Love him or hate him, the animated paperclip Clippy is set to return as an emoji. Few things have so divided Microsoft Office users as much as Clippy. Introduced in Windows 97 (and removed in Office 2007) as a Microsoft Read More
Recalled Chevrolet Bolts Caught Fire, GM Issues Warning
GM is warning that at least two Chevrolet Bolts have caught fire, despite being serviced in a recall. GM issued a recall for nearly 51,000 Chevy Bolts over a risk of the vehicles catching on fire when “charged to full, or very Read More
Google now does soft 404 detection by device type
This can lead to Search Console showing you everything is fine but in reality, some of your desktop pages may not be indexed. Google changed how it handles soft 404 detection and classifications, John Mueller, a Google Search Relations Advocate, confirmed this Read More
Verizon Doubles LTE Home Internet Coverage
Verizon has announced a major expansion of its LTE Home Internet coverage, doubling its footprint, in addition to bringing 5G Home Internet to 7 new cities. Like T-Mobile, Verizon is working to bring its network to bear on the home Read More
Google’s July 2021 core update rolled out quickly; here is what the data providers saw
While the June core update took a while to start rolling out, the July core update hit hard and fast. Google began rolling out the July 2021 core update, this came about one-month after the June 2021 core update. While the June Read More
HPE Buys Ampool to Improve SQL-Based Hybrid Analytics
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its acquisition of Ampool, in an effort to modernize the SQL stack. SQL is still one of the most widely-used database workload. With the increased adoption of cloud computing, however, SQL does have limitations. Ampool Read More
T-Mobile Verizon and AT&T Complete STIR/SHAKEN Implementation
T-Mobile and Verizon have both announced they have fully implemented the STIR/SHAKEN protocol to combat scams, meeting the FCC’s deadline. The Federal Communications Commission set June 30th as the deadline to implement the STIR/SHAKEN protocols for the largest wireless carriers. Read More
Microsoft Patching ‘PrintNightmare’ Vulnerability
Microsoft is patching the PrintNightmare vulnerability, following a botched disclosure of the zero-day exploit. PrintNightmare is an exploit that targets the Windows Print Spooler. Researchers at Sangfor accidentally released the proof-of-concept code, mistakenly believing Microsoft had already patched the vulnerability, Read More
Russia Passes Law Forcing Social Media Companies to Have Local Office
Vladimir Putin has signed a law that forces social media companies to have an office in the country. Russia has a long history of trying to control information and stamp out dissent. For such a regime, few things are more Read More
Google July 2021 core update rolling out now
This update is the second part of the June 2021 core update. The Google July 2021 core update is now rolling out, today July 1, 2021. This update will take about one to two weeks to fully roll out. Google Read More










