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Google wants to change the way we're tracked around the web, and given the widespread use of its Chrome browser, the shift could have significant security and privacy implications—but the idea has been less well-received by companies that aren't Google. The technology in question is FLoC, or Federated Learning of…

“Turn on two-factor authentication” is solid advice, and WIRED has repeated it for years. Doing so ensures that your password isn't the only line of defense against unauthorized access to your accounts. The only problem? The onus was always on you to figure out how to make it happen. Now,…

Security of restaurant online ordering platforms questioned, Google gets tough with 2FA and fake online product review scam revealed. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, May 7. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. This week I’ve talked and written a lot about two-factor and multi-factor authentication.…

LinkedIn publishes its list of Canada’s top companies, and the tech industry is well-represented, Facebook shuts down advertisements from Signal, and it’s Google Docs versus Word on Twitter It’s all the tech news that’s popular right now. Welcome to Hashtag Trending! It’s Friday, May 7 and I’m your host Alex…

(CNN)Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies said Friday. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine in the United States to be assessed for full approval from the FDA. Pfizer's…

A sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school and shot and wounded three people before she was disarmed by a teacher, authorities said Thursday. Two students and a custodian were shot in their extremities and were expected to survive, officials said. Jefferson County Sheriff Steve Anderson said…

News Actress Saloni Batra is all set with her upcoming movie Uljhan and here is what she has to say on the movie and her character 06 May 2021 06:18 PM Mumbai MUMBAI: Actress Saloni Batra has been making her mark in the acting industry. The actress who was seen…

PUBS have reopened for the first time this year - under the condition that customers sit outside.  With grey skies and indoor drinking not on the table until at least mid-May, what Oxford beer gardens can offer shelter and warmth? Here we take a look at the best-rated pubs with outside…

YouTube is vigorously pushing Shorts with the TikTok short-form video competitor within the main platform now available and rolling out to all US-based creators. The rollout was confirmed in the latest YouTube Creator Insider video newsletter, which is prominently showcased in the dedicated Creator Studio section with some minor feature…

Chromecast with Google TV and YouTube TV benefits from particularly tight integration stateside, though subscribers of the cord-cutting service are seeing an issue today where they can’t sign in on the streaming dongle.  The problem first emerged this afternoon and affects new users trying to sign in to YouTube TV…