Apple pushes back on child abuse analysis in new FAQ

[ad_1] In a new FAQ, Apple has tried to allay concerns that its new measures against child abuse could be turned into surveillance tools by authoritarian governments. “Let’s be clear, this technology is limited to detecting CSAM [child sexual abuse material] stored in iCloud and we will not accede to any government request to extend … Read more

Weekly horoscopes for the week of August 9 by the cup

[ad_1] The artist Hedda Sterne, a Lion. Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha; Photos: Getty On Wednesday, the communication planet Mercury enters analytical Virgo, one of its two original signs. After Mercury’s exaggerated trust in Leo, Mercury in Virgo will give you the tools to see things exactly as they are, down to the smallest detail. There … Read more

Tesla stock rises on Jefferies upgrade to buy and raise price target

[ad_1] You’re here (TSLA) – Get a report The stock gained on Monday after analysts at Jefferies upgraded their stock rating, predicting stocks will rise 22% over the next 12 months as the electric automaker continues to prove both a leader and an innovator in the market for electric vehicles and mass production batteries. In … Read more

Xbox announces Gamescom presentation – IGN

[ad_1] Xbox has confirmed that it will be holding a Gamescom feed on August 24, showing “new looks at the games to come.” Starting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. UK (i.e. 3:00 a.m. AEST on August 25), the showcase appears to focus on titles already announced and arrives the … Read more

Taliban seize cities across Afghanistan as US prepares for permanent withdrawal

[ad_1] KABUL, Afghanistan – The Taliban took control of at least four provincial capitals in Afghanistan on Monday, as militants continued their offensive as US forces finalized their withdrawal from the war-torn country. Fighters captured Sar-e Pul in the province of Sar-e Pul in northern Afghanistan and Taleqan in Takhar province in the northeast on … Read more

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Delta variant, supply chain chaos could derail back-to-school shopping

[ad_1] A worker stores shelves of back-to-school supplies at a Target store on August 03, 2020 in Colma, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. shoppers are increasingly worried about visiting stores and trying on clothes in locker rooms, according to a recent survey. Some of those interviewed by First Insight … Read more

Isaac Okoro enjoys playing the role of playmaker – and the Cleveland Cavaliers give him the chance to make the Summer League

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS – Call it an experiment. Perhaps foreshadowing. As starters were announced ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Summer League opener, Isaac Okoro was awarded the “guard” label, sharing the backcourt with Brodric Thomas. Technically, Thomas was the starting point guard. Okoro on 2. But last year’s No.5 pick spent much of his 27 … Read more