Security gadgets ‘making people more vulnerable’ from hackers September 22, 2019 techengine comments (14) Hacking experts show a family how easily they can be spied on by technology bought for their safety.
Google seeks permission for staff to listen to Assistant recordings September 22, 2019 techengine comments (12) The company acknowledges it had not been clear enough that humans might listen to users’ recordings.
YouTube U-turn after protests over verified status September 22, 2019 techengine No comment The video-sharing site apologised after proposing a change that drew criticism from prominent YouTubers.
What3words: ‘Life-saving app’ divides opinion September 19, 2019 techengine comments (13) First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech.
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps September 19, 2019 techengine comments (6) The move comes as part of a review launched in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
YouTube stars rattled by verification changes September 19, 2019 techengine comments (15) YouTube will remove the “verified” status from many video-makers’ channels.