Some members of the EU want 'binding measures' that ensure one type of charger is compatible with all portable devices, as the European Commission's previous approach of merely 'encouraging' tech companies to develop a standardised solution has 'fell short of the co-legislators' objectives,” MacRumors reported. … [Read more...] about EU may vote on forcing all smartphone makers to ship devices with similar charging port
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The EU might ban facial recognition tech for five years
One such risk of the technology is that current facial recognition methods are far from perfect, and many times the systems powering facial recognition are racially biased. Given that, the European Commission’s recommendation seems like the logical, reasonable thing to do. But when did logic and reason ever apply to the breakneck pace of technological innovation? … [Read more...] about The EU might ban facial recognition tech for five years
Grindr is sharing users’ sexual orientation and location data, says study
The LGBTQ dating app Grindr has been caught sharing users’ sensitive data with thousands of ad partners, reports Bloomberg. That’s according to a study from the Norwegian Consumer Council. The NCC’s report says Grindr uses Twitter’s ad subsidiary MoPub to funnel the personal information of Grindr users to ad partners. … [Read more...] about Grindr is sharing users’ sexual orientation and location data, says study
Budget 2020 | Govt plans direct tax immunity scheme; move may earn Rs 50,000cr: Report
“People who want to declare more income from the previous year do not do so because the moment they do so, they are taken up for scrutiny, investigation and prosecution, and penalties are imposed upon them,” the article quotes an official as saying. … [Read more...] about Budget 2020 | Govt plans direct tax immunity scheme; move may earn Rs 50,000cr: Report
Raisina Dialogue to begin today, PM Modi to attend inaugural session
Over the course of two days intensive deliberations will take place over 80 sessions around 5 thematic pillars – the nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action, debate on the global trading architecture, role of technologies in determining political, economic and military power, global development agenda and the state-individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace. … [Read more...] about Raisina Dialogue to begin today, PM Modi to attend inaugural session
