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Xiaomi accused of sneakily collecting vast amounts of private data

1 5 月, 2020 Michael Allison 0

Xiaomi may be collecting more data than users are aware of, but the company says it’s doing so strictly within legal limits.

What you need to know

Xiaomi has been accused of collecting more data than would reasonably be anticipated from smartphone users.
A report from Forbes spotted data from incongito mode being routed to servers in Russia and Singapore.
Xiaomi denied the allegations, arguing that it was strictly abiding by local regulations.

Browsing on incognito mode may not be as private as users think if you’re using a Xiaomi phone. As per a report from Forbes (working with security researcher Gabi Cirlig), the default Xiaomi browser was sending records of every website users accessed, even while they were in incognito mode.

Forbes reports:

The device was also recording what folders he opened and to which screens he swiped, including the status bar and the settings page. All of the data was being packaged up and sent to remote servers in Singapore and Russia, though t…

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Call of Duty: Warzone removes Most Wanted contract, adds Bounty Contracts back in

1 5 月, 2020 Stephany Nunneley 0

Call of Duty: Warzone players lamenting the loss of Bounty Contracts will be pleased to know they are back. In a patch released yesterday for Call of Duty: Warzone, Infinity Ward brought back Bounty Contracts and removed the Most Wanted contract which replaced it. Fans weren’t pleased with the initial replacement, and the developers listened. […]

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Star Wars Battlefront (2004) just got online multiplayer support

1 5 月, 2020 Cian Maher 0

Star Wars Battlefront, the original 2004 version, received an update today that added online multiplayer support. You read that correctly. The original Star Wars Battlefront game from 2004 was updated today, May 1, 2020, and afforded a fully-functioning online multiplayer server. Check out the official (ludicrous) announcement on Steam.“Online multiplayer on Steam has been added […]

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10 great accessories any Instant Pot owner will appreciate

1 5 月, 2020 Christine Persaud 0

Instant Pot fans are a loyal and passionate bunch who swear by cooking a multitude of foods in the versatile small kitchen appliance. I’m one of them, and over the years, like many others who love their Pots, I have spent tons on different accessories that come in handy when cooking a variety of foods. In many cases, cheap accessories can make a world of difference. Here are some great ones that are worth considering if you’re looking for something new to add to your Instant Pot accessories collection.

Steam to perfection

Kitchen Deluxe Vegetable Steamer

Staff pick

This convenient basket expands to fit all Instant Pot sizes (as well as stovetop pots) then collapses to put away when not in use. It is great for steaming vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, or use it as an egg rack or colander. A center handle makes for easy removal. It comes with a recipe ebook and julienne peeler, too.

$17 at Amazon

Squash the smell

House Again 3-pack Silicone Rings

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Call to Unite live stream: What is it, when it airs & how to watch

1 5 月, 2020 Alex Smith 0

Join a collective of global leaders, entertainers, and citizens coming together in a 24-hour livestreamed event this weekend. The Call to Unite livestream will bring together a range of cultural, spiritual, and civic leaders from across the world for a global movement to directly support COVID-19 relief efforts. As the world stays at home to support social distancing measures, the livestream acts as a celebration of the support and strength shown during the past several weeks.

During its special opening hour, The Call to Unite livestream will feature host Tim Shriver with guests like Oprah Winfrey, Eckhart Tolle, T.D. Jakes, former Presidents, and more. As the livestream progresses on, the guests will share positivity and support in their own ways, from teaching a practice to performing a song, recounting a past memory or offering a prayer, sharing a poem, or another unique gift.

UNITE is partnered with GiveDirectly to help raise financial support for families from around the world…