Spotify has long dominated the music streaming world, but it’s making big moves when it comes to podcasts. That continues with the recent announcement that Spotify is acquiring Megaphone, a podcast advertising platform that aims to make it simple for publishers to monetize their podcasts. Spotify Acquires Megaphone Megaphone describes itself as “podcast technology for […]
Continue ReadingIf you’ve used Chrome for a period of time, you’ll know that you can set it up to show you notifications when important events occur. Microsoft will bring similar functionality to its Edge browser, but will also go one above its competitors. Microsoft’s Notification Plans for Edge William Devereux announced Microsoft’s plans over on the Microsoft […]
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Branches are central to the concept of version control in programming, and Git in particular. This starter article tells you what a branch is and how to create one using a number of different tools. What is a Git Branch? In version control systems, the term branch is used as an analogy with trees in […]
Continue ReadingZoom has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and agreed to improve its security protections. The FTC claimed that Zoom deceived users by telling them that the platform offered end-to-end encryption. Zoom Reaches an Agreement With the FTC The work-at-home surge not only boosted Zoom’s popularity, but it also drew attention to Zoom’s […]
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When you delete a file from your Android phone, it actually remains in your device’s storage until it’s overwritten with new data. This used to be a major privacy concern, because it meant that deleted files could be retrieved using data-recovery software. Since Android 6 all Android phones are encrypted by default, which should prevent […]
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eBay is the undisputed king for online auctions. The online shopping giant has been around since the early days of the internet offering buyers excellent deals all year. These bargains on eBay are one of the reasons for its popularity. While it’s possible to stumble upon deals on eBay by accident, there are also some […]
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