Google Fined €1.1 Million For Misleading Users With Hotel Ratings In France

This unofficial rating was applied to more than 7,500 establishments by the search giant. Since September 2019, the companies Google Ireland Ltd and Google France have corrected their practices. source: www.techworm.net

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 31 words · Michael Brown

Microsoft Reportedly Tried To Buy Pinterest

Microsoftreportedly tried to acquire Pinterest in recent months, people familiar with the matter toldThe Financial Times. However, the talks about a possible takeover are currently not active. Pinterest is an online pinboard platform with a market cap of $53.96 billion. Its unclear as to why the acquisition talks between Microsoft and Pinterest have been stalled. Neither of the parties have commented on the report. source: www.techworm.net

February 13, 2021 · 1 min · 66 words · Cynthia Bell

Apple Offering Free Battery Replacement For 2016/2017 MacBook Pro That Won’t Charge Past 1%

The company announced that it will reportedly replace the batteries of such affected MacBook Pro units for free. your machine will be examined prior to service to verify that it is eligible for the free battery replacement. source: www.techworm.net

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 39 words · Amanda Brown

Intel Sues Former Employee Who Joined Microsoft After Stealing The Company’s Trade Secrets

He continues to maintain that he threw it away in late July 2020. source: www.techworm.net

February 10, 2021 · 1 min · 15 words · Brenda Bowers

CD Projekt Suffers Cyberattack, Internal Systems Compromised

It has already secured its IT infrastructure and begun restoring the data. source: www.techworm.net

February 9, 2021 · 1 min · 14 words · Robyn Williams

Hacker Increased Chemical Level In Florida City’s Water System

This system is responsible for controlling the chemicals and other operations of the water treatment plant. In these mega quantities, its a caustic substance. Im not a chemist, but it is the primary ingredient in liquid drain cleaners. I want to stress, it would have been caught. The amount of sodium hydroxide that got in was minimal and was reversed quickly. Gualtieri added, At no time was there a significant adverse effect on the water being treated....

February 9, 2021 · 1 min · 154 words · Christopher Boyer

FAU-G Is Now Globally Available On Google Play Store

This means people outside India will now be available to download the game on their Android smartphones. #1 Free game FAU-G, proudly made in India, is now available worldwide. The game brings to life the thrill and adrenaline of a life spent guarding Indias borders. High up on the peaks at Indias border, an elite fighting group protects the nations pride and sovereignty. Join a special unit of FAU-G commandos on patrol in dangerous border territory....

February 7, 2021 · 1 min · 146 words · Katherine Perry

Microsoft Suspends Donations For Politicians Who Attempted To Disrupt The 2020 Election

Microsoft will also be promoting and joining a conversation with other businesses and organizations that want to strengthen democracy. source: www.techworm.net

February 6, 2021 · 1 min · 21 words · Beth Stephenson

Jeff Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO In Q3 2021, Andy Jassy To Take Over

He will be replaced by Andy Jassy, the current head of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon is what it is because of invention. We do crazy things together and then make them normal. That yawn is the greatest compliment an inventor can receive. When you look at our financial results, what youre actually seeing are the long-run cumulative results of invention. Right now I see Amazon at its most inventive ever, making it an optimal time for this transition....

February 3, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Natalie Christensen

Google Shuts Down Stadia Games & Entertainment Division

Over the coming months, most of the SG&E team will be moving on to new roles. Were committed to working with this talented team to find new roles and support them, he added. Going forward, Stadia will focus on serving new third-party games to paying customers of the platform. source: www.techworm.net

February 2, 2021 · 1 min · 51 words · Robin King

Google Messages May Soon Stop Working On Uncertified Android Devices Starting March 31

However, the Google messages app could stop working on non-certified mobiles starting March 31st. The strings was spotted in the app code of beta app version 7.2 of the Google Messages app. However, there are ways with which users can sideload Google apps and service frameworks on uncertified Android devices. source: www.techworm.net

January 22, 2021 · 1 min · 52 words · Tara Peterson

Samsung’s Project Neon Aims To Bring AI-Powered Digital Humans Into The Real World

They are claimed to converse and sympathize just like real humans. NEONs can be utilized in the hospitality, banking, customer service and entertainment industries. Lets have a look at the three commercial NEON products: 1. NEONView The NEON View is an API-based mobile app providing live video chat-based banking services. The NEON will interact with you in real-time and provide intelligent and life-like responses. NEONFrame The NEON Frame is a life-size immersional portal that brings NEON into the real world....

January 18, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Nancy Lee

Apple TV+ Free Trial Subscription Extended Until July 2021

Customers need to redeem the offer within the first 90 days of purchase via the Apple TV app. The extension is also applicable for people who are currently paying for the Apple One bundle subscription. All eligible customers will be notified of the extension by Apple via email in the next couple of weeks. source: www.techworm.net

January 17, 2021 · 1 min · 56 words · Diana Lyons