“A doom and gloom sentiment began surrounding Apple, and its overseas manufacturers, soon after the Cupertino-based company reported its first quarterly sales decline since 2003 in April.”
Steven Universe Artist Quits Twitter Over Fan Harassment
“Steven Universe storyboard artist Lauren Zuke has left Twitter and deleted her account after days of harassment from an aggressive subsection of Steven Universe fans. According to a Reddit forum, the harassment started right around when the episode “Beta” aired earlier this month.”
Don’t click on that: Google updates email warnings
“Google will send you new warnings you when you’re getting sketchy email, the company said in a blog post Wednesday. It’s meant to help you decide whether you really want to open an email and click on any attachments or links inside.”
High-Speed Wireless Google Fiber Considered For 24 New US Locations
“A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission has revealed that Google Fiber has been testing a new wireless transmission technology which harnesses the 3.5-GHz band and after initial testing in Kansas City now wants to roll out the experimental transmitters to up to 24 new US locations.”
Russia hit Google with a $6.8 million fine over alleged antitrust violations on Android
“Another day, another antitrust headache for Google. The Californian search giant has been hit with a $6.8 million fine in Russia over its Android mobile operating system, Ars Technica reported on Thursday.”
Facebook rolls out code to nullify Adblock Plus’ workaround again
“Adblock Plus launched a workaround to Facebook’s ad block bypass today that ham-handedly removes posts from friends and Pages, not just ads, according to a statement provided by Facebook to TechCrunch.”
Google has a new plan to bring gigabit internet to your home, and it doesn’t involve wires
“Google Fiber is the ISP that everyone wants — absurdly fast, unlimited internet for a reasonable price. It could legitimately be called the anti-Comcast, and that name now works in more ways than one.”
Google can already protect most Android phones from the QuadRooter threat
“The discovery of QuadRooter is one of the biggest security threats to Android users since Stagefright. Security firm Check Point Software has released a tool to help people determine if their phones are at risk, but Google says that it is already able to block apps with the QuadRooter exploit.”
Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs
“Microsoft is cutting more jobs. The business technology giant said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that it plans to lay off an additional 2,850 workers to the previously announced 1,850 jobs it said it would slash in May.”
7 Must have apps for Galaxy Note 7 & S Pen
“The Galaxy Note 7 cat is finally out of the bag and, for whatever reason, you’ve set your heart and mind to get one as soon as they hit the shelves.”
