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US Navy Blocks TikTok on Government Devices Over Security Fears

The US Navy prohibits service members from using TikTok on government-issued phones, labeling the popular app a cybersecurity threat. The ban stems from ongoing concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership and potential data privacy risks.
21 Dec 2019 1 min read
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Navy Replaces Touchscreen Helm Controls With Physical Knobs After Fatal Crash

Following a deadly 2017 collision involving the USS John S. McCain, the Navy removes complex touchscreens from its destroyers in favor of traditional mechanical throttles. Investigators find that poor training and overly complicated digital interfaces cause sailors to lose control of the vessel.
11 Aug 2019 1 min read
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US Navy Replaces Touchscreen Ship Controls With Physical Throttles

The US Navy plans to remove complex touchscreen controls from its destroyers and replace them with conventional physical throttles. This change follows an investigation that linked a confusing touch interface to the fatal 2017 USS John S. McCain collision.
11 Aug 2019 1 min read
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