Pardon the Intrusion #13: Policing using AI

Subscribe to this bi-weekly newsletter here! Welcome to the latest edition of Pardon The Intrusion, TNW’s bi-weekly newsletter in which we explore the wild world of security. A few months ago, I wrote about how the Indian government dismissed fears of mass surveillance in response to concerns that its proposed facial recognition system lacks adequate oversight. But as the country’s capital was gripped by communal violence last month, it appears that law enforcement agencies employed the tech to identify more than 1,100 individuals who were allegedly involved in riots and violent protests. “We are using face recognition software to identify…

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Watch: We tried a few games on the Huawei Nova 7i

We recently tried a few games at max settings using the new Huawei Nova 7i like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, NBA 2K20, and Call of Duty Mobile.

Call of Duty: Mobile on the new Nova 7i

In case you are interested to see it, you may check the video below:

Watch: We tried a few games on the Huawei Nova 7i

To recall, the Huawei Nova 7i is the company's newest mid-range smartphone.

At just PHP 13,990, the handset features a large 6.4-inch punch-hole display with FHD+ resolution, 2.27GHz 7nm Kirin 810 octa-core processor with DaVinci NPU to handle AI tasks, Mali-G52 MP6 GPU with Huawei's GPU Turbo technology, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via NM card slot up to 256GB, 4,200mAh battery with USB-C 40W SuperCharge, and 700MHz 4G LTE.

Quick thoughts

Thanks to its powerful specs for the price, the handset performed nicely for all the games we tried.

To keep it short, it has minimal frame drops, good thermal management, and impressive battery performance.

For our full Huawei Nova 7i review, read here.

The handset is now available via Shopee and Lazada and it'll come with freebies worth PHP 1,089 which include PHP 1089: Huawei Gift Box, Huawei Umbrella, and PHP 500 Voucher.

Along with the Nova 7i, the Huawei Y7 is now available online at Shopee and Lazada as well. It'll come with a FREE Huawei Umbrella and PHP 200 Voucher.

What do you guys think?

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Rumor Claims 'AirPower Isn't Dead' After Ming-Chi Kuo Says Apple Working on 'Smaller Wireless Charging Mat'

Nearly a year after canceling its AirPower wireless charging mat, Apple has resumed development of the project, according to YouTuber and leaker Jon Prosser. However, there is no guarantee that the accessory will ever be released.


Prosser claims that Apple engineers are attempting to redesign the mat's charging coils to displace heat more effectively, adding that prototyping is underway. Apple only said that the AirPower failed to achieve its high standards, but rumors suggested that the mat experienced issues with heat management and interference.

AirPower would have been able to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods case simultaneously, regardless of each device's position on the mat. The battery percentage of each device would have shown up on the iPhone's lock screen while charging.

AirPower isn’t dead 👀

The project is back on, internally. No guarantee that they’ll finalize and release it, but they haven’t given up yet and they’re trying to re-engineer the coils to displace heat more effectively. Prototyping is underway.

🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻 pic.twitter.com/tjbbViwGM2

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) March 22, 2020

Apple first previewed the ‌AirPower‌ in September 2017 at Steve Jobs Theater, shortly after introducing the iPhone X, and said that it would be released by the end of 2018. Apple failed to deliver on that promise and ultimately canceled the mat in March 2019. At the time, Apple said it remained "committed to push the wireless experience forward."

Prosser has shared accurate Google leaks in the past, but he has only recently pushed more into Apple rumors, so his track record is limited on that front.

A few months ago, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasted that one of Apple's major new hardware products in the first half of 2020 would include a "smaller wireless charging mat," but he did not provide any further details and that timeframe may have changed due to the ongoing pandemic. It is unclear if the mat would have AirPower branding.

Tags: AirPower, Jon Prosser

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Apple Offers Free Books and Audiobooks to Users in U.S. for Limited Time Only

Apple Books today sent out a push notification highlighting free books and audiobooks available to users for a limited time only. This appears to be U.S. only for now.


The push notification reads:

Enjoy a good book, on us
Explore free books, read-alongs for kids, cozy mysteries, and audiobooks for the whole family.

Upon tapping on the notification, users are brought to the Free Books page in the Apple Books Store. From there users can browse through several novels from various genres, explore a wide selection of audiobooks, or select a new book from Apple's 'First in a Series, Free' tab.

Apple is likely offering this promotion as people around the world remain in their homes amid the ongoing crisis. It is unclear as to how long this promotion will last, so it is definitely worth spending a few minutes to explore the many books and audiobooks while they're available for free.

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JBL Quantum ONE gaming headphones will be available in the Philippines on May

First announced at the CES, JBL confirmed that its flagship Quantum ONE gaming headphones will go official in the Philippines in May 2020.

JBL Quantum ONE gaming headphones

JBL's flagship gaming headphones

The JBL Quantum ONE comes with an over-ear design with premium leather-wrapped memory foam ear cushions to provide its users with long-lasting quality and comfort designed for marathon sessions.

It also comes with Active Noise Cancellation tech, 3.5mm + USB C&A wired connectivity, a detachable boom microphone with echo canceling technology to remove background noises and allow users to enjoy clear communications.

What makes the headphones special is its use of JBL's own QuantumSPHERE 360 sound technology to take your listening experience to the "next level".

The company said that it uses proprietary algorithms and integrated head tracking sensors which allows competitive gamers to hear enemies and movements around them better.

In addition, the headphones have the DTS headphone 2.0 solution for enabling clear 3D sound tech.

The JBL Quantum ONE is compatible with PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and VR devices.

Our world-class team of acoustic engineers worked tirelessly to define the most accurate soundscape in gaming, said Pascal Van Laer, Vice President and General Manager, Headphones and Wearables at HARMAN. During the design process, we tested extensively with gamers around the world to develop the most advanced predictive algorithm, making every game immersive and every gamer more competitive. The JBL QuantumSURROUND technology is engineered to outperform the most popular spatial sound technologies available for gaming headsets today.

Price and availability

The headphones will be available in the country in May for PHP 13,799.

Stay tuned for more info!

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