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Read morePersonalized news ap Artifact becomes a discovery engine for the web with new Links feature
Artifact, the personalized news aggregator built by Instagram’s co-founders, is launching a new feature today that takes the app in a different direction beyond tracking, summarizing, and commenting on the news. Now, users will be able to share any link from the web in order to view a personalized feed
Read moreRing’s new Pet Tag accessory helps reunite lost pets with their owners
Amazon-owned Ring is launching a new Pet Tag accessory that is designed to help reunite lost pets with their owners, the company announced on Wednesday. The accessory essentially puts a QR code on your pet’s collar that can be scanned in order to help get them back home if they
Read moreMobileCoin, which powers Signal’s anonymous crypto payments, appoints new CEO
MobileCoin, the startup known for building Signal’s crypto payments feature, has appointed a new CEO as it works on expanding its encrypted money transfer service to global users in need of a more modern remittance solution. Sara Drakeley is taking the helm as MobileCoin’s new chief executive officer. Replacing her
Read more6 Pro Tips on How to Choose a Cloud Provider that Lifts Your Business
Cloud adoption is rapidly increasing in Africa, with no slow-down in sight. World Wide Worx research indicates that 69% of companies in eight African countries plan to increase their cloud spend in 2023. Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner, says this
Read moreCoffee Briefing Sept. 12 – MotorTrend and BlackBerry call for SDV Innovator Award nominations; Canadian company secures contract for drone delivery platform; Wondershare unveils PDFelement 10; and more
Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. MotorTrend and BlackBerry call for SDV Innovator Award nominations MotorTrend Group, in collaboration with BlackBerry Limited, has
Read moreQ2 Report: Hackers Persistently Target Healthcare
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, among the world’s leading commercial threat intelligence teams, has unveiled its Q2 2023 report, spotlighting prevalent attacks, targets, and notable trends. The report underscores the persistent challenge of insufficient multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a major obstacle to enterprise security. While hackers face increased obstacles in executing
Read moreThe anti-hate group sued by Musk releases another damning report on X
Illustration: The Verge A month after Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), the organization is back with another report suggesting X (formerly Twitter) is allowing hate speech to remain on the platform. In its 23-page report, the CCDH outlines how researchers collected 300 posts on X
Read moreBT and Johnson Controls Collaborate to Help Businesses
BT and Johnson Controls have announced a new collaboration aimed at assisting business customers in the UK and internationally in harnessing smart building technology to digitally monitor, analyze, and optimize energy usage in workplaces. This initiative encompasses a wide range of buildings, from offices to factories, all of which stand
Read moreKaspersky Unveils App for Streamlined Subscription Tracking
Kaspersky is set to release a Premium version of SubsCrab, a mobile app designed to assist users in monitoring their subscriptions and managing payment schedules. SubsCrab simplifies the process of tracking subscriptions, ensuring transparency and cost-effectiveness for users. This multi-platform app, available on both iOS and Android, boasts an extensive
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