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fromwww.forbes.com
1 week ago

Samsung, Fitbit And Huawei Soundly Beaten By New Apple Watch

In a new report, vpnMentor warns your smartwatch is more than just a fitness tracker it's a window into your daily life. It monitors your heart rate, logs your sleep patterns, detects signs of stress, and even records your alcohol consumption. But where does all that sensitive data go? Who gets to see it and what do they do with it?
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The Google Pixel 10 got a big audio upgrade, and not enough people are talking about it

One of the most significant updates, however, is the phone's adoption of Bluetooth 6, making it the first in the US with the latest Bluetooth connectivity standard. In addition to improving wireless connections' stability, power consumption, and strength, Bluetooth 6 introduces channel sounding, which makes device location tracking more accurate. Despite its 2024 release, Bluetooth 6 and Channel Sounding are in the painfully slow adoption process.
Gadgets
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

US authorities trace AI servers with hidden trackers

US authorities have secretly placed location tracking devices in specific shipments of advanced AI chips to enforce export restrictions on semiconductors to China.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Uncle Sam floats tracking tech to keep AI chips out of China

The Trump administration seeks to track semiconductor shipments to prevent advanced AI hardware from reaching China.
fromEater LA
1 month ago

The Tesla Diner Will Track When Guests Are Nearby to Prepare Their Orders

Elon Musk’s Los Angeles Tesla diner will introduce an innovative ordering system that detects nearby Tesla drivers, allowing them to place orders in advance without scheduling pickup times.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations | TechCrunch

Security researchers have identified a surveillance company in the Middle East exploiting a new attack to deceive phone operators into revealing a subscriber's location.
Privacy professionals
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Get four Apple AirTags for the price of three

Apple AirTag bundle offers pinpoint tracking and location sharing, making it ideal for keeping track of valuable items.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Moto Tag finally gets precise UWB location tracking

The Moto Tag location tracker now supports UWB tracking, making it the first on Google's Find Hub network.
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fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Google adds UWB support to its rebranded Find Hub tracker app

As Google transitions its location tracking services to 'Find Hub,' the integration of UWB promises enhanced precision in locating devices, elevating user experience.
Wearables
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I started tracking my teenagers on Life360. It's helped us all in more ways than I thought.

Family tracking apps encourage better communication and connection among family members.
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