“Cisco Systems wants its customers to know that there is a huge amount of money to be made if they focus their strategy and IT budget on what the company and others call the Internet of Everything.”
Google’s Waze acquisition catches FTC’s investigative eyes
“Google officially acquired the crowd-sourced mapping and traffic app Waze earlier this month, but the $1.1 billion deal is hitting a last-minute jam.”
Facebook Security Breach Exposes 6 Million Users’ Phone Numbers, Email Addresses
“The social networking giant Facebook just had a huge security breach, sharing 6 million Facebook users’ email addresses and phone numbers due to a bug in their software. Those users whose security has been compromised will be notified by email, according to Facebook.”
Having problems with your Netflix? You can blame Verizon — Tech News and Analysis
“If you are trying to get Netflix and use Verizon’s broadband, then there is a good chance that your video performance is less than optimal. Some Verizon customers might even go as far as calling it a crappy Netflix experience.”
Three Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From Online Spying
“The recent PRISM scandal has validated both the general public’s growing unease with federal law enforcement agencies, and many of the fringe element’s accusations about Big Brother’s online behavior.”
5 million videos uploaded to Instagram in just 24 hours
“Instagram fans seem happy with their favorite app’s newfound video upload capabilities. Per CNET, the Facebook-owned Instagram said on Friday that users have uploaded 5 million videos just 24 hours after it debuted its new video-sharing feature.”
WhatsApp handled more messages over the past year than all U.S. carriers combined
“In four years, WhatsApp has grown from a small startup to one of the largest messaging platforms in the world. According to The Wall Street Journal, WhatsApp now has more than 250 million active users.”
AOL launching their own Google Reader replacement, request an invite on June 24
“AOL — remember them? — has quietly emerged as yet another potential Google Reader replacement, with the launching of AOL Reader.”
Play ball! Enjoy a gallery of baseball-themed wallpapers for your Android
“Looking to change up your Android home screen? It doesn’t get much easier than swapping out the wallpaper; it’s one of the quickest ways to breath new life into the mobile experience.”
