| | Tech News Flash October 30, 2020 | | Some Smart Home Devices Headed to the 'Brick' Yard | | The demand for smart home devices is projected to grow steadily over the next few years. Nonetheless, consumers should think carefully before making a purchase due to a trend of manufacturers phasing out "smart" products. While it does not look good when a smart device maker abandons a product line, these actions are far from random. | | Zoom Beefs Up User Security With End-To-End Encryption | | Zoom gave its users a big security upgrade Monday when it rolled out end-to-end encryption for its online meetings network. When used correctly, E2EE can make it difficult for even the best-resourced intelligence agencies to eavesdrop on communication. | | Social Media Companies Top Data Grabber List | | When it comes to an appetite for data, social media outfits are the most voracious, according to a recent study released by cybersecurity company Clario Tech. The analysis of nearly 50 of the world's biggest brands found that Facebook collects more than 70 percent of all the data it can collect legally about someone using its service. | | The Trials and Tribulations of Paying Ransomware Hackers | | There's no question that hackers are getting increasingly ambitious -- the average ransom demand increased from about $29,000 in 2018 to more than $302,000 in 2019. U.S. law doesn't prohibit paying ransom per se; but when victims pay monies to people or organizations who have been sanctioned by the U.S. government...they get into more trouble. | | A Vision of the Future From Dell World | | One of the most interesting parts of Dell World is the session on the future. This year, they spoke on a new branch of engineering that is solely AI-focused, the blended technology revolution surrounding food production, how AIs were intentionally corrupted, and how music, math, and the Internet create new entertainment types. | | TRENDING ON TECHNEWSWORLD | | Controversial Plan Urges DoD to Recruit Tech Pros to WFH The United States Defense Innovation Board has recommended that the Pentagon hire civilians to work from home who can handle classified information as a way of attracting people with technology expertise. The individuals sought "will have... Read more www.technewsworld.com | | | | | | The Big Tech Regulation Rigamarole The Big Tech companies have arguably done what they want over the years, arousing consumer anger and distrust, and numerous complaints by privacy and consumer rights groups. That includes cocking a snook at governments. Read more www.technewsworld.com | | | | | | Women in Tech: 20 Trailblazers Share Their Journeys | | | | Successful women in the tech trenches share their insights and tackle subjects ranging from how to search out a strong mentor to how to be one -- from how to advance in a large company to how to start your own firm.
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