“On Friday, Apple and Google announced a system for tracking the spread of the new coronavirus, allowing users to share data through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmissions and approved apps from health organizations.”
Microsoft says video calls in Teams grew 1,000% in March
“With the COVID-19 pandemic making work from home the default for those companies that are able to do so, it’s no surprise that we are seeing a massive rise in the usage of video chat tools like Zoom, Google Meet and Teams .”
Major Microsoft Teams update brings host of new features
“Much like competitor Zoom, Microsoft Teams users will now be able to change the background while on virtual meetings by selecting images provided within the app itself. The update also brings a multi-window feature, allowing users to use separate windows for each chat.”
5 router settings you must change to protect your network
“While the world is focused on the coronavirus, malicious hackers, cybercriminals and scammers are pushing out their own form of malware. IBM’s X-Force reports that COVID-19 related spam is up a whopping 14,000% over the last few weeks.”
Billions Of Google Chrome Users Now Have Another Surprising Option
“Google Chrome has dominated the internet browser market for the last decade with a staggering near-60% market share and users stretching into the billions.”
Microsoft Just Dealt A New Blow To Zoom With This Bold Security Move
“Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of weeks, you’ll know Zoom’s been having a pretty hard time. The firm has been under fire from all angles after a surge in “Zoom bombing,” privacy scandals and news that video chats are available online for anyone to see.”
Messaging App Signal Threatens to Dump US Market if Anti-Encryption Bill Passes
“Signal is calling on its users to oppose the EARN IT Act, which it fears will be used to undermine end-to-end encryption, forcing it to leave the US market. Signal is warning that an anti-encryption bill circulating in Congress could force the private messaging app to pull out of the US market.”
New report details T-Mobile network improvements with extra 600MHz spectrum
“Last month, T-Mobile announced that it was getting free access to extra 600MHz spectrum from companies like Dish, Bluewater, and Comcast to help bolster its network during the coronavirus pandemic.”
Not That It Matters, But Hangouts Meet is Now Google Meet
“Hangouts Meet, a Google video conferencing/meeting service from 2017 you likely have never used because it has been an exclusive to G Suite customers, will operate under a new name going forward. Say hello to Google Meet.”
For IT professionals: Privacy and security in Microsoft Teams
“Over the past week, there has been a lot written about video conferencing, privacy, and security. As an IT professional, you may be getting a lot of questions. We want to help.”
