Facebook pretended to care about our security to keep rivals from getting data

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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For the past several years, Facebook has been trying to convince users and authorities that it will take user data security and privacy more seriously. But then something happens that reminds everyone why they never trusted Facebook in the first place, and everything it says should be taken with a grain of salt.

Take the latest revelations about the company’s handling of user data from a few years ago. Emails that were just made public show that Facebook decided to stop providing companies it perceived as potential rivals access to user data, and then disguised it as a move that would improve user privacy on the network.

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These are the fattest states in the US

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock you already know that the United States is in the midst of what some health experts are calling an obesity epidemic. Studies have drawn clear links between being overweight and increased risks of disease like cancer. Heart health is also cited as a major reason to keep your waistline in check.

In a new report, WalletHub crunched the publicly available data regarding obesity rates, healthy eating, and mortality related to bodyweight to come up with a list of the fattest states in the country.

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If you need a hidden spy camera, this $30 cam is as covert as it gets

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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If you have a genuine need for a spy camera — that is, a genuine need that isn’t creepy or illegal — then the OLTEC IPC-415 Hidden Mini 1080p Spy Camera is a fantastic option. The key feature that differentiates this popular model from other spy cams is the fact that it hides in plain sight. It looks just like a regular old smartphone charger and it even recharges your phone, but it’s also hiding a 1080p camera that records video anytime motion is detected.

OLTEC Spy Camera Charger – Hidden Camera – Mini Spy Camera 1080p – USB Charger Camera – Hidden…: $29.99

Here’s the key info from the product page:

FULL HD FOR CRISP & CLEAR RECORDINGS: Get high quality 1080p video and image recording from this one of a kind camera charger. The high resolution lets you capture even the smallest details so you never miss a thing. It is without a doubt, the best spy camera in its category
Powerful night vision feature: a night vision feature lets you use this hidden camera charger even in complete darkness. The powerful infrared bulbs on this USB camera provide enough illumination to still catch the smallest details in zero light conditions.
Motion detection saves storage space: This home security camera charger features a motion detection feature that only starts recording when motion is detected. This is great for saving storage space. The Spy Camera Charger supports up to 32GB TF card
Keeps your family & property safe: if you need to know what goes on at home when you are not around, this wall charger camera is your best bet. The hidden camera can be Used as a nanny spy camera or baby monitor too. You can connect to this USB spy camera to a PC
Easy to use, impossible to detect: the small form factor of our USB security camera makes it almost impossible to notice. It is an easy to set up and use hidden camera charger that can be accessed from USB port. Click ‘add to cart’ now and get your spy camera today!

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Samsung thinks it can sell ‘millions’ of foldable smartphones in 2020. Good luck.

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The next time many of you reading this upgrade your smartphone, it’s not likely you’ll choose one with a foldable form factor that manufacturers like Samsung are so keen to see become a mainstream product.

Indeed, Samsung’s launch of its first foldable smartphone this year, the Galaxy Fold, proved to be a bit of a mess, if we’re putting it mildly. Nevertheless, the South Korea-based consumer electronics giant is not giving up — and, in fact, is doubling down on foldables — to the degree that in 2020, the company is reportedly hopeful it can sell at least several million. That’s the ambition, at any rate.

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Huawei founder: Ban us forever if you want, we’ll be fine without the US

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As 2019 draws to a close, with the US ban against Huawei now having lasted around six months give or take, the company’s 75-year-old billionaire founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei has a message for everyone. He doesn’t expect the US to take Huawei off its blacklist anytime soon, and he’s now basically telling people — screw it, the US can be that way, see if I care. “They may as well keep us there forever because we’ll be fine without them,” Zhengfei railed in a new interview on Wednesday.

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Astronauts aboard the ISS just got a shipment of wine… but they’re not allowed to drink it

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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Astronauts who live on the International Space Station work hard. They don’t really have a choice in the matter since they live at the office. They conduct science experiments, work hand-in-hand with researchers back on Earth, and perform vital maintenance on the orbiting laboratory to ensure it continues to function as needed.

When they finally get some downtime, their options for leisure activities are slim, so you’d expect that a recent supply mission that delivered a dozen bottles of red wine would be a cause for celebration. Unfortunately for the high-flying scientists, they’re not allowed even a sip.

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Somehow, AT&T customer service found a way to be even worse than Comcast

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Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser has told both DirecTV and Comcast in letters sent to the companies that his office is investigating a practice that sounds so obviously sketchy that you’d think it would be a no-brainer to not do this. Both companies — with one important distinction between them — have been charging customers for blacked-out channels.

In AT&T’s case, with DirecTV, it’s got customers that have been charged for two months for a blacked-out sports channel. Comcast has charged customers in Colorado while the Altitude Sports network has been blacked out — but as Ars Technica noted in a post this week, at least it’s been automatically crediting customer bills there as a result of that blackout.

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Before you drop $250 on a Nest, check out this $65 Alexa enabled thermostat

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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I love Nest thermostats. In fact, I have several of them in my house. That said, if I had it to do all over again I would probably opt for something different. Like most people, I actually don’t use most of Nest’s “learning” features which means I paid $250 each for thermostats that are underutilized. If you just want some basic smart features and the ability to control your thermostat from your phone or with Alexa, definitely check out the iDevices Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat instead — especially while it’s on sale for just $65 instead of $100!

iDevices Thermostat – Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat; Works With Alexa, Siri, the Google Assist…: $65.44

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

VOICE CONTROL: Responds to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant voice commands (voice assistant devices sold separately)
ACCESS ANYWHERE: Control and monitor the iDevices Thermostat from anywhere using any iOS/Android device and the iDevices Connected app
COMPATIBILITY: Works with most heating and cooling systems; all systems require a 24VAC “Common” wire for power. All system types require a common wire (C-Wire). To check system and router compatibility, refer to iDevices support portal
NO HUB REQUIRED: With the iDevices Thermostat, a home Wi-Fi network and a smart phone/tablet are all that’s required to get started. For additional compatibility details, refer to the iDevices support portal
2-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by a 2-year limited warranty and U.S.-based customer experience team

iDevices Thermostat – Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat; Works With Alexa, Siri, the Google Assist…: $65.44

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The top 10 shows people are binge-watching right now on Netflix, Amazon, and TV

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I didn’t really have any expectations when a friend recommended that I check out Atypical a while back. You can’t really go wrong with Michael Rapaport, but I hadn’t seen Jennifer Jason Leigh in anything in years and I had never even heard of Keir Gilchrist or Brigette Lundy-Paine. I also balked at the showrunner, Robia Rashid, who obviously has an impressive resume, but it consists entirely of TV shows that I don’t enjoy at all. My friend insisted though, so one evening about a week later, my wife and I sat down and checked it out. I don’t exactly how long it took us to binge-watch the first two seasons, but it couldn’t have been more than a week or so. We’re now about halfway through the new third season that was released on Netflix this past Friday, and it’s just as great as the first two seasons.

My wife and I clearly aren’t alone in loving the new season, because it shot straight to the top of this week’s list of the 10 most binged shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, TV, and more.

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iOS 14 concept imagines new features, refreshed icons, and an always-on display

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Authcom

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Although iOS 13 was an exciting software update on paper, it has been something of a mess in practice. After failing to release a stable beta, Apple was forced to move up the already expedited launch of iOS 13.1 to just days after the launch of iOS 13. In the weeks since, users have continued to run into issues, including an incredibly annoying RAM management problem that causes apps to reset while running in the background.

We can only hope that iOS 14 will have a smoother roll out next year, but in the meantime, we can only imagine what Apple has in store for its next major software update. If we’re lucky, it might look something like the awesome concept that YouTuber the Hacker 34 dreamed up in his latest video (via 9to5Mac).

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