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Google makes Meet video conferencing free to all users, challenging Zoom

Google makes Meet video conferencing free to all users, challenging Zoom

Turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger rival to Zoom.
Paresh Dave Apr 30 2020 6:28AM Cloud
Spotify's subscribers, usage surge amid coronavirus outbreak

Spotify's subscribers, usage surge amid coronavirus outbreak

Business model proves more resilient than expected in coronavirus lockdowns.
Supantha Mukherjee and Kenneth Li Apr 30 2020 6:28AM Networking
Medibank moves to full virtual ops for 4000 staff

Medibank moves to full virtual ops for 4000 staff

Builds on its flexible working base.
Ry Crozier Apr 29 2020 1:55PM Strategy
Westpac’s 22k employee remote work exodus under performance review

Westpac’s 22k employee remote work exodus under performance review

But now it’s how applications serve staff that’s under the spotlight.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 29 2020 6:52AM Financial Services
Special Report: Cyber-intel firms pitch governments on spy tools to trace coronavirus

Special Report: Cyber-intel firms pitch governments on spy tools to trace coronavirus

At least eight surveillance and cyber-intel companies attempting to sell repurposed kit.
Joel Schectman, Christopher Bing and Jack Stubbs Apr 29 2020 6:26AM Networking
Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge

Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge

More grunt as daily meeting participants rocket from 10 million in December to 300 million.
Stephen Nellis Apr 29 2020 6:26AM Cloud
Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing

Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing

Backs 'gapple' approach along with a growing number of other European countries.
Douglas Busvine and Andreas Rinke Apr 27 2020 6:39AM Hardware
Facebook enters the videoconferencing fray with Messenger Rooms

Facebook enters the videoconferencing fray with Messenger Rooms

First steps toward planned integration of messaging products across its apps.
Katie Paul Apr 27 2020 6:39AM Networking
Twitter allows Trump COVID-19 disinfectant videos, blocks '#InjectDisinfectant'

Twitter allows Trump COVID-19 disinfectant videos, blocks '#InjectDisinfectant'

A wish for treatment, not a literal call for people to inject disinfectant.
Elizabeth Culliford Apr 27 2020 6:39AM Networking
Google to make verification mandatory for all advertisers

Google to make verification mandatory for all advertisers

Starting this summer, in a bid to make its ad practices more transparent.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2020 6:41AM Networking
Sweden to limit online betting during coronavirus outbreak

Sweden to limit online betting during coronavirus outbreak

As isolated individuals increasingly turn to punting for entertainment.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2020 6:41AM Networking
Rio Tinto stands up digital radio backup for bauxite mines

Rio Tinto stands up digital radio backup for bauxite mines

Part of its pandemic planning.
Ry Crozier Apr 23 2020 1:42PM Networking
Zoom raises encryption level with upgraded meeting app

Zoom raises encryption level with upgraded meeting app

To better safeguard meeting data and offer protection against tampering.
Staff Writer Apr 23 2020 6:49AM Networking
Skype, Zoom get NSW's tick for witnessing legal docs

Skype, Zoom get NSW's tick for witnessing legal docs

In a bid to reduce person-to-person contact during COVID-19.
Justin Hendry Apr 22 2020 4:10PM Networking
Zoom bombs make choosing video apps harder for lockdown chats

Zoom bombs make choosing video apps harder for lockdown chats

Uninvited users crashing into conversations has left question marks over security and privacy.
Supantha Mukherjee and Munsif Vengattil Apr 22 2020 1:07PM Networking
NAB dials up secure remote access for 15,000 staff in three weeks

NAB dials up secure remote access for 15,000 staff in three weeks

Using a service that previously had 1000 users.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2020 6:58AM Financial Services
Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results

Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results

But centralised, surveillance-based approaches often viewed as invasive and unacceptable.
Aradhana Aravindan and Sankalp Phartiyal Apr 22 2020 6:41AM Networking
Polish games operator's IPO a success as stay-at home lockdown boosts outlook

Polish games operator's IPO a success as stay-at home lockdown boosts outlook

After doubling on their debut late last week on increased gaming during lockdowns.
Agnieszka Barteczko and Anna Koper Apr 21 2020 1:43PM Networking
US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government surveillance requests

US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government surveillance requests

Likely to harm national security after a near six-year long legal battle.
Kanishka Singh Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Networking
Prague Airport says thwarted several cyber attacks; hospitals also targeted

Prague Airport says thwarted several cyber attacks; hospitals also targeted

After warnings by the national cyber security watchdog of attempts to harm infrastructure.
Staff Writer Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Networking

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