“In an update to a support document today, Apple has clarified which of its devices feature support for Spatial Audio playback in Apple Music.”
DuckDuckGo tackles email privacy with new tracker-stripping service
“DuckDuckGo, which is best known for its privacy-focused search engine, has announced a new service that aims to thwart email trackers. Email Protection is now available in beta.”
How to Stay Under Your 15 GB of Free Storage From Google
“Sign up for a Google account and you get 15 GB of cloud storage space for free, split across three main products—Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Once you exceed that limit, you need to sign up for a Google One storage plan, and they start at $1.99 per month for 100 GB of space.”
Microsoft puts PCs in the cloud with Windows 365
“Microsoft is putting Windows in the cloud. Windows 365 is a new service that will let businesses access Cloud PCs from anywhere, streaming a version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 in a web browser.”
Authenticated brand logos in Gmail will roll out over the coming weeks
“Authenticated brand logos in Gmail, a security feature that was first announced last July, will be rolling out over the coming weeks, Google announced on Monday.”
How to disable Gmail’s smart features to disable tracking
“If you use one of the best Android phones around, you’re probably also aware that much of what you do is being monitored. It’s no secret that Google harvests your information to provide you with a variety of services. Things like Smart Replies and writing suggestions are handy, for sure.”
Opinion: Signal is under attack, and that’s why you should use it
“From oppressive governments and intelligence services to politicians and child protection advocates, those in power seem to be rather preoccupied with the adverse effects encrypted messaging apps allegedly have on crime, political stability, and even society at large.”
Hotspot connections will be safer in iOS 15 thanks to WPA3 security protocol
“Apple is expected to release iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 later this fall. As developers explore the new operating system, we’re able to discover new things on it. For example, in iOS 15, hotspot connections will feature a stronger WPA3 security protocol.”
Hackers Trick Microsoft Into Signing Netfilter Driver Loaded With Rootkit Malware
“Microsoft on Friday said it’s investigating an incident wherein a driver signed by the company turned out to be a malicious Windows rootkit that was observed communicating with command-and-control (C2) servers located in China.”
Security News This Week: Hackers Are Erasing Western Digital Hard Drives Remotely
“An array of ATMs and point-of-sale terminals can be hacked with a wave of your phone, according to research released this week about vulnerabilities in near-field communication card readers.”
