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Epic will mock Apple’s most iconic ad as possible revenge for Fortnite’s App Store ban
Hot on the heels of Apple banning Fortnite from the App Store, Epic Games has announced that it’ll premiere a new short film within the game called Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite, in an obvious parody of Apple’s iconic 1984 commercial that introduced the original Macintosh computer. The original advertisement, directed by Ridley…
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Instagram will make suspicious accounts verify their identities
Instagram is taking new steps to root out bots and other accounts trying to manipulate its platform. The company says it will start asking some users to verify their identities if it suspects “potential inauthentic behavior.”Instagram stresses that t… Source
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Cisco could soon offer its networking hardware as-a-service null
Cisco has reported its earnings for Q4 and while the company’s revenue may be down as a result of the pandemic, CEO Chuck Robbins is considering offering its core networking hardware as-a-service to boost revenue going forward. As reported by The Register, the networking giant brought in $12.2bn in revenue…
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Facebook is preparing for an ugly Election Day
Today, Facebook launched its long-promised voter information center, meant as an authoritative guide to help Americans cast their votes in the upcoming election. With the election more than two months away, the information in the center is currently focused on voter registration, but Facebook officials said that the focus would…
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US says it has seized millions in cryptocurrency meant to fund terrorist groups
The US Department of Justice says it has dismantled three online fundraising campaigns involving terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas’ military wing). In doing so, the DOJ seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency that was meant to fund the groups. It’s “the government’s largest-ever seizure…
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Lyft will temporarily shut down in California if forced to reclassify drivers
Like Uber, Lyft says it may temporarily suspend service in California if it is required to classify drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. Lyft President Josh Zimmerman broke the news during an earnings call with investors yesterda… Source
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