Category: guns

European police hacked encrypted phones used by thousands of criminals

[ad_1] Law enforcement agencies began collecting data from Encrochat on April 1st. According to the BBC, the encryption code was likely cracked in early March. It’s not clear exactly how officials hacked the platform, which is now shut down. It’s not unusual for criminals to communicate via encrypted apps and devices. In 2018, the FBI […]

More than 20 attorneys general are trying to ban 3D-printed guns

[ad_1] The 3D-printed weapons are also known as “ghost guns” because they don’t contain registration numbers that could be used to trace them. Opponents fear that if blueprints are shared online, criminals who aren’t legally allowed to purchase firearms, might be able to obtain the so-called ghost guns. The battle over 3D-printed guns began in […]

‘Life is Strange 2’ and the reality of gun violence in games

[ad_1] Dontnod developers didn’t make it a point to infuse Life is Strange 2 with a message about gun violence. Instead, the ever-present threat is a result of their research. The team traveled for two weeks across the United States talking to drifters, hitchhikers and everyday folks, and then rolled those stories into the game. […]

Facebook, Instagram ban influencers from promoting guns and vaping

[ad_1] Enforcement for the new rules should take effect in the “coming weeks,” Facebook said. It’s also working on tools to help creators honor the new policy, such as setting minimum age requirements or their content. This is the first time Instagram is limiting what influencers can pitch in their feeds, and it’s considered overdue […]

Taylor Swift and Spotify are… best friends?

[ad_1] Taylor Swift is getting friendly with Spotify ahead of her new album, ‘Lover.’ Times have changed.Tim Ingham,Music Business Worldwide Not too long ago, Taylor Swift shook off Spotify, pulling her entire catalog from the service and slamming music streaming as “a grand experiment.” Nearly five years later, amid a huge blow up with her […]