Despite past criticisms of it’s nonsensical user interface, Apple Music recently overtook Spotify in terms of subscriber numbers in the US, and with an organized new update, it could be about to become even more popular among music lovers. In the update, Apple has made it far easier to browse through artist discographies, by sorting releases into studio albums, singles and EPs, compilations, and live albums, with studio albums appearing at the top of an artists’ profile to reflect their importance. In the past, singles and albums were lumped together, meaning you would have to scroll through every single release to find the song or album you wanted to listen to - quite the undertaking for fans of prolific musicians like Elvis Presley, who appears on a staggering 313 albums.Music discovery made easierAs a result of the update, many artists now have an ‘essential albums’ section, making it easier to quickly listen to the top hits from an artist you have … [Read more...] about Apple Music finally sorts out its user interface
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Google, Facebook Accused of Using UI ‘Dark Patterns’ to Get Users’ Data
Google privacy flowchart. Image credit: NWCThe Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC), a government agency established in Norway with the purpose of protecting consumers’ rights, has released a new analysis in which it accuses Google and Facebook of using user interface (UI) “dark patterns” to capture data from potentially unwilling users. Dark patterns represent a UI design crafted with the purpose of tricking users into agreeing with things that are not necessarily in their interest. Deceived by Design Both Google and Facebook have constantly repeated that their users’ privacy is important to them, even as the privacy scandals or lawsuits against them have kept ramping up. The NCC released a report, called "Deceived By Design," that says these two companies routinely “deceive” users through the interface design they pick for pages where a user may have to consent to giving up their data.The report says Google and Facebook have … [Read more...] about Google, Facebook Accused of Using UI ‘Dark Patterns’ to Get Users’ Data
Facebook is rolling out ‘permission screens’ so users can opt out of targeted ads — but there’s no ‘decline’ button
source Getty Facebook now needs to ask your permission to use your data to target ads or turn on face recognition in Europe. It’s a requirement that’s part of a new EU privacy law called GDPR. But Facebook provides no simple button to “decline” permission, although there’s a big blue “I accept” option. The button labeled “manage data setting” brings users to another page where Facebook tries to convince you not to opt out of face recognition or targeted ads. Clicking “manage data setting” twice finally gives users a chance to opt-out. Facebook will ask you in the coming weeks and months to give it permission to target ads and use your face for facial recognition. It’s part of a new requirement that Facebook must comply with as part of a new European Union privacy law, called GDPR, which … [Read more...] about Facebook is rolling out ‘permission screens’ so users can opt out of targeted ads — but there’s no ‘decline’ button
Hey Facebook users, want online privacy? Put your money where your mouth is
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Hiawatha Bray Globe Staff April 09, 2018 Now that Facebook has shown how little it cares for my privacy, I’m going to check out some new social networks. Who’s with me?Yeah, I didn’t think so. Facebook has a couple of competitors, MeWe and Idka, that promise to respect their users’ privacy. Another thing they have in common: They’re mostly empty. And I bet they stay that way.The world badly needs an alternative to Facebook, a superb service built on the ruthless exploitation of our personal data. But there are two massive barriers in the way. Advertisement First, few people have heard of them. This leads to the “Ghostbusters problem,” as in: Who you going to call? Hardly anyone you know uses these services. And the ones who are there, the early adopters, may be the sort of people you’d find outside a bar at … [Read more...] about Hey Facebook users, want online privacy? Put your money where your mouth is
Advanced Digital Signal Conditioner Has User-Friendly Interface
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the digiVIT digital variable impedance transducer. With its user-friendly new graphical user interface (GUI) for easier setup and connectivity, and cloud-based data access/monitoring, the digiVIT offers a wide array of networking capabilities ideal for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. It is a good choice for position, vibration, and proximity sensing, part sorting, process control, laboratory testing, engine dynamics testing, condition monitoring, and more. The digiVIT is the most advanced digital signal conditioner for noncontact linear position and displacement sensing available on the market. It is a self-configuring system, which is capable of performing with nearly any sensor, from any manufacturer, as well as any conductive target. The transducer also features simple pushbutton … [Read more...] about Advanced Digital Signal Conditioner Has User-Friendly Interface