Companies, Employees Disagree on Future Work From Home
Returning to work may prove to be a bigger challenge this year than shifting work from home last year. A survey conducted by Blind Blog found that not all employees would prefer to return to the office after experiencing the benefits and flexibility of working from home. Almost all employers now organize their work in […]
Hotline Created for Disgruntled Amazon Staff by Union
The trade union Unite is setting up a hotline for Amazon staff to complain about the treatment of staff at the internet retail giant. Organizer Sharon Graham told the BBC it was time for Amazon, which had its most profitable year in 2020 as a result of the pandemic-induced surge in online shopping, to share […]
New U.K. Bank Note Honors Computer Pioneer Alan Turing
The Bank of England has issued a new €50 note paying tribute to mathematician and computer pioneer Alan Turing, who helped the Allies win World War II with his ability to break the German’s secret code, but died an outcast because of his homosexuality. The note will be officially put into circulation on June 23rd […]
Warning – New Android Malware with Spying Capabilities
Researchers have discovered a very advanced piece of Android malware that finds sensitive information on infected devices and sends it to servers controlled by attackers. The app disguises itself as a system update that must be downloaded from a third-party store. This malware features a fully featured spying platform that carries out a wide range […]
Apple Extends Independent Repair Provider Program
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program launched in the United States in August 2019 gives small repair businesses access to Apple-genuine parts, training, and resources as Apple authorized service providers. In its recent statement, Apple announced that it will be extending the program to over 200 new countries. While there is no cost to join the […]
Tesla Customers Pay Twice For Cars With New Payment Option
The American electric vehicle and energy company Tesla is now facing some problems after some customers were charged double for the cars they bought. Findings suggest that the problem stems from Tesla’s move to accept bitcoin and bank transfers and automated clearing houses or ACH transfers. Customers who used Telsa’s ACH service to pay for […]
Stallman Returns to Free Software Foundation – Red Hat Exits
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions for businesses, has publicly withdrawn funding and support from the Free Software Foundation (FSF) following the reinstatement of Richard M. Stallman. Stallman, who is the father of the GNU Public License, has previously supported Linux and a significant portion of the user-oriented software that originally […]
Ethereum Variant USDC Stablecoin Will Be Accepted by VISA
Initially, the USD coin which is a digital stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar started as a token on top of the Ethereum blockchain and two other blockchains which include Algorand and Stellar blockchain. In a recent statement, the payment card network, Visa announced that the transaction will now be settled using the USD […]
Microsoft Shows Teams’ Importance by Offering Bug Bounties
Microsoft has further emphasized the importance of Teams for its current and future planning by launching a new bug bounty program that offers security researchers up to $30,000 to report previously unknown vulnerabilities. Microsoft listed five specific scenarios known as “high impact,” with rewards ranging from $6,000 to $30,000, with the largest bounty for vulnerabilities […]
Antitrust Case Against Qualcomm Dropped by FTC
The US FTC dropped its antitrust case against Qualcomm on Monday without an appeal to the Supreme Court. Acting FTC Chairman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said she believes Qualcomm violated antitrust laws, but the commission faces significant headwinds on the issue. The FTC initially filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm in 2017, accusing the company of stifling […]
