What’s new
WhatsApp was given a one-month ultimatum to stop sharing user data with Facebook
The Chair of the National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) in France has issued a formal notice to WhatsApp, asking the messaging app to stop sharing user data with the Facebook within a month. The decision comes a year after European Union privacy authorities said they had “serious concerns” about the sharing of WhatsApp user data for purposes that weren’t included in the terms of service and privacy policy when people signed up to the service.
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Kaspersky sues US government over federal software ban
Kaspersky Lab contests the decision of US government to ban its software over the potential for Russian influence. The security firm has sued the Trump administration to challenge the ban, arguing that the Department of Homeland Security’s September directive didn’t provide “due process” and unfairly tarnished the company’s reputation.
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New products
Sony Xperia XZ2
Sony Xperia XZ2 will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch 4K display. It will come with 64 GB of internal storage and a dual main camera.
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Oppo A73
The phone has a 6-inch FHD+ display, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It comes with MediaTek Helio P23 octa-core processor, a 3200 mAh battery, a 13MP camera on that back and a 16MP camera on the front.
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US declares North Korea as the source of WannaCry ransomware
The US has declared North Korea the perpetrator of the widespread and financially devastating WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that rapidly spread across the globe in May, hitting hospitals, companies, and other critical institutions in countries around the world.
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LG announced a partnership with Meridian for future projects
LG will collaborate with Meridian on an array of LG audio products, including sound bars and wireless speakers. “Our partnership with Meridian is an example of LG’s commitment to creating premium audio systems that rival the best in the business,” said Tim Alessi, head of product marketing at LG Electronics.
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