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Signal Blocked by Iran as Encrypted Messaging App's Popularity Explodes

GizModo VR

With great popularity comes great scrutiny. Following WhatsApp’s controversial announcement of changes to its privacy policy, users have flocked to the encrypted messaging app Signal. The app has maintained a relatively small userbase for years, but in the last month, it has reportedly doubled in size. And now it’s… Read more.

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The U.S. Ran a Disinfo Campaign Against Russia, China, and Iran on Facebook and Twitter, Researchers Say

GizModo VR

We’ve all grown accustomed to hearing about foreign-seeded disinformation campaigns, but we seldom hear about America’s own covert influence operations. On Wednesday, however, social media researchers revealed details about what appears to have been a long-running U.S. disinformation effort aimed at web users in… Read more.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

Mashable VR

We recommend picking up some separate antivirus software for that kind of protection, even if you're on a Mac.) The VPN itself will disguise and conceal your traffic, but it can't shield you or your device from other online threats. (We Hold up — are VPNs legal?

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XR via Sexy Sunglasses, with Vuzix’ Paul Travers

XR for Business Podcast

You’re not using AI to say, “OK, you look like you’re from Iran. And there’s probably 10 companies that do remote support software using our glasses. So one of the backbones of any hardware product is software. And without a solid software operating system, you really have nothing. Alan: Yeah.

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XR via Sexy Sunglasses, with Vuzix’ Paul Travers

XR for Business Podcast

You’re not using AI to say, “OK, you look like you’re from Iran. And there’s probably 10 companies that do remote support software using our glasses. So one of the backbones of any hardware product is software. And without a solid software operating system, you really have nothing. Alan: Yeah.

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XR via Sexy Sunglasses, with Vuzix' Paul Travers

XR for Business Podcast

You're not using AI to say, "OK, you look like you're from Iran. And there's probably 10 companies that do remote support software using our glasses. So one of the backbones of any hardware product is software. And without a solid software operating system, you really have nothing. So I should pull you over." Alan: Yeah.

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E3 2020 Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

Road to VR

The organization that produces E3, the Entertainment Software Association, says it’s exploring options for an “online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020.” COVID-19 has now spread to 114 countries and territories, with China, Italy, Iran, and Korea seeing the greatest number of cases so far.