Android devices are more secure than ever. Some developers, though, are continuing to release malicious apps. In a blog post, Google announced that nearly 600 apps were removed from the Play Store after violating its disruptive ads and disallowed interstitial policies. There's an...
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The attorney general of the US state of New Mexico is suing Google, accusing the company of illegally collecting the personal data of school children. The tech giant is alleged to have collected data on which websites pupils visited, passwords, videos watched, contact lists, and other information. The dat...
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In a world first, scientists have discovered a new type of antibiotic using artificial intelligence (AI). It has been heralded by experts as a major breakthrough in the fight ag...
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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has faced jibes on social media over claims he has staff blow-dry his armpits before public appearances. The claim is from a new book, Facebook: The Inside Story by Steven Levy, that will be released later this month. A Bloomberg review included the anecdote about Mr Zuckerberg having a member of his co...
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Ring, Amazon's video doorbell system, has introduced additional steps to the way users log in to their accounts. Users will need to enter a password and unique six-digit code every time they want to view their security footage or access the Neighbors app. On Tuesday, Ring also said it...
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Apple has warned that disruption in China from the coronavirus will mean revenues falling short of forecasts. The tech giant said production and sales were affected, and that "worldwide iPhone supply will be temporarily constrained". The iPhone maker is the first major US company to say that the epid...
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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has called for more regulation of harmful online content, saying it was not for companies like his to decide what counts as legitimate free speech. Citing China, Mr Zuckerberg also warned excessive control risked stifling i...
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Essential, the phone company launched by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, has announced its closure. Established in 2015, it had planned to release several phones, a smart home speaker and its own operating system. But it only ended up releasing one handset, the Essential Phone, and a few accessories for it. It had been working on an unusual sup...
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Samsung gave the first glimpse of its Galaxy Z Flip smartphone in a surprise teaser during the Academy Awards. The device was revealed ahead of its heavily-rumoured official unveiling at the Galaxy Unpacked event on 11 February. The first-look focused on the smartphone's ability to...
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