In recent years, technology companies have increasingly come under the microscope for their role in keeping children safe online. Yet many tech giants seem to be willing to flout the law when it comes to protecting minors from online threats. This week, it was announced that tech bosses who are caught deliberately disregarding UK online… Continue reading Tech bosses who willingly flout UK online child safety rules to face criminal liability
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Microsoft 365 vs Office Online: What’s free, what’s not and do you need the paid version?
With the widespread adoption of Microsoft products across businesses and individuals, it is critical you understand the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office Online to ensure you are using the right software for the right purposes. Microsoft 365 is the premium version of Microsoft Office and it comes with a multitude of features including extensive… Continue reading Microsoft 365 vs Office Online: What’s free, what’s not and do you need the paid version?
Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
In late April 2021, reports of Saudi Arabian espionage operations sparked international outrage after it was revealed that Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, was forced to ban a team of Saudi-based administrators. The administrators reportedly had their credentials revoked after Saudi intelligence agencies allegedly infiltrated the Wikipedia platform and began to manipulate content. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
First LastPass, now Slack and CircleCI. The hacks go on (and will likely worsen)
As we rely more and more on services like LastPass, Slack, and CircleCI, the frequency and risks of hackers obtaining user data from those platforms increase. While it’s easy to assume that these services have sufficient security measures in place, the recent hacks of LastPass, Slack, and CircleCI show otherwise. The breach of LastPass, in… Continue reading First LastPass, now Slack and CircleCI. The hacks go on (and will likely worsen)
PS Plus: everything you need to know about Premium, Extra and Essential
The PlayStation Plus service (PS Plus) is a subscription-based online gaming service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was first introduced in June 2010 and provides access to online multiplayer games, exclusive discounts to games and other deals, and a range of content for members. The PlayStation Plus service is split into three different levels… Continue reading PS Plus: everything you need to know about Premium, Extra and Essential
Epic Games to pull the plug on Rock Band’s online servers, but the show’s not over yet
In a recent move that has riled up the gaming community, Epic Games—the publisher of Rock Band—has officially announced its plans to shut down the online servers of the popular music game. For years, Rock Band has been one of the premier video game franchises – combining rhythm-based gameplay with real-life instruments to create an… Continue reading Epic Games to pull the plug on Rock Band’s online servers, but the show’s not over yet
Pack delivers with headless commerce approach to faster online shopping
Modern shoppers have become accustomed to quickly placing orders, receiving fast shipping, and generally having an easy online shopping experience. To make sure companies are providing these convenient shopping experiences, the “headless commerce” approach to online selling has grown in popularity. By utilizing headless commerce platforms, companies can create faster online shopping experiences that increase… Continue reading Pack delivers with headless commerce approach to faster online shopping
Playtika workers
Playtika, an Israeli game studio, has announced the layoff of 610 workers from their Tel Aviv studio and the closing of three of their online gaming titles in a broader restructure that has impacted the giant game studio’s workforce. This restructuring announcement was accompanied by Playtika’s CEO, Robert Antokol, saying that the game studio was… Continue reading Playtika workers