Apr 2, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoGoogle's YouTube to Take on TikTok With ShortsYouTube is reportedly working on a short-form video-sharing feature that will enable users to create videos using its catalog of licensed music.
Apr 2, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoRumor: Apple Poised to Release Cheaper iPhone in AprilDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a low-cost iPhone on April 15 and will begin shipping it on April 22.
Apr 2, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoZoom's Daily Active Users Surged to 200 Million in March... and That's Part of the ProblemThe CEO of the video conferencing platform company has apologized for the security holes that have allowed a rash of "Zoombombing" incidents.
Apr 2, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoWhat Happens If the Apple 5G iPhone Is Delayed?Even if Apple delays the debut a 5G-enabled iPhone until the holiday shopping season, 5G is still going to drive a huge upgrade cycle.
Apr 1, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoAll Microsoft Events Will Be Virtual for the Rest of the YearMicrosoft takes additional steps as COVID-19 continues to spread.
Apr 1, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoApple’s iPhone Assembler Says 5G iPhone Will be Ready for the FallFoxconn, the iPhone assembler, told Goldman Sachs the iPhone 5G will be ready for a fall launch barring any delays due to COVID-19.
Apr 1, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoApple Asks Retail Workers to Provide Tech Support During COVID-19Apple is urging its retail workers to provide tech support from the comfort of their homes.
Mar 31, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoApple Buys Popular Weather App Dark SkyApple hopes to enhance its native weather app.
Mar 31, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoZoom Security and Privacy Issues Raise the Ire of the New York Attorney GeneralWith Zoom usage surging and reports of hackers interrupting virtual meetings surfacing, New York's Attorney General wants to know what security enhancements the company has made.
Mar 31, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoSnap Launches App Stories to Expand It’s ReachSnap launched App Stories a new feature that enables Snap content to show up on third-party apps and potentially expanding its reach.
Mar 31, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoFacebook Makes It Easier for Users to See All the Data It CollectsFacebook expanded the amount of data users can access in a bid to be more transparent.
Mar 30, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoFacebook Throws Local News $100 Million Lifeline Amid COVID-19 PandemicFacebook wants to help local news outlets continue to report on the coronavirus and is throwing $100 million toward the effort.
Mar 30, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoMicrosoft Launches Office Subscription Services Geared Toward ConsumersAiming to get more recurring revenue and not have to encourage people to upgrade their OS every few years, Microsoft is launching new subscription packages for consumers.
Mar 30, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoMicrosoft Will No Longer Make Minority Investments in Facial Recognition TechMicrosoft has divested its minority stake in AnyVision, the facial recognition startup marred in controversy.
Mar 29, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoHere's Why Zoom Is No One Hit WonderThe stock is flying high as the world is forced to work from home, but there are plenty of reasons to believe the growth will continue long after the virus is contained.
Mar 27, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoGoogle Pledges More than $800 Million in COVID-19 Aid Including Google Ad CreditsGoogle has vowed to help small and medium-sized businesses and healthcare workers harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 27, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoYelp Faces Backlash Over GoFundMe Page for Small Businesses Hurt by CoronavirusYelp teamed up with GoFundMe to raise money for small businesses but failed to alert some of the enterprises, resulting in backlash.
Mar 27, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoApple, CDC, Coronavirus Task Force Launch COVID-19 Website, AppAs the number of COVID-19 cases rises in the U.S., Apple launched a new website and app with the CDC, FEMA and the Coronavirus Task Force aimed at giving people accurate and actionable advice.
Mar 27, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoSlack Teaming up With Microsoft to Enable CallsSlack is developing technology to enable its users to make phone calls directly to Microsoft Teams users as work-at-home becomes the new norm amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 27, 2020 by Donna FuscaldoTwitter’s Revenue Warning Also Included a Bright SideTwitter isn't going to meet its guidance for Q1 2020 thanks to a decline in advertising sales. But usage is up, which should help it once the dust settles.