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Report: Android apps send student data to ‘very high-risk’ third parties 8x more often than iOS

May 4, 2021
A new study published today takes an in-depth look at how apps used in schools are sharing children’s data with third parties. The research found the majority of school apps transmit data and that Android is 8x more likely to be sending that data to “very high-risk” third parties than iOS. The new study was performed and published by the Me2B Alliance, a nonprofit with the goal of…
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DefenseNews

Egypt bumps up its Rafale fleet by 30 new planes

May 4, 2021
PARIS – Egypt has bought 30 more Rafale aircraft from France, according to statements issued on Tuesday by the Egyptian and French defense ministries and Dassault Aviation, the aircraft’s manufacturer. The new acquisition complements the first Egyptian purchase of 24…
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Citroën’s small $6,000 electric ‘car’ is coming to the US as part of new subscription service

May 4, 2021
Citroën’s Ami, a small $6,000 electric “car,” is apparently coming to the US as part of new electric car subscription service. Free2Move is a free-floating car-sharing and subscription service that the PSA group launched in Europe, and it is now part of the Stellantis Group following the merger with FCA. For a monthly fee, you can have access to their fleet of vehicles, which includes…
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The Canon R3 Has the Potential to Transform Photography

May 4, 2021
Photographer and YouTuber Kevin Raposo uses historical trends and academic research to break down why he believes the Canon EOS R3 could transform photography in the coming years as video and photo capabilities converge. Raposo argues that he does not need to speculate on nearly anything in this video because just about everything he needs to base his argument on is already either in the…
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ComputersNews

Asus Zenfone 8 to arrive with IP68 rating

May 4, 2021
The Asus Zenfone 8 is arriving on May 12, and it will be “big on performance” and “compact in size”. So far we know it will have a smooth display with a punch hole for the selfie camera, and we’re pretty sure it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Today…
GamingNews

Google Stadia’s Head of Product leaves the company

May 4, 2021
A report from The Information confirmed that John Justice, Google Stadia’s Vice President and Head of Product, has left Google. 9to5Google received confirmation of Justice’s departure through a statement from Google. We can confirm John is no longer with Google and we…
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Samsung officially ends Android support for Galaxy S8 four years after its release

May 4, 2021
It still feels weird to say, but Samsung is still the best of the best when it comes to Android updates nowadays, and long-term support is what really seals the deal. Tonight, though, we can pour one out for a Samsung favorite. The bearer of thin bezels is officially laid to rest as Samsung has ended Android update support for its Galaxy S8 and S8+. On Samsung’s update page, which details…
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