Google Classroom, a service that offers online learning tools via the web and an app, surged in popularity in March as schools and universities have closed in reponse to the coronavirus pandemic. The service, which launched in 2014 followed by the app in 2015, combines Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides along with Gmail and ...

U.S. authorities are using mobile advertising location data from millions of cellphones to get a better understanding of the movement of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, according to sources quoted by The Wall Street Journal. The data is being analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control as well as state and local governments. The goal of using ...

A security vulnerability in iOS 13.3.1 and later versions of Apple Inc.’s mobile operating system has been found that prevent virtual private networks from encrypting all traffic, potentially exposing user location data. Discovered by a user of ProtonVPN and detailed Wednesday by security researchers at Proton Technologies AG, the vulnerability relates to iOS not closing existing ...

Blockchain startup Block.one today announced it has invested $150 million into its blockchain-powered social media network Voice. Launched in 2019, Voice was pitched as a blockchain-based social media application designed with users of the platform in mind. Said to be a “more transparent social media platform for the world,” the service is currently available only in the U.S. ...

Cybersecurity insurance provider Chubb Group Holdings Inc. is allegedly the latest victim of a ransomware attack. Details of the attack, which came to light today, are somewhat slim. Chubb, which provides insurance to companies targeted in ransomware attacks, said only that it was investigating a potential breach at a third-party provider while claiming that it ...

Airbnb Inc., arguably one of the hardest-hit tech startups during the coronavirus pandemic, today launched a new initiative to provide accommodations for healthcare workers through these troubled times. The global initiative is offering to provide housing to up to 100,000 COVID-19 responders on either a free or  lower-price basis. The offer is open to healthcare professionals, relief workers ...

Plastic container maker Tupperware Brands Corp. is the latest to fall victim to hackers, who stole customer payment details. Discovered by researchers at Malwarebytes on March 20, the attack involved the placement of a fraudulent payment form designed to mimic the official payment form during the checkout process. The form is triggered by malicious code ...

Apple Inc. is considering delaying the launch of its iPhone 12 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from the Nikkei Asian Review. The virus-related delay reportedly is the result of weakened consumer demand and reception during the pandemic. Apple traditionally launches its new iPhone models in September or October. But even ...

Online fraud prevention startup Arkose Labs Inc. said today it has raised $22 million in new funding to hire more people and further develop its anti-fraud platform. The Series B round was led by Microsoft’s venture fund, M12, and included previous investors PayPal Holdings Inc. and USVP. Founded in 2016, Arkose Labs aims to “bankrupt the ...

U.K. financial technology startup Revolut Ltd. today expanded its online banking service to the U.S. in partnership with Metropolitan Commercial Bank Corp. The venture capital-funded startup offers a digital banking alternative to traditional banks including support for instant payment notifications, free international money transfers and global fee-free travel withdrawals. Revolut offers a prepaid debit card, currency ...