Google buys GIF search platform Tenor

Tenor would bring up GIFs inside Google Images and other services like Gboard mobile keyboard app more easily. While the terms of the deal werent revealed, Tenor would continue to operate as a separate brand. Google is looking forward to investing in their technology and relationships with content and API partners, Edwards added. Tenor has a massive 300 million users, who search for GIFs 12 billion times every month. In its own statement, Tenor says it has witnessed explosive growth since its launch in 2014....

March 28, 2018 · 1 min · 114 words · Kristin Roberts

Oracle wins legal battle against Google over use of Java code in Android

Since then, both the companies have gone through federal trials and multiple appeals courts in the U.S. This decision protects creators and consumers from the unlawful abuse of their rights. This throw in of ruling will make apps and online services more expensive for users. We are considering our options. The case could even go all the way to the Supreme Court of the U.S. Source:Bloomberg Read More source: www.techworm.net

March 28, 2018 · 1 min · 70 words · John Johnson

Malware attacks with cryptocurrency miners increased by 8500 percent, says Symantec

Currently, crypto-jacking is on the rise and so are cryptocurrency prices. Coin-mining activity is strongly linked to the increase in value of many cryptocurrencies. Gains for cryptocurrencies like thereum, ripple and bitcoin have encouraged cyber-criminals to find alternate sources of revenue. Low reporting rates of these sorts of crimes are also tempting cybercriminals. People need to expand their defenses or they will pay for the price for someone else using their equipment....

March 27, 2018 · 1 min · 77 words · Steve Schmidt

Spotify reveals that 2 million users are suppressing ads without paying

As a result, this leaves a potential risk to revenues for the soon-to-be-public company. This means that the remaining 86 million were users of its free service, which includes advertising messages. Instead of a traditional IPO, Spotify had filed for a direct listing of its shares last week. It will also hurt the trust the company has gained with their advertising clients. Currently, Spotify remains the largest music streaming service around, with Apple Music considered as its closest competitor....

March 27, 2018 · 1 min · 93 words · Gary Adams

Facebook has been collecting call and text data from Android users for years

However, those using Apples iOS operating system are not seeing the data in their downloads. However, not all Android users are seeing this. The permission structure was changed in the Android API in version 16. Apple iOS has never allowed silent access to call data. People have to expressly agree to use this feature. While we receive certain permissions from Android, uploading this information has always been opt-in only. We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago....

March 26, 2018 · 1 min · 131 words · Jason Pearson

Elon Musk deletes SpaceX and Tesla pages from Facebook

This revelation caused an outrage online and resulted in the #DeleteFacebook movement. Delete SpaceX page on Facebook if youre the man? a twitter user pointed out and challenged Musk to delete it. I didnt realize there was one. Will do, Musk replied. I didnt realize there was one. It was deleted soon after. However, SpaceX and Tesla still have a profile on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. Also, we dont advertise or pay for endorsements, so … dont care....

March 25, 2018 · 1 min · 177 words · Andrew Hoffman

Bitcoin’s Terrible Impact on Energy Consumption and Ecology

Bitcoins growth since its launch in 2009 has been incredible. What is Bitcoin Mining? Bitcoin mining is the process through which new bitcoins are introduced into circulation. The blockchain is one of the most popular inventions in the cryptocurrency industry. It was popularized by Satoshi Nakamoto after he launched bitcoin in 2009. How is Energy Consumed while mining bitcoins? The mining process does not just involve verifying transactions on a normal personal computer....

March 24, 2018 · 2 min · 382 words · John Reyes

15-Year-Old Finds Vulnerability In Ledger Cryptocurrency Wallet

The most likely scenario would be a scam operation from a shady reseller. However, as no demonstration of the attack in the real has been shown, it is very unlikely. In both cases, a successful firmware update is a proof that your machine has never been compromised. Man working on the computer with bitcoin analyst software. Specialistic programmer hardware and devices around. Cryptocurrency business. Funds have not been at risk, and there was no demonstration of any real-life attack on our devices....

March 23, 2018 · 1 min · 185 words · Donald Massey

Police are unlocking iPhones with dead people’s fingerprints

He was later shot dead by a police officer on the grounds of Ohio State University. Touch ID was introduced in the iPhone 5S). Source:Forbes Read More source: www.techworm.net

March 23, 2018 · 1 min · 29 words · Sheri Mccullough

Slack’s new policy lets bosses read your DMs without consent

This includes content from public and private channels and direct messages. For the latest information about changes to our tools and Privacy Policy yo see ourHelp CenterandPrivacy Policy. In simple words, pay Slack to secretly and easily spy on your workspace. Go to Exports, check and see what privileges are listed on it. Source:Dailymail Read More source: www.techworm.net

March 23, 2018 · 1 min · 58 words · Mrs. Christine Boyle DVM

Alphabet-owned Jigsaw releases free VPN software ‘Outline’

The core of the product is that people can run their own VPN. However, with Outline, there are no chances of anyone spying on users data. Generally, people use VPNs to access to the Internet, but they are not always safe. Some VPNs dont even use encryption. He added, Outline gives you control over your privacy by letting you operate your own server. And Outline never logs your web traffic....

March 22, 2018 · 1 min · 166 words · Matthew Wallace

PUBG Mobile released worldwide including the U.S.

This game is already available on the PC and the Xbox One. We are working hard to create an authentic PUBG mobile experience that players new and old will love. A lot of went into controls and optimization to give players a smooth and intuitive experience. A player can play solo, with a friend, or in a team of four. Players drop into the map with no gear beyond customized clothing selections....

March 22, 2018 · 1 min · 101 words · Kathy Sanchez

10 Best Alluc Alternatives to Watch Movies, TV shows For Free in 2024

Alluc.ee has shut down, but there is no reason to panic. Here are the 10 bestAllucalternative free movie streaming websites similar to it. Alluc has been the popular free search engine for streaming movies, tv-series and downloading them online. After 13 years, Allucs developers decided to discontinue it on March 8, 2018. Thus bringing an end to one of the most popular movies streaming sites. Note:In case you are unable to access these sites....

March 21, 2018 · 4 min · 778 words · Dawn Chen