Samsung’s ‘space zoom’ camera feature raises privacy concerns 

Privacy concerns raised over the Samsung S20 Ultra’s ‘space zoom’ feature which is so powerful it is ‘basically invasive’, expert claims Galxy S20 Ultra camera zooms up to 100 times while keeping a good resolution There are fears that the zoom could be misused by peeping into people’s houses  Security specialist ‘doubts the average user require this … Read more

‘Child friendly’ smartphone blocks users from taking naked selfies

Facebook has disclosed its rules and guidelines for deciding what its 2.2 billion users can post on the social network.  The full guidelines can be read here. Below is a summary of what they say:  1. Credible violence Facebook says it considers the language, context and details in order to distinguish casual statements from content that … Read more

Around 200 ancient Roman amphora ‘mostly used to store wine’ are discovered in an underwater cave

Around 200 Ancient Roman amphora have been discovered in an underwater cave off of the coast of Majorca — in the first dive down there in 20 years. Amphorae are ceramic pots — often used to store wine, other liquids, or grain — that have a two-handled design that dates back to the Neolithic Period. The … Read more

Engraving of a spear-wielding Pictish warrior found in a ‘cemetery of the elite’ 

Ancient engraving of a spear-wielding Pictish warrior ‘with pronounced buttocks’ and wearing ‘tight leggings’ is found in Scottish ‘cemetery of the elite’ The ‘Tulloch’ stone was found by road workers in McDiarmid Park in Perth It features a warrior with an ‘elaborate hairstyle’ and doorknob-butted spear He may be naked or wearing leggings in the picture … Read more

Ring is mandating use of two-factor authentication and allowing users opt-out of personalized ads

Amazon’s Ring is forcing users to enable two-factor authentication and letting users opt-out of personalized ads after concerns over security and privacy practices Ring users will now be required to use two-factor authentication when logging in The new protocol comes as Ring faces backlash for security shortfalls  Users can also now opt-out of third-party data … Read more