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Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko: CSO-turned-whistleblower says Twitter security was in a shambles

The former head of security at Twitter details its many alleged security failings, from access control, to smartphones, desktops, servers, and the company's data center.

17 hours ago by Liam Tung in Security

The persona illusion: Do you actually exist on social media?

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok and the rest own everything that constitutes your online "existence," and you have no say over it.

August 20, 2022 by Tiernan Ray in Social Media

Majority of online shoppers choose mobile to make purchases

Bulk of online shoppers in markets such as China, Singapore, Australia, and the UK are turning to their mobile phones to make their purchases, with 57% shopping internationally, according to PayPay's latest research.

August 16, 2022 by Eileen Yu in E-Commerce

How to make a QR code for free

There are several ways to make a QR code, and we'll explore the easiest (and free) options here.

August 13, 2022 by Maria Diaz in Productivity

WhatsApp unveils new privacy features to make it easier for you to avoid people

The new features include the ability to leave group chats and use the app unnoticed.

August 10, 2022 by Sabrina Ortiz in Social Media

Sit with your thoughts, not your devices

A new study shows that being left with your thoughts can be a lot more rewarding than you might think.

August 3, 2022 by Sabrina Ortiz in Mental Health

How can I easily tell if someone's following me on Instagram?

We look at a quick and easy technique to help you find out whether an Instagram account is following you, or not.

August 1, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Social Media

Get your VR headset now: Meta is increasing the cost of the Quest 2

Starting in August, Meta's popular VR headset will cost $100 more.

July 27, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in AR + VR

Tech giants, including Meta, Google, and Amazon, want to put an end to leap seconds

For decades, we've used leap seconds to keep our computers in sync with Earth's rotation time. Now, Meta and many others argue that new leap seconds are more trouble than they're worth.

July 27, 2022 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking

Tech media giants pledge to maintain online safety in NZ pact

Twitter and Facebook are amongst five technology giants that have agreed to self-regulate and adhere to the Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms, in a move one industry critic describes as an attempt to preempt regulation and nothing more than "window dressing".

July 26, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

How to delete your Instagram account

Though Instagram is a great way to share your life with family and friends, it can be a little much. If you're looking for a way out, here are the steps to help you delete your account once and for all.

July 25, 2022 by Maria Diaz in Social Media

Microsoft adds Engage, a community-building app, to its Viva employee-experience platform

Microsoft is adding Engage, another new Yammer-based app, to its Viva employee-experience platform. Here's what it is for and how Microsoft is positioning it.

July 19, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Productivity

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Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko: CSO-turned-whistleblower says Twitter security was in a shambles

The persona illusion: Do you actually exist on social media?