Ford wants to eavesdrop on passenger conversations to help target ads

Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an in-vehicle advertisement presentation system based on information derived from several trip and driver characteristics. Among those characteristics—human conversations. In the abstract of the patent application publication...

Fedora: Security Advisory for libpano13 (FEDORA-2021-67cbea4608)

The remote host is missing an update for the Copyright C 2021 Greenbone Networks GmbH Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later This program is free software; you can...

Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent

By Deeba Ahmed A new patent applied by Apple suggests Apple Glass would have an automatic cleaning function called self-cleaning or opticals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent...

Microsoft patent reveals chatbot to talk to dead people

By Habiba Rashid Microsoft Patent Regarding A Conversational Chatbot For The Deceased: A Question Of Ethical Standing? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft patent reveals chatbot to talk to dead people...

US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method: Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot...

US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method: Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot...

US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method: Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot...

Amazon Patents Measures to Prevent In-Store Comparison Shopping

Amazon has been issued a patent on security measures that prevents people from comparison shopping while in the store. It's not a particularly sophisticated patent -- it basically detects when you're using the in-store Wi-Fi to visit a competitor's site and then blocks access -- but it is an...

Sony Is Working On Mobile-to-Mobile Wireless Charging Technology

So you are in a party with your friends, and your phone is running low on battery. Oops! The ideal solution is to charge your phone using a charger or a power bank, but not everyone carries power banks or chargers with them all the time, especially in a party. What if you can charge your phone...

Here's What Facebook 'Dislike or Empathy Button' Would Look Like

A Facebook Dislike button is one of the most frequently requested features from users for years. Earlier in the last week, Facebook finally confirmed its plans to add a Dislike or Empathy to your Facebook Profile and News Feed. If you are thinking that Facebook Dislike is going to be a thumbs-dow...

Apple's new technology will allow government to control your iPhone remotely

Recently, The Social Media is buzzing over reports that Apple has invented a new technology that now can Switch off iPhone Camera and Wi-Fi, when entering a 'sensitive area'. Technology would broadcast a signal to automatically shut down Smartphone features, or even the entire phone. Yes ! It's...

Apple Patent Links Power Cord To Password Recovery

The filing, 20120005747A1, describes a method for storing a password recover secret on a peripheral device, including a power adapter. The development would, in essence, turn power cords and other peripherals into a second factor that would make it harder for thieves to gain access to devices the...

Google Seeks Patent on WiFi Snooping Tech

Google’s secret Wi-Fi snooping used in the StreetView-mapping legal cases was powered by new sniffing technology that the company wants to patent, court documents filed allege. Read the full article. Computerworld...

New MS Patent May Put Linux Security At Risk

Microsoft has been granted a patent on a privilige escalation system which appears to cover the functionality of PolicyKit, which is used for fine grain authorisation on Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE and other Linux systems. The patent claims in 7,617,530 appear to be for system software which, when a...