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Twitter urges all users to change passwords after it found a bug that stored unmasked user passwords in an internal log; no indication of breach or misuse found — When you set a password for your Twitter account, we use technology that masks it so no one at the company can see it.
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Instagram confirms it has added a native payments feature to its app with a limited set of partners, letting users purchase items without leaving Instagram — Get ready to shop the 'Gram. Instagram just stealthily added a native payments feature to its app for some users.
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Podcasting app Pocket Casts has been acquired by a collective that includes NPR and will continue to operate as a joint venture — One of the best podcast apps just got bought by some of the biggest podcast producers — Pocket Casts, widely considered to be one of the best mobile apps …
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FBI says a criminal gang used a drone swarm to obstruct an FBI hostage raid last fall and drone usage grows for countersurveillance of law enforcement agents — And that's just one of the ways bad guys are putting drones to use, law enforcement officials say.| Abner Li / 9to5Google: |
Google Assistant on Wear OS to get smart suggestions for follow-up questions, spoken replies, and Assistant Actions enabling Assistant app support on Wear OS — In recent weeks, Wear OS has undergone a lot of notable developments from the rebrand to the Android P Developer Preview.
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Google opens up Advanced Protection Program, which secures Google services via physical unlock keys, to Apple's native apps like Mail, Calendar, and Contacts — Last October, Google launched its Advanced Protection Program for users who want to ensure the highest degree of protection …
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Sources: Facebook has an internal system nicknamed “Sauron alert” that notifies its employees when other employees access their accounts — 'We have had discussions about this very idea," a Facebook spokesman said when asked why users aren't flagged if an employee accesses their records| Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: |
Researchers demonstrate GLitch, an Android exploit that uses Rowhammer attack to remotely execute code; Chrome is patched; Firefox's next patch attempt due 5/9 — JavaScript based GLitch pwns browsers by flipping bits inside memory chips. — Over the past few years … | Harry McCracken / Fast Company: |
Amazon says there are now 40K Alexa Skills, up from 25K in December and 10K in February 2017, and makes in-skill purchases generally available in the US — Just six months after Amazon revealed the AI-infused Alexa service and Echo smart speaker in November 2014, it began welcoming third …
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CEO Susan Wojcicki says YouTube now has 1.8B logged-in users each month, announces new content deals with Will Smith, Coachella, and more — Video site renews deals for ad-supported shows Demi Lovato, Kevin Hart, Slow Mo Guys — YouTube now has 1.8 billion logged-in users each month … | Monica Nickelsburg / GeekWire: |
Amazon abruptly halts construction of new office in Seattle as it escalates fight over proposed city council tax on large companies to build affordable housing — Amazon is pausing construction on a new office tower at its Seattle headquarters and may put one of its biggest future office spaces …
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Sources: Google plans to unveil new Google News design and app at I/O; new design has elements of the Newsstand app, YouTube, uses AMP tech on desktop, mobile — Google is revamping Google News with a new design that will incorporate elements of the Newsstand app and YouTube, according to people familiar with the plans.| Nellie Bowles / New York Times: |
As Fortnite's popularity grows, companies are turning malls and movie theaters into neighborhood esports arenas and content farms are cultivating gamer talent — Gamers are the new stars. Esports arenas are the new movie theaters. — Video games are beginning their takeover of the real world.
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Microsoft launches Microsoft Audience Network, an AI-based platform for advertisers that uses data from Bing, Outlook, Skype, LinkedIn, more to target audiences — Microsoft, which has quietly built a $6.9 billion/year advertising business through its Bing search engine …
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FCC filing and other public records suggest Facebook is quietly developing internet-delivering satellite tech that could rival efforts by SpaceX and OneWeb — Public filings suggest the social media giant is quietly developing orbital tech to rival efforts by SpaceX and OneWeb to deliver Internet by satellite| Paul Sawers / VentureBeat: |
Lucidworks, which uses big data and AI to build search infrastructure for businesses, raises $50M growth round and lists Reddit, Uber, and FT among its clients — Lucidworks, a company that meshes big data with artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies build smart search-based applications …
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Online survey and job postings suggest Amazon is working to predict how clothes will fit, a long-standing hurdle for online fashion retailers — The online retail giant is inviting people to New York to measure them with a 3-D body scanner — Amazon.com Inc. AMZN .21% wants to understand … Sponsor Posts
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