ProxyHam is a “hardware proxy” that puts you a mile away from your IP address using a 900MHz radio connection
This Online Anonymity Box Puts You a Mile Away From Your IP Address — In the game of anonymity-versus-surveillance online, the discovery of the user's IP address usually means game over.
Google Photos app mistakenly tags black people as ‘Gorillas’; Google apologizes, says it's working on a fix
Google Mistakenly Tags Black People as ‘Gorillas,’ Showing Limits of Algorithms — Google is a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Some Apple Music users are seeing duplicate songs, incorrect track metadata, and other issues after enabling iCloud Music Library
Apple Music has an iCloud problem — I really like Apple Music. Everything from the setup process (I kept hitting “more artists” until I couldn't anymore) …
Facebook has held early talks with the major music labels, future plans may involve the company's video platform
Facebook is talking with music labels, but why? — Facebook has held talks with the major labels about “getting into music,” multiple sources tell The Verge.
Intel President Renée James stepping down to seek CEO role elsewhere
Intel President James Steps Down to Seek CEO Role Elsewhere … Intel Corp. President Renée James will step down to seek appointment as chief executive officer elsewhere in a reshuffle …
Xiaomi Sold 34.7M Smartphones In First Half Of 2015, Up 33% Year-On-Year
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi today confirmed that it sold just shy of 35 million phones in the first half of this year. … Xiaomi, which is valued at $45 billion and is the world's third largest exp...
Sources: FCC to approve AT&T's $48.5B DirecTV acquisition with conditions as soon as next week
U.S. approval of AT&T-DirecTV deal expected as soon as next week: sources — AT&T Inc's (T.N) proposed $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV (DTV.O) is expected to get U.S. regulatory approval …
PayPal to acquire international money transfer service Xoom for $890M
Xoom shares skyrocket more than 20% after PayPal bid — PayPal is acquiring digital money transfer service Xoom for roughly $890 million. PayPal is paying $25 per share, about a 32% premium Xoom's 3...
Twitter helped open access to information, people, and power, and that access should be used responsibly and with empathy
why tech firms are set to face complex ethical issues — After nearly five years the Twitter CEO is standing down. He explains why it wants to champion the underserved …
MasterCard to test approving online purchases this fall with fingerprint and face scanning
MasterCard will approve purchases by scanning your face — This fall, MasterCard will start experimenting with a new program: approving online purchases with a facial scan.
Apple Music costs far less than $10/month in some countries, just $2/month in India
Apple Music is just $2 per month in India—80% cheaper than the US … Apple tends to not care much about price competitiveness. Without telco subsidies, which typically occur only in rich countries …
City of San Francisco to create short term rental office to streamline Airbnb host registrations and investigate law violators
S.F. to create city office to enforce Airbnb law — San Francisco will take a carrot-and-stick approach to vacation rentals, making it easier for hosts …
Yahoo is testing Google-powered search results and ads
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Sony Launches A Crowdfunding Site For Projects From Its Employees In Japan
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Yahoo takes on Google Now with a new update to its Aviate Launcher for Android
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Chicago's 9% cloud tax now applies to “electronically delivered amusements” like Netflix as well as “nonpossessory computer leases” which could include AWS
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Hulu reaches deal to distribute its ad-supported content on Pluto TV's website, which presents online video in a TV-like programming grid
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Smartphone ‘kill switch’ law takes effect in California
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Facebook to begin sharing revenue with video creators like the NBA, Fox Sports, and Hearst from ads in Suggested Videos section; Facebook takes 45%
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Zoho CRM Plus in 2025: A year of thoughtful CX improvements
2025 marked 11 years of building a customer experience platform designed to support organizations as customer expectations, channels …
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