Not so long ago, George Orwell’s “1984” seemed like something that could never actually happen. Then, revelations about the NSA’s mass surveillance practices lead to indicators that… Read more “China To Grade Citizens’ Trustworthiness by Snooping on Social Media”
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China Region Xinjiang Takes Population Surveillance to Next Level
China is taking yet another step in monitoring its citizens after the population of the autonomous region of Xinjiang were told to install a surveillance app on… Read more “China Region Xinjiang Takes Population Surveillance to Next Level”
China to crack down on censor-busting services
The nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced plans to “clean up” unauthorised internet connections. The 14-month campaign will target the virtual private networks (VPNs)… Read more “China to crack down on censor-busting services”
Why China Was Able to Steal a US Drone
When a Chinese navy ship seized an American drone, the guidelines that already existed under the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) were not enough to… Read more “Why China Was Able to Steal a US Drone”
KFC’s latest weird tech suggests an order based on your face
KFC is no stranger to getting funky in order to sell its chicken but this one is really out there. The company’s Chinese division is partnering with… Read more “KFC’s latest weird tech suggests an order based on your face”
Microsoft has big plans for VR and AR in 2017
Ever since Microsoft announced earlier this year that it would be opening up its Windows Holographic platform to other device makers, the company has been an intriguing… Read more “Microsoft has big plans for VR and AR in 2017”
The Cyber-Secret Futurist 