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Gartner: Smartphone biometrics coming to the workplace
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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biometrics
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iam
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risk & compliance
By 2022, 70% of firms using biometric authentication for workforce access will do so via smartphone apps, up from fewer than 5% in 2018, Gartner predicts.
617 million stolen records up for sale on dark web
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
617 million records from sites like MyFitnessPal, Whitepages, and Fotolog are being sold on the dark web for BTC $20,000. Passwords are encrypted.
IBM’s Project Debater unable to out-debate human
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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ai
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ibm
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ibm watson
At this incredible display of technology, the result was remarkably close but the human managed to pip the machine in this instance.
When hackers get the munchies, they just steal McDonalds
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Hackers in Canada strike McDonald's app, racking up CAD $500 in fast food charges. McDonald's blames security flaws; users left with empty banks and bellies.
The smart home tech that will be huge in 2019
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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iot
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smart home
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predictions
For millennial home buyers, a generation for whom technology has been ever-present, smart systems are the features they value above everything else.
Why only 13% of shoppers trust retailers with their personal data
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Despite advancements in retail technology, only 13% of shoppers trust retailers with their personal data, Zebra Technologies' study reveals.
Game review: Kill large monsters in God Eater 3
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
God Eater 3’s map size resembles that of a Dynasty Warriors game because there are linear paths and the areas you explore are usually very small.
Facial recognition tech can identify partial images of people
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
Facial recognition tech by NEC now identifies people from partial images, analysing clothes and body shape, even if faces are obscured, with 90% accuracy.
Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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google
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security vulnerabilities
This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker’s code.
LG G8 ThinkQ will include IR facial recognition
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
LG partners with Infineon to bring advanced IR face recognition to its G8 ThinQ, using Time-of-Flight tech for speedy, secure biometric authentication.
Germany watchdog calls out Facebook's 'abuse of power'
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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data privacy
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google
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facebook
Germany's Bundeskartellamt has ruled Facebook abused its power through unrestricted data collection, demanding user consent to merge data from various sources.
Google's new Chrome feature warns about compromised logins
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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google
Google's new Chrome feature, Password Checkup, alerts users if their login details are compromised, enhancing security alongside Cross Account Protection.
Futuresource - Is 5G really ‘just around the corner’?
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
The radio frequencies required for full commercialisation of 5G have limited range and do not easily propagate through walls or buildings.
Inside Xbox brings exciting news for gamers
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The huge Game Pass library is due to swell even more with the upcoming inclusion of some must-have heavy hitters.
Intel breaks its own record with Super Bowl drone show
Wed, 6th Feb 2019
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drones
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ai
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intel
Intel smashed its own record at Super Bowl LIII, dazzling viewers with a live drone light show featuring 150 drones, enhancing Maroon 5's performance.
European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
Could a boom in AI patents point to a ‘quantum leap' in tech?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
A UN report reveals a surge in AI patents since 2013, suggesting a potential revolution across industries. IBM and Microsoft lead in filings.
Game review: Kingdom Hearts III finally releases on PS4 and Xbox One
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
After over a decade of anticipation, Kingdom Hearts III launches on PS4 and Xbox One, delivering stunning visuals and nostalgic Disney magic.
Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.