Google to trial drastically truncated URLs in Chrome in anti-phishing move
Google will run a trial with Chrome 86, the browser set to release in October, that will hide much of a site’s URL as a way to foil phishing attacks.”We’re … going to experiment with how URLs… Link: Google to trial drastically truncated URLs in Chrome in anti-phishing move
The Morning After: Gmail went down and BlackBerry came back
For some reason, BlackBerry refuses to go quietly into the night, still trading on the goodwill of smartphone early adopters from a decade ago. The last thing we heard was that TCL had halted… Read the original: The Morning After: Gmail went down and BlackBerry came back
Facebook Portal adds Zoom, Cisco video app access
Facebook plans to extend the range of options for video meetings using its Portal displays with the ability to download apps from video conferencing vendors including Zoom and Cisco. The Portal… View original post here: Facebook Portal adds Zoom, Cisco video app access
Android 11 will offer wireless Android Auto features on most phones
Once Android 11 rolls out, the list of phones that can use wireless Android Auto will grow considerably. Google has updated Android Auto’s FAQ page (as spotted by 9to5Google) to add that almost… Originally posted here: Android 11 will offer wireless Android Auto features on most phones
Flashback Friday: When you write the manual, ‘RTFM’ becomes your mantra
This pilot fish’s real job is EMS director — think “ambulance” — for a small town. But he also happens to be the only one at city hall who knows HTML. That means he is usually the person… See the original post here: Flashback Friday: When you write the manual, ‘RTFM’ becomes your mantra
Google Maps update makes it easier to see an area’s actual landscape
Google Maps is already one of the most popular services for navigating and remotely exploring the world. Starting this week, though, its default view will be even more colorful and, hopefully,… More: Google Maps update makes it easier to see an area’s actual landscape
