Month: April 2021
Official Google domain name snapped up for just a few dollars Google Search
A web designer in Argentina recently managed to purchase Google’s domain name for the country while it was inoperative for just two hours. 30-year-old Argentinian Nicolas Kurona explained to the BBC that he was able to buy google.com.ar through a normal, legal process last week. However, he never expected that…
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SiriusXM acquires Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible and a bigger stake in the podcasting world
SiriusXM, a company still best known for its satellite radio stations, is acquiring podcaster Roman Mars’ company 99% Invisible Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Mars and his team will join the company under Stitcher, the podcasting company Sirius acquired last summer. Mars and the team will continue to host and…
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iOS 14.5 is out now with new Face ID mask features and Apple’s App Tracking Transparency
Apple has begun rolling out iOS and iPadOS 14.5. The latest software update includes the new App Tracking Transparency feature, which lets users decide whether to allow apps to track their activity “across other companies’ apps and websites” for advertising purposes. A pop-up will now appear whenever apps are designed…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 deals currently come with £150 vouchers and free speakers Samsung Galaxy 21 deals
If you’ve been eyeing up the Samsung Galaxy S21 or either of its two bigger brothers, now is looking like a brilliant time to buy with Samsung throwing in a host of freebies. If you buy directly from Samsung, you’ll get the handset plus a free Harman Kardon speaker worth…
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Weav raises $4.3M to knit together a universal API for commerce platforms
Weav, which is building a universal API for commerce platforms, is emerging from stealth today with $4.3 million in funding from a bevy of investors, and a partnership with Brex. Founded last year by engineers Ambika Acharya, Avikam Agur and Nadav Lidor after participating in the W20 YC batch, Weav…
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Ransomware gang mysteriously drops threat to leak Apple MacBook data Lock on Laptop Screen
The infamous REvil hacking group has allegedly dropped all references to a ransomware attack against Apple supplier Quanta Computer from its dark web blog. REvil last week claimed to have accessed obtained images and schematics of unreleased Apple products, including the company’s next-generation MacBooks, after accessing the internal computers of…
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