Zoom deceived customers about how secure its video calling app was, the FTC alleges. Zoom has agreed to implement better security for its video calling platform under a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. The company “deceived users” by claiming to
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The social media sites have their hands full as the count continues. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube continue to battle misinformation on their services as vote counts proceed in a tight and bitterly contested presidential election. Among the challenges the social networks have faced: fake
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Here are the top 5G phones that connect to the next-gen network — and a look ahead at what’s coming from other companies. Though 5G deployment kicked off in 2019, you’ll see even more 5G phones and other additions to the 5G
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Facebook said Thursday it will start charging for some of its WhatsApp for Business services. It’s a way for the encrypted messaging platform to generate meaningful revenue from WhatsApp. Facebook currently relies almost entirely on advertising on Facebook and Instagram
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Cyberattacks against businesses have spiked since the shift to remote work began in early 2020, says Keeper Security. The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown forced organizations to make dramatic changes over a quick period of time. One of the biggest changes
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Four years ago, Russia’s hack-and-leak operation paved the way for QAnon’s rise. Social networks say they’re better prepared this time around. With less than a month before Election Day, cybersecurity officials and social networks are on the lookout for a
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The chancellor has announced the extension of a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors – some of the worst-hit by the pandemic. Rishi Sunak said that the temporary reduction of VAT rates from 20% to 5% would remain
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Why show off your messy living room when you can video chat from the beach or the Starship Enterprise? Millions of people have taken to the Zoom video chat app to work and study from home during the coronavirus pandemic. And many have discovered a
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Here are your top tablet options — including an all-new iPad Pro for 2020 — for students and everyone else. Tablets have found new life in our homes as the coronavirus pandemic has upped the need for a smart device that can
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The tech giant’s research team has unveiled new advances to “redefine human hearing”. Ever had that awkward hesitation before asking the person sitting in front of you in a noisy restaurant to repeat their sentence for the third time? Facebook’s
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