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Google Facing Microsoft-Like Company Breakup? Potential EU Fine has Wider Implications
Google is at the mercy of lawmakers in Europe again, this time for the way it stifles competition with Android. More importantly, could the company be facing a Microsoft-like breakup?
GitHub Acquisition: Developers Flee to Bitbucket and GitLab after Microsoft Takeover
Users are jumping ship after news of Microsoft's GitHub acquisition, with concerns about the company's influence and shaky history. GitLab has seen a tenfold increase in the number of daily repositories.
Microsoft’s ‘Miami Street’ Game May Launch on Its Foldable Andromeda Tablet
Miami Street's metadata suggests that regular Windows 10 won't be its only release. Its touchscreen nature and low specs make it a good bet for Microsoft's rumored Andromeda foldable.
Evidence for Microsoft’s ‘Andromeda’ Foldable Mounts as Clues Found in Latest SDK
Yet another hint has surfaced about Microsoft's Andromeda foldable, with references to an OS and a device in the latest SDK. It follows a steady flow of information over the past few months.
Mark Zuckerberg’s EU Meeting to Be Livestreamed after Widespread Criticism
After considerable opposition to MEPs and campaigners, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to a live stream of his European Parliment testimony. It is hoped the meeting will fill gaps left by US Congress.
Cambridge Analytica Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy with Debts of up to $10 Million
Following a damaging privacy scandal, Cambridge Analytica has filed for bankruptcy as it begins to shut down the company. It flatly denies any wrongdoing, and will soon have to answer to British lawmakers about inconsistencies in evidence.
Microsoft’s Bing to Get Hotel Booking System and Better Weather Results
Bing will give users detailed forecasts and weather maps, as well as hotel price comparisons, star ratings, and booking links. The functionality is rolling out this month.
Microsoft Bing Bans Cryptocurrency Ads Due to ‘Predatory Behaviors’
Microsoft Bing is banning Cryptocurrency ads due to their unregulated and speculative nature and will begin to enforce strict policies next month. The move comes after a number of high-profile scams over the past year.
WhatsApp for iOS Gets Privacy Improvements as Business App Development Continues
WhatsApp for iOS now sits at version v2.18.51 and has important business-oriented features like group management tools and privacy settings. The release date for WhatsApp Business is not yet known.
Steve Ballmer Says Europe Must Reign in “Out of Control” Google
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says Google needs stricter regulation in the Old Continent to create more competition.
Mozilla Confirms Firefox Sponsored Ads are coming
With the launch of Firefox 60 next week, Mozilla will bring its sponsored advertising to the browser in the United States.
Microsoft Begins Europe’s GDPR Compliance with Azure, Office 365 Updates
As promised, Microsoft has begun rolling out tools to its cloud services to make them GDPR compliant. The additions will help companies delete stored data, classify data, and inform users of breaches.
LinkedIn Fails to Disclose AutoFill Plugin Flaw That May Have Exposed Zip Codes and...
A flaw in LinkedIn's AutoFill plugin may have allowed malicious websites to gather personal data regardless of their privacy settings. The company did not act quickly to disclose this to its customers.
Cybersecurity Tech Accord: Microsoft Promises ‘Defense Not Offense’ along with 33 Major Tech Companies
The Cybersecurity Tech Accord promises that companies involved will collaborate on cyberattack defenses that will protect customers regardless of their motivation. Part of that is an agreement not to use their software to collaborate on attacks.
Windows Mixed Reality Headsets Lose Out to Oculus Rift as Market Share Falls
During March, the market share for Windows Mixed Reality headsets fell on Steam, as Oculus Rift enjoyed a surge in use.
Apple to Debut Video Streaming Service in March 2019
Following Google and Facebook into the video streaming market, Apple is to debut its own Netflix and Amazon competitor next year.
Microsoft Praises Cloud Act as ‘Good Compromise’, but EFF Disagrees
The Cloud Act puts an end to a five-year legal battle for Microsoft, but could have serious consequences for customers both abroad and at home.
Microsoft Project Denali and Project Cerberus Introduce Industry Standards Data Center Security and Storage
Project Denali is an industry standard spec for SSD storage by standardizing firmware interfaces. Project Cerberus is a standard security system for data centers.
Wi-Fly: Microsoft’s Plan for Worldwide Internet Access Involves Commerical Airlines
Wi-Fly would pair equipment on planes with ground antennas to provide limited internet access at low cost to rural areas. The plan could cover the entire continental US with little downtime.
LinkedIn Debuts New Referrals System to Enhance Recruitment
The new LinkedIn recruitment system allows users to request referrals from contacts who are in organizations with job openings.