The elementary OS project makes waves by calling out their users for not donating, the FBI really doesn’t want anyone to know about “stingray” & Facebook wants to know about your Cyber threats.
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FBI really doesn’t want anyone to know about “stingray” use by local cops
The newest revelation about the FBI comes from a June 2012 letter written by the law enforcement agency to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It was first acquired and published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune in December 2014—similar language likely exists between the FBI and other local authorities that use stingrays.
Facebook launches ThreatExchange, an API-based platform that lets companies share security threat info | VentureBeat | Security | by Emil Protalinski
Facebook today launched ThreatExchange, described as “an API-based clearinghouse for security threat information.” It’s really a social platform, which Facebook naturally excels at building, which allows companies to share with each other details about malware and phishing attacks.
Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, and Yahoo participated in ThreatExchange and gave feedback as Facebook was developing it. New contributors Bitly and Dropbox have also recently joined, bringing the initial participant list to seven major tech companies.
Samsung Plans 3-Sided Screen in New Galaxy Smartphone – Bloomberg Business
Samsung Electronics Co. plans to release two
new versions of its top-tier Galaxy smartphone next month,
including a model with a display covering three sides, according
to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Google reveals smaller version of Boston Dynamics’ robo-dog Spot | Daily Mail Online
It has already been tested in its first live military trial with Marines in Hawaii.
Officially known as the ‘Legged Squad Support System’, it has taken five years to develop.
It can walk and run over rugged terrain, following a soldier while carrying 400lbs of their kit and weapons.
Mark your calendars: Google I/O 2015 is happening May 28-29, 2015 at Moscone Center West | 9to5Google
Google has today announced the dates for this year’s Google I/O developers’ conference, with the annual event being set for May 28th and 29th, 2015. According to the event’s website (which is notably completely plastered with Material Design), registration begins March 17th, 2015 at 9 AM PDT.