TechSpotCortana Microsoft will start killing off Cortana for mobile in JanuaryTechSpot - Isaiah Mayersen Big quote: “Cortana is an integral part of our broader vision to bring the power of conversational computing and productivity to all our platforms …
TechCrunchTechnology Iran shuts down country’s internet in the wake of fuel protestsTechCrunch - Ingrid LundenIran, one of the countries most strongly identified with the rise cyber terrorism and malicious hacking, appears now to be using an iron fist to turn on its own. The country has reportedly shut down nearly
EngadgetTechnology Huawei's foldable Mate X smartphone goes on sale in ChinaEngadget - Jon FingasThere's still no word on when it might reach other countries. There's finally a major foldable smartphone on the market beyond the Galaxy Fold... if you live in China. As promised, Huawei has started the
9to5GoogleMobile Technology Google Store starts charging Stadia pre-orderers, adjusts delivery dates9to5Google - Abner LiAhead of the streaming service’s launch on Tuesday, Google is getting ready to send out Founder’s Editions to the first pre-orderers. The process begins with a Google payment charge for Stadia before first
ReutersTechnology U.S. to extend license for its companies to continue business with...Reuters - David Shepardson, Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is set to issue a two-week extension of a license allowing U.S. companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, two sources
Reuters UKTechnology Microsoft to probe work of Israeli facial recognition startup it fundedReuters UK - Jeffrey Dastin(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether the use of facial recognition technology developed by an Israeli startup it funded complies with its
CNETApps Cortana app for iOS, Android going silent in UK, Canada, Australia, Microsoft saysCNET - CNET News staff Affected markets also include China, Germany, India, Mexico and Spain.
The VergeTechnology With new APIs, Sony’s robot dog could be the smart home assistant you’ve always wantedThe Verge - Jay PetersSony says you can now use a web-based API to program its adorable Aibo robot dog to do new tricks — and you might even be able to make it your smart home’s best friend. With its new “aibo Developer Program,”
MacRumorsMobile Technology Germany Passes Law Forcing Apple to Open Up iPhone's NFC Chip to Apple Pay Rivals, But Loophole May ExistMacRumors - Joe RossignolA parliamentary committee in Germany on Wednesday passed an amendment to an anti-money laundering law that would force Apple to open up the NFC chip in iPhones to competing mobile payment providers, according
Android AuthorityGoogle Fi Google Search manipulation rampant, says reportAndroid Authority - Kris CarlonA new report from The Wall Street Journal throws some serious accusations down at Google’s feet. Allegedly, the company employs methods to enable Google Search manipulation which directs search results
Technology Foldable Huawei Mate X goes on sale in China, quickly sells outpocketnow.com - Anton D. Nagy You could start writing checks from your Google Pay account next year Officially launched on October 23 in China, the Huawei Mate X, the company’s …
Technology Google smart speaker sales dropped 40% year-over-year while Amazon maintains a firm leadtalkandroid.com - Jared Peters Canalys has released a retail study that monitors smart speaker shipments, and there are some really interesting bits of information to take away …
Technology (Update: Instagram statement) Shady app lets stalkers view private Instagram accounts in exchange for their own dataandroidpolice.com - Manuel Vonau Facebook doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to minding its users' privacy, and Cambridge Analytica exploiting the social network's …
Digital TrendsApps Microsoft will shut down Cortana app for Android, iOS in January 2020Digital Trends - Aaron Mamiit Microsoft will shut down the Android and iOS apps for Cortana on January 31, 2020, as the digital assistant will instead be integrated into Microsoft …
EngadgetTechnology Google's fight with Oracle will be heard in the Supreme CourtEngadget - Jon FingasGoogle is getting one more shot at fending off Oracle's Android copyright claims. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Google's appeal of a federal appeals court ruling that Android violated Oracle
TechCrunchTechnology Facebook’s Libra code chugs along ignoring regulatory deadlockTechCrunch - Josh Constine“5 months and growing strong” the Libra Association announced today in a post about its technical infrastructure that completely omits the fierce regulatory backlash to its cryptocurrency. Forty wallets,
MacRumorsApps Apple Removing Vaping-Related Apps From App Store Today Amid Public Health ConcernsMacRumors - Joe RossignolApple is removing all vaping-related apps from the App Store today, according to Axios, shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2,172 lung injury cases linked to e-cigarette
ReutersTechnology U.S. Supreme Court to hear Google bid to end Oracle copyright suitReuters - Andrew ChungWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Google’s bid to escape Oracle Corp’s multi-billion dollar lawsuit accusing Google of infringing software copyrights to build the operating
The VergeApps Microsoft is killing off its Cortana app for iOS and Android in JanuaryThe Verge - Tom WarrenMicrosoft has revealed that it’s planning to kill off its Cortana app for iOS and Android in January. The software maker has posted a new support article for Cortana users in the UK, Canada, and Australia
TechCrunchTechnology Twitter makes its political ad ban officialTechCrunch - Devin ColdeweyThe ban on political ads announced by Twitter two weeks ago has come into effect, and the rules are surprisingly simple — perhaps too simple. No political content as they define it may be promoted; candidates,
Technology Samsung and LG phones at risk from Qualcomm security flawtechradar.com - Anthony Spadafora Some of the world's most popular smartphones could be at risk of cyberattack after researchers uncovered new vulnerabilities in Qualcomm …
ZDNetTechnology Thousands of hacked Disney+ accounts are already for sale on hacking forumsZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu Hackers began hijacking accounts hours after Disney+ launched earlier this week. Hackers didn't waste any time and have started hijacking Disney+ user …
ForbesTechnology New WhatsApp Threat Confirmed: Android And iOS Users At Risk From Malicious Video FilesForbes - Zak DoffmanThe security and integrity of encrypted messaging platforms has been very much in the headlines in recent weeks, and most of these stories have focused on the largest player in the field—WhatsApp. Facebook’s
Associated PressTechnology Hulu again raising prices for online live-TV serviceAssociated Press - By TALI ARBEL, AP Technology WriterHulu is again raising prices for its online TV bundle, as other streaming-TV providers do the same. Hulu’s service, like AT&T TV Now, Dish’s Sling and YouTube TV, are a replica of traditional TV but on
MashableApps Microsoft is scaling back the Android and iOS versions of the Cortana appMashable - Alex PerryAfter four years of existing on iOS and Android whether you knew it or not, Cortana might not be long for the two dominant mobile platforms. Microsoft posted a note to its support website that the virtual
FortuneTech Industry Twitter Details Its New Political Ads Ban—and Warns of ‘Mistakes’ Ahead as the Policy Gets RefinedFortune The ban will go into effect Nov. 22 and aims to prohibit people from buying political reach.
EngadgetApple iFixit examines the 16-inch MacBook Pro's 'throwback' keyboard designEngadget - Nathan IngrahamFrom the time we spent with Apple's just-announced 16-inch MacBook Pro, it was obvious that the shallow, unreliable butterfly keyboard design was out and scissor switches were back in. (It didn't hurt
FOX BusinessTechnology Leaks prompt Google CEO to cut down on meetings, leaked email saysFOX Business - James LeggateGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai told staffers that the company will cut down on its employee town hall meetings in response to leaks, according to reports based on a leaked email. Pichai said in the email Friday
Technology Facebook is testing a photos-only mode in its appandroidcentral.com - Stephen Warwick • A report shows Facebook is testing a photos-only mode within its app. • 'Popular photos' uses an algorithm to generate a photos-only feed for users. • It …
