Apple on Monday (Jun 4) unveiled new operating systems for its iPhones and computers with features designed to thwart the use of secret trackers to monitor people's online activities. Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). (AFP/Josh Edelson) The announcement by Apple comes amid a growing focus on protecting privacy following a Facebook data scandal and new rules being enforced by the European Union for online services. Apple, kicking off its annual developers conference, appeared to be setting itself apart from Facebook, which has drawn the ire of privacy activists, and even showed how its software could prevent the social network from tracking users on Apple devices. The upcoming versions of software powering iPhone and Mac computers will block the use of so-called "cookies" from Facebook "like" buttons that can follow people from one website to another, Apple said. "Turns out 'like' buttons and 'comment' fields can be used to track you, … [Read more...] about Apple touts privacy features of new operating systems
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Japan to hold cooking seminars in town
Japan to hold cooking seminars in town Kieu Giang By Kieu Giang - The Saigon Times Daily The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan will be holding a series of Japanese cooking seminars in HCMC on May 4-5. Vietnam is the first destination in a program Japan is carrying out to promote its foodstuffs. Japan’s next destination is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 18-19. Chef Kimio Nonaga, who belongs to the third generation of famous Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi Yukari, will introduce basic knowledge of Japanese cuisine and the Japanese tradition of hospitality (in Japanese: omotenashi). There will be cooking demonstrations featuring some of the Japanese foodstuffs, including yellowtail, scallops and wagyu (Kobe beef). Local audiences can get hands-on experience in making and tasting Japanese food. Chef Nonaga, 44, studied at Hattori Nutrition College, and got training at Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi under grand chef Yoshihiro Murata. In 2002, Nonaga won … [Read more...] about Japan to hold cooking seminars in town
American famed for “Humans of New York” series visits Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - Brandon Stanton, American photographer and blogger, most known for his photo blog "Humans of New York", which has inspired a worldwide movement "Humans of ..." , visited Vietnam on September 20 as part of a around-the-world trip. . On his blog, Stanton posted his first photos taken in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Beginning August 7, Stanton started his 50-day trip with the assistance of the United Nations. During the trip, Stanton will pass through 10 countries to take photos of portraits and record stories along the way. The 10 countries that he will visit during this journey include Iraq, Jordan, the Congo, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ukraine, India and Vietnam. "Humans of New York" is a blog featuring street portraits of people in New York City, along with snippets of conversations. In October 2013, Stanton's first book, Humans of New York, was released; it soon became a bestseller. By May 2014, his blog had over 9 million followers on Facebook and around … [Read more...] about American famed for “Humans of New York” series visits Vietnam
French monkey Fredy to thrill diners at New York Steakhouse
French monkey Fredy to thrill diners at New York Steakhouse James Phan By James Phan in HCMC A French monkey who claims King Kong is his father will be waiting on tables at New York Steakhouse this week to kick off the eatery’s annual American Festival. Fredy and his ‘bodyguard’ Christian Gabriel are set to entertain diners at the downtown eaterie from today until September 10. The entertaining ventriloquist act, that has performed all over the world, was lured to HCMC for the first time by New York Steakhouse owner Herve Beal. Fredy, and Christian, will actually go table to table to entertain the guests, at first he will help guests make their order and interact with them and the waiters, explained Beal. After that, he will entertain guests between roughly 6:30 and 9:00 pm. It is more a close up for diners to be entertained than a show, he added. New York Steakhouse takes pride in serving only U.S.D.A. corn-fed heavy western beef exclusively, selected from … [Read more...] about French monkey Fredy to thrill diners at New York Steakhouse
Apple cements tablet market lead with new iPad
Apple Inc's newest iPad looked like another hot seller on Friday as hundreds lined up at stores around the world to get their hands on the tablet, though the crowds and waiting times in some cities were less than in previous years. The third-generation iPad has only a few new features including faster wireless connectivity and a crisper display, but analysts nonetheless expect Apple to dominate the tablet market well into next year. "I just got hyped into it, I guess," said David Tarasenko, a 34-year-old construction manager who was the first to pick one up from a Telstra wireless store at midnight in Sydney. The buzz helped propel Apple shares to touch a record high of $600 on the Nasdaq on Thursday, though they later erased gains and were trading at around $585 on Friday afternoon. In New York, the queues were nothing compared with previous years. "I came by at midnight and nobody was here," said Peter Brown, 51, who owns a marketing and communications company in London … [Read more...] about Apple cements tablet market lead with new iPad