Month: April 2020
Zoom calls are not end-to-end encrypted, even though it says they are
Zoom Video Communications has seen usage of its video conferencing service spike as a result of the coronavirus but a new report from The Intercept has shed light on the fact that its claim that its meetings have end-to-end encryption are not true. On its website and in a security-related…
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Apple Buys Dark Sky in an Android Worst-Case Scenario
The best, most beautiful weather app is about to be an iOS exclusive. Source
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What’s next for Sprint customers now that the T-Mobile merger has gone through?
After years of negotiations and legal battles, Sprint and T-Mobile have finally completed their merger into a single carrier. While the shift from four carriers to just three — AT&T, Verizon, and the newly expanded T-Mobile — will have huge implications in the coming months and years, there are more…
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How can remote employees ensure they work effectively?
In 2019, 50% of employees globally worked away from their office for at least two and a half days a week, and in the UK 70% of employees think flexible working makes a job more attractive. Whilst businesses have been making good headway towards flexible working, recent events may have…
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Audible has the first Harry Potter audiobook (as read by Stephen Fry!) up for free right now
If you’ve ever tried to buy the Harry Potter audiobooks, you probably noticed something kind of tricky: there’s two very different versions. The version most widely available in the US is narrated by Jim Dale. The UK version is read by Stephen Fry. Which is better? I won’t get into…
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Nextdoor updates its app to allow businesses to link to fundraisers, gift cards and more
Neighborhood social networking app Nextdoor is rolling out a few changes focused on supporting local businesses. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many businesses to close their doors, sometimes for good, while others are struggling to stay afloat. As a result, many Nextdoor users have been posting on the app asking…
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