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Experts Say Apple, EU’s Photo Scanning Plans Are ‘Dangerous Technology’
Over a dozen cybersecurity experts are slamming Apple and the European Union’s plans to scan photos on people’s phones for known child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), the New York Times reports. In a 46-page study, the experts say the photo scanning tech is not only ineffective, but it’s also “dangerous technology.”
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Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Are Mysteriously Flocking to a Dead-End Street in San Francisco
City traffic can get pretty congested, but hardly anyone would expect an endless stream of self-driving cars flocking to one quiet residential street. Except, that’s what’s happening to one dead-end street in San Francisco, according to a local KPIX report.
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Withings Wins FDA Clearance for Smartwatch That Can Detect Respiratory Issues
Back at CES 2020, Withings threw down the gauntlet with the ScanWatch, a sleek smartwatch it claimed could take electrocardiograms and monitor for respiratory disorders during sleep. It was incredibly ambitious, but since then, we’ve heard nothing but crickets. Now, after nearly two years, the Food and Drug Administration has finally granted the ScanWatch clearance for…
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Amazfit’s New Budget Smartwatches Feel More Premium Than Their Price
Amazfit isn’t a household name, but the company has quietly been making inroads as one of the best (and most prolific) budget smartwatch makers around. Now Amazfit is back with the third refresh of its GTR/GTS line of smartwatches, as well as a fancier, “premium” version called the GTR 3 Pro.