaining consent.”Facebook […]
It’s not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S. : NPR
Enlarge this image A for rent sign in Palo Alto, California.Across the country rents are on the rise, in part due to a historic shortage of homes either to rent or buy.PAUL SAKUMA/AP hide caption toggle caption PAUL SAKUMA/AP A for rent sign in Palo Alto, California.Across the country rents […]
A machine-learning engineer has harnessed a powerful machine
A machine-learning engineer has harnessed a powerful machine-learning technology to develop a web application that lets you create images of fake pocket monsters.The results are hilarious, and I love how simple the tool is.Advertisement Liam Eloie, who works in machine learning, published the “Nokémon” generator back in January.Eloie was inspired […]
Jio Platforms and SES form joint venture to deliver satellite broadband services
Image: Illus_man/Shutterstock India’s biggest telco Jio Platforms has announced it has formed a joint venture with German satellite provider SES called Jio Space Technology that will aim to deliver affordable broadband services using satellite technology in India. Under the terms of the joint venture, Jio will own 51% and SES […]
Halftime Show Recap: Dr. Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Kendrick & Mary J. Blige
Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre perform during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.on February 13, 2022.FREDERIC J.BROWN/AFP via GI “It will likely be the greatest halftime performance of all time,” sideline reporter Maria Taylor offered […]
Today is the day that thousands of people head to Google and
Today is the day that thousands of people head to Google and search for “How do I watch the Super Bowl?” or “When is the Super Bowl?” And today, I have some answers for how to watch the big game on one of your video game consoles.Advertisement The Super Bowl […]
Why the Oscars Should Be More Like the Super Bowl
The Oscars are the culmination and celebration of the year in cinema, just as the Super Bowl is the pinnacle for football season.As the nation pauses for a long day of gridiron action, it seems long overdue for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to start treating the […]
Call of Duty: Warzone Confirms Long-Awaited Feature Is Never Coming
Call of Duty: Warzone Confirms Long-Awaited Feature Is Never Coming [Call of Duty: Warzone](/category/call-of-duty-warzone/) Season 2 is releasing on February alongside Call of Duty: Vanguard Season 2.That said, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X players shouldn’t expect a long-awaited feature.In fact, Call of Duty: […]