A flaw in Cyberoam firewalls revealed corporate networks to hackers
Sophos announced it is making a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewall devices. The ConsequencesĀ This vulnerability, according to a security researcher, can enable an attacker to obtain access to a companyā€™s private network without requiring a password. The vulnerability enables an attacker to achieve root...
Tonic Starts a Personalized News Reader that Values User Privacy
It is no news that personalized technology can lead to more exceptional experiences. This is because it enables apps to customize their content for every individual user. But it can also cut away at user privacy. So how can companies provide unique content while maintaining...
Nomadā€™s latest Base Station Pro gives a taste of what Appleā€™s AirPower had promised
Accessory inventor Nomad already gives a few of excellent wireless chargers that work great with Apple and other Qi-compatible devices. And right now, they are launching a new one that could be their most versatile one yet.Ā Introducing FreePower Adopting technology produced by partner Aira,...
YouTube starts a dedicated Fashion vertical
YouTube is launching a new vertical called YouTube Fashion.Ā This platform intends to capitalize on the standard style and beauty content that draws millions of viewers to its platform.Ā Why Has YouTube Taken This Step?Ā According to Statista, beauty videos last a year alone, generating...
Google is obtaining Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Only days after it was reported that Google was close to purchasing Fitbit, Google and Fitbit now verified the purchase. Google will spend $7.35 per share for the wearables business in an all-cash deal that evaluates Fitbit at $2.1 billion. Comparatively speaking, this is a...
Hulu eventually begins support for downloads, initially to ad-free viewers
Hulu is ultimately combining downloads to its streaming service, years after Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have done the same.Ā The company had assured over a year ago that it would shortly roll out support for offline viewing, developing a way to add advertising with...
Lawmakers ask U.S. intelligence chief to review if TikTok is a public safety threat
Two lawmakers have urged the government’s most senior U.S. intelligence official to evaluate if video-sharing app TikTok could pose “public safety risks” to the United States. In a letter by Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), the lawmakers questioned the director of national...
Spotify presently allows artists to buy a full-screen ‘recommendation’ promoting their latest album
Spotify lately added a feature that will irregularly pop up a full-screen recommendation of a new album the service believes you will like. More About The New Feature It is based on a blend of your listening taste and individual curation.Ā Now, it is going...
Apple TV app appears on Amazonā€™s Fire TV Stick and other additional devices
Before the launch of Apple TV+ on November 1, Appleā€™s Apple TV app has started to roll out to different platforms surpassing Appleā€™s own streaming media player, Mac computers and iOS devices.Ā For example, earlier this month, the app appeared on Roku devices.Ā Apple’s TV...
Stewart Butterfield states Microsoft views Slack as an existential threat
In a wide-ranging conversation with The Wall Street Journalā€™s global technology editor Jason Dean, Slack CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield had some powerful words about Microsoft. Announcing the software giant viewed his company as an existential threat. The interview was held at the WSJ Tech...
