February 2024

FTC fined Avast $16.5 million for selling user data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped antivirus maker Avast with a fine of $16.5 million for selling customer data to third parties without their consent. The Commission has also banned the firm from selling user information for advertising purposes. The cybersecurity software company has already shut down its subsidiary, called Jumpshot, which harvested and

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Meta under fire after investigation into “child influencer” accounts

Meta and its subset platforms have long been accused of knowingly compromising children and letting them use the platform without age verification. But a new report by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal is shedding light on the hidden aspects of “child influencers” on Instagram and Facebook, revealing how parents behind these

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Apple eyes new frontiers: smart glasses, fitness ring & more

Within the wearable space, there are reports that Apple is currently examining new designs for its products. According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, some of the possible concepts Apple is studying include smart glasses, integrating cameras into AirPods, and developing a smart ring Concepts: Apple smart glasses and camera-embedded AirPods The rumored smart glasses

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Infinix unveils CoolMax tech for gaming phones, could debut with GT Ultra

At the ongoing MWC 2024, Infinix has introduced its new flagship cooling technology called CoolMax. Designed specially for high-end gaming smartphones, the brand’s new tech claims to reduce temperature by over 10 degrees Celsius. In addition, the company has also revealed plans to launch its first dual-core flagship gaming smartphone this year. The handset in

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