Category: Tech

Zoom will enable waiting rooms by default to keep trolls out

[ad_1] Company CEO Eric S. Yuan recently promised to dedicate all of Zoom’s engineering resources to fixing its “biggest trust, safety, and privacy issues.” The platform notified users about the changes in an email, telling them that the new security measures need to be enforced to protect their privacy. Zoom will automatically include passwords in […]

Recommended Reading: Inside the PlayStation 5 with Mark Cerny

[ad_1] PlayStation 5 uncovered: The Mark Cerny tech deep dive Richard Leadbetter, Eurogamer If you're craving even more explanation on the PlayStation 5 than lead architect Mark Cerny shared during his in-depth chat a couple weeks ago, get comfy. Eur… [ad_2] Source link

The Morning After: Apple’s iPad turns 10

[ad_1] Need something to watch this weekend?HBO’s free streaming includes ‘The Wire’ and its Theranos documentary For a ‘limited time,’ HBO is streaming over 500 hours of content for free via the HBO Go and HBO Now services. Non-subscribers won’t be able to binge Game of Thrones this way, but there are full series runs […]

Skype rolls out ‘Meet Now’ calls that don’t need a a sign-up or installation

[ad_1] With people forced out of their offices and schools to avoid spreading coronavirus, there are more video calls going on than ever. However, a significant chunk of the action has gone to Zoom, and not Skype, Microsoft’s product that has been at the center of online voice and video chats since well before smartphones […]

Google rolls back Chrome feature that blocks cross-site tracking

[ad_1] The feature requires developers to indicate their website cookies’ SameSite attribute, which dictates how those small files a browser saves should behave. If they don’t, then Google will automatically switch that attribute to a secure option that prevents cookies from tracking users across websites. However, the change can break products and services that need […]

Apple’s latest acquisition could help Siri understand what you’re saying

[ad_1] The battle between AI voice assistants continues to rage on, and now Apple has acquired a tech firm, Voysis, that is all about helping computers understand natural language. As reported by Bloomberg, the firm’s now-deleted website said it could produce search results from phrases like “I need a new LED TV, my budget is […]

FCC, FTC give providers 48 hours to block COVID-19 scam robocalls

[ad_1] The de facto order is not-so-subtly aimed at VoIP providers accused of easing access for these scam callers, including Connexum, SIPJoin and VoIP Terminator/BLMarketing. It’s a drastic step, but it might be vital. Among the campaigns are bogus COVID-19 tests and cleaning services. These scams could rob people of money or even get someone […]

Blackmagic’s pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software

[ad_1] The ATEM Mini Pro includes all the features of the base model, including four HDMI inputs, chroma key, 12-channel audio mixing and a built-in video editor for picture-in-picture and other effects. If you do have favorite streaming software, a USB connection treats the switcher like a wildly overpowered webcam. Blackmagic is selling the Pro […]

Porsche’s virtual race series starts tomorrow with pro drivers at the wheel

[ad_1] Most of the world will have to watch the races online, although TV networks like Germany’s Sport1 and the Netherlands’ Ziggo Sport will also cover the competition. The simulated Supercup will have three more events on April 18th (Silverstone), April 25th (Spa-Francorchamps) and May 16th (Monza). As with other leagues, Porsche really doesn’t have […]