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Google has removed 7 ‘stalkerware’ apps from its Play Store

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast, a cybersecurity company, found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, children, or partner. дальше »

2019-7-18 17:39


Domestic abusers are using easily accessible apps to stalk and control their victims

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Hollywood has us believing that spyware technology is only used by secret-agent hackers who plant tracking devices in car wheels or in the soles of shoes. дальше »

2019-7-16 14:52


Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. With female sexuality being a taboo topic, Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and provide a safe space for survivors. дальше »

2019-7-15 17:22


Some CDC Scientist Must REALLY Hate Bitcoin

If you’ve typed the word “crypto” into Google’s omniscient search engine during the past several weeks of bitcoin market euphoria, there’s a good chance you’ve been greeted with a headline like this one: Pool Parasite ‘Crypto’ Is On The Rise And Making Swimmers Sick, CDC Warns And there’s an equally good chance that you did […] The post Some CDC Scientist Must REALLY Hate Bitcoin appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »

2019-7-3 21:37


VeChain Foundation Plans $25 Million VET BuyBack. A New ATH Could Be On The Horizon

Sunny Lu, the co-founder of VeChain, just announced that a 25 million dollar buyback plan is on the horizon. Lu dropped the news during an AMA and then VeChain spread the word via Twitter.   “During the AMA marathon, Sunny announced that the VeChain Foundation Steering Committee decided to conduct a VET buyback plan up to […] The post VeChain Foundation Plans $25 Million VET BuyBack. дальше »

2019-7-1 01:17


LumenLab of MetLife Uses ‘Lifechain’ Blockchain for Life Insurance Claims Automation

As one of the top financial firms in the word, MetLife subsidiary MetLife Asia Innovation Center’s, LumenLab, is looking to “blockchainize” life insurance claims for bereaved families. The latest announcement from the company confirms they have partnered with NTUC Income, a Singapore based insurance firm and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH), a leading media organization […] дальше »

2019-6-20 00:04


How 3D spintronics will take hard drive performance to the next level

Spintronics might not be the sort of word that comes up in everyday discussions, but it has been revolutionising computer technology for years. It’s the branch of physics that involves manipulating the spin of a flow of electrons, which first reached consumers in the late 1990s in the form of magnetic computer hard drives with several hundreds of times the storage capacity of their predecessors. дальше »

2019-6-18 15:37


Having an ethical framework is the best way to mitigate risks in autonomous technology

Many technology professionals bristle at the word ethics as an intangible topic more likely to show up as a required training course than part of daily risk mitigation. But when called to defend how you are mitigating the brand and PR risk of a Tay Chatbot or 787 Max autopilot, you are likely to “find religion” in the form of ethics. дальше »

2019-6-9 12:13


Siam Commercial Bank goes back on its word; says it has ‘no plan on using XRP’

One of Thailand’s oldest banks, Siam Commercial Bank, made news after it previously hinted at the use of XRP token, via a tweet from their official Twitter handle. However, the tweet was deleted a few hours later, with the bank later issuing another statement which said that SCB will not be using XRP, as of […] The post Siam Commercial Bank goes back on its word; says it has ‘no plan on using XRP’ appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2019-6-7 17:00


Famed Short Seller Catches Bitcoin FOMO amid Generational Opportunity

By CCN: Bitcoin is giving investors a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and one industry veteran is trying his best to spread the word. Short Seller Bullish on BTC Glen Goodman, a UK financial investor who made a name short-selling stocks and shares during the 2008 global financial crisis, calls cryptocurrency a rare opportunity for investors. дальше »

2019-5-30 20:45


В чем ценность торгового плана для криптотрейдера?

Перед открытием рыночной позиции криптовалютному трейдеру важно ответить на ряд вопросов. Из ответов на них складывается торговый план, который должен иметь каждый трейдер. Его следует писать на бумаге (либо печатать в Word). дальше »

2019-5-25 08:25


How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »

2019-5-23 15:13


How the messaging app ‘bthere’ became a sexual assault prevention tool

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the app bthere wants to combat and prevent sexual assault on college campuses using group messages and geolocation tracking. дальше »

2019-5-21 17:52