A vulnerability in Zoom's Windows client could let attackers steal Windows login credentials of users who click on malicious links in chat messages
The Zoom Windows client is vulnerable to UNC path injection in the client's chat feature that could allow attackers to steal the Windows credentials of users who click on the link.
Weather app Dark Sky says it's been acquired by Apple along with its team; the Android app is no longer available and the API will shutter on Dec. 31, 2021
In a big move to improve its weather app, Apple has purchased the highly popular iOS app Dark Sky.
New York's AG sent a letter to Zoom expressing concern over security vulnerabilities and privacy practices as more users conduct sensitive tasks on the service
on its app, website, security white paper—that its video calls are “end-to-end encrypted,” but when @theintercept asked them about it they said: “Currently, it is not possible to enable E2E encryption...
John Legere steps down as T-Mobile CEO after the company closed its merger with Sprint; President and COO Mike Sievert takes over as CEO
John Legere is officially done with the role of T-Mobile CEO after the company officially closed its merger with Sprint, the company announced Wednesday.
Marriott discloses data breach from mid-January affecting 5.2M hotel guests, exposing personal contact information including mailing addresses and phone numbers
Marriott says a hacker gained access to the accounts of two employees. — Hotel chain Marriott disclosed today a security breach …
[Thread] Security researcher finds Zoom uses a “shady” technique to install its Mac app without user interaction, applying tricks used by macOS malware
Ever wondered how the @zoom_us macOS installer does it's job without you ever clicking install? Turns out they (ab)use preinstallation scripts, manually unpack the app using a bundled 7zip and install...
Samsung Display to end all of its production of LCD panels in South Korea and China by the end of 2020, amid falling demand for LCD panels
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean panel maker Samsung Display has decided to end all of its production of liquid crystal display (LCD) …
Slack introduces a new app to integrate Microsoft Teams calling features and launches VoIP phone integration with Zoom, WebEx, Jabber, and more
You can now launch a Microsoft Teams call directly from Slack — Slack is launching a new app to integrate Microsoft Teams calling features into its chat app today.
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls Washington state's facial recognition law that regulates how public agencies use the tech a “significant breakthrough”
Microsoft President Brad Smith took a break from responding to the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday to praise Washington state's landmark facial recognition regulations.
Amazon's retail business has struggled to find its footing during the pandemic, as surging order volume has resulted in shortages, delays, and worker unrest
Tech giant faces overwhelming demand, mass absences and a restive workforce — On a mid-March midnight shift …
Sources: Microsoft plans to make most public and some internal events digital-only through first half of 2021, including Ignite, Build, and Inspire conferences
Microsoft is moving to make most of its external (and some internal) events digital-only for its FY'21 in light of impacts of the coronavirus.
A new initiative between 130 researchers from eight European countries aims to build a platform for COVID-19 contact tracing while complying with GDPR
BERLIN (Reuters) - A group of European experts said on Wednesday they would soon launch technology for smartphones to help trace people …
Source: following its deal with the UK's NHS, Palantir is in talks with France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland about using its tools to battle COVID-19
- Data-mining firm has an agreement to provide analytics to U.K. — Firm is also in talks with Austria, Switzerland for software Tweets: @holyhologram and @fredericjacobs Tweets: Marie Simon / @holy...
Comcast's waiving of data caps has had little effect on internet speeds even as peak traffic increased 32%, giving lie to their stance that caps are needed
Pandemic shows Comcast could kill data caps forever without ruining its network. — Back in the before times …
Sources: Palantir is providing a tool for the CDC to check the readiness of hospitals and healthcare agencies amid the pandemic; the tool uses anonymized data
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Sources: Amazon's job fairs in various cities had packed rooms, followed no special precautions, and ignored official social distancing guidelines
In March, a laid-off customer-service representative for one of the airline companies attended an Amazon.com Inc. employee orientation in Dallas.
A look at Microsoft's strategy with Xbox Series X: building a top-tier console alongside robust streaming services to ward off Amazon and Google
As Microsoft prepares to launch its next-generation Xbox Series X console, the company is ready for its most ambitious foray into gaming.
Around 60 employees staged a walkout at a Staten Island, NY fulfillment center to protest the impact of Amazon's COVID-19 response on warehouse workers
Josh Dzieza / The Verge :
Tech ideas like MOOCs, 3D printing, and smart thermometers, which were mostly dismissed as overhyped or unworkable, are getting another look during the pandemic
MOOCs, 3D printers, and smart thermometers are having another moment — ight years ago this month, Udacity CEO Sebastian … Tweets: @medium , @ozm , @dlberes , and @dlberes Tweets: @medium : Eight yea...
Spotify renews global licensing partnership with Warner Music Group, bringing WMG's roster of popular artists to Spotify users in India for the first time
Vikas SN / The Economic Times :
Xerox plans to end its $30B+ tender offer for HP and proxy fight to replace HP's board after the pandemic undercut its ability to execute a merger
Cara Lombardo / Wall Street Journal :
Prominent VC firms including Accel, Lightspeed, Sequoia Capital, and Matrix Partners write an open letter cautioning Indian startups to “prepare for the worst”
Just three months after capping what was the best year for Indian startups, having raised a record $14.5 billion in 2019 … Tweets: @technexus Tweets: TechNexus Venture Collaborative / @technexus : “As...
Analysis finds that almost 4,000 jobs across 40+ US startups were eliminated in March, operating in sectors including hospitality, transportation, and AI
- Over 3,500 start-up jobs were eliminated this month as the coronavirus crisis disrupted business-as-usual across the economy.
A look at Google's US data center water usage, which it tries to keep secret: an estimated 2.3B gallons in three states in 2019, some with water shortages
In August 2019, the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association built a 16-foot pyramid of jugs in its main entrance in Phoenix.
Researchers find AI and statistical models have difficulty predicting life outcomes for children, parents, and households, even with a rich data set
A paper coauthored by over 112 researchers across 160 data and social science teams found that AI and statistical models …
After reports in tabloids of Houseparty users having social media accounts hacked, Houseparty offers $1M reward to unmask those behind apparent “smear campaign”
Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet :
Okta announces Okta Platform Services, a suite of tools to help companies manage user identities
Stephanie Condon / ZDNet :
Facebook expands its Community Help hub globally to allow people to request or offer help during the pandemic, first in US, Canada, UK, France, and Australia
here's how it works Rob Thubron / TechSpot : New Facebook feature lets people offer & ask for help during Covid-19 crisis Karissa Bell / Engadget : Facebook expands ‘community help’ hub for people in ...
As live sports games are canceled, pro athletes and teams turn to video game streaming as a means of connecting with fans and finding new sources of revenue
Ben Strauss / Washington Post : Tweets: @benjstrauss , @postsports , and @launcherwp Tweets: Ben Strauss / @benjstrauss : I talked to NBA dudes Meyers Leonard and Mario Hezonja about Call of Duty, st...
FCC announces that all phone carriers must adopt the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication protocols by June 30, 2021 to combat robocalls
Igor Bonifacic / Engadget :
General Catalyst says it's raised $2.3B for a $600M early-stage fund, a $1B growth fund for companies with $10M+ in annual revenue, and a $700M “endurance fund”
Steven Bertoni / Forbes :
Pokemon Go maker Niantic says it's acquired AR startup 6D.ai, which will shut down its dev tools and have its tech integrated into Niantic's Real World Platform
Lucas Matney / TechCrunch :
Report: Apple commits to paying its contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic, after initially saying some jobs would be suspended without pay
Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Source: Wall Street Journal .
Orion Labs, which develops automated communication tools for deskless and frontline workers, raises $29M Series B led by Dell Technologies Capital
Mary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News :
Sources: Amazon, Walmart suspend commerce marketing deals with digital media such as BuzzFeed and Vox Media; ~20% of BuzzFeed 2019 revenue came from such deals
Jessica Toonkel / The Information :
A teardown reveals that Huawei's P40 phone contains several critical US parts, primarily RF chips; the US parts were made by Qualcomm, Skyworks and Qorvo
Financial Times :
Microsoft's years of missteps with Skype following its $8.5B acquisition have led to an opening for apps like Zoom and Houseparty to explode during the pandemic
Tom Warren / The Verge : Tweets: @major_grooves , @hkanji , @backlon , @jonathanmosen , and @tomwarren Tweets: Steven Renwick / @major_grooves : I'd say the reasons for Skype's decline are simpler. I...
Tech trade groups and congressional leaders send letters to the Trump administration requesting VC-backed startups not be excluded from the stimulus' SMB loans
Issie Lapowsky / Protocol :
Shopify's new AI commerce stack
Their VP of Product digs into just-launched products to help entrepreneurs and developers build with the latest AI and tech.
Email fatigue is real: Here's how smart email tools help you regain control
Picture this: It's Monday morning. You walk into the office feeling energized and ready to take on the week.
Protecting your Cloud Applications Data
Backing up Office 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox & Box data is critical to preventing data loss or corruption, complying with laws and avoiding critical downtime in case of a disaster.