Zoom has announced it will be rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) beginning next week. Zoom quickly became the de facto standard for remote work and distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, the company made a number of security missteps…
Category: Technology
YouTube.com Restores iOS Picture-in-Picture Compatibility
YouTube.com has restored iOS picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality after disabling it in September. iOS provides the ability to watch video in a mini-window while working in other apps. While this feature has been available on iPads for some time, iOS 14…
H-E-B Partners With Swisslog For Curbside Delivery Robotics
H-E-B is planning to use Swisslog robots to improve its curbside delivery services through the use of micro-fulfillment centers. As the coronavirus pandemic has impacted how people go about their daily lives, curbside grocery pickup has experienced major growth. In an effort…
Google Tells Video Users To Move Over To YouTube
Many outlets, starting with Allan Stern at CenterNetworks, reported over the weekend that Google Video is finally doing away with hosting. Two years ago the service stopped allowing new video uploads but said it would continue to host videos that…
Banning TikTok Can Affect American Dominance, Says Former Google CEO
“What I worry about is that the US taking a data sovereignty position, which is what this effectively is, sets the precedent that this will now be done against American firms that have a global presence,” says former Google CEO…
By 2030 The iPhone Will Be A Billion Times More Powerful
“The iPhone is not going away in the decade of the 2020s,” says former Apple CEO John Sculley. “In fact, if you look at the microprocessor technology that Apple has invested in, some people have estimated that by 2030 the…
Verizon the First US Wireless Company to Offer International 5G
Verizon has become the first US wireless carrier to strike an international 5G roaming deal. All three US carriers are racing to deploy 5G networks, and are eager to tout their milestones and advantages. T-Mobile has the widest 5G coverage, while…
Check Point Identifies Security Issue With Zoom URLs
Israeli security firm Check Point has worked with Zoom to fix an issue with Zoom vanity URLs. Vanity URLs give companies a way to add their branding to their Zoom URLs. Companies could even add a customized website to the…
Lyft Begins Testing Autonomous Cars On Public Roads Again
Lyft has begun testing its autonomous vehicles on California roads again. When the pandemic caused people to stay at home, Lyft’s public testing program was suspended. As California has eased restrictions, however, the company has resumed its testing program. “We’re…
Zoom Charts Path Toward End-to-End Encryption For All Users
Zoom is adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE ) for all users, reversing a decision made just weeks ago to reserve the highest security for paid plans. Zoom has been in hot water more than once in recent months over its encryption…