Microsoft Edge Has Worst Default Privacy Settings
In a study of major web browsers, Microsoft’s Edge was found to have the worst default privacy settings of the entire bunch. Douglas J. Leith, computer scientist with the School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, conducted the research on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Brave Browser, Microsoft Edge and Yandex […]
The email marketing landscape 2019 and way ahead for 2020
Email marketing has always been one of the top ways when it comes to reaching out to a targeted set of audiences for product marketing. One of the best drivers behind email marketing being a major element for product marketing is the fact that for every dollar you spent on email, the ROI is substantial […]
Coronavirus: Wireless and Internet Providers Join ‘Keep Americans Connected Pledge’
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, multiple wireless and internet providers have joined the FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” With an unprecedented number of individuals working from home or laid off, wireless and home internet options are the lifelines people and companies are relying on to maintain some semblance of normalcy. In view of that, according […]
Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft Board
Microsoft has announced that co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company’s Board of Directors. Gates has not had a day-to-day role in the company since 2008, when he transitioned away to spend more time with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Even following today’s announcement, he will continue on as Technology Advisor to […]
Humane Scores Another Apple Executive
Humane has announced that Patrick Gates, former Apple Internet Services executive, has joined the startup as Chief Technology Officer. According to the announcement, “Patrick led the development of iconic Apple services like iCloud, iMessage and FaceTime. During his 13 years at Apple, he oversaw technical design, built critical infrastructure, and led the teams for numerous […]
TikTok Plans Transparency Center, Tries to Dispel Censorship Claims
TikTok has announced the upcoming launch of a new Transparency Center, aimed at pulling the curtain back on the platform’s moderation efforts. TikTok has faced ongoing scrutiny over privacy concerns, with at least one lawsuit alleging the company secretly recorded videos and uploaded them to servers in China. Concerns over the app prompted the Department […]
Coronavirus: Apple’s 2021 Earnings May Be Impacted
Investors hoping for a quick turnaround on Apple’s earnings may be in for a disappointment, as analysts are warning the epidemic may impact 2021. The company is already feeling the effect of the coronavirus in the Chinese market, where it sold 494,000 iPhones last month, down from 1.27 million a year ago. According to The […]
Australia Taking Facebook to Court Over Privacy
The Australian Information Commissioner has launched legal proceedings against Facebook, accusing the company of repeated breaches of privacy law. Facebook allegedly used the personal information of 311,127 Australians, collected through the app This is Your Digital Life, for purposes other than advertised, including disclosing it for political profiling. “We consider the design of the Facebook […]
Google Cloud and AT&T Partner For Network Edge 5G Computing
Google Cloud and AT&T have announced a partnership between the two companies to help enterprises take advantage of 5G and edge computing. Edge computing moves processes closer to where data is being collected and used, rather than sending it to a data center for processing. Thanks to 5G, edge computing stands to usher in a […]
Adobe Creative Cloud and Gmail Integration Announced
Adobe and Google Cloud have announced an integration between Adobe’s Creative Cloud and Gmail to make it easier to share and collaborate on projects. Adobe recognizes that, while newer methods of collaboration may be gaining in popularity, email remains one of the most popular forms of business communication, with some 1.5 billion active users worldwide. […]