[ad_1] Facebook just escalated its lawsuit over surveillance firm NSO Group’s WhatsApp call exploit attacks. The WhatsApp team has filed accusations that NSO relied on US-based servers to stage its spyware attacks using Pegasus software. NSO reportedly used the Los Angeles hosting service QuadraNet “more than 700 times” to infect users with malware, while an […]
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Former Apple designer drops Watch trivia on its fifth anniversary
[ad_1] Imran Chaudhri, Apple’s design lead for hardware from 1995 to 2016, dropped some details about Apple Watch’s history on its fifth anniversary. While Chaudhri is no longer with the tech giant, he shared a photo of the Watch team on launch day, as well as a reproduction of his original sketch for the home […]
ESPN starts broadcasting the ‘Road to the Madden Bowl’ this weekend
[ad_1] In between the network will show Road to the Madden Bowl episodes that highlight the various esports players using “exclusive features and interviews with Madden competitive stars.” It’s all part of a schedule that leads up to the Madden NFL 20 Bowl semifinals and finals on May 16th, which will air live on YouTube, […]
John Legere leaves T-Mobile’s board of directors a few weeks early
[ad_1] Now that the T-Mobile / Sprint merger is over, former T-Mobile CEO John Leger is making his exit complete a little earlier than expected. Last fall Legere announced he’d stick around as CEO through the end of April, but abdicated the role to Mike Sievert as soon as the merger went through, while saying […]
Android’s upcoming call recording feature could be region restricted
[ad_1] The document went on to say that when you record a call for the first time, you’ll be advised that you’re responsible for complying with local laws (many regions require consent by all parties prior to call recording). It states: “When you start recording, the other party hears a disclosure informing them that the […]
NBA 2K’s playoffs simulation moves on to the second round
[ad_1] With sports leagues almost entirely on hiatus, fans have had to make some adjustments to get their fix. Racing series have moved over to esports and player tournaments have provided some excitement, along with live events like the WNBA and NFL draft. For basketball fans, the folks at 2K are taking advantage of the […]
Riot outlines how Valorant’s competitive mode will work
[ad_1] To start playing competitive mode matches, you’ll need first to play 20 unrated games. Once you qualify, you’ll be able to queue for competitive play with up to four other players, provided you’re all within two ranks of one another. Riot Games If you’ve played a recent Blizzard game or League of Legends competitively […]
Lyft extends free scooter rides for critical workers through May
[ad_1] Lyft isn’t waiting until the end of April to decide on the fate of its free scooter rides for critical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ridesharing firm has extended its LyftUp Scooter Program through May, giving free rides to healthcare, emergency and transit workers in six cities another month. Employers will still have […]
Facebook takes on Zoom with ‘Messenger Rooms’
[ad_1] Facebook There are other Zoom-like features, too. Messenger Rooms will have “immersive 360-degree backgrounds that transport you to beautiful and iconic spaces, from the beach to a luxe apartment on the water,” along with “14 new camera filters that offer ambient lighting to brighten your space and your face.” Facebook also notes that there […]
Facebook will soon let streamers charge for broadcasts
[ad_1] Facebook Facebook You can now listen to just the audio of live videos on Facebook, which is a handy data-saving option Twitch has long offered, and some pages can even offer a toll-free number you can call to listen to streams. Most public live videos are available on the web too, so you won’t […]