Month: December 2020
China’s internet regulator takes aim at forced data collection
China is a step closer to cracking down on unscrupulous data collection by app developers. This week, the country’s cybersecurity watchdog began seeking comment on the range of user information that apps from instant messengers to ride-hailing services are allowed to collect. The move follows in the footstep of a…
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Facebook to remove antivaxx posts Facebook
Facebook has gone from 0 to 100 when it comes to its content moderation. In addition to flagging false election and COVID-19 information, the platform will now be removing false claims about the upcoming coronavirus vaccines. Facebook released their statement as leading vaccines are coming closer to their final stages…
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Razer’s Tomahawk modular gaming PC is finally a real product
Razer has been talking up modular gaming PCs with streamlined swappable parts for years. Now, after various concepts, CES reveals, and standard PC cases with associated branding, the company is actually selling a pre-built desktop PC for the first time. The Tomahawk is the final version of what we saw…
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FTC: Robocallers are now pretending to be Apple and Amazon
There’s a new robocall scheme that uses Apple’s and Amazon’s name to rip people off, and the Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to raise awareness about it. The FTC has posted two versions of the scam on its website, so people would know w… Source
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YC-backed LemonBox raises $2.5M bringing vitamins to Chinese millennials
Like many overseas Chinese, Derek Weng gets shopping requests from his family and friends whenever he returns to China. Some of the most wanted imported products are maternity items, cosmetics, and vitamin supplements. Many in China still uphold the belief that “imported products are better.” The demand gave Weng a…
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Razer reveals Hammerhead Pro earbuds with ANC and THX audio
As part of its ongoing onslaught on gaming accessories, Razer has built a number of headsets, headphones and even earbuds. Following up on its stellar Opus over-hear headphones that debuted this spring, the company is expanding its earbuds lineup wit… Source
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