Google has announced plans to build a new undersea network cable connecting the US, UK and Spain. The tech giant says it is incorporating new technology into the cable, which it claims is a significant upgrade to older existing lines. The project is expected to be completed by 2022. Underwater Continue Reading
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TikTok has disabled QAnon hashtags
Following a Twitter crackdown on thousands of accounts spreading the QAnon conspiracy theory, Chinese-owned social media/video app TikTok has unleashed a crackdown of its own, banning two specific QAnon related hashtags on the service. The QAnon hashtag is no longer searchable using TikTok, alongside another hashtag using a popular QAnon slogan, reports the ABC. QAnon is Continue Reading
Zoom’s Paying Customers Can Look Forward To Stronger Encryption Features
In the past few months, video calling platform Zoom gained a massive spike in its popularity. Unfortunately for the company, the increase in its popularity placed it under a great deal of scrutiny in which it was quickly discovered that the app had a bunch of privacy and security issues. Continue Reading
Google Messages might offer end-to-end encryption on RCS
RCS is heralded as the next generation of messaging, bringing a range of advanced features to messaging that you currently don’t get in normal SMS. Unlike Apple’s iMessage service which has been around for many years, Google hasn’t had a standardised system on Android for a number of reasons. Google Continue Reading
Google Maps Increases Visibility of Wheelchair-Friendly Locations
Google is currently rolling out an update for Google Maps that aims to make it easier for wheelchair users to get information about the accessibility of locations. By enabling the app’s Accessible Places feature, users can benefit from increased visibility of businesses and places of interest on the map that Continue Reading
Secretary of State using Tik Tok to get students engaged in election
On Jan. 29, Raffensperger announced the “Secure The Vote Tik Tok Voter Education Challenge” through the student ambassador program to create viral content aimed to educate students on Georgia’s new secure paper ballot voting system. “Since taking office, Secretary Raffensperger has worked hard to make Georgia a leader in election Continue Reading
26 Twitter Tips for Beginners You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Whether you’re just starting out with a fresh Twitter account or have been tasked with growing an account for an established brand, it’s never a bad idea to learn some new tips and tactics to set yourself up for success. That’s why we decided to compile a list of some Continue Reading
20 Twitter Tricks to Make You Become an Expert in Tweeting
To truly unleash the power of social media, you must dedicate yourself to learning the tricks of the trade. This usually requires a generous learning curve and fair amount of trial and error. However, if you’re looking for a fast-track to social media success, Twitter may be the best place Continue Reading
New Flaws Found in Routers and NAS Devices
The world of connected consumer electronics, IoT, and smart devices is growing faster than ever with tens of billions of connected devices streaming and sharing data wirelessly over the Internet, but how secure is it? As we connect everything from coffee maker to front-door locks and cars to the Internet, Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance launches 802.11ax certification program
Wi-Fi 6 certification officially launched today. New devices that support the new wireless standard will now be able to display certification stickers from the Wi-Fi Alliance as long as they meet its criteria. On Monday, the Wi-Fi Alliance launched its official Wi-Fi 6 certification program. Devices with support for Wi-Fi Continue Reading