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CULTURE Secretary Matt Hancock faced humiliation yesterday after claims a new app he launched about himself fell foul of the very privacy rules he oversees. The new app - called “Matt Hancock” - is built around a string of pictures, videos and news items all relating to the senior Tory. But within hours of the app launching the people downloading it on iPhones said it was accessing their photos and data even after they refused it permission to do so. Users were also quick to point out that the app is almost identical to Facebook. It is packed with cringeworthy posts advertising the West Suffolk MP’s activities and encouraging the public to connect with him. The app, which is free to download for iPhone and Android, also contains a detailed archive of Mr Hancock’s speeches.Fans who join the app are met with a video message from the minister. They can then view a large folder of pictures of Mr Hancock, 39, and updates about his work. Some poked fun. Tom Watson, Mr … [Read more...] about Culture secretary Matt Hancock’s app accused of violating privacy rules he oversees

Fedor, a Russian-built space-faring android, is running late for his rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS) after the docking procedure failed to execute on Saturday morning. The robot left Earth on Thursday aboard a Soyuz capsule, which was programmed to close in on the orbital station and dock automatically. On Saturday, Russia's space agency, Roskosmos, showed a live feed of what was expected to be the final stage of the journey. Fedor's Twitter feed also showed a photo from the ship, saying that the spacecraft had 153 meters (167 yards) to go. However, once the ship got within 100 meters of the ISS, the capsule's automatic docking system apparently failed to stabilize the vessel. After that, the capsule began to move away and the feed ended, according to an Interfax correspondent at Roskosmos' mission control outside Moscow. The ship has since been moved to a "safe distance" of 300 meters away from the ISS, according to the news agency. Roskosmos did not … [Read more...] about Russian robot Fedor’s capsule fails to dock at ISS

NEW CARS carry some top quality cabin audio these days. Manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Honda partner with top brands, Harman Kardon, Burmester, Bowers and Wilkins and Bose to deliver incredible in-car listening experiences. But if you haven’t the cash to splash on a new motor, you can replicate the effect by upgrading your current whip with some sound modifications. When choosing a new stereo, you can select between double DIN and single DIN depending on the configuration of your dashboard, which will determine the height of your display. If you don’t fancy any in our list, or you have an affinity with Amazon’s popular digital assistant, Alexa, you might want to hold off for the latest Boss Audio system. Boss creates systems for boats, power sports and cars, so the Alexa-enabled LXA5 is set to be a dream and should be landing in April 2019. Below we've rounded up our best car stereo recommendations for 2019. 1. JVC KW-M741BT JVC KW-M741BT, … [Read more...] about Best car stereos you can buy in 2019 including JVC, Sony and Kenwood

Boris Johnson has suggested that the UK will comply with the American stance on banning Huawei equipment within the country's 5G network.Senior officials in Washington have repeatedly stated the country would reassess intelligence sharing with the UK if Huawei was allowed any role at all in Britain's 5G infrastructure.Speaking at this week's NATO summit, Mr Johnson acknowledged that the "key criterion" regarding the company was whether use of its technology would impact the UK's intelligence sharing partnerships."I don't want this country to be unnecessarily hostile to investment from overseas but, on the other hand, we cannot prejudice our vital national security interests," Mr Johnson said, according to the Financial Times. Huawei: The company and the security risks explained The assessment of the Chinese state as hostile towards Western nations is key in understanding why Huawei is considered a risk. A decision on what role if any the Chinese company's equipment could play … [Read more...] about Huawei: Boris Johnson suggests UK will comply with US stance

The US may withhold intelligence from the UK over its plans to use Huawei equipment in non-core parts of the 5G network , officials in Washington have warned.Robert Strayer, the deputy assistant secretary for cyber at the US State Department, said Huawei was an "untrustworthy vendor" and it was a risk to involve the Chinese firm in 5G hardware.It comes after Theresa May's decision to approve Huawei's bid to help build Britain's 5G network. Huawei: The company and the security risks explained The assessment of the Chinese state as hostile towards Western nations is key in understanding why Huawei is considered a risk China's ambassador to the UK has urged the government to resist US pressure and "act independently" over the growing row about whether the company could facilitate Beijing's espionage.Mr Strayer said: "If other countries insert and allow untrusted vendors to build out and become the vendors for their 5G networks we will have to reassess the ability for us to share … [Read more...] about US may withhold intelligence from UK over Huawei 5G plans