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15 November 2022
Google will pay a $391.5M settlement for illegally tracking people with their Android devices. Sobeys, the second largest chain in Canada, has been hacked and is investigating. The EU will adopt a new cyber security policy in response to the cyber attacks
The technology giant tried to give location data to people who didn't turn on their location services, which prompted a discussion of the privacy implications.
Google will pay a $391.5M settlemen..

15 November 2022
Amazon has announced that they will be laying off 10,000 workers over the course of this year. In his memo to the company's board of directors, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warned businesses to reduce risk in their areas of operation and warned against putti
Amazon is preparing to make thousands of layoffs as soon as this week, in addition to a recent wave of job cuts that will be hitting the tech industry.
Amazon has announced that they will..

15 November 2022
Elon Musk, who is the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has fired a Twitter software engineer after a controversy with him. They were debating on why Twitter is working slower than it used to.
Elon Musk allegedly fires Twitter employee via tweet
Elon Musk, who is the founder of Te..

8 November 2022
$3.36 Billion in Bitcoin were recovered by the Justice Department after Silk Road was shut down because it was found to be illegal.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that it had seized $3.36 billion in stolen bitcoin during a previously unannounced raid on the residence of James Zhong from 2021.
$3.36 Billion in Bitcoin were recov..

8 November 2022
Walgreens's VillageMD signed a $9 billion acquisition for Summit Health. The deal marks the largest physician deal of the year.
Walgreens Boots Alliance wants to shell out nearly 9 billion dollars to buy medical practice Summit Health, the company that owns urgent care clinic chain CityMD.
Walgreens's VillageMD signed a $9 b..

8 November 2022
The staff of Twitter has been reduced, due to the lack in advertising revenue by Elon Musk.
Twitter laid off half its workforce on Friday, and a smaller percentage of employees in that category were those responsible for preventing the spread of misinformation. The move comes amid advertiser concerns about content moderation.
The staff of Twitter has been reduc..

1 November 2022
Apple Launches New Website Specifically for IT Security Researchers
Apple has always been at the forefront of new innovations and has increased their commitment to secure practices. Recently, they launched a new website which is dedicated to security researchers - a site meant to inspire them and encourage them to report
Apple Launches New Website Specific..

25 October 2022
Apple just began making payments to small developers through their Small Developer Assistance Fund.
Apple announced that it will now pay out to small developers who qualify for a fund established as part of a class-action lawsuit.
Apple just began making payments to..

23 October 2022
Meta shines a light on their vision for an idealistic future in their Future Planning Report.
Meta has been focusing on VR, but they also group all of their next-generation projects into one bucket. This can be slightly confusing, but what Meta is trying to do is stake a claim in the future by being an industry leader across all these fields.
Meta shines a light on their vision..

22 October 2022
Police in the Virtual Reality? Interpol Urges Law Enforcement to Embrace VR Technology
Overseas, Interpol has created an “Expert Group on the metaverse” in order to address concerns about the technology law enforcement. In New Delhi, India, the organization showcased the project during a summit where Interpol also announced it had created a
Police in the Virtual Reality? Inte..

17 June 2022
Google Maps has a new Android widget to show live traffic around you
Google Maps already provides estimated arrival and travel times, and indicates when there is less or more congestion on your route with yellow/orange/red colors. The live traffic widget will be an extra, user-friendly tool for users, to give them a better
Google Maps has a new Android widge..

17 June 2022
Apple's image cutout feature in iOS 16 is the most fun thing to come out of WWDC 2022
Essentially, the feature separates the photo’s background from the subject, then turns the subject into a separate image. This image can then be saved or dragged and dropped into a messaging app like iMessage or WhatsApp.
Apple's image cutout feature in iOS..

4 June 2022
Latest Android update brings new features to Gboard, accessibility apps and more
The company is also rolling out more than 1,600 new Emoji Kitchen combinations to help users express themselves by making new hybrid emojis. Google is also adding new rainbow-based stickers to allow people to celebrate Pride Month.
Latest Android update brings new fe..

4 June 2022
New report examines the number of downloads it takes to hit the top of the App Store
But to be clear, downloads alone don’t move an app to the top of the charts. It’s only one of several factors that Apple’s ranking algorithm takes into account for managing its Top Charts.
New report examines the number of d..

27 May 2022
Epic Games points to Mac’s openness and security in its latest filing in App Store antitrust case
The Cary, N.C.-based Fortnite maker made these points in its latest brief, among several others, related to its ongoing legal battle with Apple over its control of the App Store.
Epic Games points to Mac’s openne..

18 May 2022
Apple reportedly testing E Ink outer display for upcoming foldable
It stands to reason that the company is experimenting with all sorts of takes on the form factor. While companies like Samsung and Huawei
Apple reportedly testing E Ink oute..

18 May 2022
google maps launches lifelike city navigation with ‘immersive view’
With the new feature of the application, users can experience what a neighborhood, landmark, restaurant, or venue feels and looks like as if they are already in the place before they can even get there.
Google maps launches lifelike city ..

12 May 2022
Google Maps challenges Apple’s 3D mode with a new ‘immersive view’ for cities
Google says it has fused together “billions” of images to create this immersive view, which allows users to explore by visually soaring over an area to see what it may look like.
Google Maps challenges Apple’s 3D..

12 May 2022
Google Maps challenges Apple’s 3D mode with a new ‘immersive view’ for cities
Google says it has fused together “billions” of images to create this immersive view, which allows users to explore by visually soaring over an area to see what it may look like.
Google Maps challenges Apple’s 3D..

12 May 2022
Google Chrome will let you easily create virtual cards for safer online shopping
When you’re making a payment in Chrome and come across the field for entering the 16-digits of your credit or debit card, Google will ask if you want to use a virtual number instead.
Google Chrome will let you easily c..

9 May 2022
Amazon is making some management changes at JFK8
Amazon’s actions in the run-up to the election, during which workers voted to unionize 2,654 to 2,131, have been criticized by both organizers and regulators.
Amazon is making some management ch..