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iOS 12 icon all but confirms an iPad Pro without home button

Oct29
by on October 29, 2018 at 9:36 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Apple is expected to release new iPad Pro models at their event in New York on October 30. A new icon found in iOS 12 by 9to5Mac strengthens previous rumors that the new tablets will not sport a home button. In August, a small icon discovered in iOS 12 beta version 5 hinted towards a home button-less iPad. But the new leak gives us a better look at the new iPad Pro’s structure. The design suggests that the device will have thick bezels but no notch. The tablet will house volume buttons on the side, as per the image. As per an…

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Here’s how face recognition tech can be GDPR compliant

Oct29
by on October 29, 2018 at 9:26 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Contributors


Ah, face recognition, that nifty little feature that’s already making the still new fingerprint scanners (kind of) obsolete. Let’s face it, any technology that lets us skip a step is a welcome move. But, since these features often collect and use massive amounts of very personal information, there will always be that nagging question on just how is it being used. That question was what dragged Facebook to the court in April this year after it was discovered the digital behemoth was using facial data without user consent. Apparently, Facebook had resorted to using “face templates” in its tag suggestions…

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IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat is huge news for the Linux world

Oct28
by on October 28, 2018 at 10:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev


IBM today announced it would be acquiring iconic Linux firm Red Hat in a $34 billion all-cash deal. According to a joint statement issued by both companies, IBM will pay $190 for each share of Red Hat, with Big Blue intending to absorb its latest purchase into its Hybrid Cloud division. [NEWS] @IBM to acquire Red Hat and become the world’s leading #hybridcloud provider. https://t.co/goihRICRr3 https://t.co/G8SKS5gsVk pic.twitter.com/GJL4UmBu1B — Red Hat, Inc. (@RedHat) October 28, 2018 This move is huge for IBM. After spending the past ten years delving into the worlds of artificial intelligence (via Watson) and blockchain with little…

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