Mental-health information ‘sold to advertisers’ September 3, 2019 techengine comments (26) Websites offering mental-health tests are selling data to online advertisers, researchers say.
YouTube fined $170m in US over children’s privacy violation September 3, 2019 techengine comments (14) A record fine of $170m was agreed after the site was accused of breaking children’s privacy laws.
Brexit: Slouching Jacob Rees-Mogg lampooned in memes September 3, 2019 techengine No comment The Conservative MP’s relaxed posture in Parliament unleashed a flood of creativity from web users.
‘Deepfake’ app causes fraud and privacy fears in China September 3, 2019 techengine comments (15) A program that allows phone users to insert their own faces into video footage causes alarm.
South Wales Police use of facial recognition ruled lawful September 3, 2019 techengine comments (8) High Court rules against a Cardiff shopper who brought a judicial review against South Wales Police.
Driving simulator highlights dangers of hands-free calls September 2, 2019 techengine comments (8) A BBC presenter found his ability to recognise hazards was reduced whilst talking on hands-free.