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Google Ignores Android Contact Tracing App Privacy Flaw

Google Ignores Android Contact Tracing App Privacy Flaw

Researchers have found a privacy flaw in the Android contact tracing app meant to warn users when they come in contact with a case of COVID.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 28, 2021
Mobile Facebook Now Includes Spotify Miniplayer

Mobile Facebook Now Includes Spotify Miniplayer

After it appeared it was left out of recent plans, Spotify announced adding a miniplayer to the mobile Facebook apps to play shared content.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 27, 2021
Researchers Found Privacy Leaks with Apple’s Airplay

Researchers Found Privacy Leaks with Apple’s Airplay

Apple’s AirDrop feature makes it easy to share images and files with people nearby, but researchers have connected AirDrop to privacy leaks.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 26, 2021
Podcasts Boom Inspires Options for Facebook, Apple

Podcasts Boom Inspires Options for Facebook, Apple

Facebook and Apple noticed the pandemic-related boon with podcasts. They have each created upcoming options to take advantage of it.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 23, 2021
Amazon One Palm Reader Payments to Hit More Stores

Amazon One Palm Reader Payments to Hit More Stores

The Amazon One payment method relies on a palm reader technology. Amazon plans to expand the service and roll it out to more stores.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 22, 2021
Apple Announces New iMacs and iPad Pros with M1

Apple Announces New iMacs and iPad Pros with M1

While much of the Apple releases had already been leaked, the big news was that the M1 chip would be in both the new iMacs and iPad Pros.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 21, 2021
Zoom Makes Significant Changes a Year into Pandemic

Zoom Makes Significant Changes a Year into Pandemic

Being used differently this past year necessitated changes for Zoom. This week Zoom made significant changes to the service across platforms.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 20, 2021
WhatsApp Photos and Videos Deleted When You Switch iPhones

WhatsApp Photos and Videos Deleted When You Switch iPhones

To add to its bad year, an existing issue can lead to your WhatsApp photos and videos getting deleted when you switch iPhones.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 19, 2021
5 Google Assistant Changes, Including Find My iPhone

5 Google Assistant Changes, Including Find My iPhone

Google Assistant announced five changes, and one of them will hep you find your iPhone. Will this be enough to do battle with Alexa and Siri?

By Laura Tucker / Apr 15, 2021
Spotify Car Thing Brings Internet Music to Older Cars

Spotify Car Thing Brings Internet Music to Older Cars

Spotify is launching “Car Thing,” a device that can be used no matter the age of your car. Will this compete with CarPlay and Android Auto?

By Laura Tucker / Apr 14, 2021
Microsoft Acquires Nuance, a Healthcare AI System

Microsoft Acquires Nuance, a Healthcare AI System

Microsoft went all in and acquired Nuance, a company with cloud and AI software in the healthcare space. Does it have further aspirations?

By Laura Tucker / Apr 13, 2021
Facebook Creates Open-Source Dataset to Lessen AI Bias

Facebook Creates Open-Source Dataset to Lessen AI Bias

Facebook has created an open-source dataset that it believes will lessen the AI basis that exists with facial recognition.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 12, 2021
Success of Discord and Slack Leads to Malware

Success of Discord and Slack Leads to Malware

Discord and Slack became tools for hackers to spread their malware because of their success this past year and users’ trust in them.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 9, 2021
Apple Find My Network Now Works with 3rd-Party Devices

Apple Find My Network Now Works with 3rd-Party Devices

Apple announced an extension of its Find My network. It will work with third-party devices, starting with Belkin, Chipolo, and VanMoof.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 8, 2021
LinkedIn Phishing Campaign: A New Threat

LinkedIn Phishing Campaign: A New Threat

With unemployment at record highs during the pandemic, hackers are hitting the inboxes of the unemployed in a LinkedIn phishing campaign.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 7, 2021
LG Smartphones, One-Time No. 3 Brand, Ends Its Run

LG Smartphones, One-Time No. 3 Brand, Ends Its Run

LG isn’t going out on top. After years in the business, LG smartphones will no longer be on the shelf, as the company ends its run.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 6, 2021
Facebook Data Leaked from Over 500 Million Users

Facebook Data Leaked from Over 500 Million Users

Facebook has lost respect with data leaks. Over the weekend it was discovered that Facebook data belonging to millions of users was leaked.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 5, 2021
Android App System Update Allows Hackers to Access Your Data

Android App System Update Allows Hackers to Access Your Data

A new tactic is hidden in the Android app “System Update.” It’s no update – it’s malware that is secretly stealing your data.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 2, 2021
Travel Pass App to Launch on iOS in a Few Weeks

Travel Pass App to Launch on iOS in a Few Weeks

To get the airline industry up and running, the IATA is instituting a travel pass app that it says will be available later this month on iOS.

By Laura Tucker / Apr 1, 2021
More Smartphone Users Are Dumping Android for iPhone

More Smartphone Users Are Dumping Android for iPhone

A new survey shows that when it comes to the brand, more smartphone users are dumping Android for iPhone – at a quick pace.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 31, 2021
Apple Patent Shows Macs Made from Recycled Cans

Apple Patent Shows Macs Made from Recycled Cans

Apple revealed in two patient applications it’s been using its own custom alloy made from recycled beer and pop cans on the MacBook Air.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 30, 2021
Counterterrorism Hackers Behind Large Hack Google Identified

Counterterrorism Hackers Behind Large Hack Google Identified

A large hacking operation Google outed was actually being carried out by counterterrorism hackers. These hackers were from a U.S. Western ally.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 29, 2021
Slack Connect DM Update Quickly Tweaked

Slack Connect DM Update Quickly Tweaked

Slack Connect DM was quickly tweaked after it was rolled out over concerns it would allow users to be easily repeatedly harassed.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 26, 2021
Nintendo Switch Knockoff in Works, Powered by Android

Nintendo Switch Knockoff in Works, Powered by Android

With rumors about a Nintendo Switch Pro, there is another rumor that Qualcomm is working on a Nintendo Switch knockoff powered by Android.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 25, 2021
Nintendo Switch Pro Reportedly Launching with DLSS

Nintendo Switch Pro Reportedly Launching with DLSS

A popular rumor is stating that a Nintendo Switch Pro with support for DLSS could be released for the 2021 holiday shopping season.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 24, 2021
Google’s Fuchsia Could Be Near 1st Developer Release

Google’s Fuchsia Could Be Near 1st Developer Release

We could be nearing the day Android users get to dump it for its replacement. Google’s Fuchsia could be nearing its 1st developer release.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 23, 2021
Instagram for Kids in Development by Facebook

Instagram for Kids in Development by Facebook

There age limits on social media have been largely ignored. However, Facebook has made it a priority to create an Instagram for Kids for users under 13.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 19, 2021
Spammers Bombard Apple Users with Group FaceTime Calls

Spammers Bombard Apple Users with Group FaceTime Calls

macOS and iOS users are reporting that they are being besieged by group FaceTime calls that are either spam or pranks, and they can’t block the numbers.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 18, 2021
Google Play Store Cut Developer Fees, Following Apple’s Lead

Google Play Store Cut Developer Fees, Following Apple’s Lead

Under pressure from some developers, Apple reduced its cut of developer fees. Following suit, Google Play Store is cutting developer fees as well.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 17, 2021
SMS Messages Can Be Rerouted to Hackers for Just $16.

SMS Messages Can Be Rerouted to Hackers for Just $16.

Do you get errant text messages and have no idea where they come from? SMS messages can be redirected to hackers for just $16.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 16, 2021
Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues researchers are using Bluetooth to transfer a virtual virus between mobile devices to help track the COVID-19 virus.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 15, 2021
Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

There are reporters that some printers caused a BSOD after a Windows 10 update was installed. Find out whether it’s something you can fix.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 12, 2021
Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Tesla was among the Verkada Security Firm Cameras that were hacked, along with governmental locations, such as a prison and a hospital.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 11, 2021
8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

There are constant warnings of aps, websites, and companies being attacked, and now 8 more dangerous apps have been identified.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 10, 2021
Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Scientists have recognized the frustration of shortened lithium-ion battery life and developed a new material that will make batteries last longer.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 9, 2021
The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The company behind the Brave browser intends to challenge Google search. It’s launching the Brave search engine in the first half of 2021.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 8, 2021
Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

A mobile security firm, Zimperium, has found data leaks from thousands of third-party Android and iOS apps through cloud storage

By Laura Tucker / Mar 5, 2021
Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

At first sight, the news that Google is vowing to stop tracking users seems stunning. But what they’re really doing is switching from individuals to groups.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 4, 2021
Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft contends Chinese hackers are behind Exchange attacks that targeted American business with exploits of a flaw in Exchange.

By Laura Tucker / Mar 3, 2021
SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

Android app SuperVPN was labeled as “very dangerous” for the third time in a year, despite promising to “protect your privacy and keep you safe.”

By Laura Tucker / Mar 2, 2021
WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp issued a threat to its users. Does this WhatsApp threat really mean that users’ accounts will be deleted if they don’t accept the new terms?

By Laura Tucker / Mar 1, 2021
Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter found some unhappy users when it announced its new “Super Followers” feature to monetize the site. It brought cries of “RIP Twitter.”

By Laura Tucker / Feb 26, 2021
Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple’s new privacy feature is having the desired effect. Google has finally revealed the Gmail data that it collects on iPhones and iPads and how it uses it.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 25, 2021
Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple is fighitng many fires. One of them is an antitrust investigation after complaints from evelopers over its “Sign in with Apple” option.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 24, 2021
Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Apple is doing its best to stay a step ahead of the hackers. The company made a change to a beta version of iOS 14.5 that will make zero-click attacks less successful.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 23, 2021
Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

While there are so many exciting changes with technology, it’s not all good. The latest privacy concern is tracking pixels that are secretly embedded i emails.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 19, 2021
Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

We’ve moved beyond the Windows vs. Mac battle. Chrome OS overtook macOS in 2020 and is now the second most popular OS, behind Windows.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 18, 2021
Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

The upcoming 21H1 Windows 10 update appears to be a minor one; however, it’s believed it’s setting up for the fall update to be the biggest in years.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 17, 2021
SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

As consumers, we expect developers to take care of their product. Android app SHAREit left security vulnerabilities unpatched for more than three months.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 16, 2021
Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Headlines make it appear no automaker wants to partner with Apple This is the current optics after Nissan denied being in talks to cooperate on the Apple Car.

By Laura Tucker / Feb 15, 2021

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