Coinbase Closing San Francisco Office, Going 100% Decentralized
Coinbase has announced it is closing its San Francisco office, the company’s former headquarters, in an effort to be fully decentralized.
ISPs Spent $8.2 Million Buying Fake Anti-Net Neutrality Comments
A new report by the New York Attorney General shows the largest US ISPs funded a campaign that resulted in millions of fake comments opposing net neutrality.
Google Finally Embraces Long-Term Hybrid Work
Google has finally embraced long-term hybrid work, paving the way for employees to have more flexibility.
Microsoft Will Keep EU Data in the EU
Microsoft has upped its commitment to EU data privacy, promising to keep EU data within the bloc.
Google Simplifies Finding Nearby Businesses from Your Phone
Google has released what is called the "Near me Now" feature for the iPhone and Android browser. The feature shows nearby businesses by category based on the user’s location.
Three More Groups Rally Against Google Books Settlement
The odds of the Google Book settlement being approved – at least if the process comes down to a popularity contest – decreased again this week. The National Writers Union, American Society of Journalists and Authors, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America objected to it.
Boxee Beta Makes its Appearance to the Public
The much-anticipated Boxee Beta has now officially come out. It is available for Mac, Windows, and Ubuntu.
Just How Real-Time is Google’s Real-Time Search?
Update: According to reports, it took Google about six minutes to gather it’s "real-time" search results for a San Franciso earthquake.