Month: August 2023
Windows 11 tests Notepad autosave and better Snipping Tool
Microsoft’s testing some neat new features for the Windows 11 Snipping Tool and the one and only Notepad dot exe. They’re only in the Windows Insider Program for now, but they’re there. Anyone who’s ever tried to shut down their PC or close Notepad in the past, I dunno, 40…
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Porn age verification law is unconstitutional, says judge
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that would require age verification and health warnings for pornographic websites, calling it unconstitutional and poorly defined. In a preliminary injunction decision released today, Judge David Ezra ruled in favor of the Free Speech Coalition, an adult industry trade association. The ruling…
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Jitsi Meet ditches anonymity—here’s why
A popular secure video-conferencing app has just ditched the main feature making it for a long time the go-to for activists, journalists, and whoever looking for extra privacy: its users’ anonymity. Completely free to use, Jitsi Meet is an encrypted and open-source platform available for both web and mobile. Jitsi…
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Can Samsung Food usher in a new era for the smart kitchen?
Samsung has been trying to make the connected kitchen work since 2016, when it launched its smart fridge with an Android tablet slapped on the front. But today, with the reveal of Samsung Food at the IFA 2023 tech show, it took a big step in the right direction. This…
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France plans to boost internet censorship to combat online fraud
DNS providers and web browsers could be forced to block websites flagged by authorities in France under a new proposed law. Currently pushed through parliament, the so-called SREN Bill comes as a way to regulate online content and tackle issues like digital fraud, online harassment, and minors’ access to pornography.…
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New York subway system disables feature that could let stalkers track your trips
New York’s subway pass system has turned off a feature that could enable others to track your travels if they have access to your bank card number. In a statement to The Verge, Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesperson Eugene Resnick says the agency “disabled the feature” as part of its “ongoing…
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