UPDATE: A Google spokesperson reached out to us to give us the following statement. “All of these malicious apps identified have been removed from Google Play and the developers have been banned. Google Play Protect also protects users by automatically removing apps known to contain this malware on Android devices running Google Play Services.” Smartphone … Read more
It’s not just nature that’s red in its teeth and claws; the technology is too. And when it comes to cryptocurrency, the disruptor is now being disrupted by the sprint towards artificial intelligence. While some virtual currencies have bounced back this year, many such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are still more than 60% down from … Read more
As the state opens an investigation into the cause of last week’s multi-day Internet outage, early estimates indicate that economic losses could be in the millions of dollars. Verizon Communications cell phone service was also down for more than 48 hours, but a company spokesperson did not respond to questions regarding the geographic extent and … Read more
House Republicans’ new tax cut package includes a measure that would slash a $600 tax filing threshold for gig workers and sellers who use payment networks like PayPal or Venmo. The measure aims to stop the attack on the gig economy and Americans by repealing the Democrats’ new rule that the IRS targets gig workers … Read more
