LinkedIn has agreed to pay $13 million as part of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company spammed members without their consent. The website is a daily resource for job recruiters like Erik Elliot of Alpha Omega Professionals. … [Read more...]
Twitter Moments, a New Way to Consume Curated Content
Twitter Moments was not designed with me in mind, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. I’ve been on Twitter, once known as simply a micro-blogging service, since 2007 and have never really looked back. It’s both my inner and outer voice. … [Read more...]
Alphabet Drops ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Motto for ‘Obey the Law’ Instead
Alphabet, the new publicly-traded company behind Google search, advertising, and maps has published a new code of conduct that doesn't include the famous 'Don't be evil' motto. Instead, employees of Alphabet and its subsidiaries are expected to 'Do the right thing' and that means, "Follow the law, act honourably and treat each other with respect". … [Read more...]
Watch Out Silicon Valley, Four Other Areas Taking Lead as Tech Hubs
The next Silicon Valley may seem like the name of a reality television series. In all seriousness, the competition to claim the title of America's Next Big Tech Hub is just as fierce as anything you might see on The Bachelor. … [Read more...]
Remap Button Commands on the Xbox One Elite Controller
The Xbox One continues to look more and more like a very specialized Windows 10 computer. A new feature will let users remap the buttons on their controller, Microsoft's Mike Ybarra confirmed via Twitter on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Steve Jobs Remembered on the Anniversary of his Death
Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. As in past years, Apple executives are remembering Jobs and his legacy. … [Read more...]
AT&T Planned Wi-Fi Calling on iPhones Never Happened
If you're an AT&T customer with an iPhone, you'll notice there's a Wi-Fi Calling option in your Phone app settings thanks to the iOS 9 software update. You can even hit the slider to turn on Wi-Fi calling. That's as far as you'll get though. Attempting to enable the feature results in the above message. … [Read more...]
Apple Watch Will Be Available at Target Now
Slowly but surely, Apple Watch is taking over the world of U.S. electronics retailers. After landing in Best Buy in August, the smartwatch will be coming to Target's U.S. stores this month. The Apple Watch will arrive at "some" Target stores this week, and all 1,799 stores by Oct. 25, Target announced in a blog post Friday. … [Read more...]
6 Things You Need to Know About EMV Credit Cards
If you have a credit or debit card, you've probably noticed that your bank has sent you a new card sooner than expected. You've also probably noticed that the card, fitted with a small chip on its face, looks slightly different than your old plastic. … [Read more...]
Peeple App to Review Other Humans, Without Their Consent
Imagine a database that allows you and everyone you know to be ranked, classified and reviewed by someone you've dated, worked with or befriended, without consent. Say hello to the Peeple app, described by the founders as a "positivity app." … [Read more...]