Why Facebook smart glasses threaten privacy

Imagine if you could find out someone’s name, job description, and interests just by looking at them. Thanks to powerful facial recognition technology, built into wearable tech, this could soon be a reality. Facebook is launching a new model of smart glasses, which may be enabled with these features. But how…

Swiss voters reject law for e-ID scheme in referendum

Voters in Switzerland have chosen emphatically to oppose the government’s plan to introduce a digital identification scheme. The vote occurred on Sunday and saw a whopping 64.4% of voters opting to deny the government a new law designed to govern the proposed eID. If voters had opted in favor, the…

The 5 Best Cloud Storage for Kenya in 2021

We keep an awful lot of vital files on our devices. Whether they’re documents for work or personal archives of photos, videos, or music, there’s no better way of keeping it all secure than with a cloud storage service – but which is the best solution for users in Kenya?…

EU vaccine passport proposal to be tabled this month

Countries across Europe are eagerly awaiting the draft proposal of the EU’s vaccine passport initiative, with the hope that it can signal the start of a return to normal for the continent.  The decision will, if enacted, make the EU the first supranational body to implement covid vaccine passports, with…

Facial recognition in Indian schools is a massive privacy concern

In 2019, the Delhi City government installed CCTV cameras in around 700 schools. Now, the government has introduced facial recognition cameras – a measure that raises severe privacy concerns for the students involved. The trial currently underway in a dozen Delhi schools is likely to become more widespread as time…

How to block text messages on iPhone and Android

Are you receiving unwanted, unwarranted messages on your phone? If so, it might be a smart move to block the numbers they’re coming from. This guide will show you exactly how to put measures in place to block text messages and phone calls from pesky prank callers, salesmen, and fraudsters….

How to block text messages on iPhone or Android

Are you receiving unwanted, unwarranted messages to your phone? If so, it might be a smart move to block the numbers they’re coming from. This guide will show you exactly how to put measures in place to block text messages and phone calls from pesky prank callers, salesmen, and fraudsters….

What is NAT?

NAT, or Network Address Translation, is a process that network devices use to simplify the transfer of data from the internet to a local network.  This guide will run through everything you need to know about what NAT is, what it does, and how it helps you get connected to…

How to change DNS on Samsung TVs

In this guide, we will show you how to change DNS settings on your Samsung TV. If you are looking to unblock more content, then you will need a smart DNS service. A Smart DNS service is a fast, effective, and super-simple way to spoof your location so you appear…