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Jun
1
2021

With smart canvas, Google looks to better connect Workspace apps

With smart canvas, Google looks to better connect Workspace apps Google is expanding the capabilities of its Workspace productivity software suite with new "smart canvas" features that enable new ways to connect and share contextual information between apps such as Docs and Sheets. Rather than introducing entirely new products, the Workspace smart canvas features are being marketed as a "new product experience" that enhances the collaboration capabilities of existing apps. "We're bringing the.

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Jun
1
2021

Microsoft sets IE date with death - kind of

Microsoft sets IE's date with death — kind of Microsoft has announced its intention to phase out widespread use of the venerable Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) browser in just over a year. "The future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge," an Edge program manager stated in a May 19 blog post. "With Microsoft Edge capable of assuming this responsibility [of accessing IE-based sites and apps], Internet Explorer 11 will be retired and support for certain versions of Windows .

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Jun
1
2021

This $5 billion insurance company likes to talk up its AI. Now it is in a mess over it

This $5 billion insurance company likes to talk up its AI. Now it's in a mess over it A critical component of insurance company Lemonade's pitch to investors and customers is its ability to use artificial intelligence to disrupt the traditionally staid insurance industry. It promotes friendly chatbots such as AI Maya and AI Jim, which assist customers in enrolling in policies such as homeowners' or pet health insurance and filing claims via Lemonade's app. And it has raised hundreds of millions.

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Jun
1
2021

TalentQL is Launching a Pipeline Program to Solve the Supply gap for Senior Developers in Africa

TalentQL is Launching a Pipeline Program to Solve the Supply gap for Senior Developers in Africa When Adewale Yusuf, Opeyemi Awoyemi, and Akintunde Sultan founded TalentQL in November 2020, their primary objective was to train junior developers before outsourcing their services to organizations in need. However, demand for senior developers is extremely high and continues to grow. According to TalentQL CEO Adewale Yusuf, demand for senior engineers is at an all-time high, with up to 90% of the.

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May
31
2021

10 Most Important Cyber Security Tips for Your Users

10 Most Important Cyber Security Tips for Your Users The internet has devolved into a dangerous environment filled with malicious links, trojans, and viruses. Breach of data is becoming more common, and unsuspecting users are more vulnerable than ever. When a single click can cost thousands, if not millions, of dollars, users require actionable steps that will assist them in remaining vigilant and safe online. Our top ten cyber security tips for your users are as follows:   Clicking With.

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May
31
2021

Tech Tent: Green Bitcoin and innovative engines

Tech Tent: Green Bitcoin and Innovative Engines A novel technology is eager to demonstrate that it will not destroy the planet. Meanwhile, a technology company founded more than a century ago wants to demonstrate that it can profit from big data without harming the environment. This week's Tech Tent examines whether Bitcoin is going green and whether Rolls Royce's jet engine business can continue to innovate.   Green Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency The fundamental tenet of Bitcoin and other.

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May
31
2021

Privacy group targets website cookie terror

Privacy group targets website 'cookie terror' Noyb, which is led by renowned Austrian privacy advocate Max Schrems, is suing companies that make it difficult to opt-out of tracking cookies. "By law, users must be presented with a straightforward yes/no option," the group stated. Marketing groups have attributed the problem to the EU's stringent privacy regulations. Cookies are used for a variety of purposes, but one of the most common is tracking third-party advertising, which is why adverti.

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May
31
2021

How Nigerian credit fintech startup, BFREE, is helping Africans repay their loans

How Nigerian credit fintech startup, BFREE, is helping Africans repay their loans In 2019, the Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) issued a directive to banks requiring them to increase the amount of loans they provide. As a result, loan requests increased. With the advancement of technology and the rise of money-lending platforms such as Carbon, Branch, FairMoney, and Migo, anyone can borrow money without visiting a bank. This increases lender accessibility. However, they have struggled since the pa.

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May
31
2021

Facebook and Instagram will now let all users hide likes on posts

Facebook and Instagram will now let all users hide likes on posts Facebook and Instagram are now allowing all users to hide public "likes" on their posts, upending a fundamental dynamic of the social media platforms, where like counts are viewed as a measure of a person's influence. Since 2019, the social media behemoth has been testing the ability for users to hide their like counts, a feature synonymous with Facebook, in an effort to make Facebook and Instagram more tolerable. As of Wednesd.

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May
31
2021

Instagram making changes to its algorithm after it was accused of censoring pro-Palestinian content

Instagram making changes to its algorithm after it was accused of censoring pro-Palestinian content Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, has reportedly changed its algorithm in response to complaints from a group of its employees that pro-Palestinian content was not viewable by users during the Gaza conflict. Instagram typically prioritizes original content in its stories over reposted content, but the company confirmed to The Verge on Sunday that it will now give both equal weight. Accordin.

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