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European Commission Announces Investigation into Amazon Data Practices

The European Commission says an informal probe into Amazon has begun, focusing on how the company uses data collected from third-party companies.

YouTube Starts Testing AV1 Transcoded Videos Ahead of Wider Support

YouTube is experimenting with AV1 as the new video format is on course to become standardized on all leading web browsers.

Google Ignores US Congress Invitation to Discuss Privacy and Security

Google did not attend a discussion in the US Congress to discuss some of the biggest controversies in the tech industry. Facebook and Twitter did attend.

WhatsApp on iPhone Now Displays Media Within Notifications

Users can also download media from the notification without opening WhatsApp. The latest iOS update also adds a suspicious content filter.

Microsoft Rolls Back Skype to Previous Design Amid Update Failure

The decade-in-the-making Skype update launched last year was an utter failure and Microsoft has said it is returning to a “simpler” UI.

WhatsApp Security Admission: Messages Stored on Google Drive are Not Encrypted

WhatsApp is known for its dedication to end-to-end encryption, but a recent collaboration with Google Drive has compromised that stance.

Google Begins Selling Physical Two-Factor Authentication Key

Google's Titan Security Keys provide a step up in security for $50 but has been criticized by competitors for its use of Bluetooth. The keys also don't come in USB-C form, meaning Pixelbook users will have to use a dongle.

U.S. Government Calls on Microsoft to Stop China’s Recruitment of Spies on LinkedIn

The U.S. counter-intelligence head says that China has been trying to entice industry leaders to its side, with LinkedIn a natural target. It wants Microsoft to look to Facebook and Twitter and mass-ban fake accounts.

Magic Leap Is Little More than HoloLens 1.1, Says Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey

Palmer Luckey has written a heavy critique of the Magic Leap, accusing it of failing to deliver on its promises and using fancy marketing terms to describe old techniques and hardware.
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Skype Private Conversations End-to-End Encryption Comes to All Users

Announced this year for Skype, Private Conversations allow users to send and receive audio, text, and files with end-to-end encryption.

Microsoft Details Xbox Gamescom Plans, Including Forza Horizon 4

Xbox games will be the focus of Gamescom, with new content for both Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2 launching.

Google Keeps Location Data Even If You Opt out – Here’s How to Avoid...

A new report reveals that Google continues to track your location unless you disable a seemingly unrelated setting. With a few clicks, users can stop the tracking, but they'll face reduced functionality as a result.

Apple Explains Decision to Keep InfoWars App on App Store

Despite deleting Alex Jones’ podcasts, Apple says the InfoWars livestreaming application will remain on the App Store.

Skype Gains Spotify Integration Through New Add-in

Skype Insiders are now testing a Spotify add-in that lets users search and share songs directly in a chat window.

WhatsApp Squares up to Skype with Group Voice and Video Call Support

WhatsApp now supports 4-person group video with end-to-end encryption, position it as a valid alternative to Skype for non-business users.

LinkedIn Messenger Receives New Voice Recording Feature

Users of LinkedIn Messenger can now tap and hold to record voice messages of up to one minute long. The feature means users don’t have to leave the service to find messaging tools.
IBM beats Microsoft’s Speech Recognition accuracy record

Report: Microsoft is Now Bigger than Old Rival IBM has Ever Been

A new report highlights how Microsoft’s recent earnings surpassed the market record for IBM, providing an interesting analysis of two closely linked companies.
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European Commission Fines Philips, Pioneer, Asus, and Denon & Marantz over Price Fixing

The four domestic applicance companies received a €111 million European Commission fine for attempting to hike online sales prices.

Microsoft Details Websites and Apps Connecting to Windows 10 from Clean Installs

As you would expect, most of the services Windows 10 connects to by default are endpoints for Microsoft’s own services.
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Microsoft’s New Windows 10 Skype Update is Pushing Users Away

Skype’s new Windows 10 app experience has drawn criticism from users who are unhappy with the reduced feature set.

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