Category: app

Group dating service 3Fun exposed data for 1.5 million users

[ad_1] While that data would be sensitive in most any context, it could be particularly damaging with an app like 3Fun. An attacker could have used the info for extortion, scams or stalking knowing that many of the victims might be hesitant to let this knowledge escape into the wild. The consequences wouldn’t necessarily be […]

Nike’s app powers Foot Locker’s new NYC store

[ad_1] While Foot Locker is still selling apparel and sneakers from other sportswear brands at its new location, including Adidas and Puma, the partnership with Nike does make gear from The Swoosh stand out. For instance, throughout the store, you’ll see signs next to Nike products that tell you to download the NikePlus app to […]

Instagram removes ad partner that tracked millions of users’ locations

[ad_1] The company didn’t collect any private information. However, it still resulted in detailed profiles of users that it didn’t have permission to generate and could make people uncomfortable, such as targeted ads and surprise comments from location owners. Facebook’s rules specifically prohibit relying on “automated means” to collect data without its explicit approval, and […]

Google shuts down its Trips travel planning app

[ad_1] Notes, saved places and reservations will still exist in search as long as you sign into your Google account. You’ll “soon” have the option of adding or editing notes through the search site’s travel portal. you’ll also find things to do, saved places and (in the near future) trip reservations in the Maps app, […]

Google Fit now tracks your sleep patterns

[ad_1] There is an improvement that can help your daytime activities. Fit users on iOS now get route maps for their walks and bike rides, much like their Android counterparts do. This includes workouts tracked through smartwatches and linked mobile apps. The updates are rolling out over the course of the next week. They’re simple […]

Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders

[ad_1] As part of the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945, Insiders in the Fast ring can preview a handful of new features. The updated assistant supports light and dark themes in Windows. It has a less intrusive “Hey Cortana” screen that’s meant to minimize disruptions. Microsoft also updated the speech and language models, an […]

Microsoft leak suggests hideous Windows Start menu could be coming

[ad_1] The redesigned Start menu also has a search bar at the top that lets you search both apps and the web. It has an area of “suggested apps,” which might recommend apps based on other programs you’re running or frequently used apps, and it supports dark mode. You can take a peek at the […]

Slack’s latest update should make its desktop app more efficient

[ad_1] It’ll launch up to 33 percent faster and you’ll be able to hop into a call with your colleagues or collaborators up to 10 times more quickly, which should save you time. It’ll also hog up to 50 percent less memory, easing the strain on your machine so you can perhaps have even more […]

Lyft adds NYC subway directions to its app

[ad_1] The company’s Lilly Shoup told Bloomberg this was about fulfilling Lyft’s goal of offering the “world’s best transportation,” but it’s ultimately about keeping users within its ecosystem. If you only need one app for every aspect of your commute, you’re less like to drift to competitors. Uber has public transportation options in its app, […]