The FAA Says It Will Make Less Strict Rules for the Tiniest Drones
Regulators will take another look at small drones under 5 pounds. Continue reading The FAA Says It Will Make Less Strict Rules for the Tiniest Drones
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Commercial Drone Pilots Must Undergo Background Checks Under New FAA Rules
They will soon be vetted under the same secret criteria used for airline pilots and airport security, including the US government’s terrorist watchlists. Continue reading Commercial Drone Pilots Must Undergo Background Checks Under New FAA Rules
Tor Is Teaming Up With Researchers To Protect Users From FBI Hacking
Anonymous browsing is about to get more secure. Continue reading Tor Is Teaming Up With Researchers To Protect Users From FBI Hacking
Skygazers Have Already Found the US Government’s New Spy Satellite
The NROL-37 ‘Mentor’ eavesdropping satellite has been located near Malaysia. Continue reading Skygazers Have Already Found the US Government’s New Spy Satellite
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Europe Is About to Make Some Big Decisions on Net Neutrality
Advocates are cautiously optimistic after a leaked draft of the EU’s net neutrality guidelines. Continue reading Europe Is About to Make Some Big Decisions on Net Neutrality
FBI: Our Malware Sends Unencrypted Evidence, and That’s a Good Thing
In fact, it’s good for the defendants in the Playpen case, FBI agent says. Continue reading FBI: Our Malware Sends Unencrypted Evidence, and That’s a Good Thing
News Sites Are Tracking Your Web Traffic Way More Than Porn Sites
Third-party trackers have also slowed the adoption of secure HTTPS sites, study finds. Continue reading News Sites Are Tracking Your Web Traffic Way More Than Porn Sites
Senators Promise to ‘Solicit Input’ for Anti-Encryption Bill
But tech experts have already given their verdict: It stinks. Continue reading Senators Promise to ‘Solicit Input’ for Anti-Encryption Bill
New York Wants Cops to Use ‘Textalyzers’ to Scan Your Phone After a Car Accident
Cellebrite is developing mysterious new tech that would let police see if you were using your phone while driving. Continue reading New York Wants Cops to Use ‘Textalyzers’ to Scan Your Phone After a Car Accident