Day: July 30, 2020

Zoom Flaw Could Have Allowed Hackers To Crack Meeting Passcodes

Zoom has fixed the issue, which stemmed from a lack of checks against incorrect passcode attempts. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Google teases Aug. 3 as Pixel 4A launch date – CNET

Anticipation is building for Google’s next flagship phone — now we know when to expect it to arrive. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple confirms new iPhone will be delayed ‘a few weeks’ from typical September launch – CNET

The tech giant says it’ll still launch the new device, just a bit later. …read more Source:: CNet


Mimecast Buys MessageControl

The email security provider brings into its fold social engineering and human identity capabilities. …read more Source:: DarkReading


US Adults Who Mostly Rely On Social Media For News Are Less Informed, Exposed To More Conspiracies: Study

According to a new report from Pew Research, U.S. adults who get their news largely from social media platforms tend to fllow the news less closely and end up less informed on several key subjects when compared to those who use other sources, like TV, radio, and news publications. TechCrunch reports: The firm first asked…


How to make customer service more digital

Customers increasingly self-serve and use digital engagement channels for customer service both before and after purchase. It’s important that customer service organizations go digital and deliver context-driven interactions that precisely target visitors and customers at the right points in their journeys to educate and help them in their moments of need. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Alphabet Reports First Revenue Decline In Company History

Google parent-company Alphabet beat expectations for its second quarter earnings Thursday, marking its first revenue decline in the company’s history. CNBC reports: Here’s how it did against Refinitiv consensus estimates: EPS: $10.13 (non-GAAP), vs. $8.21 estimated. Revenue: $38.30 billion vs. $37.37 billion estimated. Although the company reported its first annual revenue decline in history (a…


Dell trims workforce, says it’s taking ‘proactive steps to prepare for uncertainties’ mid-pandemic

Some argument over exact numbers affected Dell is laying off staff though there is some dispute over the numbers involved.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Red Hat Enterprise Linux runs into Boothole patch trouble

Red Hat’s fix for the Boothole security hole has stopped some users’ systems from booting. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Apple Halved App Store Fee To Get Amazon Prime Video On Devices

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Apple agreed in 2016 to halve its App Store fee for Amazon as part of a deal to put the e-commerce giant’s Prime Video app on Apple’s mobile devices and TV set-top box. Eddy Cue, an Apple senior vice president, and Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos…