In a report that surprises no one, half of of small computer shops access customers’ private data, with some copying and saving it. Small computer repair shops may be a common site, but a new report indicates customers should be…
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How Twitter’s Technical Infrastructure Issues Are Impacting Google Search Results
In the last few days, several noticed that the Google Toolbar PageRank value for www.twitter.com had plummeted to 0 (it’s now back to its previous 9). Was Google punishing Twitter for how things went down with the feed expiration that…
Verizon Test Drive Lets Users Test Company’s 5G Network
Verizon is letting users test drive its 5G network without any commitment for 30 days Verizon is competing with T-Mobile and AT&T for the 5G market, although both it and AT&T still have quite a bit of ground to cover…
Twitter tests 3 new ad formats
Select brands now have access to Interactive Text, Product Explorer, and Collection ads on Twitter. Here’s what they look like. Twitter is piloting three new ad types – Interactive Text, Product Explorer, and Collection ads. Only a few brands have…
Instagram announces payments in chat
Sellers can send payment requests through the IG chat feature, allowing both parties to communicate and track orders. Mark Zuckerberg announced today that you can now buy products from small businesses and track those orders in Instagram chat. How does…
Microsoft search, LinkedIn revenue growth slow for third straight quarter
Higher revenue per search couldn’t offset lower volume in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2019. Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings Thursday, with revenues increasing 12% year-over-year to $33.7 billion. Yet the two sectors of the company that matter…
Tom Keane, Microsoft Cloud VP, Leaving After Reports of Verbal Abuse
Tom Keane, Microsoft Cloud VP, is leaving the company after allegations he verbally “cut people down to pieces” on a regular basis. Keane was one Microsoft’s “golden boys,” a group of executives that have skirted and flaunted the company’s internal…
New searchable Instagram map gives visibility to local businesses
Instagram making it easier for users to discover restaurants, cafes, hotels and other local businesses. A searchable Intstagram map was introduced today by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg via an Instagram Story. This new map helps users discover popular local businesses…
Instagram opens Stories link sticker to all users
If your business has a following on Instagram, make sure to incorporate it as part of your social strategy this holiday shopping season. Instagram has made the link sticker available to all users this week. The feature lets you link…
Warehouses, Lakes, and Marts: How to Navigate Data Storage
Data generation and storage as we know it has reached a period of unprecedented growth. With storage requirements growing at 40% per year, it’s no wonder that 79% of IT professionals consider managing this growth as one of their most prominent…