Xplora 4 smartwatch has a deliberate spyhole
Takes photos and records audio
The Xplora 4 smartwatch, made by Chinese outfit Qihoo 360 Technology Co, and marketed to children under the Xplora brand in the US and Europe, can covertly take photos and record audio when activated by an encrypted SMS message.
Amazon suffers 14,000 work related injuries
Evil robots
Even as Amazon spends tens of millions on new robotics and technologies to automate its warehouses, workers are still paying the price with more than 14,000 serious injuries -- requiring days off or job restrictions -- reported in fulfilment centres in 2019.
SiFive hires Patrick Little as CEO
Ex Qualcomm SVP and GM of Automotive
In this bombastic week for the industry, SiFive, a leader in Risc V architecture products, has announced that it has hired Patrick W. Little as President and CEO, effective immediately.
Facebook releases Oculus Quest 2
Available October 13
Facebook has unveiled the Oculus Quest 2, including its release date and price, and it promises to be better than over the original.
Facebook pauses Oculus Quest headsets in Germany
Privacy concerns
Facebook has "temporarily paused" sales of its Oculus Quest headsets to customers in Germany after regulators indicated they were jolly concerned about the insistence that users must have a Facebook account.