Trust

EU Commissioner Hahn: The open source strategy is a sign of digital change

What is the strategy of Europe and the German government with regard to the challenges of digitization and digital sovereignty in public authorities? This question was addressed today by EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and Pia Karger, Head of the Digital Society Department; Information technology in the Ministry of the Interior, at the event “Necessity or… Read more

KI commission of the Bundestag: refusing is not an option

After a good two years of work, the Enquete Commission on Artificial Intelligence (KI) of the Bundestag handed its final report to Parliament President Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU) on Wednesday. The 19 MPs and 19 external experts have placed the work under the model of a “human-centered AI” and are thus following in the footsteps of… Read more

Fighting workplace harassment is going to take more than a hotline

Two female entrepreneurs are finding new ways to help employees tell their stories Say you’re a female employee working for a small tech company. You’re sitting in a meeting with your boss, the CEO. He’s — hypothetically — a 38-year-old white man with $1.2 million in the bank. You have student debt, a sick cat,… Read more

Big Tech and “stew”? An idea that the European Commissioner for Competition does not like

It is a viable route but it should not be the first choice according to Margrethe Vestager since could lead to unforeseen consequences by Andrea Bai published 28 October 2020 , at 17: 01 in the Market channel Apple Google Facebook Amazon The big companies of the technological and web landscape are finished, it is… Read more

Apple working on an alternative search engine to Google?

After the latest Department of Justice investigation, it appears Apple is trying to push for the development of an alternative web search system to that of Google by Andrea Bai published 28 October 2020 , at 14: 31 in the Apple channel Siri Apple Google Apple would be “working hard” to develop proprietary search technology… Read more

The Italian Antitrust investigates Google: abuse of dominant position in the advertising sector?

The Authority accuses Google of the discriminatory use of the amount of data, collected through their own applications, which prevents competitors from competing effectively and also has significant repercussions on consumers. by Manolo De Agostini published 28 October 2020 , at 09: 57 in the web channel Google The AGCM, the Italian Competition Authority better… Read more

Nokia phones top Counterpoint’s Trust Rankings: a mix of update speed and hardware durability

Counterpoint Research has published its report on “Trust Rankings” for smartphone makers, which are based on the four pillars of up-to-date software, security updates, build quality and devices recommended for enterprises. HMD Global’s Nokia phones topped the charts with timely OS and security updates and phones whose durability exceeds the industry average. Here’s how the… Read more

Government dispute over contract terms delays TKG amendment

There is still a dispute in the federal government about the necessary reform of the Telecommunications Act (TKG). With the amendment to the law, among other things, the European code for electronic communication is to be implemented in national law. The deadline for this is the end of the year, but Germany is unlikely to… Read more

Death of a visionary: Lee Kun Hee developed Samsung into a technology giant

Admired and criticized, shy of the public and yet decried as an eccentric: Lee Kun Hee was one of the most enigmatic and at the same time most powerful business leaders in South Korea. The richest man in the country was rarely interviewed. His public appearances were just as rare. His reluctance was in stark… Read more

Monitoring in the home office – trust is good, control is better?

As soon as the laptop has started up, the first chat window pops up. The boss wishes a good morning, just a few minutes later she asked about the status of the project. Several calls and e-mails follow by the lunch break, often only with questions put forward. Don’t miss any news! With our daily… Read more

Trojans for secret services: data protectionists see democracy under threat

The draft for a law to “adapt the constitutional protection law”, which the federal government launched on Wednesday, meets with serious concerns. “There is a risk that the extent of state surveillance in practical application will exceed what is tolerable for a democracy”, warned the Federal Data Protection Commissioner Ulrich Kelber. The initiative contains many… Read more

Best ice cream maker 2020: Make ice cream and gelato at home without hassle

(Pocket-lint) – I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream – it might not be the newest jingle, but it still rings true. Trust us when we say that every time we hear an ice cream truck play its siren song, a significant part of us wants to sprint outside to buy something. … Read more

Facebook’s independent oversight board is now accepting cases

Facebook’s long-awaited oversight board announced Thursday it is now accepting cases. The board, first announced by the social media behemoth in 2018, is meant to serve as an independent check on Facebook’s moderation decisions. The board is composed of independent members from around the world, who will make final and binding decisions on what content… Read more

Pocket PC: a small pocket computer with Linux and a Full HD screen for less than 200 dollars

by Antonio Delgado 2 hours ago … Popcorn Computer has announced its new “pocket computer” called Pocket. It is a small device equipped with a FullHD screen (1920 x 1080 pixels resolution) of panel UP 4, 95 “with its own built-in keyboard that runs Linux, specifically it comes with Debian 10, and that it has… Read more

Windows 10 discovered installing Office web apps without user permission

Several users have found the PWAs of Microsoft Office in the Start Menu and in other parts of the operating system interface without having given any consent of Nino Grasso published on 19 October 2020 , at 18: 31 in the Operating Systems channel Microsoft Windows Especially in the past, mandatory Windows updates have caused… Read more