Apple has released a round of security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari, fixing a zero-day vulnerability. Apple doesn’t release detailed information regarding vulnerabilities, in the interest of keeping bad actors from further exploiting them. In the release notes Read More
Social Shorts: Snapchat’s TikTok rival is here, Facebook teams with BBB for ad reviews
Snapchat puts the “Spotlight” on top Snaps, will pay creators Snapchat has launched Spotlight to feature the best Snaps in a new feed aimed squarely at countering rival TikTok. Creators whose videos are selected can “earn a share of more Read More
BT CEO Philip Jansen Will Step Down Within a Year
Philip Jansen, CEO of Britain’s BT, is planning on standing down within a year, a move that raises questions about the company’s future. BT is the UK’s largest mobile and broadband provider. According to Telecoms, BT announced that Jansen will step down Read More
Google Cloud Nabs Former AWS Data Center Lead
Google Cloud has recruited Chris Vonderhaar, an AWS veteran who oversaw the company’s data centers. According to GeekWire, Vonderhaar left AWS in May after 13 years with the company. He has been hired by Google Cloud with the title of Vice Read More
[Poll] Should Microsoft Charge for Improved Security? US Officials Don’t Think So.
Microsoft is under fire from US officials who are criticizing the company for charging more for improved security. A recent security incident has raised uncomfortable questions about cloud security and whether companies should charge more for premium features. The incident Read More
Foxconn Abandons $19.5 Billion India Semiconductor Plant
Foxconn is pulling out of a joint venture with Indian company Vedanta to establish a new semiconductor plant in India. India has been working to establish itself as a rival and alternative to China in the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing Read More
Google adds Black-owned business label to product results
This was first launched for the Google local business results in July 2020 and now is supported by Google Merchant Center. Google announced that black-owned businesses can now also show a special label or indicator in their product and shopping results within Read More
US-China Tech War Heats Up As US Moves to Restrict Cloud Access
The US is ramping up its efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced technology, with plans to limit its access to US cloud services. US officials have been trying for several years to restrict China’s access to advanced tech, with much Read More
Streaming is surging, and so are data collaborations
TransUnion’s new partnership with Blockgraph supports precision ad targeting while protecting viewer privacy This month, global information company TransUnion entered a partnership with a data and insights platform, Blockgraph, which is owned and operated by Comcast NBCUniversal, Charter Communications, Inc. Read More
3 next-level Yelp tricks for business owners
Struggling with Yelp reviews? Columnist Brian Patterson shares his tactics for understanding and improving your review score. I’m always on the lookout for interesting tips, tricks and strategies that marketing managers and business owners can use to improve their Yelp pages. Read More