apple Apple and Google Partner on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Amid Privacy Debates Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based system to help public health officials track coronavirus exposure through official apps. Privacy advocates are urging the tech giants to provide clear transparency regarding how user data is handled.
apple Apple and Google Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing Into Mobile Phones Apple and Google create an ingenious Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for billions of phones, but it faces privacy concerns and cannot fix the flawed US testing infrastructure alone.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Decentralized COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to build a cross-platform, Bluetooth-based contact tracing tool to help track COVID-19 exposure. The joint project aims to solve interoperability issues while prioritizing user privacy through a decentralized, opt-in approach.
apple Apple and Google Partner to Build Cross-Platform COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to create interoperable APIs that allow iOS and Android devices to track COVID-19 exposure through Bluetooth technology. The unprecedented partnership aims to help public health authorities automate contact tracing while prioritizing user privacy.
apple Apple and Google Team Up on Bluetooth Contact Tracing to Slow COVID-19 Apple and Google are partnering to build a cross-platform Bluetooth contact tracing system directly into iOS and Android to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
apple Apple Fixes AirDrop Bug That Locked iPhones in Inescapable Loop Apple releases iOS 13.3 to patch a denial-of-service flaw that traps devices in a continuous file-sharing prompt. The fix adds rate-limiting to prevent attackers from overwhelming nearby iPhones and iPads.
sonos Leaked Details Reveal Sonos Move as Brand's First Portable Speaker Newly leaked images and information expose the Sonos Move, the company's inaugural portable smart speaker. The device features a built-in grip, dual connectivity, and a dedicated charging dock.
proxy Proxy Raises $13.6M to Build a Bluetooth Identity Layer Proxy emerges from stealth with a $13.6 million Series A to replace office badges with a privacy-focused Bluetooth identity system. The startup aims to let users seamlessly unlock doors and customize devices without extracting their phones.
google Google Ends Production of Chromecast Audio Dongle Google officially stops manufacturing the Chromecast Audio, a device that turns standard speakers into smart streaming devices. The tech giant clears out its remaining inventory at a discounted price while shifting focus toward Google Home and Bluetooth-enabled alternatives.
halo neuroscience Halo's Second-Gen Brain-Stimulating Headphones Run $399 Halo Neuroscience unveils the Halo Sport 2 at CES 2019 with wireless Bluetooth and a major price drop to $399.
nura Nura Adapts Personalized Sound Technology for New Wireless Earbuds Australian startup Nura reveals the NuraLoop, a pair of wireless earbuds that utilize the same adaptive sound technology as the company's acclaimed over-ear headphones. The new device promises customized audio profiles and is set to launch in May at half the cost of the original model.