EU plans to tackle online child abuse spark surveillance concerns

This content is particularly prevalent inEurope. A voluntary report will then no longer be sufficient. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The measures would strengthen existing safeguards, but critics fear theyll pave the way formasssurveillance. The EDRiwarnsthat such generalized scanning poses aserious risk to everyones fundamental rights. The advocacy group wants any proposals to detect CSAM to align with the EUs fundamental rights obligations. Some of the groups concerns are reminiscent of the responses toApplesplans to scan customers devices for CSAM....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 226 words · Paul Krause

Everything we know about the OnePlus 10 Pro so far

Update (January 11. Heres what we know about the flagship so far. What does it look like? 40% off TNW Conference! What are the main specs? Hows that Hasselblad camera partnership coming along? Meanwhile, new master styles offer aesthetics created by Hasselblad photographers for wildlife, portraits, and stylized photography. When is it coming? The good news: January 13. The bad news: The above is only for China. The rest of the world will see the phone later in 2022....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 101 words · Joyce Wu

Hold on, is Bugatti’s first EV really just a scooter?

And, at CES 2022, we were finally shown what the automaker had in store. Then drum roll c’mon welcome to the world, BUGATTIS ELECTRIC… scooter? Theescooteris foldable and features according to the company a unique aerodynamic design. Looks like a standard scooter to me. Anyway, this unique vehicle has a magnesium alloy frame that keeps weight down to just 15kg. 40% off TNW Conference! If, however, youre expecting aVeyron-like beastly performance, youll be somewhat disappointed....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 166 words · Willie Sexton

Signal’s CEO steps down as questions about its privacy-first image loom large

Moxie Marlinspike, Signals founder, hasannouncedhes stepping down as the CEO of the company. Marlinspike launched Signal as a merged app fromRedPhone encrypted voice calling appand theTextSecure encrypted texting appin 2015. Over the years, it has gained popularity asone of the most private chat platformswith end-to-end encryption. I rarely write code anymore, and if I do its in a minor role. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The cryptographer is leaving Signal at a volatile time....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 207 words · Matthew Robinson

The coolest PC hardware we saw at CES 2022

Every year, PC makers flock to CES to show off their latest hardware. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Other than being a terrible design for lefties, I actually really like this design. It could come in handy for digital artists and people who like to take handwritten notes too. Thats even larger than usual for a 17-inch display, given its 4:3 aspect ratio. There are two ways of using the computer....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 221 words · Heather Perez

Why VCs aren’t getting into the crypto game — yet

As with any new innovation, it takes some time before the incumbents in the sector fully adopt change. The same is true for crypto. Surprisingly, although some traditional investors have been experimenting with cryptos potential, the overwhelming majority are still apprehensive. Heres what we found out. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. TheDIFCis the largest international financial hub in the MEASA region with over 3000 companies operating out of the hub....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 333 words · Robert Jenkins

5 criminals caught by Detective Google Maps

Google Maps wears many hats. You may be surprised to learn that law enforcement officials in the USroutinely mine Googles location datain criminal investigations. The tactic has sparked fears ofprivacy violationsandfalse arrests, but its also led to a range of arrests. Here are five of the criminals caught on Google Maps. 40% off TNW Conference! This led them to a suspect, who was later convicted ofall seven charges related to the attack....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Laura Stevens

Apple doesn’t care for the metaverse — and that’s totally fine

The big hot-off-the-presses Apple rumor right nowis that the company is not building a metaverse. Heres one word Id be shocked to hear on stage when Apple announces its headset: metaverse. I, for one, am relieved because ofone more definition of metaverse from yet another company. First, there are already many metaverses out there, and theyd kill to be on Apples platform. Most app developers want to be on the App Store and get the best traction out of it....

January 10, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Andrea Santos

CES 2022 only managed to make tech standards messier and more confusing

Well, wait until you read about this years standards. 40% off TNW Conference! To say this is confusing for the consumer is an understatement. But youll have to check with your unit vendor for that. you’ve got the option to read more about Wi-Fi 6 Release 2here. HDMI 2.1a The HDMI standard is already a mess. Technically HDMI 2.0 doesnt exist anymore, and all of its features are rolled into HDMI 2....

January 10, 2022 · 3 min · 447 words · John Reynolds

Entrepreneurs! Your social networks should be small and curated

Bigger is always better. While this may seem counterintuitive, it also comes with a caveat. We often feel compelled and are even encouraged by social media platforms, to grow our networks. Consider all the prompts about someone else you might know and who to follow. Offline and online social networks Both offline and online, our social networks can function as eitherprismsorpipes. Asprisms, they broadcast to others our likes, dislikes, opinions, interests, activities, and more....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 360 words · Angel Davies

Here’s why EV batteries sometimes burst into flames

To better understand why lithium-ion batteries can sometimes be hazardous, lets first refresh how they work. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Which part of the battery is flammable? The batteries flammability has to do with their liquid electrolytes. Basically, molecules that involve a carbon atom attached to three oxygen atoms. These liquids are typically flammable, and can be volatile and unstable when exposed to high temperatures. Whats causing the fires?...

January 10, 2022 · 1 min · 166 words · Jordan Schultz

How brain-computers could make the Matrix real

The problem with reality is that it tends to insist upon itself. Scientists have long pondered whether we might actually live in a simulation. But that doesnt change our experience. If were in the Matrix, its a very convincing lie. One way to answer that would be to build one of our own. But building a conduit to a computer-generated reality is easier said than done. 40% off TNW Conference!...

January 10, 2022 · 1 min · 133 words · Steven Owens

Skateboarding is thriving, electrically

Cities are trying to get people out of their cars, especially forshort commutes. While ebikes andescootersget plenty of exposure in efforts to get people out of their cars. Theres another form of transport you might not have given much thought commuting by eskateboard. Thats right, electric-powered skateboards where you dont need to use your foot to kick-off or brake. But skateboarding comes witha bunch of challenges.Further, there are no micromobility providers hiring out eskateboards....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 322 words · Kimberly Flores