Google is currently working to address an outage with Google Maps that is impacting some users.
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Popular App YouTube Vanced Shuts Down
Popular app YouTube Vanced has shut down, possible the result of legal intervention by Google.
Slack Experiencing ‘Intermittent Issues’
Slack has been experiencing “intermittent issues,” with users experiencing issues with calls, messages, and sending files.
Rise From the Ashes: LimeWire May Return From the Grave
Limewire may be returning from the grave, as a completely different type of app than it once was.
PSA: Update Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and Focus Immediately
Mozilla has issued updates for Firefox, Firefox for Android, Thunderbird, and Firefox Focus to fix two vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild.
Dropbox (Finally) Brings Native M1 Mac Support
Dropbox has finally added native support for Apple’s M1 processor, months after botching its response and angering users.
Some Google Maps Features Disabled in Ukraine Over Security Concerns
Google has taken the unusual step of disabling some features in Google Maps for Ukraine, likely out of concern Russian forces could use it in their invasion.
PSA: Update Chrome Now to Avoid Actively Exploited Vulnerability
Another week, another Chrome update to address a bug that is being actively exploited.
Hot Mic: Zoom Fixes Mac Bug That Left Mic On
Zoom has released an update that fixes a potentially embarrassing bug, one that leaves the computer’s mic on.
Signal Adds Ability to Change Numbers Without Losing Chats
Signal has added a major new feature, allowing people to change their phone number without losing their chats.
Microsoft Will Block Downloaded Office Macros by Default
Macros have long been a major factor in Office security issues, and it appears Microsoft is taking a major step toward addressing the problem.
Want to Save RAM? Hide the Windows 11 Teams Icon
Teams may be one of the most popular messaging platforms, but it’s not so popular with users wanting streamlined performance, using extra RAM if the icon is visible.
Mozilla VPN Gets Major Privacy Upgrades
Mozilla has updated its VPN service, providing significant privacy improvements over past versions.
Atlas VPN Adopts WireGuard Protocol
VPN provider Atlas VPN is the latest to adopt the WireGuard protocol, giving its customers access to the latest security option.
Discord Experiences Major Outage
Popular communications platform Discord experienced a major outage Wednesday, only partially recovering by the afternoon.
Germany May Block Telegram Over Hate Speech
Germany is looking to address hate speech on the Telegram messaging platform, even leaving open the possibility of banning the service.
WhatsApp Founder Is Signal’s New Interim CEO
Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of Signal, is stepping down as CEO, with WhatsApp founder Brian Acton stepping in on an interim basis.
Spotify Misses Deadline For HiFi Audio, Gives No Further Updates
Spotify has failed to deliver on its promise to roll out HiFi audio in 2021, and is offering no update on when users can expect it.
LastPass: Master Passwords Not Compromised
Popular password manager LastPass says master passwords are safe, despite many users believing otherwise.
DuckDuckGo Reveals Details About Upcoming Desktop Web Browser
DuckDuckGo has revealed details about its upcoming desktop web browser, a new entry that promises to offer significant privacy protections.