Facebook users can now opt out of 'Tag Suggestions' feature

Facebook has made it easier for people to opt out of the “tag suggestions” or "face detection" feature after Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen raised privacy concerns. Facebook has launched an online ad campaign informing users about updating their privacy settings and option to opt out. The “tag suggestions” feature is based on a facial-recognition software that identifies users in images and links. Jespen had earlier told the social networking company that giving users option to opt out of that “tag suggestions” feature could be a critical component of consumer privacy.

One round of ads ran earlier this month, resulting in more than 400 million Facebook impressions on U.S. Facebook users’ home pages. “For any users who opt out, any facial recognition data collected will be deleted,” Jepsen said.

“Facebook has made significant changes that will provide better service and greater privacy protection to its users, not only in Connecticut, but across the country,” Jepsen said. “The company has been cooperative and diligent in its response and I look forward to working with them in the future to make sure Facebook users’ privacy is protected, which I believe is our shared goal.”

Meanwhile, Facebook says on its blog, “If for any reason you don't want your name to be suggested, you will be able to disable suggested tags in your Privacy Settings. Just click "Customize Settings" and "Suggest photos of me to friends." Your name will no longer be suggested in photo tags, though friends can still tag you manually. You can learn more about this feature in our Help Center.”
 

Amenbo - The five fingered mouse !

If you are one of those who love unusual gadgets, the five fingered mouse would not fail to grip your attention. Named Amenbo by Double Research and Development Company, this device is quite dramatic and interesting. With a device fixed for resting the palm along with five mice fixed with wire ribbons for fingers, you would enjoy working on your laptop/computer now. The interesting device is not just a candy for eyes but also provides comfort to the user.

 

Apart from comfort, Amenbo offers comfortable time at the 3D space which is missing with the regular mouse with limited 2D functionality. The company claims this mouse to be apt for gamers. This unusual mouse not just has smart 3D image recognition mechanism but also ability of sensing the finger pressures due to sensors fitted in all its finger panels. The mechanism is not that of a touchscreen but the device identifies user’s fingers being a part of his hand and tracks the movements with ease. Manipulation of CAD data and 3D models is the USP of Amenbo. You do not have to attach 3D and ordinary mouse for working on CAD data, Amenbo takes care of it. The mouse packages the dual functions for the convenience of users.

 

The company is not just offering bizarre mouse to the users, it also claims that it might use the technology in its production of Robotics. The company plans to use the five fingers Amenbo technology for their robots. The regular robots are being operated from either two or three fingers but the company would allow the users to use the five fingers while operating the robot’s hand. This Japanese company is surely leaving no stone unturned to create a benchmark in the world of technology.