Researcher shows that for months macOS had a flaw that would let apps run despite not being notarized by Apple's service; bug is patched in macOS Big Sur 11.3
Old malware, new tricks. — Apple has spent years reinforcing macOS with new security features to make it tougher for malware to break in.
With iPhone's privacy changes, advertisers will get more ad-performance data for ads bought through Apple than via third parties, giving its ad business an edge
Under the iPhone maker's new rules, advertisers will get more ad-performance data for ads bought through Apple than through third parties
A look at the frayed relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook as Apple rolls out its new privacy feature for iPhones
Facebook is not happy Emily Birnbaum / Politico : Senate to lift the hood on social media algorithms Ian Sherr / CNET : Apple's M1 chip gives Mac some iPhone shine. Now we find out how much Andy Meek ...
Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions for creators in the US, at no cost to creators for two years and a 5% fee starting in spring 2023
Spotify today is officially rolling out paid podcast subscriptions, after first unveiling its new subscription platform at the company's “Stream On” event in February.
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 with M1 optimizations, updated controller support, ability to change window size of iPhone and iPad apps on Macs, and more
Juli Clover / MacRumors :
Sources: EU will charge Apple with anticompetitive behavior later this week, over concerns that the rules it sets for developers on its App Store break EU law
Case began two years ago and is among a number against the US tech group — Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition chief …
Basecamp's CEO announces a ban on “societal and political discussions” at work, saying the company does not need to solve or even chime in on social problems
At Basecamp, we treat our company as a product. It's not a rigid thing that exists, it's a flexible, malleable idea that evolves.
DC Police confirm a data breach after a ransomware gang threatens to release files that expose police informants unless the department agrees to pay a ransom
A ransomware gang is threatening to leak sensitive police files that may expose police investigations and informants unless …
Sources: Apple's follow-up to its M1 chip has already gone into mass production, will be ready to ship in products slated for H2
TSMC-made chipsets to replace Intel offerings in laptops set to launch in 2H — TAIPEI — The next generation of Mac processors designed by Apple entered mass production …
Amazon debuts a new Fire HD 10 tablet, now thinner with a brighter screen for $150, a more powerful $180 Fire HD 10 Plus, a Fire Kids Pro tablet line, and more
There's also a new Fire Kids Pro lineup — Amazon is overhauling its tablet lineup today with new Fire HD 10 models alongside refreshed options for kids.
Overview of iOS 14.5, which includes the App Tracking Transparency tool, lets Siri play audio with 3rd-party apps, and enables Face ID unlocking with a mask on
Apple releases iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4, allowing Apple Watch owners to unlock with Face ID while wearing a mask
Apple has been working on the next update for iPhone and iPad for quite some time, seeding more than half dozen betas in the process. But now iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 are now live.
Microsoft says Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now blocks cryptojacking malware using Intel's silicon-based Threat Detection Technology
Microsoft today announced that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the enterprise version of its Windows 10 Defender antivirus, now comes with support …
Researchers say preinstalled Android apps can access a log where sensitive contact tracing app information is stored; Google says a fix is being rolled out
Researchers say hundreds of preinstalled apps can access a log found on Android devices where sensitive contact tracing information is stored
A look at the risks posed by data, including geolocation, harvested from common apps for phones belonging to US intelligence officers and military personnel
Apps show troop movements buried in data available for purchase: ‘a major risk to national security’
US-based neobank Current raises $220M Series D led by a16z, roughly tripling its valuation in five months to $2.2B
U.S.-based challenger bank Current, which has now grown to nearly 3 million users, announced this morning it has raised a $220 million round of Series D funding, led by new investor Andreessen Horowit...
Arm says its new Neoverse V1 and N2 server chip platforms for HPC, datacenters, and edge, have at least 40% better processing over the previous generation
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register fo r the AI event of the year. — Arm unveiled the performance numbers …
Lyft says it is selling its self-driving unit, called Lyft Level 5 with ~300 employees, to Toyota's Woven Planet Holdings subsidiary for $550M
Kirsten Korosec / TechCrunch :
Sweden's Kry, which offers a telehealth service to connect clinicians with patients for remote consultations, raises €262M Series D led by CPP Investments
Swedish digital health startup Kry, which offers a telehealth service (and software tools) to connect clinicians with patients …
Apple expands its wide-ranging US investment plan by 20% to $430B and says it will spend $1B+ to open a 3,000-employee campus in NC
Zoom officially launches Immersive View, which assembles up to 25 video conference participants in one scene, for all free and individual Pro Zoom accounts
Paul Sawers / VentureBeat :
Roku says anti-competitive demands from Google, including requests for preferential treatment of apps like YouTube TV, may force YouTube TV off Roku's platform
Many LatAm migrant workers in the US are using crypto to send money home; crypto exchange Bitso says it processes $1B+ per year in US remittances sent to Mexico
When traditional exchanges closed during the pandemic, many workers turned to crypto to send remittances home. — • ACAPULCO, MEXICO Tweets: @gquaggiotto , @restofworld , @blackamazon , @apompliano ,...
Facebook rolls out a miniplayer that will allow Facebook users to stream music and podcasts from Spotify through the Facebook app on iOS or Android
Bloomberg reports that AT&T is exploring a sale of Rooster Teeth … Firstpost Tech : You can now listen to songs on Spotify within the Facebook app: How it works Andy Meek / BGR : Bad news: Spotify is ...
TSMC says its 4nm chip process is on track for risk production at end of 2021 and mass production in 2022, 3nm is expected in H2 2022, and 2nm is in development
Anton Shilov / AnandTech :
India-based on-demand home services startup Urban Company, formerly UrbanClap, raises ~$190M Series F led by Prosus at a post-money valuation of ~$2B
Urban Company is the 7th Indian startup to cross $1 billion in valuation this month, and the 12th this year. Binu Paul / TechCircle : Urban Company raises $188 million in growth round led by Prosus Th...
Non-custodial crypto wallet provider ZenGo raises $20M Series A led by Insight Partners, bringing its total raised to $24M
Yogita Khatri / The Block :
DoorDash revises its pricing structure for US restaurants with three different plans with commissions varying between 15% to 30%
Jacqueline Davalos / Bloomberg :
Average ransom payment for ransomware attacks rose 43% from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021, from $154,108 to $220,298, and median payment was up 58% from $49,450 to $78,398
Bill Siegel / Coveware :
Conviva: in Q1, streaming viewing time was up 240% YoY in South America, 149% YoY in Africa, 122% YoY in Europe; Roku dominates in US but lags in other markets
Janko Roettgers / Protocol :
Step, a digital banking service aimed at teens, raises $100M Series C led by General Catalyst, bringing its total raised to $175M+
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch :
Automox, which lets security teams automate and conduct cybersecurity actions through policies, raises $110M led by Insight Partners
Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat :
Documentary short Colette, co-produced by EA and Oculus Studios for VR game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, wins an Oscar, a first for the videogame industry
Todd Spangler / Variety :
Brussels-based Qover, which offers API-based insurance services, raises $25M Series B led by Prime Ventures, bringing its total raised to $43M
Dan Taylor / Tech.eu :
Clio, which offers a cloud-based management software for law offices, raises $110M Series E at a $1.6B valuation, bringing its total raised to $386M
Mary Ann Azevedo / TechCrunch :
India's government says it ordered Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to take down dozens of posts critical of its handling of the pandemic; companies complied
DoNotPay launches Photo Ninja, which tweaks images to thwart reverse image searches and facial recognition tech without compromising the look of the photos
TikTok says it will open a transparency center in Europe, which will take questions from external experts on content moderation, security, and user privacy
Natasha Lomas / TechCrunch :
Location data analytics startup Placer.ai raises $50M Series B led by Josh Buckley, the CEO of Product Hunt
Catherine Shu / TechCrunch :
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
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Protecting your Cloud Applications Data
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