Imagine if someone offered to pay less than a penny for your location history. That would include where you’ve been and when you were, down to the exact latitude and longitude. That sensitive information would go to advertisers in many fields, including politics, health care, restaurants and entertainment. Chances are, you’d say no to that …
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Now playing: Watch this: What the heck can you do with 16 cameras on your phone?… 4:53 On this podcast, we talk about: How a new LG patent would put 16 cameras on the back of your phone Today’s forecast: a 70 percent chance of Elon Musk moving to Mars Cyber Monday deals actually worth your time The 3:59 gives …
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Hey DJI, your fly was open. Security researchers from Check Point said in March they found a vulnerability that allowed potential hackers to log into accounts for the consumer drone maker without needing a password. DJI said it fixed the flaw in September. Once you have access to a DJI account, you’re able to view sensitive information like live view …
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Now playing: Watch this: Is the new MacBook Air really worth it? (The 3:59, Ep…. 5:52 On this podcast, we talk about: What’s new with the MacBook Air Waitlisting apps and how they collect data for restaurants The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team …
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I hate having to wait. But do I hate it enough to give up my privacy? This dilemma popped up on a Wednesday night in October, as I stood at the front of a Szechuan restaurant in Brooklyn, eyeing the empty tables inside. It wasn’t particularly busy, and I really wanted this special grilled fish I knew I couldn’t cook. …
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Now playing: Watch this: A breath of fresh MacBook Air, and more from Apple’s… 5:17 On this podcast, we talk about: The new iPad Pro The new MacBook Air The new… you get it. The Mac Mini. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team …
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Editors’ note, Nov. 1: We’ve added hands-on impressions of the new version of the MacBook Air, which starts at $1,199 and features a Retina display, Touch ID and USB-C ports. Apple introduced its biometric Touch ID feature for the new MacBook Air on Tuesday. The tech giant unveiled the latest version of the MacBook Air at its event at the …
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Now playing: Watch this: 5G video that changes according to your reactions. Scary… 4:17 On this podcast, we talk about: How movies and shows could be more interactive with 5G Apple CEO Tim Cook’s views on data privacy CNET’s exclusive interview with the FCC on rural broadband The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of …
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Google is calling the Pixel 3 its most secure phone yet. On Android, there’s not much competition. During Google’s Pixel 3 event in New York last Tuesday, the company mentioned that its latest phones would be the first devices to have its Titan M security chip. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Google first announced the Titan chip for …
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Check out CNET’s full reviews of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, now! No more leaks! Google’s new Pixel phones have finally been unveiled. The Pixel 3 will start at $799 and £739 while the Pixel 3 XL starts at $899 and £869. The Pixel Stand, a wireless charger that works with the phones, will sell for $79 and £69. …
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