Spotify is expanding its reach to 80 new markets, including Zimbabwe
Spotify will become available in 80 new markets in more than 36 new languages in the coming weeks, the streamer announced Monday, bringing its total markets to 180. Together, these new markets represent more than a billion people with nearly half already using the Internet…
Microsoft adds a new Kids Mode in its Edge browser
Microsoft has introduced a Kids Mode in its Edge browser to help parents keep their children safe online. The Kids Mode comes with custom browser themes, kid-friendly content, Bing SafeSearch, and a password requirement to exit. It also offers browsing based on an allow list,…
Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos has announced his intention to step down as Amazon CEO. This news is quite shocking as the second richest man in the world’s Amazon empire hit an all time high level in 2020. Apparently this was enough to convince the founder that all…
Microsoft surpasses $5 Billion in gaming revenue
On the earnings call, Microsoft CEO Nadella said that Xbox Live has more than 100 million monthly active users and Game Pass now has 18 million subscribers. The company surpassed $5 billion in gaming revenue for the first time in the quarter that ended on…
A look at Whatsapp’s new privacy policy, and what it means for users
Whatsapp has delayed their privacy policy update following a public outcry against its data sharing practices. It looks like more and more of our digital footprint is now being used to gather data and process it for tailor made ads. This is a stark invasion…
Windows and Android hacked again by attackers using Zero-day Vulnerabilities
Google researchers have detailed a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware on Android and Windows devices. Some of the exploits were zero-days, meaning they targeted vulnerabilities that at the time were unknown to Google, Microsoft, and most outside…
WordPress websites dominate the Internet
According to W3Techs, WordPress is now powering about 39.1% of all websites that are online in January 2021. This figure is up from 35% of the sites in 2020. As for the sites that just use a Content Management System (CMS) WordPress has 64.1%. This…
Adobe finally ends support for Flash
Back in 2017, Adobe had announced that it would be ending the support of its Flash browser plug in by the end of 2020. Now, the company has officially ended the software’s support and will begin blocking content running on Flash Player on 12th January…
Google fully shuts down Play Music globally
Google started shutting down its legacy streaming service around the world in October. Google Play Music is now officially dead for all users. Visiting music.google.com or the Android and iOS app today will direct you to a “Google Play Music is no longer available” page….
Apple’s new M1 processors set to revolutionize computing
Apple has introduced its new M1 chips to the world and it has some reviewers astonished with how well it performs. The Apple M1 is the first ARM-based system on a chip designed by Apple Inc. as a central processing unit for its line of…