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Google employees who were fired for protesting against company's work with Israel have filed a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board. Around 50 workers were fired or put on leave, according to the complaint. Google had previously stated that the protesters behavior was disruptive and unacceptable. The
Finance
On Wednesday, authorities in the United States arrested and charged the creators of a Bitcoin tool called Samourai Wallet. They're accused of working together to do illegal money activities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill ran a
Gaming
Mobile gaming continues to evolve, bringing a new level of excitement and innovation to gamers around the world. In 2024, the mobile gaming landscape is packed with thrilling experiences that cater to various gaming tastes and preferences. From action-packed shooters to expansive open-world adventures, this year’s lineup of games
Tech
Reddit, the popular online social forum, is facing scrutiny from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it gears up for its initial public offering (IPO). In a recent filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Reddit disclosed that the FTC is conducting a non-public inquiry into its
Hey there, fellow internet explorer! Have you ever felt like your browser should reflect your unique browsing habits and preferences? Well, that’s where Vivaldi steps in. As an avid Vivaldi user, I can attest to its unparalleled customization options, especially when it comes to organizing your favorite websites with
Finance
SpaceX has raised eyebrows with its unique stock terms, which some employees say have a chilling effect on staff, according to sources and internal documents obtained by TechCrunch. Among the provisions causing concern is one that grants SpaceX the right to repurchase vested shares within six months of an employee
Tech
Time is running out for developers and administrators to ready themselves for Microsoft’s ambitious plan to consolidate its domains under the banner of cloud.microsoft. Microsoft first unveiled its intentions to unify its domains nearly a year ago and is now issuing a reminder to developers to take action,
Fediverse
Pixelfed, the image-sharing platform, is revolutionizing the standard sign-up process with its innovative strategy known as Curated Onboarding. This approach goes beyond the conventional registration process to create a more personalized and engaging experience for new users. Curated Onboarding entails a thoughtful and considerate method to understand each applicant’s
Tech
Apple has officially announced the end of support for home screen web apps, also known as progressive web apps (PWAs), for iPhone users located in the European Union (EU). The decision comes as a response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a new EU regulation aimed at promoting competition by
Tech
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised concerns over a recent cybersecurity incident involving a state government organization. According to a joint advisory published alongside the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), the organization’s network environment was compromised via an administrator account belonging to
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Mozilla, the nonprofit behind the popular Firefox web browser, is streamlining its operations and reducing its workforce by laying off approximately 5 percent of its employees, totaling 60 team members. This move comes as the organization shifts its focus to prioritize key products and services, including Firefox Mobile. Among the
Tech
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has flagged a medium-severity security flaw affecting Roundcube email software as actively exploited, prompting its addition to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracked as CVE-2023-43770 with a CVSS score of 6.1, the vulnerability involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue
Tech
Microsoft’s LinkedIn has announced the expansion of its free verification feature, provided through services like Persona, to 16 additional countries. This move aims to increase trust and authenticity on the platform, with a goal of verifying 100 million people by 2025. The countries set to receive support for ID
Fediverse
Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has called for an investigation into Apple’s actions concerning the shutdown of Beeper Mini. Last December, Beeper announced an app that enabled iMessage functionality on Android devices, but Apple subsequently shut it down, leading Beeper to abandon the project. Speaking
Tech
ExpressVPN, a leading provider of VPN services, has temporarily disabled a popular feature after discovering a bug in one of its products. The company took swift action to investigate the issue and release an update that removed the affected feature until a fix could be deployed. The bug primarily affects
Tech
In a recent discovery, privacy researcher Tommy Mysk has revealed a concerning loophole in popular iOS apps, shedding light on how they exploit a push notification feature to clandestinely gather detailed user device data. Despite Apple’s firm stance against fingerprinting, these apps have found a backdoor to track users