[ad_1] The iCloud website is handy when you want to check info from an unfamiliar device or just prefer to use a browser, but the need to enter your password could be enough of a pain that you might just pull out your phone instead. Soon, though, it could be relatively effortless. The company is […]
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GrubHub is buying web domains for the restaurants it lists
[ad_1] Moreover, GrubHub appears to run “shadow” pages on some of these domains without the permission of the restaurants themselves. While both the real and shadow pages ultimately result in orders, GrubHub’s unsurprisingly points foodies solely to its own services. That could deprive restaurants of revenue by steering would-be customers away from the actual sites, […]
Microsoft’s reworked Edge browser is available to try on Windows 7
[ad_1] Dev channel builds will be coming to earlier Windows releases “soon,” Microsoft added. While this probably won’t be a must-have release for a home PC (especially if you’re comfortable using Chrome), it could be an important first step for corporate web surfers stuck with old Windows releases. Many office dwellers don’t have control over […]
Google ditches Nest.com in favor of its online store
[ad_1] Google hasn’t been shy about phasing out what’s left of Nest as an independent entity, and that now includes Nest’s website. Droid-Life has noticed that Google has largely gutted Nest.com — now, it just asks you to visit the Google Store if you’re looking for products. You can still sign into your Nest Account, […]
Genius accuses Google of copying its lyrics data
[ad_1] Google denied anything sinister in a statement to the Wall Street Journal. The company takes copyright “very seriously” and held its sourcing partners “accountable” for honoring the terms to its agreements — it doesn’t create the panels themselves. A key source for song info, LyricFind, told the WSJ that its staff “do not source” […]
The North Face gamed Wikipedia to boost Google searches
[ad_1] Volunteers have since removed the images or cropped out North Face logos. The company itself has since apologized, acknowledging that its behavior was “inconsistent” with Wikipedia’s goals. It has ended the marketing campaign and vowed that teams and vendors would be “better trained” on Wikipedia’s policies. The incident underscores both the advantages and pitfalls […]
China is blocking Wikipedia in every language
[ad_1] It’s not certain exactly why China decided to block other languages, but the move comes just weeks before the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests, which culminated in a violent government crackdown. China typically blocks access to specific web pages referencing the tragedy, but it can’t do that on Wikipedia after the site […]
UK government starts accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
[ad_1] Officials expect to spread payments among other, more “central” government services as well as local government, health care and the police. It’s not a radical addition, but could make life easier if the thought of paying for government services normally turns you pale. And let’s face it, this technological convenience is still relatively rare […]
Chrome exploit uses a fake address bar for phishing attacks
[ad_1] Fisher’s approach is focused on Chrome and is only a proof of concept for now, but it could theoretically display fake address bars for a variety of browsers and even include interactive elements. In other words, a phishing campaign could produce a convincing site beyond just the content of the page. You’d have to […]
Action Launcher revamp comes with ad-supported searches
[ad_1] Developer Chris Lacy didn’t mince words when explaining why he’s using this model: revenue is down. While the situation isn’t dire, this could provide a “supplementary” source of income that doesn’t depend on sneaky behavior or asking fans to pay for Supporter Packs. Software like Action Launcher needs a steady stream of money to […]