Month: June 2021
Google’s new support website will help you locate local US food banks
Google has launched a new website called Find Food Support, which puts important resources on how to locate free and affordable food in the US in one place. Perhaps the most useful feature the website can offer is a new Google Maps tool that can point you to the nearest…
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Accel closes on $3B across three funds as it ramps up global investing
Accel announced Tuesday the close of three new funds totaling $3.05 billion, money that it will be using to back early-stage startups, as well as growth rounds for more mature companies. Notably, the 38-year-old Silicon Valley-based venture firm is doubling down on global investing. The announcement underscores both the robust…
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Google launches new search tool to help combat food insecurity
Google announced a new website designed to be a “one-stop shop” for people with food insecurity. The “Find Food Support” site includes a food locator tool powered by Google Maps which people can use to search for their nearest food bank, food pantry, or school lunch program pickup site in…
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EU warns UK not to abandon GDPR post-Brexit GDPR
The European Union has officially classified UK data protection practices as “adequate” under GDPR, permitting the free flow of data between the pair after the temporary post-Brexit arrangement comes to an end this week. However, the new agreement will expire in four years’ time, after which it will need to…
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Google beefs up Play Store developer verification in response to scams
Google is working to enhance the integrity of the Play Store by adding new restrictions and safeguards to developer accounts. Google Play Store developers will soon have to verify their email address and phone number and provide extra details like a physical address in an attempt to increase security and…
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Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a monumental upgrade, and is now available on iOS and PC Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming has received a substantial upgrade, and is now available on iOS devices and Windows 10 PCs, Microsoft has announced. Cloud gaming has been available solely on Android devices for some time, so it’s great to see iOS and PC users can now get in on the action. …
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