Day: August 26, 2021

A Decade and a Half of Instability: The History of Google Messaging Apps

Speaking of Google killing a product, ArsTechnica has a rundown on the company’s 16 years long effort to dominate the messaging space to no success. From the report: Google Talk, Google’s first-ever instant messaging platform, launched on August 24, 2005. This company has been in the messaging business for 16 years, meaning Google has been…


FM Radio, The Choice Of An Old Generation

Had the pandemic not upended many of this summer’s fun and games, many of my friends would have made a trip to the MCH hacker camp in the Netherlands earlier this month. I had an idea for a game for the event, a friend and I were going to secrete a set of those low-power…


Here’s how to decide if you should refinance – CNET

You’ll need to calculate your break-even point, but if you can drop your rate by 1%, it could save you tens of thousands. …read more Source:: CNet


What is ​Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)? Everything you need to know

Microsoft’s multitude of Business and Enterprise editions — licensed as monthly or annual subscriptions — offer more advanced feature sets than the Home and Personal editions, with collaborative applications and management tools designed for meeting enterprise security and compliance needs. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Google Confirms It’s Pulling the Plug on Streams, Its UK Clinician Support App

An anonymous reader shares a report: Google is infamous for spinning up products and killing them off, often in very short order. It’s an annoying enough habit when it’s stuff like messaging apps and games. But the tech giant’s ambitions stretch into many domains that touch human lives these days. Including, most directly, healthcare. And…


F5 Bug Could Lead to Complete System Takeover

The worst of 13 bugs fixed by the August updates could lead to complete system compromise for users in sensitive sectors running products in Appliance mode. …read more Source:: Threatpost


iPhone 13: Sept. 14 event, release date, features, specs, and rumors

We’re only a few weeks away from a formal announcement, and that means even more frequent leaks and rumors. Here’s what we know. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Chinese developers expose data belonging to Android gamers

In the end, Hong Kong CERT was contacted in an attempt to resolve the security issue. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Addressing insider threats: in the boardroom

Board members are often entrusted with sensitive data and information, which ensures they can be effective in their roles. But if that data gets into the wrong hands, the organization could run into costly legal trouble and reputational damage. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


How Data Brokers Sell Access To The Backbone Of The Internet

…read more Source:: PacketStorm