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Careers & training
How to get into the tech industry
Tech leaders share their words of wisdom on breaking into the tech industry
3 Jul 2020
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ransomware
Xerox becomes latest Maze ransomware victim
The ransomware group claims a bunch of new victims including the business printing giant
2 Jul 2020
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Policy & legislation
Major tech CEOs will testify in House antitrust probe
Chief execs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have agreed to appear before Congress
2 Jul 2020
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broadband
The Keep Americans Connected Pledge has officially expired
Pai encourages lawmakers to consider The Broadband Connectivity and Digital Equity Framework
2 Jul 2020
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privacy
Privacy groups warn against Google's acquisition of Fitbit
Advocacy groups claim Google could exploit Fitbit’s data collection capabilities
2 Jul 2020
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digital transformation
Walgreens teams with Adobe and Microsoft for customer insights platform
Digital platform will provide customers with personalized healthcare and shopping experiences
2 Jul 2020
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Google makes Seasonal Savings free for all Nest owners
Program helps the average smart home user achieve 3 to 5% in energy savings
1 Jul 2020
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Software
The New York Times ends partnership with Apple News
The newspaper says platform does not "align with its strategy of building direct relationships with readers"
1 Jul 2020
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social media
Facebook bans “violent” boogaloo network
Firm removes 200 accounts and 106 groups associated with the “anti-government” network
1 Jul 2020
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Cloud
Microsoft Azure Digital Twins previews new features
New Azure Digital Twins has features designed to drive the creation of IoT-connected solutions
30 Jun 2020
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Acquisition
Uber reportedly in talks to buy Postmates in $2.6 billion deal
Sources say that a deal between Uber and Postmates could be announced soon
30 Jun 2020
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social media
Twitch suspends President Trump’s account for “hateful conduct”
Twitch’s decision marks the first suspension of one of the president’s social media accounts
30 Jun 2020
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cyber security
Australia announces $1.35 billion investment in cyber security
Country will spend $1.35B to enhance cyber security capabilities over the next decade
30 Jun 2020
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big data analytics
Sigma Computing appoints Orla Clifford as VP of Operations
Clifford to leverage experience in business operations to drive growth at the company
29 Jun 2020
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Investment Management
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian leaves Initialized Capital
Ohanian leaves VC firm to work on “a new project that will support a generation of founders in tech and beyond”
29 Jun 2020
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social media
Facebook ad boycott is ready to go global
“The next frontier is global pressure,” says Jim Steyer, chief executive of Common Sense Media
29 Jun 2020
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Mobile Phones
iPhone 12 models won't include EarPods or power adapter in the box
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will release a 20-watt power adapter as an optional accessory
29 Jun 2020
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Policy & legislation
Sources say federal and state Google antitrust probes nearly done
Google antitrust probe expected to end with a lawsuit this summer
29 Jun 2020
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ethical hacking
Mobile banking apps are exposing user data to attackers
Positive Technologies’ study finds 13 out of 14 banking apps gave attackers access to user data
26 Jun 2020
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social media
Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott
Verizon takes a stand against Facebook, puts advertising campaigns on hold
26 Jun 2020
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Policy & legislation
Bipartisan PACT Act aims to reform Section 230
PACT would hold social media companies accountable for their content moderation policies
26 Jun 2020
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communications
Donut Robotics debuts connected face mask
Japanese startup develops tech-savvy face mask amid the coronavirus pandemic
26 Jun 2020
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sales & CRM
Salesforce Anywhere streamlines remote work
Cloud-based service helps companies navigate a work-from-anywhere world
25 Jun 2020
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Policy & legislation
Rank One Computing to address misuse of its facial recognition technology
Rank One Computing responds to the wrongful arrest of Michigan resident Robert Williams
25 Jun 2020
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Policy & legislation
House Committee on Oversight and Reform launches investigation into Venntel
Committee gives Venntel until July 8 to turn over pertinent documents
25 Jun 2020
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social media
Facebook Forecast app can predict the future
Speculation on everything from COVID-19 to celebrity baby names is all in one app
25 Jun 2020
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Policy & legislation
Senators propose a bill aimed at ending warrant-proof encryption
Senators claim the bill would strengthen national security
24 Jun 2020
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social media
Twitter restricts President Trump's tweet for "abusive behavior"
Trump tweeted that any “Autonomous Zone” in Washington DC will be ”met with serious force”
24 Jun 2020
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compliance
Square is withholding up to 30% of customer funds
Rolling reserves mean withholding customer funds for up to 120 days
24 Jun 2020
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phishing
Phishing attacks target unsuspecting Wells Fargo customers
Over 15,000 Wells Fargo customers targeted in .ics phishing campaign
24 Jun 2020
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chief technical officer (CTO)
Navisite appoints Peter Berry as CTO
Berry to lead Navisite's technical vision and develop its managed cloud services portfolio
24 Jun 2020
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Careers & training
Trump signs executive order freezing popular tech visas through 2020
Tech leaders sound off on President Trump’s latest executive order targeting foreign workers
24 Jun 2020
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Acquisition
Mastercard announces acquisition of Finicity
Acquisition of Finicity helps Mastercard as it advances its open banking services
23 Jun 2020
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communications
Amazon launches $2 billion climate technology fund
"The Climate Pledge Fund will look to invest in the visionary entrepreneurs and innovators,” says Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos
23 Jun 2020
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communications
Apple shuts down some US stores after rise in coronavirus cases
Apple temporarily shuts down 11 stores in Florida, Arizona, South Carolina and North Carolina
23 Jun 2020