Name: LinkedIn used 18mn non-user e-mails to target Facebook ads
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Description: Employment-based social network LinkedIn has been accused of using non-users of the platform to target Facebook ads. Following a complaint, Ireland's Data Protection Commission conducted an audit and discovered that LinkedIn processed hashed email addresses of around 18 million non-users of the platform, to target Facebook ads at them in a bid to grow its user base.

Employment-based social network LinkedIn has been accused of using non-users of the platform to target Facebook ads. Following a complaint, Ireland's Data Protection Co

LinkedIn used 18mn non-user e-mails to target Facebook ads

Employment-based social network LinkedIn has been accused of using non-users of the platform to target Facebook ads. Following a complaint, Ireland's Data Protection Commission conducted an audit and discovered that LinkedIn processed hashed email addresses of around 18 million non-users of the platform, to target Facebook ads at them in a bid to grow its user base.

A new survey conducted by Apple indicates that the company may be looking to add a glucose monitoring feature in their upcoming Apple Watch.

A new survey conducted by Apple indicates that the company may be looking to add a glucose monitoring feature in their upcoming Apple Watch. The survey asks users about any apps they have installed to track eating habits, medications and blood glucose levels. This lends credence to the earlier rumour that Apple will add blood sugar monitoring to the new Apple Watch. The rumours also indicated that the watch may support blood pressure and blood alcohol level monitoring.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has apologised for a bug that caused certain stories and highlights to be deleted earlier this week.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has apologised for a bug that caused certain stories and highlights to be deleted earlier this week.
The bug had caused widespread backlash from activists, as it affected posts which part of an awareness campaign about missing Indigenous women.
Activists had questioned whether Instagram was targeting and removing posts using the specific hashtag, but Mosseri clarified that the bug wasn&rsquo;t related to the content of a post, but rather a widespread issue that has now been fixed.
He also said that he was ultimately accountable for Instagram&rsquo;s stability, and is &lsquo;very sorry&rsquo;.

According to South Korean blog Naver, Apple may be planning a redesigned iPad Mini ‘Pro’ version to launch later this year.

According to South Korean blog Naver, Apple may be planning a redesigned iPad Mini &lsquo;Pro&rsquo; version to launch later this year. The new iPad Mini would sport squared-off corners instead of rounded corners, and a slimmer bezel, similar to the current iPad Pro models.
The blog also adds that the new iPad Mini may support 5G, and come in two colours - Silver and Gray. According to the blog, the device may launch in the later half of this year, which falls in line with analyst Ming Chi-Kuo&rsquo;s prediction of a new iPad Mini.
According to Kuo, the device may feature a 9-inch screen, and side-button mounted Touch ID fingerprint sensor support.

Tile, who make personal tracker devices similar to Apple’s AirTag, have partnered with Amazon to integrate their devices with Amazon’s Sidewalk.

Tile, who make personal tracker devices similar to Apple&rsquo;s AirTag, have partnered with Amazon to integrate their devices with Amazon&rsquo;s Sidewalk.
Tile trackers will now have access to data provided by Amazon&rsquo;s devices, like the Echo, or the Ring. Tile users can also use Amazon Alexa-enabled devices to give voice commands to find their trackers. Personal tracking devices use community networks to find lost trackers when outside the range of smartphone networks.
Access to Amazon&rsquo;s devices will significantly improve Tile&rsquo;s accuracy, as it looks to compete with Apple&rsquo;s Find My network that can take advantage of all Apple devices in use.

Colonial Pipeline's fuel pipeline network that spans 8,850kms was disrupted after a ransomware attack.

Colonial Pipeline, who run a fuel pipeline network that supplies most of the United States East Coast, were hit by a ransomware cyber attack that caused them to shut down half their network.
The company transports 2.5 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other refined products per day, through its pipeline network that spans 8,850kms. Colonial Pipeline said in a statement that they shut down their systems to contain the threat, and have hired a third-party cybersecurity firm to investigate the attack.
A White House spokesperson also said that US President Joe Biden had been briefed about the issue, and the US government will help restore normal operations.

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones, which brings the May 2021 Android security patch.

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones, which brings the May 2021 Android security patch. According to the changelog, the update also improves the HDR effect and white balance performance of the rear camera. OnePlus has also improved charging performance, along with system stability, and fixed a lag issue with the system keyboard. The OnePlus 9 series phones also receive improvements to network stability and Wi-Fi connection with the update.

A support page for Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G smartphone has reportedly gone live in India, hinting that the device is close to being launched in the country.

A support page for Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G smartphone has reportedly gone live in India, hinting that the device is close to being launched in the country. The 4G model for the Galaxy A52 was launched in India in March, but the globally released 5G variant has not been introduced in India officially. It features different specifications compared to the 4G model, including a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Automakers in the US have reportedly urged lawmakers to help boost semiconductor production amid the ongoing chip shortage.

Automakers in the US have reportedly urged lawmakers to help boost semiconductor production amid the ongoing chip shortage. Reports say the chip scarcity is causing losses to the tune of 330,000 production units in the US. Automakers and big chipmakers like TSMC have warned that the crisis could continue into 2022.

WhatsApp has scrapped its May 15 deadline for users to accept its controversial privacy policy update and said not accepting the terms will not lead to deletion of acco

WhatsApp has scrapped its May 15 deadline for users to accept its controversial privacy policy update and said not accepting the terms will not lead to deletion of accounts. A WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI that no accounts will be deleted on May 15 for not accepting the policy update. The PTI report further added that while a &ldquo;majority of users who have received the new terms of service have accepted them," some people have not had the chance to do so yet. WhatsApp has not clarified the reason behind the decision and did not divulge the number of users who have accepted the terms so far either. The company had faced severe backlash over concerns that user data was being shared with Facebook

Leaks indicate that Samsung's alleged upcoming Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell foldable will ship with a 15W charging adapter in the box.

Leaks indicate that Samsung's alleged upcoming Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell foldable will ship with a 15W charging adapter in the box. Information from China's 3C certification website has reportedly revealed that the charging adapter will be supplied with the device. Previous reports have stated that the Galaxy Z Fold3 will also come with an adapter, while the flagship S21 series no longer gets one in the box.

Game publisher Krafton has said that the Battlegrounds Mobile India game will require parent's consent for players under the age of 18.

Game publisher Krafton has said that the Battlegrounds Mobile India game will require parent's consent for players under the age of 18. The recently announced game is a revised version of PUBG Mobile that was banned in India back in September 2020. Krafton has also said that the game will be open for pre-registration before it's officially released.

The DoT has reportedly allowed Indian mobile carriers to carry out 5G trials with several equipment makers, but left out Huawei from the list.

The Department of Telecommunications has reportedly allowed Indian mobile carriers to carry out 5G trials with several equipment makers, but left out Huawei from the list. Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have been granted permission to run trials with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and others, but China's Huawei and ZTE have not been included. While the firms have not been included in the six-month 5G trials, they have not been banned from supplying 5G equipment to carriers.

PC and laptop maker Dell has reportedly released a security patch for its firmware update driver module.

PC and laptop maker Dell has reportedly released a security patch for its firmware update driver module. The patch addresses as many as five high-severity vulnerabilities, potentially impacting millions of Dell devices. The bugs in question could allow hackers to bypass security to execute code and much more.

Australian retailer Officeworks has reportedly removed Apple's AirTag tracker citing a safety risk with the accessibility of the battery.

Australian retailer Officeworks has reportedly removed Apple's AirTag tracker citing a safety risk with the accessibility of the battery. The AirTag uses a user-replaceable coin battery, and was confirmed to have been removed in accordance with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission guidelines. It's worth noting that only Officeworks has removed AirTag trackers, while other retailers in Australia continue to offer the device.

Reports say a fake SMS message has been circulating to mobile phone users in India, falsely offering an app to let users register themselves for a Covid-19 vaccine.

According to reports, a fake SMS message has been circulating to mobile phone users in India, falsely offering an app to let users register themselves for a Covid-19 vaccine. Researcher Lukas Stefanko shared screenshots of the message and the malware app it asked users to download, that then spreads through the device and acquires user data. The malware app was reportedly first named COVID-19, and later renamed to Vaccine Register.

- Some weeks ago, a nine-year-old macaque monkey called Pager successfully played a game of Pong with its mind. - While it may sound

- Some weeks ago, a nine-year-old macaque monkey called&nbsp;Pager&nbsp;successfully played a game of Pong with its mind.
&nbsp;
- While it may sound like science fiction, the demonstration by Elon Musk&rsquo;s neurotechnology company&nbsp;Neuralink&nbsp;is an example of a brain-machine interface in action (and has been&nbsp;done before).
&nbsp;
- A coin-sized disc called a &ldquo;Link&rdquo; was implanted by a precision surgical robot into Pager&rsquo;s brain, connecting thousands of micro threads from the chip to neurons responsible for controlling motion.

Samsung has reportedly begun pushing the May Android security patch to the Galaxy S20 series, S21 series and Z Fold2 devices.

Samsung has reportedly begun pushing the May Android security patch to the Galaxy S20 series, S21 series and Z Fold2 devices. Apart from the latest security patch, the update also brings camera improvements and Samsung Quick Share to the S21 series and Z Fold2. The update is currently rolling out to users in Europe, and will likely reach other regions soon.

Reports indicate that Samsung is readying to launch the Galaxy A52 5G smartphone in India.

Reports indicate that Samsung is readying to launch the Galaxy A52 5G smartphone in India. While the 4G model of the A52 was launched in the country in March for ₹26,499, the 5G model was only released in global markets. The Galaxy A52 5G sports different specs as compared to the 4G model, including a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Xiaomi has teased that its Redmi Watch, globally known as the Mi Watch Lite will launch in India on May 13.

Xiaomi has teased that its Redmi Watch, globally known as the Mi Watch Lite will launch in India on May 13. Launched in China in November last year, the wearable device will be launched alongside the Redmi Note 10S. The Redmi Watch features a 1.4-inch IPS LCD display, on-board GPS, and a battery life of up to 12 days. It also comes with tracking for heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress, sleep and sports activities.

Facebook along with the Indian government has rolled out a vaccine finder tool on its mobile app that will help people identify nearby places to get vaccinated and

Facebook&nbsp;along with the Indian government has rolled out a vaccine finder tool on its mobile app that will help people identify nearby places to get vaccinated and also register for the same.&nbsp;
The vaccine tracker tool will allow users to find the nearest vaccine centre locations and their hours of operation as shared by the Ministry of Health. The tool&nbsp;will also collate data on walk-in options for&nbsp;45 years and above and facilitate booking an appointment. Facebook&nbsp;also stated it will be partnering with&nbsp;NGOs and agencies&nbsp;to deploy the funds announced to help build up a stock of critical medical supplies with over 5,000 oxygen concentrators and other life-saving equipment like ventilators, BiPAP machines.

LinkedIn used 18mn non-user e-mails to target Facebook ads

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