Microsoft contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana commands
Microsoft’s contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana voice commands. According to a recent report published by Motherboard, some Skype calls made via Skype’s Translator feature are being recorded and sent to contractors to be reviewed as part of Skype’s translation service.
Grab a new OLED Dell XPS 15 laptop for over $400 off with this limited offer
Dell is selling a new Dell XPS 15 with over $400 in discounts. Act fast and you can save $408.95 on a new XPS 15 laptop with help from an instant discount and an additional, limited time-only 15% off coupon code. This XPS 15 has 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and an Intel Core i7 processor.
Here’s how to protect yourself from the Capital One data breach
The recently announced Capital One data breach is said to have exposed the personal data of about 100 million people. If you think you might have been affected by this breach, there are some things you can do to protect your accounts. Here’s how to protect yourself from the Capital One data breach.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro will finally get the feature we’ve all been wanting
A report published by Digitimes this week says that Apple may release a new MacBook Pro that features a 16-inch display and thinner bezels. This new MacBook Pro is also expected to be released this September. In addition, it’s also rumored that the new MacBook Pro will have a new keyboard design.
About a third of U.S. households lack broadband internet. 5G may change that
A new report from The NPD Group says that almost a third of U.S. households do not have access to broadband internet, and that many of these households are in rural communities. Broadband is considered to be a minimum of 25Mbps or greater. However, 5G could help bring broadband to underserved communities.
Does Equifax owe you money? Here’s how you can find out
Equifax has agreed to pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. This settlement includes restitution payments and other benefits for consumers affected by this data breach. Here is what we know so far: Including the details on these payments and benefits and how to claim them.
Equifax agrees to pay $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach
Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax will pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. The settlement includes payments and fines to be paid to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the states and up to $425 million in restitution for consumers affected by the data breach.
Razer slashes up to 50% off mice, keyboards, and Blade laptops for Prime Day
It’s not surprising that gamers can score a ton of deals on the gear they need to up their game during Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale. And Razer’s current Prime Day 2019 deals are no exception. In fact, you can save up to 50% off on Razer mice, keyboards, and laptops with Prime Day deals.
Apple rolls out a silent Mac update that removes Zoom’s local web server
While Zoom planned to fix a security flaw within the Mac version of its video calling app with its own patch, Apple has already rolled out a new silent Mac update to fix the issue. Apple’s update will remove the problematic local server that allows websites turn on Mac webcams without permission.
Turns out the Windows 1.0 teaser tweet was all about Stranger Things after all
On Monday July 1, Microsoft’s latest social media campaign launched with 80s-style music, a throwback to past versions of Windows OS, and an odd Windows 1.0 announcement. The cryptic posts have been finally revealed to be announcements for Microsoft’s collaboration with Netflix’s Stranger Things.
The GTX 1060 is still the most popular graphics card among Steam gamers
A recent survey conducted by gaming platform Steam reported that the most popular graphics card among its users is still Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060. And Nvidia’s other cards nabbed every single spot in the survey’s list of the top 10 graphics cards. The survey also said that Windows is the top OS for gamers.
Microsoft opts to save Cortana by freeing it from Windows
Microsoft has recently released Cortana as a standalone app in the Microsoft Store, and by doing so it seems like the technology company is trying to save its flagship voice assistant by setting it free from Windows. Cortana needs to be more competitive and a separate app might do the trick.
Microsoft wants to put an ad for Office right on your keyboard
Screenshots of a dedicated Office key concept have surfaced and have us wondering why Microsoft won’t leave well enough alone when it comes to Windows keyboards? The Office key concept was spotted via a survey Microsoft sent out asking some users for feedback regarding their use of the key.
Genius uses 19th-century tech to prove Google copied its song lyrics
Song lyrics website Genius says that it was able to prove that Google was copying its lyrics and publishing them on its own search results pages. The weird part? Genius also says that it was able to catch the search giant red-handed by using Morse code, a decidedly old-school form of communication tech.
Paid browsers are the future, and Firefox might offer a better deal than Chrome
An interview with Mozilla CEO Chris Beard by German magazine t3n has revealed that Mozilla, like Google, may be offering premium browsing features. But unlike Google, its method for doing so may be easier for its users to swallow, as it plans on letting free users keep their current services.
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
Everyone’s mad about Google blocking ad blockers in Chrome. Here’s why
Google has proposed changes to its Chrome extensions platform that involve, among other things, blocking adblockers on Google Chrome. In addition, the blocking of adblockers only seems to apply to Chrome users who don’t subscribe to G Suite Enterprise. Here’s why everybody is upset about it.
Yes, Google tracks and collects your online purchases through Gmail. But why?
Google has been tracking the purchase history of its users via Gmail. The company says that the tracking is an effort to provide users with a single place to view their shopping history, but there are some odd aspects that suggest that Google may have other motives for collecting this data.