Nov 7th 2016
Tech News Today 1636
Schweddy Bots
China imposes highly restrictive cybersecurity law
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell discuss Tesco's major security attack that saw 20,000 customer accounts nearly drained in 24 hours. China passed a new cybersecurity law that strengthens censorship and makes it even more difficult for Internet companies to operate there. UK's privacy watchdog isn't satisfied with Facebook's WhatsApp data sharing policy, and Facebook has shut it down there for the time being. USB Condoms are data blockers that allow users to charge their phones in public places without the risk of data theft. Google search will showcase up-to-the-minute election results. Android Auto is now fully functional within the Android app, meaning even those without a supported head unit can use it. We take a quick look at MyVR, Big-I, sweating robots and Voter Suppression Trail. Finally, Big Mouth Billy Bass is put to good use with Alexa integration that makes it useful.
- Tim Stevens from CNET joins to discuss how Android Auto is different on the phone versus the head unit.
- Kerry Davis from Engadget joins to show off a few stories that you may have missed, including Voter Suppression Trail.
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Links
- Tesco Bank blames 'systematic sophisticated attack' for account losses
- China’s New Cybersecurity Law Rattles Foreign Tech Firms
- Facebook warned by UK over WhatsApp data use
- People are buying “USB condoms” to prevent their devices from catching nasty viruses
- Google will display election results as soon as polls close
- Android Auto gets major update, now works in every car
- ICYMI: Robots want us to rely on them for daily tasks
- Man hacks Alexa into singing fish robot, terror ensues