Google agrees with two-step verification so much that it plans to automatically use 2SV on all accounts instead of leaving it as an option.
By Laura Tucker – May 7, 2021
A security researcher discovered the user accounts of Peloton fitness equipment were subject to data leaks, and the company took no action.
By Laura Tucker – May 6, 2021
Have you changed your phone number? Researchers have learned that 2FA can lead to spammed accounts with recycled phone numbers.
By Laura Tucker – May 5, 2021
Apple indicates it fixed the issues with the Podcasts app after the iOS 14.5 update, but did it harm its chances for Podcasts subscriptions?
By Laura Tucker – May 4, 2021
Facebook has been complaining about Apple’s iOS 14.5 change, and now that it has rolled out, Facebook is suggesting it may have to start charging.
By Laura Tucker – May 3, 2021
Google is expanding Android earthquake alerts and detection to more locations domestically and internationally starting in May.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 30, 2021
T-Mobile announced the SyncUP TRACKER, joining the Samsung SmartThings Tracker, the Apple AirTag, and the Tile. It’s a crowded field.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 29, 2021
Researchers have found a privacy flaw in the Android contact tracing app meant to warn users when they come in contact with a case of COVID.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 28, 2021
After it appeared it was left out of recent plans, Spotify announced adding a miniplayer to the mobile Facebook apps to play shared content.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 27, 2021
Apple’s AirDrop feature makes it easy to share images and files with people nearby, but researchers have connected AirDrop to privacy leaks.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 26, 2021
Facebook and Apple noticed the pandemic-related boon with podcasts. They have each created upcoming options to take advantage of it.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 23, 2021
The Amazon One payment method relies on a palm reader technology. Amazon plans to expand the service and roll it out to more stores.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 22, 2021
While much of the Apple releases had already been leaked, the big news was that the M1 chip would be in both the new iMacs and iPad Pros.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 21, 2021
Being used differently this past year necessitated changes for Zoom. This week Zoom made significant changes to the service across platforms.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 20, 2021
To add to its bad year, an existing issue can lead to your WhatsApp photos and videos getting deleted when you switch iPhones.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 19, 2021
Google Assistant announced five changes, and one of them will hep you find your iPhone. Will this be enough to do battle with Alexa and Siri?
By Laura Tucker – Apr 15, 2021
Spotify is launching “Car Thing,” a device that can be used no matter the age of your car. Will this compete with CarPlay and Android Auto?
By Laura Tucker – Apr 14, 2021
Microsoft went all in and acquired Nuance, a company with cloud and AI software in the healthcare space. Does it have further aspirations?
By Laura Tucker – Apr 13, 2021
Facebook has created an open-source dataset that it believes will lessen the AI basis that exists with facial recognition.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 12, 2021
Discord and Slack became tools for hackers to spread their malware because of their success this past year and users’ trust in them.
By Laura Tucker – Apr 9, 2021
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