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WhatsApp is taking down millions of fake or abusive accounts every month

By James Farrell Feb 6, 2019

Facebook Inc.-owned messaging app WhatsApp revealed today that it’s currently taking down about 2 million accounts each month in its fight against the spread of misinformation and abuse of the service. As was reported…

Security

Researcher details macOS vulnerability but refuses to share information with Apple

By Duncan Riley Feb 6, 2019

An 18-year-old German security researcher has published details of a serious vulnerability in macOS but refused to share the details with Apple as a protest against the company’s not having a bug bounty program.…

Security

After beating earnings forecast, Fortinet cuts guidance but stock rises anyway

By Duncan Riley Feb 6, 2019

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet Inc. beat market expectations with its fourth-quarter earnings today but lowered estimates for the first quarter. Investors didn’t seem to mind. For the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, Fortinet reported net income of $182.8…

Apps

Microsoft joins the OpenChain Project to push open-source software licensing standards

By Mike Wheatley Feb 6, 2019

Microsoft Corp. wants to support more standardization of open-source software licensing, so today it’s putting its weight behind the OpenChain Project as its latest platinum member. Microsoft joins other platinum members that include Google…

IoT

Internet of things as a service: When smart homes better anticipate needs

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Feb 6, 2019

Imagine never worrying if you turned out the lights, locked the door, or left the gas on. Imagine a home that adjusts lighting and temperature so that you are always comfortable, whether working out or…

AI

Cloud-based AI platform assesses realistic legal fees

By R. Danes Feb 6, 2019

Anyone who’s survived a legal battle of any kind will recall the legal fees involved. They may also recall not knowing what they’d ultimately pay until at last someone handed them an astronomical bill. That is…

Apps

As electric scooters and bikes take over cities, Lime bags $310M at $2.4B valuation

By Maria Deutscher Feb 6, 2019

LimeBike Inc., one of the startups driving the proliferation of on-demand scooters and bikes in major cities, today announced that it has closed a $310 million funding round at a $2.4 billion valuation. The investment has been…

Blockchain

Startup analyzes blockchain data to help extract ‘flies from the amber’

By Teryn O'Brien Feb 6, 2019

Being recognized as a successful woman in tech is a huge accomplishment, but there are those who are also quick to point out that gender is just one of many aspects a person has…

Apps

Seeking new source of growth, Spotify acquires podcast startups Gimlet and Anchor

By Maria Deutscher Feb 6, 2019

Spotify Technology SA is looking to tap into the rapid growth of the podcast industry as part of an effort to boost revenues and attract new users. The music streaming provider today announced that it has…

Big Data

Startup puts hard numbers on mentoring with novel software product

By R. Danes Feb 6, 2019

Mentorship programs for women in tech may strike some as all fluff. They may ask, where’s the beef? Do they actually improve employee performance or retention for companies that implement them? In reply, one…

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WhatsApp is taking down millions of fake or abusive accounts every month

Researcher details macOS vulnerability but refuses to share information with Apple

After beating earnings forecast, Fortinet cuts guidance but stock rises anyway

As electric scooters and bikes take over cities, Lime bags $310M at $2.4B valuation

Seeking new source of growth, Spotify acquires podcast startups Gimlet and Anchor

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