Day: July 28, 2021

McDonald’s touts tech advancements and digital BTS initiative after delivering strong Q2

The company’s digital system-wide sales across the top six markets were nearly $8 billion in the first-half of 2021, a 70% increase versus last year. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Pfizer Data Suggest Third Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Strongly’ Boosts Protection Against Delta Variant

A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant — beyond the protection afforded by the standard two doses, suggests new data released by Pfizer on Wednesday. From a report: The data posted online suggest that antibody levels against the Delta variant in people ages 18 to 55…


Microsoft abandons semi-annual releases for Windows Server

Special capabilities on Azure leaving on-premises users behind Microsoft will not support a semi-annual release channel in the forthcoming Windows Server 2022, and users requiring frequent updates will be directed towards Azure Stack HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure).… …read more Source:: TheRegister


The best iPhone 12 fast chargers starting at just $12 – CNET

With Apple not including a power adapter with all the new iPhone 12 models, here’s a look at several chargers that will juice up any iPhone extra-fast. …read more Source:: CNet


Arthur will come to an end on PBS after 25 seasons – CNET

But the memes will live on. …read more Source:: CNet


Sony Has Sold 10 Million PS5 Consoles

The PlayStation 5 just crossed a significant milestone. Sony has revealed that it has sold 10 million PS5 consoles as of July 18th, eight months after the system’s November 12th debut. From a report: The company considered that no mean feat between the pandemic and ongoing chip shortages that reportedly held sales back. It’s now…


Snapchat adds My Places feature to Snap Map for local recommendations – CNET

The social media app is taking a spin on features from Yelp and Google Maps. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook warns of slower revenue growth amid fight against fake news – CNET

The social network also says it expects that a new privacy feature from Apple will have a greater impact in the third quarter. …read more Source:: CNet


Are you a 1%er? Windows 11 turns up in the usage figures

Shrinking survey could signify decline of UWP Windows 11 has reared its Fluent-designed head in the latest set of usage figures for Microsoft’s operating systems.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Israel Begins Investigation Into NSO Group Spyware Abuse

Israeli government officials visited the offices of the hacking company NSO Group on Wednesday to investigate allegations that the firm’s spyware has been used to target activists, politicians, business executives, and journalists, the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement today. From a report: An investigation published last week by 17 global media organizations,…