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Twitter Hires Crypto Developer for Decentralized Network Project
Twitter has hired crypto developer Jay Graber to lead its efforts to build a decentralized social network, dubbed “bluesky.”
US Government Still Wants an iOS Backdoor
Some thought efforts to force an iOS backdoor were over. In fact, Cupertino may have won the battle in 2016, but the war wages on. Jeff Butts outlines the latest stalled efforts, and how they are probably just a setback for the government.
Thousands of Wikipedia Pages Vandalized With Swastikas
On Monday morning thousands of Wikipedia pages were vandalized with swastikas. The vandalism was reversed and admins are fixing the issue.
Pearson Settles With SEC, Pays $1 Million Fine Over Data Breach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settlement with Pearson, a company that provides software to schools, which will pay US$1 million.
Dashlane Password Manager Releases Mac Catalyst App
Dashlane announced on Monday that its Mac app now supports Catalyst, and says it is the first password manager in the Mac App Store to do so.
Apple's Mass Turnover in iCloud, Health, AI Teams
Quite a few big names are leaving Apple. This recent mass turnover from Cupertino’s Health, iCloud, and AI teams could be a result of Apple’s controversial back-to-the-office policy, or simply a reflection of the times in tech careers.
Blockchain Project ‘Polygon’ Acquires Hermez, Native Tokens to Merge
Polygon has announced its acquisition of Hermez Network, a ZK-Rollups-based Ethereum scaling solution, for US$250 million.
Smart Home Connectivity Standard ‘Matter’ Delayed to 2022
Matter, a connection standard for smart home devices backed by Apple, Amazon, Google, and others, has delayed its rollout until 2022.
Facebook Adds End-To-End Encryption to Messenger Calls, Instagram DMs
Facebook has begun rolling out end-to-end encryption for Messenger calls and Instagram DMs, bringing greater security and privacy to users.
Reddit Adds Video Feed Button to its iOS App to Highlight User Videos
Reddit is rolling out a video feed button in its iOS app to let users view video content in a TikTok-like feed.
'CODA' Now on Apple TV+ And in Select Theaters
Sundance festival hit ‘CODA’ launched on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 13, and is also available in select theaters.
TikTok Sets Out New Safety and Privacy Features For Teens
TikTok outlined new features to protect younger users, including changes to direct messages and more control over who can view videos.
Fourth Public Beta of macOS Monterey Available Now
Apple has seeded the Fourth Public Beta of macOS Monterey, giving those not in the developer program a chance to test the software.
Facebook to Delay U.S Officer Return Until 2022 Due to COVID-19 Cases
Facebook is set to delay it’s return to the office in the U.S. until 2022, amid growing concern about the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Researchers Propose New Way to Limit Location Tracking With ‘Pretty Good Phone Privacy’
Researchers have proposed a way to limit smartphone tracking from carriers. It’s called Pretty Good Phone Privacy.
Senators Introduce Bill That Could Force Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Open App Markets Act on Wednesday.
Netflix Bans Residential IP Addresses in Latest Crackdown
Netflix is intensifying its battle to ban users of VPNs and proxies. It now bans residential IP addresses.
Satechi Releases 2021 iMac USB-C ‘Clamp Hub’
On Thursday Satechi unveiled a USB-C hub that clamps onto the 2021 M1 iMac. It’s available to purchase for US$54.99.
Tom Hanks Movie 'Finch' to Debut on Apple TV+ Friday, November 5,
Finch, starring Tom Hanks alongside Caleb Landry Jones, will debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 5, it has been confirmed.
Apple TV+: John Lithgow Joins Cast of Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
John Lithgow is the latest big-name addition to the cast of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, set to be released on Apple TV+.
Apple Privacy Chief Tries to Reduce Concerns About CSAM And Messages Safety Features
Apple’s privacy chief, Erik Neuenschwander, explained its stance, following an outcry over its proposals on countering the spread of CSAM.
Apple Releases iOS 15 Public Beta 5, Omitting Certain Information
On Wednesday Apple released iOS | iPadOS 15 public beta 5 for testers. It includes a host of bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Reaches Settlement With Corellium, Dropping its Lawsuit
Apple and security firm Corellium have reached a settlement and Apple has dropped its lawsuit. The terms of the settlement are confidential.