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Signal’s latest ad channels Taraji P. Henson to highlight privacy features

29 1 月, 2021 Michael Allison 0

The spotlight is on privacy in messaging apps, and Signal wants it that way.

What you need to know

Signal is taking advantage on the current spotlight signed on WhatsApp to emphasiaze its privacy focus.
The company released a new ad on social media starring Empire’s Taraji P. Henson.
Signal has seen an increase in users over the past few weeks, and has even launched new features to make adopting the app easier for WhatsApp deserters.

Signal wants to attract new customers as it launches an ad featuring Empire star, Taraji P. Henson. The video highlihs several privacy issues inherent in current technollgy, including always listening microphones, data collection, and so on. “Big tech collects every click and conversation you have and sells it out,” Henson says.”That’s some bulls–t.” The ad concludes, exhorting users to “protect [their] s–t” and download Signal.

You have more followers than you think, but Signal is different. It’s built for you even though we know nothing about y…

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Confused about Samsung’s SmartTags and UWB? We got you covered

29 1 月, 2021 Adam Doud 0

Best answer: No. Samsung’s SmartTag does not support UltraWide Band (UWB). However, Samsung SmartTag Plus is due out later this year will support UWB tech. The regular version of the SmartTag only supports Bluetooth LE.

Location tracker: Samsung SmartTag ($30 at Samsung)
Samsung’s finest: Samsung Galaxy S21 ($800 at Samsung)

Samsung SmartTags are Samsung’s answer to Tile

At Samsung Unpacked, Samsung unveiled its new SmartTags, which are small, battery-powered trackable tags similar to many other Bluetooth trackers out there. You attach them to clothes, personal items, or pet collars. You can use the Samsung SmartThings Find app to locate them.

Samsung will eventually have two different SmartTags. Regular SmartTags are available starting January 29th and cost $30. Plus, Samsung will be bundling in a SmartTag with every pre-order of the Galaxy S21 line. If you want UWB, you’ll have to wait until the SmartTag Plus comes out later this year at $40.

What are the differences?

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